Hello,

 

My name is MJ Bentley (she/they) and I’m running for re-election as Queer Officer of the Representative Council of the GSA. During my previous year as Queer Officer I’ve been able to conduct quantitative research on the current feelings and opinions of LGBTIQA+ grad students, format an overall community-building strategy for the portfolio, run a monthly meeting with UoM staff key in the current LGBTIQA+ Action Plan, start direct constituent correspondence via outreach letter & WhatsApp group, cultivate partnerships with external entities such as MQFF & RU OK Day?, run successful events focused on community, mental health & fitness, and represent the GSA/UoM at events such as the Midsumma Pride March. If re-elected I plan to continue developing this work and collaborating with other RCs to create cross-portfolio initiatives.

 

Thank you so much and I hope to continue to be your Queer Officer.

 

Running with the TOGETHER Party [1]