Kishan Patel is a 20-year-old UF industrial and systems engineering sophomore running for Student Body treasurer with Impact Party.
Patel is currently a sophomore senator. He serves as the Indian Student Association treasurer and as a member of the Budget and Appropriations Committee in SG. He was a member of GatoRaas Dance Team and is currently a resident assistant in Cypress Hall. He was also the Access Party treasurer.
Patel said he decided to run with Impact because he said Access Party was unable to compromise in Senate.
“I’m really moving toward tangible change for the students,” he said. “The Impact Party is all about tangible change.”
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