Tell us about yourself.

My name is Elizabeth Sgro but I go by Liz. I use she/her pronouns and I am a junior from Sarasota, Florida. At UO, I am working towards a double major in public relations and advertising and a minor in environmental humanities.

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.

Enhancing advertisements and transparent communications: I want to normalize clearer communication from ASUO to students about its programs and overall role on campus. By making student government a widely understood concept, we can dispel fears, encourage engagement, and increase open conversation. This will involve revamping advertising strategies and platforms to ensure transparency and information accessibility. Increasing representation and involvement opportunities: I hope to be a part of a senate culture that is open to creating more boards and committees within ASUO to provide opportunities for various affinity groups to have a voice in decision-making processes. This fosters inclusivity and ensures diverse perspectives are considered more in campus governance. Improving transportation accessibility: I plan to advocate for accessible, affordable, and efficient transportation options for not only 

Why are you running?

I am running for ASUO Senate seat 18 because I want to use my voice as a student leader to help the SOJC as a whole rather than just the clubs I am involved with. Being a very engaged SOJC student, I want to use my experience and connections to help make proactive change. Additionally, I hope to help introduce initiatives that will ease and enhance the SOJC’s slow transition to a new curriculum structure