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