Katherine Lamb

Hotel Administration

School of Hotel Administration

Class of 2028

I am running for Cornell's Student Workers Representative because my on-campus job has been a vital part of my college experience, and I hope to advocate for other student workers. I started working at the Taverna Banfi in the Statler Hotel during my freshman fall, but this is not my first job. After obtaining my worker's permit at 14 years old, I worked every school year and summer, so I understand the struggle of balancing school, work, and every other aspect of life. If you choose me to be your Student Workers Representative, I will do my best to alleviate these struggles, specifically through improving communication between employees, management, and teaching faculty. We all know the anxiety that comes with prelims. Now imagine also having to work 6+ hours the night before an exam. I want to ensure that no student worker has to deal with this, and I aim to push for more flexible work hours during high-stress academic periods and fair scheduling for all employees. In addition to decreasing the stressors that student workers face, I also want to increase the appreciation that Cornell has for them. I plan to host events that allow student workers to connect with alumni to create opportunities for professional growth. Thank you!

Adriana Vink

Industrial and Labor Relations

School of Industrial and Labor Relations

Class of 2027

My name is Adriana Vink. I’m a junior in the ILR school, and a student worker - previously at Cornell Dining, now as a student researcher. Student workers are a critical part of making our university run, but working as a student shouldn’t mean sacrificing your undergraduate experience.

Succumbing to pressure from the Trump administration, our university has refused to protect its most vulnerable students, putting student worker livelihoods at risk with wage cuts and position eliminations. We need a Student Assembly that uses every power it has to build the best Cornell possible for our student workers.

As your Student Workers’ Rep, I will lead the charge to:
   
   - Undo hour and shift reductions made due to Trump’s funding cuts.
   - Revive previous SA efforts to raise the student wage to $18.50 an hour.
   - Connect students to jobs on campus, which is currently challenging even for those with work-study.
   - Ensure student dining workers are given adequate equipment training and protective gear.
   - Uplift student worker voices, which often go unheard due to concerns over job security.

As an ILRie who’s worked in the labor movement and across this campus, I would be proud to be your Student Workers’ Rep.