Our University asked a few Office of the President staff members to tell us what their hopes are for the Obama presidency. Here’s what they had to say.

Athelynne Robinson, President’s Office
"That he’ll take his experience, his knowledge and he’ll be led by wisdom. And that he keeps the needs of the people and the country up front."

Annette Holmes, Academic Information and Strategic Services
"My hopes are the same as what he promised – a change in health care, new jobs, cleaning up the environment and affordable education for all. And for us to get our troops out of Iraq."

Lloyd Lee, Office of the General Counsel
"My goal is that good sense will prevail as opposed to the politics of greed and corruption. I’m one of those people who cried when he was inaugurated."

Mark Sondag, Office of Research and Graduate Studies
"That he’ll follow through on his promises and get us out of Iraq and do positive things like allow us in California to implement the higher emissions standards and that we’ll actually get some more collaboration from Congress instead of two sides pitted against each other."