Van Wheeler, Waubonsee Community College 2023-2024 Student Trustee
The Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees seated Van Wheeler to serve as the student trustee for the 2023-2024 academic year.
The student trustee was chosen by the student body and serves as the liaison between the Board of Trustees and the Student Senate, representing student interests at the board level. Wheeler was seated at the board meeting held on April 27.
Wheeler, of North Aurora, is pursuing an Associate of Arts with a concentration in Music. As the spokesperson for Waubonsee’s PRISM (Pride, Raising Awareness, Involvement, Support, Mentoring) student organization, Wheeler is proud of the group’s progress to re-establish the organization at Waubonsee and create a safe space on campus for students within the LGBTQ+ community.
Wheeler plans to use her influence as the Student Trustee to listen, learn, and create positive change for students. “I love working with groups who want to make a difference, especially with our young students,” said Wheeler.
