President/Vice President Candidates 2025

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General Senator Candidates 2025

Marcos Sanson

He/Him/His

College of Computing

Senior

College of Computing

Computer Science

Mathematics, Cybersecurity

Elgin, Illinois

President, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) at GVSU: Support Hispanic students in science and engineering, secured thousands of dollars in funding, and organized two trips to the SHPE national convention. Vice President, GVSU Computing Club: Lead and organize weekly meetings, bring in guest speakers, improve networking opportunities for students, and run hands-on workshops. McNair Scholar and Undergraduate Researcher: Conduct research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer science to improve how computers solve problems efficiently. Embedded Software Engineering Intern, Gentex Corporation: Developed software for vehicle and automotive technology. Study Abroad at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Fall 2024 Semester): Took computer science and machine learning classes abroad while gaining international experience and collaborating with students from different countries.

- Give students a stronger voice in campus decisions that impact their education and experience. - Improve study spaces, mental health support, and funding for student organizations to create a more supportive campus environment. - Expand networking, internships, and research opportunities to help students connect with professionals and gain real-world experience. - Increase access to project funding and interdisciplinary collaboration to help computing and engineering students work with peers from different majors. - Strengthen student-faculty connections by improving mentorship, academic support, and research opportunities.

My name is Marcos Sanson, and I am a computer science major with minors in mathematics and cybersecurity. I'm running for Student Senate to help make Grand Valley State University a place where all students can thrive. When I first came to Grand Valley, I saw how important it is to have a strong community and support system. I got involved in student organizations to help others find those connections. As president of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at GVSU, I have worked to support students and create opportunities for professional growth. As vice president of the GVSU Computing Club, I have helped build spaces where students can learn and collaborate outside of the classroom. I want to join the Student Senate to provide even greater support to more students at Grand Valley, especially those in the College of Computing. If elected, I will work to improve study spaces and mental health resources so students have what they need to succeed. I will also push to expand access to internships and research opportunities to help make it easier for students to gain real-world experience. GVSU is full of talented and hardworking students. With the right support, I believe we can all achieve our goals. I look forward to the opportunity to make a positive impact on campus.

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