Dec 2021 Chapter Steering Committee Election: Candidate Statements

Stephanie G Questionnaire

Please describe your past and current involvement in DSA. This may include your involvement in the metro D.C. chapter, another chapter, and/or work at the national level.

I’m currently an at-large member of the Steering Committee but previous to that was the Security department steward, where I worked to create a vetting system to best ensure that those who have access to your membership data in our records are trustworthy comrades. I’ve done work entirely in ad com to help keep the chapter functioning. This year I am running for Secretary.

Why do you believe that you are a good fit for this position?

I’ve been heavily involved with the management and work of ad Com. I share the vision of our current Ad Com steward to build out a robust digital infrastructure to support a fast-growing chapter doing exponentially more work. Additionally, I served as back up to the current Secretary when he was unable to attend meetings and have confidence I can handle the responsibilities.

What do you hope to accomplish for the chapter if elected to this position?

I would like to see the chapter’s capacity to effectively and effectively provide mutual aid become much stronger, possible to the point where we are running a continuous program. I will also recommend a space for offices and a community center to be acquired in 2023.