2027- Evalina Ibrahim

Evalina Ibrahim ‘29 (she/her)

Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering 

Describe your vision for the position you intend to run for.

Student Government has 27 members, but about 2,775 other students at Lafayette have their own experiences, concerns, and perspectives. I don’t think those 27 people can be expected to represent everyone. Instead, I want to find more ways to connect students with Student Government so they can share their concerns and help make change happen. This is something my committee has already started working toward. This year, we launched a delegate system to connect clubs with Student Government, and I’d like to build on that next year. I want to explore expanding the system to include other parts of campus, like academic departments, Fraternity and Sorority Life, athletics, and Residence Life. The more connected we are to different parts of campus, the better we can understand what students actually need. I also want students and organizations to feel they can turn to Student Government when they have a concern or an idea. Whether that means helping them navigate resources or bringing an issue to the right people, I want students to know there is a way to get involved and that their concerns won’t just be heard and forgotten. Student Government should be more than 27 people trying to represent an entire campus. I want it to be a place where students from across Lafayette can make their voices heard and help shape the changes they want to see.

Describe why you are the right person for this role.

Being Inclusivity Officer this year has taught me a lot about the different ways Student Government can support Lafayette students. I’ve met with cultural and identity-based organizations, served on the Budget Committee to help ensure those clubs receive adequate funding, and worked with my committee to create a delegate system that connects clubs with Student Government. I’ve also started sitting on the Intercultural Council to connect with student leaders and learn more about their organizations. When I first started in this role, I was still learning my way around Lafayette and figuring out how I could make the most of the position. Now, I have a better sense of the issues students care about and where Student Government can help. I’d like to continue the work we’ve started, especially the delegate system, and find ways to connect with students who might not otherwise have a reason to reach out to Student Government. My mission is to make Lafayette a place where every voice is heard, and every student feels seen, because E is for EVERYONE. This was the same mission I ran on last year, and it’s still what motivates me to do this work. Since taking on this role, I’ve learned more about the needs of student organizations and the ways I can help connect them with Student Government. I want to keep building on that experience and continue working toward the goal I ran on in the first place.