The start of 2025 has been challenging for graduate students, with grant reductions, hiring freezes, and continued inflation adding to the pressures of academic life. As a master's student and peer academic coach, I’ve seen firsthand how these challenges impact students’ ability to balance research, studies, and personal well-being. If elected, I will advocate for guaranteed funding for PhD students, create new peer mentorship programs to strengthen academic support networks, and foster a stable, supportive, and thriving community. Let’s work together to make graduate life at Stanford better.