The mission of the OSU Beaver Store is to operate nonprofit university stores to benefit the students, faculty, and staff of OSU. What qualifications, experience, and/or training do you have to offer as a prospective Board member that could contribute to the success of that mission?
Currently, I have strong customer experience- I worked at The Home Depot as their frontline's customer service associates. Having long standing retail experience I have been on both ends of the spectrum when it comes to being a consumer and helping people with issues in the retail world. I want to make it the very best experience for people and being a part of the Oregon State nonprofit store would open me up to a new perspective. I would be able to use it as a creative outlet and broaden my perspective with what this opportunity has to offer.
Why are you interested in serving as a Board member of a nonprofit corporation?
I am interested in becoming a board member because I overall what to contribute and create a positive community. I stive to be a well-rounded person, becoming a part of something that benefits my community would expand upon my personal values. I hope to gain a better perspective of nonprofit companies and uphold their best interests.
How does the OSU Beaver Store benefit you and your fellow students?
The Beaver Store benefits me because being a part of Oregon State University it grants me access to affordable course materials. Providing a functional website and helpful staff that send me to where I need to go- I love the merch area as well. I like being able to share a part of my college with my family through the merchandise, being able to connect with them and make a stronger bond.
Do you have any affiliations or interests that could present a conflict of interest, or would prevent you from acting solely in the best interests of OSU Beaver Store while serving on the Board?
I have not affiliations or interests that would conflict with the interests of the Beaver Store- I plan on attending Oregon State for my Bachelor's degree and graduate from here after acquiring the four years.
Do you have any plans for internships or study abroad, etc. that would interrupt your normal coursework in Corvallis over the next two years?
Currently, I have one study abroad that is planned for Summer 2025; however, it is only for 2 weeks and shouldn't conflict with this opportunity.
The mission of the OSU Beaver Store is to operate nonprofit university stores to benefit the students, faculty, and staff of OSU. What qualifications, experience, and/or training do you have to offer as a prospective Board member that could contribute to the success of that mission?
I am a manager at a sandwich shop and I am a leader in my micro business group. I have time and energy to dedicate myself to the beaver store. Also my family lives in Corvallis so I will always be available. I enjoy knowing that I will be helping and assisting my fellow OSU student.
Why are you interested in serving as a Board member of a nonprofit corporation?
I feel it will be a good opportunity to learn how to run a company and also how a company function properly. It would also be a good place to learn how much time and energy is needed to run a store if this size.
How does the OSU Beaver Store benefit you and your fellow students?
It help me get supplies for my classes. It also saved me when I need glue for a project and I wouldn't be able to have completed without the beaver store.
Do you have any affiliations or interests that could present a conflict of interest, or would prevent you from acting solely in the best interests of OSU Beaver Store while serving on the Board?
Their are no conflicts that would effect my interest towards the effects of the beaver store.
Do you have any plans for internships or study abroad, etc. that would interrupt your normal coursework in Corvallis over the next two years?
Their may be internships that may effect my next two years but nothing currently or anything that I know of. Also I will have to be in Corvallis anyways and would prioritize the beaver store because it would be a previous commitment that I would not ignore.
The mission of the OSU Beaver Store is to operate nonprofit university stores to benefit the students, faculty, and staff of OSU. What qualifications, experience, and/or training do you have to offer as a prospective Board member that could contribute to the success of that mission?
I am currently holding positions where I am not getting paid, and in turn, I am helping support the development of students here on campus, and I have also done so in the past. I have had training to be a volunteer at a hospital back in high school. Here, I helped transport and guide patients and prepare their areas for procedures before such activities. I have also been a coach for soccer teams and ran a soccer camp during the pandemic to allow parents to have some alone time while keeping their kids active. Here at OSU, I currently serve as a peer mentor, and I have two mentees within the College of Business. I help them through their microbusiness and course load, as well as whatever issues may arise that they want support with. Within my clubs, I hold a position as External Relations Officer for the Sports Business Club, and this role has me providing guest speakers to the club that are targeted towards what the members want to hear and from a variety of fields to support their c
areer development best. I also recently got a similar role for the following school year in Marketing Club, which is VP of External Communications.
Why are you interested in serving as a Board member of a nonprofit corporation?
I have experience in college with clubs and through the College of Business, as well as in athletics, but I am interested in a non-profit organization. I don't feel as though my experiences help me to reach and make a difference to a wide variety of people; instead, the target is pretty narrow. I have always loved doing volunteer and non-profit work, and I have experience with it through high school, but it's been hard to do it here. I just think that this is a really unique and special opportunity, and it could give me very valuable experience in an area that I don't have experience in.
How does the OSU Beaver Store benefit you and your fellow students?
The OSU Beaver Store provides students and me a place to get gear, but even more, a place to get accessible learning materials. I have repeatedly utilized discounts and used materials to save money on textbooks. I also know that their employment of students is super supportive in the sense that students are allowed flexible hours and potential for savings programs while working, which can and has supported many students. I just think that the way that it is set up is so unique in the way that 100% of the profits are put towards ways to support students, showing a consistent need to give back.
Do you have any affiliations or interests that could present a conflict of interest, or would prevent you from acting solely in the best interests of OSU Beaver Store while serving on the Board?
No, I don't believe so.
Do you have any plans for internships or study abroad, etc. that would interrupt your normal coursework in Corvallis over the next two years?
I do plan on studying abroad in the fall term of my Senior year, so fall of 2026, but that is the only time.
