Ralph Osias

Hey everyone — I hope you are well!

As you may or may not know, my name is Ralph Osias, and I’m currently a second-semester freshman on the Macaulay Scholars Council, proudly representing John Jay’s Class of ‘24. As the year comes to a close, I find myself grateful to have been in a position to represent my peers as voted on by my peers: I’m incredibly fond of the people I’ve met, content with the connections I’ve built, and encouraged by the progress I’ve achieved during my time on Council — but the job isn’t finished. Today, I’m incredibly happy to announce my official candidacy for re-election for the ‘24-’25 school year!

If in doubt, look no further than my Council track record. As a representative, I’ve worked to ensure seamless correspondence between the Council and the Macaulay community through personalized cohort email updates, monthly Mountain Lion Monitor notifications, and Instagram management. Further, I’ve helped set up and clean up Macaulay events, volunteering at the Food and Culture Festival, Club Fair, Holiday Party, and Halloween Party, to name a few. But, most of all, I’ve served as a tireless advocate for students’ rights and welfare, voicing thoughts and concerns at Council, engaging in productive discourse with other representatives, and creating helpful infographics to enhance community relations.

Currently, I’m working with other John Jay representatives to plan a Spring kickback event for our Macaulay cohorts and collaborating with fellow Council members on implementing a Restorative Justice framework for Macaulay clubs and events. Additionally, I remain firmly committed to my IT/Communication committee assignments, such as designing new and exciting Mountain-Lion merchandise for students, increasing Macaulay-related advertising and content creation to spur engagement, creating improved opportunities for student development, and establishing many more creative initiatives for the near future!

I want to sincerely extend a warm thank you to everyone who has read and considered my platform. If you all will have me, I’d love to continue to be a voice on the Scholars Council representing John Jay! But this is only possible with your support and vote. With your continued trust, I will continue to use my office to advance John Jay, Macaulay, and you—the students.

Please be sure to VOTE for RALPH from Thursday, April 11th to Friday, April 19th! If anything, don’t hesitate to get in contact with me with any potential questions! (ralph-montas.osias@macualay.cuny.edu) Have a great day!