Jacqueline Mylroie: Presidential Candidate Profile

When Jacqueline Mylroie ’09 first arrived at Fairfield from her home in Maine, she knew she wanted to make a difference at the University in any way she could. From that day forward, she dedicated her time and effort to turning the vision in her head into a reality on campus. Mylroie has been a part of many groups and events on campus. She is the president of UMOJA (African-American and Caribbean Student Association), AHANA (African-American, Hispanic, Asian and Native American) student council chair, vice president. of the Village Resident Community Council, organizer of the official Ludacris after-party, a member of the University Glee Club and was a member of the varsity swim team for her first two years of college. “Some may talk about change here,” she said. “But I have been changing this campus since the day I arrived. She decided to run after she heard who the other candidates were, she felt like she would be a better choice for the position because she has accomplished so much more during her college career, according to Mylroie. “I created diversity week, helped Club 42 organize the party after Ludacris’s concert and I received a student diversity grant,” she said. “I also put together workshops, developed relationships with; the Dean, The Students Activities Office and many other administrators.” Mylroie added that she felt she would have more time to accomplish things if elected because she is already acclimated with the administrative process. “The first few months when most candidates are getting comfortable in the position, I will be accomplishing things,” she said. Mylroie said that she is running with a 12-point platform that she hopes to implement as only the third female FUSA president. “My plan is highlighted by a green movement on campus and improving the shuttle system,” she said. “I also hope to improve IRHA, and plan more on and off campus events.” Mylroie commented on how she thought Hutch Williams was doing as president, but did not claim to be attempting to emulate his style. “Hutch is pretty much irreplaceable,” she said. “I hope to take on the position in a different way and give FUSA a different perspective on campus.”