2008 Woodie Awards
Executive Vice President
Aiselle De Vera
Issue date: 5/5/08 Section: News
Name: Yoon Minn Lai
Age: 22
Major: Undeclared
Previous posts held: President of Student Council at Methodist Boys School in Malaysia 2003-2004
Why are you running for executive vice president?
I always had the idea of joining the DASB at the back of my mind, so when the elections came, a DASB member approached me to join his coalition. I want the DASB to have legitimate authority that represents the student community.
What are your weaknesses that might hinder you from being an effective leader?
Sometimes I have been overly brash to push issues that I am passionate about. I have learned from those experiences to be more observant of the sensitivities and subtleties of my audience.
Why did you pick David as a running mate?
Because we have two different personalities but they are complimenting to each other. Our two separate cultural backgrounds are just a representation of the diversity in our coalition. We are a perfect marriage.
Name: Valery Nguyen
Age: 19
Major: Bioengineering
Why are you running for executive vice president?
I never felt really represented by the government over here, so I was wondering what should I do. When I heard about the elections, I thought the best thing to do is not to wait for other people to do it for me, but to do it myself.
What are your weaknesses that might hinder you from being an effective leader?
I'm afraid that if I see things I want to improve, it may require a long time to be effective, and I'm afraid that maybe in the short term there are going to be problems that I didn't think about.
Why did you pick Terell as a running mate?
I think that Terell is someone experienced and that he has the ability to try to understand everybody. He treats everybody the same and he wants everybody to be equal. I know he is hard working for what he wants, so I think he is a good leader.
Name: Asami Sato
Age: 19
Major: Graphic design
Previous posts held: Webmaster for Japanese Student Association Spring 2008
Why are you running for executive vice president?
I think that we can both make really good changes together because I believe we can cooperate really well.
What are your weaknesses that might hinder you from being an effective leader?
Having my picture taken. I have photophobia.
Why did you pick Kurt as your running mate?
Because Kurt is really actively involved in the DASB Senate and he has a lot of experience, which I actually lack.
Age: 22
Major: Undeclared
Previous posts held: President of Student Council at Methodist Boys School in Malaysia 2003-2004
Why are you running for executive vice president?
I always had the idea of joining the DASB at the back of my mind, so when the elections came, a DASB member approached me to join his coalition. I want the DASB to have legitimate authority that represents the student community.
What are your weaknesses that might hinder you from being an effective leader?
Sometimes I have been overly brash to push issues that I am passionate about. I have learned from those experiences to be more observant of the sensitivities and subtleties of my audience.
Why did you pick David as a running mate?
Because we have two different personalities but they are complimenting to each other. Our two separate cultural backgrounds are just a representation of the diversity in our coalition. We are a perfect marriage.
Name: Valery Nguyen
Age: 19
Major: Bioengineering
Why are you running for executive vice president?
I never felt really represented by the government over here, so I was wondering what should I do. When I heard about the elections, I thought the best thing to do is not to wait for other people to do it for me, but to do it myself.
What are your weaknesses that might hinder you from being an effective leader?
I'm afraid that if I see things I want to improve, it may require a long time to be effective, and I'm afraid that maybe in the short term there are going to be problems that I didn't think about.
Why did you pick Terell as a running mate?
I think that Terell is someone experienced and that he has the ability to try to understand everybody. He treats everybody the same and he wants everybody to be equal. I know he is hard working for what he wants, so I think he is a good leader.
Name: Asami Sato
Age: 19
Major: Graphic design
Previous posts held: Webmaster for Japanese Student Association Spring 2008
Why are you running for executive vice president?
I think that we can both make really good changes together because I believe we can cooperate really well.
What are your weaknesses that might hinder you from being an effective leader?
Having my picture taken. I have photophobia.
Why did you pick Kurt as your running mate?
Because Kurt is really actively involved in the DASB Senate and he has a lot of experience, which I actually lack.
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