Political science major Ash Ebikhumi just wrapped up his junior year at Illinois State University and sat down with Redbird Buzz to talk about his unique experience as the only student representative on the University’s Board of Trustees. Ebikhumi was elected as student trustee by the student body and sworn into the role in October 2022. He will serve another term for the 2023-24 academic year.

In this episode, Ebikhumi shares insight into what it’s like being the youngest member of the Board of Trustees, his approach to being the voice of the student body in that group, and how holding leadership positions in registered student organizations on campus ultimately led him to run for student trustee.

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