Student Leadership Council President Stephanie Torres has been elected to a serve as a student representative on the Illinois Community College Board.

Torres, who also served as a student trustee at College of DuPage in 2013, will start her yearlong term in June.

According to its website, the ICCB helps create policies that are essential to the passing of state laws regarding community colleges.

The board features 11 members that are appointed by the governor. The one student member is selected the ICCB student advisory committee.

In a press release, Torres expressed her gratitude and says she looks forward to working on the board.

COD Board of Trustees Chairwoman Erin Birt, who worked with Torres as a student trustee, said in a press release that Torres was an “incredible leader.”

“She has a remarkable way of relating to others, listening to them and then communicating the information she has heard to provide input and often elicit change for her fellow students,” Birt said.

Torres is a forensic nursing major and is also involved in student clubs like Phi Theta Kappa and the Latino Ethnic Awareness Association.

In a press release she explained her reasons for wanting to be so engaged.

“It is our responsibility to be proactive and make our opinions matter – this is how change begins,” Torres said.