Nathan Olivier
Campaign Manager for Mason and Logan
Junior Finance major from Orange, CA
1. How do you know Mason and Logan? Why did you become their campaign manager?
I’ve known Mason since freshman year when we met in Welcome Week. I initially met Logan a couple of summers ago when I was an Orientation Ambassador. I became their campaign manager because I was passionate about their ideas and visions for Clemson. They are two awesome candidates that I wanted to support throughout the whole campaign process. I believed I could help them reach as much of the student body as possible and make a positive impact on the undergraduate student experience.
2. What’s been your favorite campaign moment so far?
My favorite moment so far was the banner drop. The campaign team from each ticket went to Library Bridge at midnight to commence the start of active campaigning by revealing their banner. It was a great time being with our team and just enjoying the moment!
3. What has the student response been?
The student response has been awesome.
We’ve seen a lot of positive reactions and comments across campus, but have also received some constructive criticism which has been so helpful. We love hearing all sorts of responses to our campaign and platform because it helps us gauge where we are at and highlights what we need to focus on.
4. How many people do you have helping out and what jobs have they taken on?
We have about fifteen core team members that have helped us out with writing the platform, creative content, campus outreach, social media and much more. We’ve also been fortunate to have many more friends and volunteers who have helped us out with various events and campaigning efforts along the way.
5. Who are you trying to reach this year?
We are truly trying to reach all of the undergraduate students at Clemson. Our platform and efforts are aimed at helping and working with all of the student body without excluding any groups or demographics on campus.
Jacob McMeekin
Campaign Manager for Carey and Connor
Senior Political Science and Economics major from Chapin, SC
1. How do you know Carey and Connor? Why did you become their campaign manager?
While I no longer remember exactly how I met Carey and Connor, I have had the opportunity to get to know them well this year while serving on Cabinet with them. I became their campaign manager because of the respect I developed for them while serving in this role with them and understanding their leadership capabilities, vision for Clemson and friendship.
2. What’s been your favorite campaign moment so far?
My favorite moment so far has to be the Interest Meeting. The Interest Meeting was the cumulation of weeks of hard work by our entire team, and I was beyond proud of Carey and Connor as they publicly shared their platform for the first time.
3.What has the student response been?
The student response has been incredible, whether on Library Bridge or on social media. Friends and strangers have been extremely receptive to our message thus far and very supportive.
4. How many people do you have helping out and what jobs have they taken on?
We could not have begun to accomplish [sic] near of what we have so far without our team. Including Hannah and myself, we have a team of 15 students, assuming a variety of roles which ensures the campaign keeps running on a day to day basis. Serving just as an important role though are our supporters – providing feedback, sharing on social media and even tabling on Library Bridge at times.
5. Who are you trying to reach this year?
If elected, Carey and Connor will have the opportunity to represent the entire Clemson student population. Carey and Connor’s platform focuses on ensuring we reach all of these students, having as a wide and significant impact as possible. With the growing campus, their goal is to ensure we maintain the traditions that make Clemson so special while propelling Clemson forward.
Hannah Maiberger
Campaign Manager for Carey and Connor
Senior Health Science major from Clemson, SC
1. How do you know Carey and Connor? Why did you become their campaign manager?
I’ve known Carey since her freshman year, but got to know her well when we joined Clemson University Guide Association together. I had the pleasure of getting to know Connor this year after meeting through mutual friends. I was honored to become their campaign manager because I truly believe in these two individuals and have the utmost respect for them both. I feel passionately about their ability to serve the Clemson student body.
2. What’s been your favorite campaign moment so far?
My favorite moment of the campaign was meeting with our campaign staffers for the first time. We have such outstanding leaders giving their time and efforts to the campaign and it’s very encouraging to me to see such passion from the future of Clemson.
3. What has the student response been?
The student response to Carey and Connor’s candidacy has been incredible to see. Receiving such an outpouring of support from both friends and strangers is very encouraging to me because I have believed in these two since the day I met them.
4. How many people do you have helping out and what jobs have they taken on?
We are very lucky to have an incredible campaign team. We have 15 people total with various jobs from social media to events. Jacob and I are very appreciative of our team and how they have put in time and effort to make this campaign successful.
5. Who are you trying to reach this year?
Carey and Connor are passionate about aiming to reach Clemson’s entire undergraduate student population. While this is a difficult task to complete, the goal of their platform is to advocate for changes to move Clemson forward, while still maintaining the traditions that make Clemson unlike any other school.
Patrick Gorospe
Campaign Manager for Mikey and Shreya
Senior Industrial Engineering major from Rock Hill, SC
1. How do you know Mikey and Shreya? Why did you become their campaign manager?
While I met Mikey about two years ago through a similar academic program that we’re both in, I didn’t really get to know him until this past fall, where we both served on the leadership committee for Undergraduate Student Senate. I met Shreya upon a visit to my high school during my freshman year at Clemson. I became Mikey & Shreya’s Campaign Manager first and foremost because I love them. They are both genuine leaders, whose whose minds are full of tangible ideas that they will use to bring about positive change on campus.
2.What’s been your favorite campaign moment so far?
One of my favorite campaign moments so far was the night that Mikey, Shreya, Nikki Wyman and I spent hours making buttons together for the campaign. Usually, campaigns simply order buttons online, but in a move to save money, we rented out the Makerspace button maker and stamped out 1000 home-made, love-filled buttons.
3.What has the student response been?
Student response has been overwhelmingly positive. We’ve had dozens of people sign up to volunteer, table on Library bridge, buy t-shirts, put on buttons, distribute stickers, hand out platform-cards and promote our message on social media.
4. How many people do you have helping out and what jobs have they taken on?
First, we have our Core 15 campaign staffers, which fall into two classifications—logistics and PR. I will highlight two very important people—Thomas Marshall and AJ Miller. Thomas leads up our PR operation. AJ heads up our logistics team. Both Thomas and AJ have done outstanding jobs, and I’m so grateful to have them on the team. Beyond our Top 15, we have dozens of supporters on our email list and campaign GroupMe.
5. Who are you trying to reach this year?
We are trying to reach all students, with a particular focus on students who care about Wellness, Inclusion and Equity and Innovation and Creativity on campus.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Lauren Singleton, a campaign manager for Mason and Logan, did not respond. Photos provided by each campaign manager.
