Levi Elenbaas

Architecture

College of Architecture, Art, and Planning

Freshman

 I currently serve as the Freshman Architecture Representative, where I act as a direct link between students and faculty by bringing forward student concerns and helping translate institutional decisions to my peers. Through this role, I have seen how valuable clear, consistent communication is and how easily students can feel unheard when that connection is lost.
   
Acting as the bridge between the students and the faculty is a commitment that I take very seriously. If elected, I will continue to ensure that student concerns are consistently voiced, but also followed through on with accountability and transparency. No voice will go unheard.
   
Beyond this, I want to address a broader issue: the isolation of the school of AAP within the larger Cornell community. While our scope of work is distinct, it often remains disconnected from the rest of the campus. I will advocate for stronger integration, whether through increased visibility of student work, cross-college class collaboration, or more accessible outside engagement with AAP initiatives.

The representation of the students in AAP should actively connect, amplify, and expand our opportunities. That is the standard that I intend to uphold.

Amelia Lyons

Urban and Regional Studies

College of Architecture, Art, and Planning

Class of 2029

My name is Amelia Lyons, and I'm a first-year Urban & Regional Studies student running to be your AAP representative on Cornell's Student Assembly.

As AAP students, we're trained to think critically about power, the built environment, and who our work serves — but too often, that perspective goes unheard where decisions are made. I plan to meet with Dean Meejin Yoon monthly to stay informed on both AAP administrative proceedings and broader university issues.

If elected for the 2026-27 term, I'll focus on three priorities: amplifying student voices in curriculum decisions, expanding interdisciplinary opportunities, and holding the university accountable. I want to reinstate the ability to double major across colleges, and push for real student input in academic planning — not token consultation. I'll also push back against Cornell's ties to the military-industrial complex and ICE, because our community deserves better.

As the current AAP representative, I'm already familiar with the Assembly's rules and procedures. In my first weeks, I've begun drafting a resolution addressing the housing selection issues many students faced this spring. I want to build on that momentum to create meaningful change for AAP and Cornell.