Building Leadership Skills will shed light on the significant role of the student government in advocating for student needs. Our conversation will delve into the valuable skills and personal growth that can be acquired through active participation in student leadership. Join us to gain a deeper understanding of the President's experiences, aspirations, and leadership journey, and discover how student government involvement can empower you to develop essential life skills. Don't miss this discussion on the transformative impact of student leadership and how you can become involved!

Bio: Em Wasserman (They/Them/Theirs)

Em is an undergraduate student at Empire State University, where they plan to graduate in the Spring of 2024 with a degree in Social Science and a concentration in Human Rights Advocacy. Em currently serves as the Student Government Association President, where they enjoy fostering advocacy- and community-oriented spaces for and by students. Professionally, Em has worked in Peer Support Services for a decade and currently works to develop and implement statewide voluntary community support initiatives for folks who experience difficult life events and/or may be let down by the public mental health system. Em accesses their passion for mutual support through academics, research, program oversight and quality assurance, offering direct support, and more. They were recognized in the Fall of 2022 for their effort with the Bluebird Award for outstanding leadership, community organizing, and volunteerism.