Secretarial candidate: Sophia Ventrano

Sophia Ventrano
Position: Secretary
Party: People’s Party
Hometown: Clifton Park
High school: Shenendehowa High School
Major: Biology
Age: 18
Clubs/Organizations: Was previously in Chemistry Club.

Why did you decide to attend Hudson Valley?

Her high school does not look at Hudson Valley as a great school because it is only a community college, and at first she was not proud to be coming here. However, Hudson Valley matched her financial ability, and now that she is here she is glad she came. She was ultimately won over.

Why did you decide to run for this position?

“I was encouraged by my friends in the senate, and I wanted to help make things better on campus,” Ventrano said.

What are your qualifications?

She has had lots of time at work as a manager and a trainer in the food service industry.

What’s your greatest asset?

She recognized she has less experience than the other people in her party, but explained that she works well with others, is very organized and is focused on the goals she has in mind.

Please provide three adjectives to describe your ability to lead.

“I am very dependable, honest and focused on getting things done,” she said.

Name five initiatives you would like to focus on in your position.

Ventrano wants get students more involved in things on campus and with the Student Senate. Ventrano also wants to raise awareness for the Student Senate. She would also like to put more responsibility on senators by having them give reports instead of just being present at meetings. Ventrano finally wants to create a more positive view of Hudson Valley for the public.

What have been some of your greatest experiences during the race so far?

“I really enjoyed petitioning for signatures,” she said. “I got to meet a lot of new people and listen to the public’s concerns.”

What is the biggest problem with student life at Hudson Valley?

“I believe the biggest problem is the lack of involvement on campus,” Ventrano said.

How would you fix said problem?

Ventrano would like to host large-scale events and utilize the marketing majors to help with marketing these events instead of outsourcing the advertising. She also wants to start tailoring events to students on campus and host more events that students want to see.