The Frazier Administration

Message from the GPSG President:

Hi, I’m Leah Frazier! I am a PhD student, a first-generation scholar, and a minority woman who understands how much strength it takes to show up every day in spaces that were not built with us in mind. Graduate and professional school is more than academics. It is about navigating life, identity, responsibilities, and sometimes doing it all while raising a family or working multiple jobs.

I ran for this role because I care. I care about making sure no student feels invisible. I care about making our stipends livable. I care about creating safer, more inclusive environments where you are not just surviving but actually thriving.

My administration is grounded in three values: Advocate. Empower. Elevate. These are not just buzzwords. They are a commitment to protect your rights, uplift your voice, and push for change that improves all of our lives.

Whether you’re in the lab, the clinic, the classroom, in the field, or home with your kids while working toward your degree, GPSG is here for you. This year is about building something meaningful together. I am so excited to lead with you, listen to you, and fight for you.

Advocate
I will use my voice and platform as GPSG President to bring student concerns directly to university leaders and decision-makers. Advocacy begins with listening, and I am committed to centering the lived experiences of students across all schools and programs. This includes raising urgent issues—such as immigration challenges faced by international students, unsafe working conditions, and the financial burden of low stipends—with clarity and urgency. I believe that advocacy is not just about speaking—it’s about making sure the right people are held accountable and that student needs are no longer overlooked in the rooms where decisions are made.

Empower
I believe that empowerment is not something that can be granted—it’s something that must be protected and sustained. My goal is to ensure that students from all backgrounds—especially those who have historically been excluded—have access to leadership spaces, resources, and opportunities. By embedding the values of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) into GPSG’s structure and outreach, I will support students and organizations already leading this work while also creating new, sustainable pathways for student engagement. Empowerment also means making sure students know their voices matter—and equipping them with tools to use them effectively.

Elevate
Transparency builds trust. I will work to demystify what GPSG is, how it works, and what it can do for students. That includes simplifying our communication, publishing clear updates, and making space for continuous student feedback. Elevating student concerns doesn’t end with a conversation—it means making sure those concerns are acknowledged, documented, and followed up on. I am committed to making GPSG more visible, accessible, and responsive, so every student knows that this government is here to serve them—not just represent them.