With three candidates in the running, the race for SCA’s creative director is one of the tighter competitions in this year’s elections. With the multiple candidates, junior Nava Vahidi is looking to standout with her experience. Drawing on experience from serving on sophomore and junior advisory boards, Vahidi believes her organization and artistic creativity will show as creative director. Aside from experience on advisory boards and a genuine enjoying of event planning, Vahidi draws inspiration from her brother and how hard he worked through his education.

“My biggest role model would be my brother because of how he dealt with school throughout the years and how far he’s gotten with his education,” said Vahidi.

Vahidi believes with a hard work ethic, new mindset, and love for event planning, she will make the best creative director for next year’s SCA.

Q & A with Nava Vahidi

Q: Why are you running for creative director?

A: “I thought it was a good position for me because I like planning events and I’m organized and I’m a creative person in general.”

Q:What new ideas do you have?

A: ”I was thinking of creating new events and bringing all the classes together and get everyone involved in spirit weeks. So, creating new themes for the spirit weeks that haven’t been used before.”

Q: What experience do you have?

A: ”I’ve been on advisory boards, so sophomore and junior advisory boards throughout the years and I’ve helped plan events.”

Q: Who are your role models?

A: ”My biggest role model would be my brother because of how he dealt with school throughout the years and how far he’s gotten with his education.”

Q: What is your favorite meal?

A: “Breakfast with french toast.”

Q: What fictional character represents you best?

A: “Katniss from ‘Hunger Games’ because of her determination and how creative she is with what she has.”

Q: How many applications will you put this on if you win?

A: ”For colleges? Maybe 10 applications.”

Q: Would you rather have another Clinton or Bush in office?

A: “Clinton, I mean, the recession…”

Q: Why should people vote for you?

A: ”My biggest role model would be my brother because of how he dealt with school throughout the years and how far he’s gotten with his education.”