Chudi Martin, Jr.

Major Activities & Accomplishments:  

• President of the Student Body, VP of Academic Affairs | Student Senate (2020-2024)
• Phi Beta Kappa | (2024)
• One Oberlin Oversight and Advisory Committee Member | (2024)
• Posse Scholar | The Posse Foundation (2020-2024) 
• Peer Advisory Leader (PAL) | (2021-2024) 
• Mellon Mays Undergraduate Research Fellow | Office of Undergraduate Research (2022-2024)
• Big Sibling Mentor | Afrikan Heritage House (2023-2024)
• Lead Instructor | Steel Pan Exco & Oberlin Capoeira Angola Exco
• Teaching Assistant | Djembe Orchestra & Earth Science and Social Justice
• Eagle Scout | BSA Troop 534 

As a Kindergarten teacher who’s responsible for the education of the world’s next greatest minds, it's paramount that I exemplify and pass on three essential skills: knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. As a trustee, one must utilize these skills to be a visionary who shapes and enriches the future of Oberlin for all. As a visionary, it is crucial to identify growth areas and implement plans to achieve them. Some areas of growth I will pour into as a Trustee include refining and expanding scholarships, utilizing more data-driven approaches to get a clearer vision of student and faculty concerns, and ensuring that Oberlin continues to thrive for all who wish to experience it. Being elected as Class Trustee does not mean we will reach a perfect Oberlin, but in the love of Oberlin, I will use my knowledge, wisdom, and understanding to help us become our absolute best.