Office of The General Representative iII

Susie Turner

gr3@usac.ucla.edu | Office: KH313

I am a candidate for USAC General Representative committed to advancing equity, accessibility, and student advocacy at UCLA. My work is centered on expanding access to basic needs resources, strengthening support systems for marginalized communities, and ensuring that student voices are meaningfully represented in campus decision-making.

I am especially passionate about improving transparency, uplifting underrepresented students, and building a more inclusive and supportive campus environment. Through this role, I hope to advocate for policies and programs that prioritize student well-being while creating lasting, institutional change across UCLA.

Officer-Specific Platforms & Objectives

  • Expanding Equitable Access to Basic Needs

    • Conducting outreach with basic needs programming networks to facilitate student resource accessibility

  • Strengthening Retention Centers and DEI Efforts

    • Collaborating with internal and external organizations to augment student diversity on campus

    • Partnering with mother organizations to secure institutional retention for marginalized students

  • Protecting Undocumented Students and Advancing a Sanctuary Campus

    • Investing in resources that directly combat campus militarization and address the issue of campus policing and surveillance

    • Conducting outreach with organizations to safeguard resources for students targeted by ICE and

  • Building Stronger Support for Mother Organizations

    • Secure funding for mother organizations to safeguard diversity protection efforts across campus

  • Uplifting Underrepresented Student Voices

    • Highlighting marginalized students’ voices and using their insights to consult university policy operations

    • Encourage extensive student participation in town halls and public comment

What is General Representative 3?

  • Each General Representative conducts a position of broad advocacy, addressing wide-ranging undergraduate concerns that do not fall neatly under a single specialized commission. Each Gen Rep individually manages an independent staff of student directors, chiefs of staff, and interns to execute platform goals. Each office works to organize student programming and projects throughout the year, from creating and running independent campus initiatives, community-building projects, or resource funds (such as relief grants, safety drives, or local business partnerships). Gen Reps also vote on official legislation, resolutions, and the allocation of unrestricted student contingency funds to campus organizations. Additionally, Gen Rep offices work to bridge the gap the gap between individual students, student groups, and the official administration by taking direct feedback and conducting direct outreach to both internal and external entities.

Platforms

BASIC NEEDS & STUDENT WELL-BEING

  • Expand access to food, housing, healthcare, and financial resources through a centralized Basic Needs Resource Hub

  • Increase availability of mental health services and mutual aid programs, especially for marginalized and non-traditional students

  • Advocate for long-term institutional funding to support student wellness and basic needs

EQUITY, RETENTION & ACCOUNTABILITY

  • Strengthen retention centers and DEI initiatives through increased funding and transparency

  • Hold UCLA administration accountable through student-facing reports and advocacy campaigns

  • Expand accessible mental health and legal resources for underserved communities

UPLIFTING STUDENT VOICES

  • Expand support for non-traditional students through targeted programming and resources

  • Advocate for student worker protections, including strike support and labor rights

  • Create consistent channels for student input, dialogue, and advocacy

SANCTUARY CAMPUS & STUDENT PROTECTION

  • Advocate for protections for undocumented students, including legal aid and rapid-response systems

  • Promote non-police safety measures and community-based campus security

  • Expand access to Know Your Rights resources and emergency support systems

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & COMMUNITY BUILDING

  • Increase funding transparency and student control over Mother Organization (MO) resources

  • Strengthen collaboration across student groups through events, mentorship, and shared spaces

  • Support cultural, academic, and wellness programming that fosters belonging