I was heavily involved in the Pitt Progressives club on Pitt’s campus. This club works to create change on Pitt’s campus as well as in the Pittsburgh region more generally. This club led multiple projects to create change. For instance, we organized a Women’s Empowerment Week where we held open discussion groups, held a hygiene drive, and even led a march on campus! Additionally, this club helped to promote a graduate student union on our campus. We have also been involved in canvassing and electing politicians in the Pittsburgh area.
I served as the business manager for this club from December 2017 to December 2018. I budgeted and handled money for the club as well as reserved meeting rooms and tables for the club. Additionally, I helped the executive board plan general body meetings, political actions, and guest speakers for the club.
This club has proven to me my interest in creating change locally and proven how small groups of people can make a meaningful difference.
