Meet Teddie!

Teddie is a junior and Marine Biology major running for UW RCSA President with a clear vision grounded in four core values: Safety, Sustainability, Spending, and Students. Drawing inspiration from the tradition of the Sylvan Grove Columns while adding their own unique perspective, Teddie (they/them) is committed to creating a campus community that prioritizes student well-being, environmental responsibility, and thoughtful resource management. Teddie strives to lead with these guiding principles at the heart of their campaign.

An introduction from Teddie!:

Something about UW that grabbed my attention when I first got admitted was the four columns in Sylvan Grove. Coming from another university, I was interested in the traditions associated with UW and these pillars intrigued me; the idea that you touch one and hold its meaning with you through your education and beyond graduation. When thinking through what I wanted to platform for this election, I thought back on these columns and their meanings: Loyalty, Industry, Faith, and Efficiency. These encapsulate the student’s experience here at the UW. I tailored the idea slightly and ended up with four values I wish to hold true to if I am elected: Students, Spending, Safety, and Sustainability. 

Students represent loyalty, as they are the center of RCSA. This is the pillar I chose when I learned about the tradition. I want to be a bridge between HFS and the student body, working with both to implement ideas brought about. Spending represents industry. Housing costs are the hardest part of the tuition bill for on campus students. I aim to work with HFS to see what can be done to remove some of that burden from the students. Safety represents faith. In an unstable time, being able to take comfort in being protected is important. I intend to work with HFS to make sure every student is safe on campus, which means the placement of Narcan in dorm RLOs, an improvement to the red backpacks, and the residence halls to be a safe place for students from ICE. Sustainability represents efficiency. UW has been moving towards being more environmentally friendly and I will continue with that progress by adding compost bins into dorm rooms and hosting events that educate on sustainability and being environmentally conscious.