04/14/2020
Student Senate Candidate: Senator of Diversity
Felicia 'FoFo' Bristol
She/Her
Personal Bio:
I am currently Senator of Diversity for our student body, I also am in the works of creating an "I AM" club here on campus. I enjoy learning and understanding "Different" in general may it be personality, values, beliefs or culture. I would love to bring more diverse events to our school. I have not been able to serve the way I desire in my present seat due to many reasons, major one the virus which is keeping us at home. I personally am hoping and assuming each one of you are well, healthy and safe in the reading of this. So, what that being stated I would love to have an opportunity to try again, through your personal vote. I am very interested in knowing, understanding and voicing what it is majority of Diversity needs here at Minneapolis College in order for you and I to be successful in our schooling along with sharing resources and connections to different things on campus or the community. As I have gained a stronger sense of my duties for each student here on campus.
In this term I will be able to take time to review policies, changes and bring forth new ideas where we as one feel there needs change in order to operate as one student body. I can be sure everyone will time to get to know me and my background. As I come from a mass diverse background it would be my pleasure to engage with as many students. I am laid back, I enjoy laughing and my moto would be: Do more, Say Less. Fear is only a pathway to Greater tasks and personal risk with an outcome of long term benefits. I love to encourage, strengthen, structure, and support all walks of Diversity no matter the races, disability, s*x or gender one identifies. I want to influence each person positively in the growth of their learning and living structure. I want the campus to be secure as you are one of most important pieces here at Minneapolis College. I strive to encourage confidence in each one of you to step out of your comfort zone to help each other and strengthen your skills between one another.
I currently am attending school for my Bachelor's in Fashion Apparel, also want to work in Government after my clothing line is stable. I have a 15 year old who attends Henry High School, all I can say is she is wonderful. She inspires me as she says " Being Great is Doing your best in all you do." I have 7 brothers and 2 sisters, will be married soon. I am here to make things little better for all of us in the end, so please approach or ask me anything know that I am thinking you when speaking for all of us, first and foremost. The more encouraged I am the harder I work and the future I will be in Life. If I can be that drive for you, would be my pleasure.
Thank you, Felicia "FoFo" Bristol.
What are some goals that you have to bring awareness to on Student Senate?
More engagements and support from members that attend GA meetings, find avenues to better support new Senate members, review processes in bylaws and policies so they are attainable and reasonable for poverty students so we all can engage, feel equal and confidence within. Break barriers that may harbor any knowledge from a student when it comes to connecting students to resources, support or one other without facing judgement of any kind.
What initiatives are important to you to address while on Student Senate?
To make sure student voices are recognized, not just heard. Support the shy or soft-spoken students along with all Diversity as well as speak for in any other meeting beside GA meetings. Advocate and communicate for Diversity to the Director of Advocacy. Not to let Diversity concerns to be sweep under the rug due to the meeting is close to the end, when we feel hurried or not clearly understood, a urgency to vote or something simple as another person over talking or shifting the topic in any way to avoid dealing with Diversity on the campus.
