My name is Stefany Leui, and I am running for office at the John Adams City College of San Francisco campus because I truly believe I can make a difference. I am not running for a title, recognition, or empty promises. I am running because I care deeply about this campus, the students who walk through its halls every day, and the future of what John Adams can be.
John Adams holds a very special place in my heart. Years ago, when I was in high school, I attended classes here. This campus was a part of my early education, and now, as a college student returning to the same place, it feels like life has come full circle. The halls, the classrooms, and the community all carry a deep sense of familiarity and sentimental value. Yet, when I look closer, I also see a campus that has been overlooked and underserved compared to others in our city. We have incredible resources here, dedicated professors, hardworking staff, and talented students but at the same time, there is a sense that John Adams is too often neglected. That reality is why I am stepping up: to give my voice, my energy, and my commitment to making sure John Adams receives the attention and support it deserves.

I am running because I want to be a trusted face for my classmates. I want my peers to know they can come to me with their concerns, their frustrations, and their ideas, and that I will actually listen and take action. I am not here to make false promises or to speak in polished slogans that don’t mean anything. I am here to show up, advocate, and fight for what matters. Too often, student leaders forget who they are representing. They lose touch with the real struggles of students. But I will not forget. I am a Samoan woman, a mother, and a first-generation college student who grew up in a low-income household. I was told too many times that I would not achieve anything meaningful in life. That narrative that I was not enough, that my background limited me was placed on me from the very beginning. But I chose not to accept it. I chose to push back against every limitation, every stereotype, and every obstacle. And here I am, standing in front of my community, asking for the opportunity to serve, to lead, and to prove that our stories are powerful.

When I say I will not be silenced, I mean it. I have advocated for others throughout my life for friends, family, classmates, and community members and I will continue to advocate for all of us here at John Adams. I have lived through challenges that could have kept me quiet, but instead they made me stronger. I want to bring that same strength to this role and to this campus.

I stand for equity, community, and accountability.

       •        Equity means making sure every student has access to the resources they need, whether that’s academic support, mental health services, career guidance, or basic needs like food security. No student should feel like they are falling through the cracks simply because of where they come from, their financial situation, or their personal struggles.  
       •        Community means building a stronger sense of belonging at John Adams. Too many students feel disconnected, as if they are simply passing through. I want to change that by creating spaces where students can collaborate, support one another, and feel proud to call John Adams their campus.  
       •        Accountability means not making empty promises. If I say I will do something, I will do it. I want students to feel they can rely on me—not just as an elected official, but as a fellow student, a peer, and a friend. I will be transparent, honest, and consistent in everything I do.  

Beyond all of this, I am running for something even deeper: my son. I want him to see his mother standing up, taking space, and proving that nothing can stop us from pursuing our dreams. I want him to believe that he, too, can become anything his heart desires. That no obstacle whether financial, cultural, or societal should stand in his way. My campaign is not just for me, and not just for the students of John Adams. It is also for the next generation who are watching us and learning from us every single day.
I want to model resilience, courage, and leadership. I want my son to see that when you believe in yourself, when you speak up, and when you refuse to give up, you can create real change.

Trust is earned, not given. I know that. That is why my commitment is simple: I will show up. I will listen. I will act.

I will not hide behind politics, bureaucracy, or excuses. I will be approachable, present, and willing to stand with my classmates in the good times and in the challenges. You can trust me because I am not here to benefit myself, I am here to benefit us all. I know what it feels like to be overlooked, to feel like your voice doesn’t matter. I will not let that happen to you, to me, or to our campus community.

Running for office at John Adams CCSF is more than a campaign to me, it is a calling. It is a chance to turn all the struggles I have faced into fuel for something bigger: a movement to uplift this campus and everyone who walks through its doors.
I am here because I love John Adams. I am here because I believe in what this campus can become. I am here because I know the power of resilience, community, and advocacy. And I am here because I want to make a difference.
So to my classmates, my professors, my mentors, and my community: I ask for your trust, your support, and your vote. Together, we can make John Adams not just a great campus, but a thriving, empowered, and united community.
Thank you kindly. 
– Stefany Leui