Vice presidential candidate: Alexis Papadakis
Alexis Papadakis
Position: Vice President
Party: People’s Party
Hometown: Troy, N.Y.
High school: Troy High School
Major: Liberal Arts and Sciences: Mathematics and Science (Honors Track)
Age: 19
Clubs/Organizations: Sanctuary in Independent Media, Environmental Sustainability Club, Starting Up Enough is Enough.
Why did you decide to attend HVCC?
“Hudson Valley wasn’t my first choice,” Papadakis said, “I originally wanted attend Chapman University.” Unfortunately, one of her scholarships fell through. Papadakis decided Hudson Valley was her best option financially and is glad that things worked out the way they did.
Why did you decide to run for this position?
“I wanted to help coordinate student activities with getting more involvement on campus,” Papadakis said. Papadakis recognizes the lack of student involvement on campus and wants to fix this issue.
What are your qualifications?
Papadakis has led several organizations in the past and held many different positions, including co-leader/co-founder and president. She is also a waitress at Denny’s, which helped her develop her communication skills.
What’s your greatest asset?
Papadakis believes her greatest assets are her resilience and versatility. She also believes that her being a people person will aid her in this position.
Please provide three adjectives to describe your ability to lead.
“I am kind, unifying and brave,” Papadakis said, meaning she will be able to help unify students behind important matters and isn’t afraid to fight for what she believes in.
Name five initiatives you would like to focus on in your position.
“I would like to engage more students in activities on campus,” Papadakis said. She suggested hosting workshops and seminars to help clubs gain new members. Papadakis also wants more publicity for the student senate so that more students know who their student government is and what they do. Papadakis also wants to help international students adjust to their new lives in the states and community college life. Finally, Papadakis wants to see more academic day trips to locations like museums.
What have been some of your greatest experiences during the race so far?
“I really enjoyed meeting new people and making friends with the people in my party,” Papadakis said.
What is the biggest problem with student life at Hudson Valley?
Papadakis believes the biggest problem with student life on campus is the lack of student involvement.
How would you fix said problem?
Papadakis wants to communicate with other club leaders to find a way to get more people involved.
Do you have any previous leadership experience?
Papadakis was the co-leader/co-founder of WAVE at her highschool and is the president of the Art Club here at Hudson Valley.