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- Pronouns: He/Him
- Hometown: Rochester, Minnesota
- College/University: University of Minnesota
- Major: Entrepreneurial Management & Political Science
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Tell us a little about yourself?” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]My name is Gurasis and I am a student at the University of Minnesota studying Entrepreneurial Management and Political Science. I am a fierce advocate for students and a deeply passionate about innovative education policy and law. In addition to my studies, I am a co-founder of an Ed-Tech startup, and in my free time I like to make pottery on the wheel and cook new foods![/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”What is your dream job? What kind of impact do you hope to make?” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css=””]My dream job is to become the US Secretary of Education or a State Commissioner of Education. I would love to use this position to create systemic reform in American education and establish equitable practices in our educational institutions to promote growth and learning.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”If you could have dinner with anyone in the world (deceased or alive), who would it be and why?” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]I would love to have dinner with former president Jimmy Carter so I could hear about the establishment of the Department of Education.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Who is your favorite public servant and why?” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Miguel Cardona. As US Secretary of Education, he reopened schools and established significant aid and support structures for students nationwide.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]