Vice-president welfare and community

The vice- president for welfare and community for liverpool hope students' union  is elected annually. They are responsible for representing and seeking the views of students related to the community and weldare at liverpool hope university. They are involved in the strategic development often campaigning on issues that affect students. 

Name:

Ellie Baldwin

About the role: 

As VP Welfare and Community, I’ll be looking out for different communities at Liverpool Hope, including the community of the overall student body. It is my job to make sure students feel safe and accepted at Hope, and to be a safe space to turn to should you feel that anything needs to change. The SU is here for the students and always have your best interests at heart.

 

What made you run for this position?  

I ran for this position because I love the Hope community and I want to be part of developing that further and supporting students through such an exciting time of their lives.

 

What will you be focusing on this year? :  

My 3 key focus points for this year are:

1. Providing cost of living support through advocating to policymakers, promoting deals and tips for students and developing the SUs range of freebies  

2. Promoting belonging & inclusion by organising social and networking events for students with focus on specific marginalised communities and others to bring everyone together. 

3. Improving access to social and career based opportunities and access to health and wellbeing support and services.

 

What's one fun fact about you? 

I am a traditional manx dancer and have performed internationally at festivals 

 

Finish this sentence: "This year, I want students to know that..."

We are always welcoming advice and feedback on events they would like to see and things they would like to change in the uni

 

What's one thing you wish every student knew about the SU?

We are an independent organisation from the university and work to hold the university accountable  

 

Email: vpreswelfare@hope.ac.uk 

Instagram: @ellie_vp_welfare_community