My name is Taison Huynh, and I am running for President of the Huron University College Students’ Council.

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I am a third-year student pursuing a double major in Economics and Political Science, and throughout my time at Huron I have been consistently involved in student life. Many students know me through Relay for Life, where I have spent years working behind the scenes to build something that lasts. I do that work not for recognition, but because consistency and follow-through are what lead to real results.

 

Before coming to Huron, I was an off-campus student from a public school background, and as a minority student, my experience was less about learning how to lead and more about learning where I belonged. Arriving at Huron, I did not immediately feel rooted in its close-knit culture. That experience led me to put myself out there in shared spaces like the Oldsac and the dining hall.

My commitment was to listening, showing up, and gradually carving out a place within the community. That did not disappear once I stepped into leadership. Instead, it continues to shape how I lead, with an emphasis on visibility, inclusion, and ensuring that leadership reflects the lived experiences of the students it is meant to serve, not just how decisions look on paper.

 

Student council exists at a critical intersection between three groups: the student body, the student leaders, and the university administration. When one of these relationships is weakened or misrepresented, students lose trust, advocacy loses weight, and progress stalls. It is important to be respectful and acknowledge the partnership among these bodies. The President plays a central role in maintaining that balance, and I take that responsibility seriously.

 

My goal is to build a real path forward grounded in long-term thinking. This includes reinforcing the traditions and collaborative culture that define Huron, improving communication and transparency between students and their representatives, and ensuring council operations are accountable and strategically focused. Above all, it means advocating for students in a way that is informed, credible, and effective within the administrative structure.

 

I am not interested in change for the sake of change. I am interested in doing the foundational work that will enable future councils to function more effectively and better represent students. The success of a presidency should not be measured by a single year, but by the standard it sets for those who follow.

 

Huron’s students deserve leadership that is present and thoughtful, and willing to do the heavy lifting required to create lasting improvement. I am committed to that responsibility and to serving our community with intention and integrity.

 

Best,

Taison Huynh

Candidate for HUCSC President