Dear Huskies,

Thank you for your consideration as a candidate for Graduate Student Trustee. My name is Fabio; I am a first-year medical student at the School of Medicine and 2021 CLAS graduate. This is my eighth year being a Husky; I returned to UConn for medical school because its mission to “embrace diversity… integrity, and engaged leadership” has inspired me well as an undergraduate student, alum, and now graduate student.

In just a few weeks, the federal government has uprooted historical norms by jeopardizing federal funding across many sectors. As a leading public university with a substantial healthcare arm, the UConn community faces an uncertain future: Federal funding cuts would be felt throughout our educational, healthcare, and research initiatives. As a medical student, I am uniquely positioned to understand how these impacts affect our experiences—my training intensely involves all three of these arms. When UConn is tasked with responding to funding cuts, you can count on me to meaningfully advocate for why our opportunities must be preserved.

My time at UConn has been marked by senior leadership roles: I served as the CFO/Comptroller of the Storrs USG for two terms, and now I serve as President of the Medical-Dental Student Government. These positions have afforded me a strong understanding of how governance works here at UConn. Furthermore, it reflects my track record: I get things done. My foundation in advocacy here at UConn is strong: I will get things done as your Trustee.

My vision is simple: I will be accessible, fearless, and resolute. I will implement regular communication with the graduate student governments to facilitate collaboration and effective advocacy. This will enable you to hold me accountable and for I to successfully fight for you.

UConn’s mission is under threat. Our values are being challenged. I am running for Trustee to make a positive difference for the UConn community.

A vote for me is a vote for you.