Alex Chippy Compton

for

Union President

Chippy will make a great Union President because she is already incredibly engaged with the Union system at Imperial. She is the first candidate who I think is committed to taking feedback from students and feeding these into her policies. I am voting for her because of her promise for greater CU support - helping to provide the Constituent Unions with the tools to unify and engage students through different events, resources and policies. Her experience in ICSM until this point will be invaluable for following through on these promises. In addition, she is willing to work on uniting Sport Imperial and the Union to provide group coaches to Harlington/Heston for games and practices, so everyone can avoid minibus drama every week! I think Chippy will make a committed, knowledgeable and proactive Union President and I'm excited about her new ideas for Imperial!

I worked with Chippy while she was ICSMSU Treasurer and Clubs & Societies Officer. She’s got a work ethic that puts most of us to shame, as well as having held down many of the toughest volunteer roles the Union supports. More than that, Chippy has the guts to make hard decisions and the ability to cut through the mess that surrounds them. She’s student-focused, but is still able to interact with staff as equals, which is hugely important.

When you need help with something then the chances are people will direct you to Chippy. This was true even before she was ICSM president because Chippy gets things done. Having been on an inordinate number of committees and a current sabbatical officer - there is no one with more experience nor a greater understanding of how clubs, societies and general college life run.

More personally, I am voting for Chippy because as a wide eyed fresher she was one of the friendliest faces at Imperial. She actively pushed me to get involved with societies which have formed a huge part of my time here and I cannot imagine my time here being as enjoyable without her. She has both the experience and personal skills required to be President - and I know she will do a fantastic job.

The Union President needs to be someone who understands the needs of all and not just a few students, someone who has the organisation to actually push through change and be responsive to change. Chippy has definitely proved herself capable of all these over the past few years. As an active member of many clubs at Imperial, running them was made significantly easier with the help of Chippy being on hand to answer questions and put up with numerous requests! I am confident that Chippy is the right candidate for the job, and that she will use her skills to benefit all students at Imperial and not just a select few.

I've worked with Chippy on a number of the Union's committees this year, and I can vouch for her dedication to her constituents and her determination to get the best for everyone.

Even though she's a medic, I trust her to have EVERYONE'S best interest at heart. She's always one to hear someone out rather than shut them down outright, and works to the compromise when things get heated.

With her unparalleled ICSMSU experience, she'll be a stellar leader for the Union next year as our next President.

There are many reasons why Chippy would make a fantastic Union President. However, I shall elaborate on just a few. Chippy has always and will always put students first. In my years as manager, I found Chippy to be an invaluable source of support in ensuring the voice of the student body was always heard and listened to. She has worked tirelessly and with unparalleled enthusiasm for many years to support the medical school and student life as a whole, and I’ve no doubt that she is the perfect person to fulfil the role of Union President. With the unique experience of being the current ICSM Union President, Chippy is certainly more than prepared to take up this challenging role.

Chippy’s experience and contribution to Imperial was rightly recognised last year with an Outstanding Service Award from Imperial College Union. With an excess of 30 committee and board roles (the majority core committee) under her belt, Chippy has proven many times over she has the maturity and capability to not only juggle the variable demands of union work but make impactful improvements along the way.

It is great to see that she now wishes to take on the role of Union President allowing the whole Imperial community to benefit from her knowledge, leadership and desire to improve our experience at Imperial. Vote Chippy!

I've had the pleasure to work with Chippy during this academic year in ICSMSU. She is a wonderful leader and an outstanding problem solver. This was the first year my position was in ICSMSU, and her support throughout has been invaluable. Thanks to her, biomeds can now say they have a strong voice. I believe she would be a great Union President. Firstly, because she values every member of the cohort she represents. Secondly, in light of the commitment that she has shown throughout the year as ICSMSU President. Lastly, no one has her experience with Imperial policies. Chippy is the most qualified candidate for the position, and the most committed one. I have no doubt that she will achieve great things for the union!