University Services Candidates

There are 5 candidates for 5 open seats. As there is an equal number of candidates and seats, each candidate has been automatically elected to the University Services Staff/AAP Advisory Council. University Services staff members will not receive a ballot this year.”

The University Services candidates provided the following personal statements:

I am eager to serve on the Staff and Academic and Administrative Professionals (AAP) Advisory Council to deepen my contribution to the Georgetown community. In my nearly four years on campus, I have consistently sought ways to engage with the diverse perspectives that shape our university; I view this Council as the ideal formal platform to translate that engagement into impactful advocacy.

Through my current role with Campus Recreation, I collaborate daily across various departments and program areas, and interact with a broad spectrum of the university population. This cross-functional experience has provided me with a nuanced understanding of the unique challenges and successes of our students and staff, as well as a front-row seat to the intricate work required to support Georgetown’s mission. I am particularly drawn to the Council’s mandate of facilitating transparent dialogue and serving as a vital bridge between the workforce and University leadership.

I would be honored to advance these goals by contributing thoughtfully to discussions and elevating ideas that foster professional growth and a more inclusive campus climate. I am especially motivated to ensure that staff voices are integrated into decision-making processes, ultimately supporting initiatives that strengthen the sense of connection across all corners of the Hilltop. My goal is to serve as an empathetic listener and a proactive liaison, helping to build an even better Georgetown for the entirety of the campus community.

Serving on the council for the past two years, including one as our caucus president, has been fulfilling–and challenging. I can see why people don’t frequently run for re-election. I have hope, though. With so many new people coming into leadership, I have a lot of hope that change is possible in a way it may not have been the last few years. I hope that my colleagues in university services will continue to trust me as a voice for them as we meet with our new leadership team. I hope that the progress this year’s council has already made can grow. I can’t promise that I’ll always succeed, but I can promise that I’ll always try.

It is an honor to receive this nomination for the Staff/AAP Advisory Council. I am proud to have worked at Georgetown for the past two years, and I have seen the dedication and resilience of our staff firsthand in that time. I am eager to potentially serve as a liaison between our incredible workforce and university leadership.

My interest in joining the Council stems from a firm belief that sustainable institutional progress is only possible when those on the front lines are heard. I promise to bring every voice to the forefront (as requested) and proactively work to solve our university’s problems with collaboration, creativity, and compassion. I am committed to acting as a steady, reliable voice for my colleagues, ensuring that our contributions are recognized and our concerns are addressed with the seriousness they deserve.

As a member of University Services who physically sits on the Capitol Campus, I provide a unique perspective and a bridge between various parts of campus life. I look forward to the possibility of contributing to a more inclusive and responsive university environment and improving the Georgetown experience for all who work here.

I am eager to apply my experience in leading and participating in committees to the Staff/AAP advisory council. Through the course of my career, I have participated in university-wide Committees such as hiring, selection, inclusion and access. On a national level, I have participated on the Board of the Association of Women in Psychology (AWP) and the Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies (ACCTA). As Associate Director of Training, I chaired both the ongoing Training and the annual Intern Selection Committees. My entire career has been devoted to higher education, both in Bangladesh, where I am originally from, and the USA and this has allowed me to gain an intimate understanding of the hierarchies and structures that exist within the university structure. The critical nature of staff roles is either treated as secondary to faculty or overlooked when decisions are made at the senior-most levels. It has been my experience that senior administration is unfortunately, often not aware of the impact of decisions on the day-to-day work of a staff member. My goal in joining the Staff/Advisory Council is to raise our collective voices so that they can be heard and attended to, even though I am realistic enough to know that change is likely to be slow (or perhaps not happen at all).

In closing, this opportunity will give me a chance to understand GU better, to give back AND most importantly, to be a part of change.

Four years ago, I joined Georgetown and quickly learned something no zoom orientation or campus tour could teach: this institution truly rises or falls on the dedication and hard work of its staff. Every day, people across every campus show up to make Georgetown’s Jesuit mission real and create meaningful experiences I have seen firsthand leave a lasting impact.

The Council’s charge resonates with me personally: to advocate on behalf of colleagues, facilitate open communication across University bodies, and advance professional growth opportunities for staff at every level. These are not abstract goals — they reflect the kind of workplace culture I am committed to helping build.

I am drawn to this role because I believe thoughtful, representative advocacy makes institutions stronger. If selected, I will bring transparency, diligence, and a genuine respect for the diverse perspectives that exist across our campuses to this work.
Georgetown has invested in me over these four years, and I welcome the opportunity to invest back into this community through service on the Council.