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Hometown: Denver, CO

Sponsoring organization: Virginia Tech SEED

Platform description: My platform, Arrive Alive with Albi, is dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of impaired and distracted driving. Through education, community engagement, and safe ride initiatives, I aim to foster a culture of accountability and help every Hokie make it home safely.

Favorite part about Homecoming: How it brings together every corner of the Hokie community — from ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapps and alumni to faculty and friends — to celebrate our shared spirit, traditions, and pride in Virginia Tech.

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

Sponsoring organization: Alpha Delta Pi

Platform description: Supporting families with ill children by strengthening Virginia Tech’s relationship with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Roanoke. Through service, awareness, and ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp involvement, I hope to provide comfort to families facing medical crises while inspiring Hokies to live out the spirit of Ut Prosim. This platform encourages empathy, community, and action — uniting ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapps around a cause that brings real impact just beyond Blacksburg.

Favorite part about Homecoming: How the tradition has been carried on for so long!

Hometown: McLean, VA

Sponsoring organization: Kappa Alpha Theta

Platform description: My platform aims to educate people on how to talk about sexual violence. I want to help people feel more comfortable having difficult conversations with their loved ones and learn how to support survivors.

Favorite part about Homecoming: The parade!

Hometown: York, PA

Sponsoring organization: Alpha Chi Omega

Platform description: My platform is dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence and ensuring ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapps know the resources available to support them and promote healthy relationships. I want every ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp to feel empowered to seek help, support survivors, and start important conversations around boundaries, respect, and healing. By breaking the silence, we can create a safer, more compassionate campus for all.

Favorite part about Homecoming: My favorite thing about Homecoming is seeing the passion, creativity, and heart that each candidate pours into their platform. It’s inspiring to watch how these events make a real impact on campus, all while embracing Virginia Tech’s motto of Ut Prosim in so many unique and powerful ways.

Hometown: New York City, NY

Sponsoring organization: American Society of Civil Engineers

Platform description: I’m running for Homecoming to raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis, a cause close to my heart as my dad battles this challenging autoimmune disease. Through this platform, I hope to honor his strength, shed light on MS's impact on individuals and families, and encourage greater support for research and resources.

Favorite part about Homecoming: The parade, where you can see your friends and family cheer you on to the finish line of your campaigning journey.

Hometown: Richmond, VA

Sponsoring organization: German Club of Virginia Tech

Platform description: My platform raises mental health awareness for college ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapps and all those in the New River Valley community. Through education about available resources, promoting healthy wellness practices, and having open conversations, we can defeat the stigma surrounding mental health together and truly make Virginia Tech feel like home for all.

Favorite part about Homecoming: The Hokie Spirit, reflecting our motto of Ut Prosim. Virginia Tech's unique opportunity to run for Homecoming through supporting a good cause embodies exactly what our university is all about, and our Hokie pride is evident in all the special traditions of Homecoming.

Hometown: Suffolk, VA

Sponsoring organization: Chocolate Milk Monday Club

Platform description: I would like to help people to find their place in the Virginia Tech community. Home begins with us.

Favorite part about Homecoming: The parade! It's so much fun seeing how creative and passionate everybody is about their organizations, and I think it's a great way to celebrate that!

Hometown: Mystic, CT

Sponsoring organization: Chi Alpha Campus Ministry

Platform description: Raising awareness for the harmful effects of pornography. It hurts more than just yourself.

Favorite part about Homecoming: I love getting to know the other candidates during the process and that we have the opportunity to meet so many people during Homecoming.

Hometown: Rockville, MD

Sponsoring organization: Chi Omega

Platform description: Promoting awareness of the importance of social inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Favorite part about Homecoming: The parade is my favorite part of Homecoming because we get to show off our platforms to the entire community in a fun way!

Hometown: Bedford, VA

Sponsoring organization: Omega Phi Alpha

Platform description: My platform aims to increase awareness and use of sexual violence prevention and education resources within the Virginia Tech community. Through prevention education, I hope to contribute to a campus culture that fosters healthy and safe relationships for all Hokies. 

Favorite part about Homecoming: Seeing alumni with their families on campus for the parade and the football game. It makes me smile to know that Virginia Tech remains such a meaningful place for former ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapps, even many years after they’ve graduated.