Kaius LaChapelle

Kaius LaChapelle (They/Them) graduated from Florida International University (FIU) with a major in international relations with a minor in public policy and service. Since being at FIU, Kaius has been involved in the Pride Student Union, serving as President for the past three years.

Kaius was also involved in Student Government Association (SGA) as a Senator for two years, and during their junior year served as Senate President, where Kaius was able to pass numerous pieces of legislation focused on advocacy for marginalized students on campus such as: “Panthers with Disabilities”, “Can’t Ban Us”, “SAFE”, “Equal Restrooms Access”, and “Can’t Ban Us 2.0”.

Last year Kaius also co-founded the Disabled Student Union (DSU) and served as Vice President. Kaius is extremely passionate about mutual aid, information sharing, empowering marginalized students, and fostering an inclusive community through coalition building. Kaius was a part of the leadership that created the Student Unity Coalition and Palestine Solidarity and Divestment Coalition. Kaius is now serving as Engage The Vote Campus Coordinator for Engage Florida, where they will continue to build student power within the state of Florida!