SOPHONIE FOR PRESIDENT
My name is Sophonie Priebe, and I am running with the SFU Progressives to be your next SFSS President. I’m a third year joint-major in Criminology and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, with a minor in Psychology. 

I’m an adopted, Haitian/Dominican Black woman, into a multi-ethnic family with a strong connection to my church community. At times, they have not identified with my lived experiences, but have enabled me to impart learning with grace and compassion.

I’m the VP for the Students of Cari​​bbean and African Ancestry, the SASS Rep, and the Events and Social Media Coordinate of GSWS Student Union. Through these positions, I've collaborated with student unions for events and campaigns, such as pushing for the Black Faculty Hiring and Black student scholarships at the SFU Senate. 

My experiences have strengthened me to defend and advocate for workers, organizers, LGBTQ2SIA+, disabled, racialized, migrant, and/or low-income students. We come from all walks of life and have sacrificed so much yet still keep our voices.

As your President, I will build on the work of my predecessors and in solidarity with all students on campus by building joy, celebration, and empowering the community by:
DEFEND STUDENT SAFETY DURING COVID-19
  • Advocate for increased rapid testing, PCR testing sites, free N95 masks on all campuses, and clear communication on transmissions
  • Work with and amplify the demands of DNA to safeguard disabled students on campus
INCREASE STUDENT SUPPORTS
  • Advocate for increased permanent hiring of Black, Indigenous, and other underrepresented communities Counsellors at SFU HCS
  • Push SFU for more hybrid courses and adopt the SFSS Accessible Course Practices Campaign demands to improve accessible education for ALL students
ADVOCATE FOR STUDENT RIGHTS AND EQUITY 
  • Work with the VP Equity and Sustainability to centre survivors of sexual assault and racial discrimination by implementing trauma-informed reporting 
  • Empower and increase the presence of Constituency Groups, Clubs, and independent Student Societies by supporting referendums for dedicated program funding
  • Ensure a lens of Equity and Justice in SFSS policies and practices to provide sustainable support for people traditionally excluded by the SFSS and SFU
BUILD COMMUNITY CARE AND SOLIDARITY
  • Empower Student Unions and Clubs to host events that are accessible, empowering, and joyful through collaborations with the Events Committee
  • Celebrate student wins and build them up with community allies through consultations, respect, and solidarity 
  • Work with the Outreach Committee to hold town halls to consult with, hear from, and answer questions by students
Students have made significant headway this year, building on a legacy of radical student activism. The SFSS, GSS, Constituency Groups, and campus organizers have worked together to bring meaningful change to students. 
I am here alongside a formidable group of individuals to bring together all Students, Staff, Faculty, Workers and Organizers - to Defend Student Power on Campus!

Facebook/IG/Twitter: @Sophonie4Pres
Website: http://sophoniepriebe.carrd.co 
​Team Website: www.sfuprogressives.com
Email: spriebe@sfu.ca