Daniel Addoquaye

Public Policy

Brooks School of Public Policy

Class of 2028

Hello everyone! My name is Daniel Addoquaye, and I am running to be re-elected as Minority Students Representative At-Large.
   
As your Minority Students Representative and Vice President for Policy this year, I advocated for funding protections for minority-serving organizations like ALANA, pushed back against guidelines that would harm marginalized groups, and co-created Resolution 66, which codifies protections for minority communities in special projects, safeguarding equal access and opportunity. I also created grade transparency legislation to ensure students have the information they deserve, and led efforts bridging technology and policy to reduce the burdens of undergraduate life and expand access to critical resources.
   
Being re-elected means continuing to partner with my fellow VPs in listening to your concerns, ensuring every group's concerns are heard, and leveraging my deep knowledge of university proceedings to continue delivering real, tangible outcomes for you, the undergraduate community.
   
When we began this journey together, you chose me to protect and provide steady ground, and I did. Now, I'm asking you to choose again: a vote for proven advocacy and a candidate ready to keep building.

Argenis Alas

Environmental Sustainability

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Class of 2029

I am running for Minority Student Representative to ensure that all voices, especially those often overlooked, are heard and valued. As a first generation queer Latino student, I am familiar with and understand the challenges of navigating spaces that were not always built with us in mind.
   
Through my involvement as QuestBridge Chapter President and in Model United Nations, I have developed strong leadership, communication, and advocacy skills that I will bring to this role. I am also deeply involved in Cornell's Hispanic community on campus, which has allowed me to build meaningful connections and better understand the needs of my community. 
   
I want to advocate for more equitable access to resources, and stronger support systems for underrepresented students. I am committed to listening, uplifting diverse perspectives, and working to create a campus where everyone feels supported and empowered to succeed.

Jana Orief

Computer Science

College of Engineering

Class of 2029

Hello, my name is Jana Orief. I hail from the state of Kansas, although natively I am Egyptian. 
   
Coming from a multicultural background, I understand what is at stake. The freedom and success of our student body should not depend on ethnicity, race, gender identity, and economic status. Yet factors like these often leave first year students feeling a pace behind. Unconfident, unsure. I know I felt that way when I started out here, and I think it’s time to change that.
   
As minority student rep, I am not afraid to speak up about what I see. I am running to hold Cornell to its founding values: “any person, any study”. It is crucial now more than ever to fight for accessibility and inclusion for our student body. With my seat at the table, I will advocate for your voice. 
   
Ultimately, my goal is to create a campus environment where everyone can feel at home—no matter where they started their journey, their ethnicity, race, gender identity, and economic status.
   
   Contact me @:
   jto33@cornell.edu
   https://www.instagram.com/janaorief/
   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jana-orief/