Hi Everyone! My name is Erica and I am running for the 1st year Social Coordinator position. I’m so passionate about socialization and its promotion of mental health and wellbeing, and I think that we can all benefit from being apart of fun socials. I did my undergraduate degree at Western University, and was apart of the SPUR society, a social group for the university, as well as the AGD foundation. Being apart of these organizations allowed me to take part in planning social events, as well as see the positive impact that they made on myself and my peers. Going into the nursing profession, it is so important to connect with like-minded individuals that can relate to our interests and goals, in both our professional and personal worlds. The difference that partaking in social events can make on mental health is astounding, and our classes wellbeing is my top priority. When implementing events, I want to know what the entire class wants in terms of event types, locations, etc. I hope to plan bi-weekly socials, encompassing all types of socialization. Examples of some fun social events that I’d love to plan include trivia night, bowling, karaoke, workout classes, bar nights, holiday events, etc. I promise to plan great socials that promote connectivity and wellbeing, and reflect the desires of all of our classmates. Please vote for me :)!