Political Science students elected the following students to be their representatives in departmental governance matters.
Macy Hittmeier
My name is Macy Hittmeier and I am a senior at DePaul, studying political science and women and gender studies! As someone who got the opportunity to serve as a student representative alternate last year, I feel confident that I can strongly advocate for the students of the political science department this year! I have so many new ideas to bring forward to create better student involvement and opportunities! Additionally, as a senior I feel I have a great perspective on the school itself, the political science department, and the student experience.
During meetings, I will always ask how the material being discussed will impact the students. I want to advocate for students of all backgrounds, from different abilities, religions, races, genders, as well as students within different contexts such as commuting, dorm life, etc. I value communication with my peers greatly and want to voice their opinions as much as possible!
Nazo Islamaj
Hi, my name is Nazo Islamaj! I am a junior PSC major with plans to attend law school and become a corporate lawyer. I was born and raised in Chicago, and I enjoy frequenting Chicago's dining scene.
I am so humbled to be voted as a PSC student representative for 2022-2023, and so appreciative of the support from my fellow students. As a rep, I will emphasize being a bridge from students to faculty. I hope to continue to place significance on PSC students' needs in the department. As a passionate, responsible and opinionated student, I hope to continue my work towards bettering students' experiences as PSC majors.
Alik Schier
Hi everyone! I'm Alik Schier (he/him) studying Political Science, and I just entered my junior year! I grew up in Washington DC, where I got hands-on experience with what politics is, and how I feel I could shape that definition. When I joined the DePaul community, I joined Student Government, serving as the seat of senator for first year students, and senator for second year students. Before my time at DePaul I worked in local DC politics, helping progressive candidates run and win. I ran a campaign advocating for lowering the voting age to 16 in DC for two years, and worked on the national campaign serving as a board member. When I was a junior in high school I worked on Capitol Hill for Rep. Jason Crow of CO-06 and House Democrats. I'm fired up and ready to continue bringing a unique perspective to the political science department, and I hope to focus on an intersectional lens for this next year, and help make our curriculum more inclusive, progressive, and robust. I am also ready to hold our new administration accountable, and ensure a clean transition within the department. Outside of politics or school you can catch me serving tables, sporting a new button up shirt, and saying hi to dogs I pass on the street. DePaul needs a student representative to enact real change, and I am ready to continue serving as that representative.
Suzan Arab
Hi, my name is Suzan Arab, and I'm from Hinsdale, IL. I have previously held many leadership positions, such as being the Senior President of my local food pantry. I have also had the opportunity to participate in a fellowship by iCivics, where I learned the importance of student voice and being a leader in a community I care about. I value students' voices and will be a good representative of what my fellow peers favor. I am not too fond of fluff, and I am not afraid to voice my opinion on changes we want to see.
Ben Dym
Hello everyone! My name is Ben Dym, and I am a junior studying Political Science. I am from Chicago and have wanted to attend DePaul since I was a kid, so it would be an honor to serve as a student representative here. I am confident in my ability to serve and help my fellow students enjoy their academic journey here at DePaul.