Hi all! My name is Ronak. I am a sophomore studying business and finance, and I am excited to run for SA Treasurer. I currently serve as a Lovett New Student Representative in the Student Association and have held several leadership roles on campus. Through this work, I have seen how much student organizations rely on SA funding to bring events, ideas, and the entire campus to life.

I am running because I enjoy financial planning and helping make our processes more streamlined and organized, but more importantly, I want to help student organizations operate smoothly. The number one feedback I have heard from club officers is that applying for funding can be difficult. It should not feel confusing or slow. My goal is to make accessing SA funds simpler and less stressful for organization leaders.

If elected, I will focus on making the funding process easier to navigate, with clearer guides, straightforward request templates, and regular updates on timelines and reimbursements. I also plan to hold open office hours so organization leaders can quickly get help and answers when they need them.

My SA and leadership experience has taught me accountability, execution, and responsive communication. I take responsibility seriously, and I care about performing to the best of my ability. I would be grateful for the opportunity to serve the student body as SA Treasurer.

Please reach out anytime at my Rice email (Ronak.Kothari@rice.edu) with questions, ideas, or feedback. I would love to chat!