Political Science students elected the following students to be their representatives in departmental governance matters.
Lara Dimassi
My name is Lara Dimassi, and I am a junior here at DePaul. It will be my third year working at a non-profit (Take Back the Halls) where I educate the youth of Chicago about teen dating violence prevention. I am originally from Houston, TX, and my Lebanese and Mexican heritage has deeply influenced my cultural background, shaping my passions and interests. After graduating DePaul I plan to go to law school then work in humanitarian law. I wish to serve as a student representative because I believe in developing academic programs to better reflect the wants and needs of both students and faculty. I plan to create an environment that encourages a strong sense of community within the PSC department through communication and by emphasizing student participation and inclusivity. I plan to bring a unique student-centered perspective to the position because I am committed to academic excellence, student engagement, and acknowledging the diverse needs and backgrounds of the student body in the PSC department.
Nuha Sanya Hussain
My name is Nuha Sanya Hussain, and I am a senior at DePaul University majoring in Political Science with a concentration in Law and Theory, alongside a minor in Economics. The numerous political science courses I have taken over my years at DePaul have given me insight into student perspective, and experience within the classroom. As a Political Science student representative, I am committed to advocating for my peers, ensuring their voices are heard in shaping the department's academic and social landscape. This includes contributing to course restructuring and addressing budgetary concerns. My role allows me to collaborate closely with faculty and administration to enhance the student experience and foster a more inclusive academic environment.
Victoria Gomez
My name is Victoria Gomez, I am a third-year majoring in political science with minors in Latino/a studies, public policy, and business administration. As a first-generation Latina college student, I came into this major ready to develop my skillset and knowledge to pursue a public service career to advocate for underrepresented communities. We all came to DePaul with our personal goals, whether to conduct research, increase our network, prepare to work in your desired career, etc. By the end of your last quarter, you should be confident to know what's next in your career and how you can achieve it. As one of the Political Science Student Representatives, I am committed to actively communicating with majors and minors in the department to understand what workshops or resources we can develop to set you up for success in your career while at DePaul and fill any gaps you feel the major may be missing. I have been involved in the PSC department as part of the Semester in Washington D.C. Program this fall quarter, have held various internships in federal government, non-profit organizations, and as a research assistant. I have also been involved around campus within Tepeyac, and the First Gen DePaul student organizations and the Student Government Association. With this experience, I am looking forward to effectively advocating for PSC students throughout the academic year and support them throughout their undergraduate degree. I look forward to seeing you succeed!
John Kaiser
My name is John Kaiser, and I am a Junior
studying Political Science interested in American politics and elections. I am
running to be a student representative for the opportunity to act as a bridge
between the department's student body and faculty. As a student rep, I will
advocate for the interests of the student body and ask hard questions to ensure
the best is being done for us students. I will also increase outreach efforts
to hear from you, students, directly about the state of the department and overall
university life!
Audrey Sperling
Hi, my name is Audrey Sperling. I'm currently a junior here at DePaul double majoring in Political Science and History with a concentration in American politics. I'm from Houston, Texas and lived there for my entire life before coming to DePaul! I hope to advocate for working students and students with mental heath issues during my time as student representative. In my free time I enjoy reading, hanging out with my friends, and exploring the city. Please feel free to reach out whenever if you have any issues or anything you would like to discuss!