Hello Everyone!
My name is Monica. I am from Yonkers, and I am running to be your 2030 Macaulay Scholars Council Representative at City College. I love exploring the city, spending time with family and friends, and being involved in my community.
I come from a background deeply rooted in Caribbean heritage, faith, community, leadership, and the power of education. As an English major at CCNY with plans to focus on education or law, I am running to represent you on the Macaulay Scholars Council.
My leadership journey began in middle school tutoring students with special needs and reading morning announcements. Finding my voice behind the microphone gave me not only the courage to advocate for myself, but the passion to advocate for others. Over time, that passion grew into serving as High School Student Government President, varsity swim captain, a member of the district Code of Conduct Revision Committee, and a student advocate traveling to the State Capitol to fight for public education funding.
My experiences, whether competing as a student-athlete, organizing local holiday supply drives, or serving students directly in Puerto Rico, have taught me that leadership and service work in tandem. Being an athlete shaped my resilience and perseverance, while community organizing taught me that true leadership is a global responsibility to uplift others.
Words have the power to bridge communities and drive change. Macaulay’s multi-campus setup is one of our greatest strengths, but connecting our seven campuses requires intentional effort. As your representative, my platform centers on three key priorities: amplifying student voices by making sure your ideas and concerns directly inform Council decisions, increasing campus connections by organizing joint events across all seven CUNY campuses, and prioritizing student health by expanding access to mental health resources.
From leading student body initiatives to co-founding a student-led podcast to share our stories, I have dedicated my time to creating platforms where everyone feels heard. I am ready to bring that same dedication, energy, and advocacy to the Macaulay Scholars Council by listening to and serving our community.
Vote Monica George for Macaulay Scholars Council Representative!
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