Grace Azanedo-Leon

Hey guys! My name is Grace Azanedo-Leon, and I’m running to represent you in the ASUCD Senate with The GOAT!

UC Davis should feel like a true home. A place where you feel supported, connected, and heard at all times. Too many students feel disconnected from campus communities, struggle to navigate available resources, or are left in the dark about how ASUCD spends student funds. Many student politicians promise advocacy, but once they’re elected, they forget whose voice matters most, the student’s. For me, simply having a seat at the table isn't enough; my priority is making sure your voice is at the center of every decision.

My background has proven to me that real, impactful leadership comes from listening and taking action:

Working as a political canvasser for State Assembly Member Jessica Caloza showed me firsthand what initiative looks like through civic outreach. I actively engaged with hundreds of community members to hear their concerns directly, and learned how to take each piece of feedback into account to drive meaningful change. I learned how vital it is to step out, listen, and ensure every demographic is heard—a commitment I will bring to our student body. As an analyst for the LA Youth Grant Committee, I helped evaluate 18 organizations to help decide where to allocate a $1 million grant. To ensure the decision reflected community needs, I proactively reached out to hundreds of people by collaborating with administrators, students,and local leaders to spread the word. By evaluating several non-profits I gained a deep appreciation for the hard work organizations put in, and I will bring that same level of care, thoroughness, and advocacy to supporting our campus clubs and organizations. ASUCD manages a $25 million budget funded by student dollars, and you deserve a direct say in how that money is spent. Just like I gave the people of my city a voice of where they want the $1 million to go, I will do the same. As your ASUCD Senator, I will focus on three main pillars:

Supporting campus resources: I will strengthen campus support networks by supporting

funding and accessibility for the Pantry, expanding free student resources, and advocating for reforms to lower burden costs like expensive campus parking.

Creating a close-knit community: With over 40,000 undergraduates, no one should feel disconnected! I will bridge the social gap by promoting more multicultural events and hosting exchanges between clubs whilst providing maximum support to empower them to help students even more

Efficiency & Transparency: You deserve to know where your money goes. I will publish clear monthly budget reports and follow a system where I update you guys about any new significant budget spendings immediately.

I’m ready to do more than the bare minimum, I will build a community that truly works for everyone. Rank Grace Azanedo-Leon as #1 for ASUCD Senate! Thank you for listening. Be the GOAT, vote the GOAT.