Tell us about yourself.

My name is Samaah Mohammed, and I am from Portland, Oregon. My pronouns are she/her, and I am a second year majoring in Business Administration.

What are the three key issues that you've noticed on campus that you hope to improve for students as an elected official? Please list each issue and briefly explain how you hope to improve it.

I have experienced the challenges between financial operations between ASUO Finance and student organizations, low representation of student groups on campus, and limited support for connection to the Eugene community members that also rely on student organization services. Without efficient access to organizations’ funds to operate their events and services for their attendees, organization leaders often pay out of pocket and wait for an uncertain reimbursement–sometimes in large amounts that affect the organizer’s personal finance plans. This presents hesitancy to spend funds on events that empower minority campus communities. When I hold a PFC Seat, I would like to streamline finance operations by increasing communication greatly so that organizations can receive the funding to function effectively.

Why are you running?

I'm running to address the challenges of being a minority student attending a PWI. Having representation and shared experiences are crucial not just for success but survival. Every minority student deserves the care, support, and success that a community provides. Ensuring student organizations receive promised funding enables them to create welcoming and supportive communities, while also fostering connections with the broader Eugene community. I'm committed to promoting a sense of belonging for all minority students.