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Aiden R.J. Wilson

Aiden Wilson, a Finance and Marketing major with a Health Science minor at SUNY Oswego, is the 2024–2025 Student Association President. Originally from Nassau, The Bahamas, Aiden transformed his college experience through campus involvement and leadership roles, including Resident Assistant, Laker Leader, and Peer Mentor. His journey—marked by resilience, growth, and service—reflects his passion for building community and advocating for student voices.

My hobby is making arts and crafts. 

Aiden R.J. Wilson

Biography 

Born and raised in Nassau, The Bahamas, Aiden Wilson began his studies at SUNY Oswego in the Fall of 2021, pursuing majors in Finance and Marketing with a minor in Health Science. Initially, Mr. Wilson struggled with homesickness and social disengagement. However, during his second semester, he became more involved on campus, a decision that transformed his college experience. Throughout his three years at Oswego, Mr. Wilson has taken on numerous roles to foster a sense of community, including Resident Assistant, Laker Leader, S.T.A.R.T. Peer Mentor, Student Representative for the Oswego University Foundation, and Intern in The Office of Admissions and much more. Through these experiences, he became acutely aware of the challenges faced by his peers. This insight motivated him to run for and be elected as President of the Student Association for the 2024-2025 academic year, where he represents and advocates for the student body. However, Mr. Wilson’s path to leadership was not without its challenges. Moments of doubt, setbacks, and personal growth shaped his journey. Yet, his faith and determination kept him moving forward. He embraced each opportunity, even when he couldn’t immediately see its value, pushing himself beyond his comfort zone. He likens his personal and professional growth to that of a plant—his struggles forming deep roots, his experiences fostering growth, and his achievements now blossoming into the leader he has become.

Awards

  • Timothy '02 and Andrea Barnhart Emerging Leaders Scholarship (2023)
  • Dr. Jay Button Scholarship (2024)
  • The Eta Sigma Gamma Scholarship Key Award (2024)
  • Outstanding Marketing Student Award (2025)
  • Outstanding Finance Student Award (2025)
  • Reviewer, Idris Goodwin's Free Play: Open Source Scripts Towards an Anti-Racist Tomorrow, Idris Goodwin, Drama Therapy Review