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Committees 2022-2023
The SSA holds standing committees that work on projects throughout the year. During the summer, only executives hold seats on committees and are elected by vote during the first meeting. Once the General Council is elected, the seats are reset and the committee members are re-elected, with the exception being the chair. Click the button below to view the current members of each committee and what they work on.
Executive Team 2023-2024
President
Name: Christina Bi
Pronouns: she/her
Year and Program: 5th year Biochemistry
Role: My role as President is to act as the main liaison between the students and the Faculty of Science, as well as between Sciences and other federated bodies of the UOSU. I oversee projects that the executives initiate, serve as the chairperson at SSA meetings, and ensure the smooth functioning of council members.
Fun Fact: I can type at a speed of 140 words per minute!
Email: president@ssa-aes.com
Vice-President Finances
Name: Anumita Chatterjee
Pronouns: she/her
Year and Program: 3rd year Biomedical Science
Role: My role as Vice-President of Finances is to oversee the financial operations of the Science Students' Association. I update the budget, write cheques and ensure that the SSA is transparent in all its financial operations.
Fun Fact: I love haunted houses but hate horror movies.
Email: finance@ssa-aes.com
Vice-President social
Name: Janet Smyth
Pronouns: she/her
Year and Program: 2nd year Biochemistry
Role: The overall goal of my position is to plan events for science students during the year! The major events for which I am responsible are 101 Week, the Science Ball and Gradball.
Fun Fact: My younger brother and I look practically identical!
Email: social@ssa-aes.com
vice-president interNal
Name: Autumn Shaw
Pronouns: She/Her
Year and Program: 5th Year, Biotechnology
Role: I am responsible for the maintenance of the lockers, the management of SSA spaces, and ensure the smooth functioning of its systems. I also oversee the creation and execution of all SSA services, and serve as the chair of the Services committee.
Fun Fact: I have taken seven courses in one semester
Email: internal@ssa-aes.com
vice-president external
Name: Victor Boddy
Year and Program: 3rd Year, Biotechnology
Role: I work with other faculties and universities across Ontario to facilitate a good relationship between them and the SSA, as well as with all SSA registered clubs. I also serve as the main liaison between the SSA and the Board of Administrators (BOA) of the UOSU.
Email: external@ssa-aes.com
vice-president Academic
Name: Breana Sanders
Role: As VP Academic, my role is to organize academic related events such as the Wine and Cheese, award the SSA scholarships, sit on the Academic Fraud committee, and do my best to help with any academic issues that students might face.
Email: academic@ssa-aes.com
Vice-President philanthropy
Name: Laura Wang
Pronouns: she/her
Year and Program: 2nd year Biomedical Sciences
Role: I'm in charge of all the philanthropic initiatives throughout the year. In the summer, I focus on our Shinerama campaign, culminating with Shine Day during 101 week. If you have any ideas or suggestions that you'd like to see in 2022-2023, send me an email, I'd love to talk with you!
Fun Fact: I can say "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" backwards.
Email: philanthropic@ssa-aes.com
Vice-President Promotions
Name: Neeharika Boni Bangari
Pronouns: She/Her
Year and Program: 3rd year Biomedical Sciences
Role: I create all logos, designs, posters, and promotional materials for the SSA and work hand in hand with the Social Media Manager to maintain the SSA's social media outlets. I'm also in charge of chairing the Promotions committee in order to improve the SSA aesthetic.
Email: promotions@ssa-aes.com
vice-president Bilingualism
Name: Yassine Marhoum
Pronouns: He/Him
Year and Program: 3rd year, Biomedical Science
Role: I translate many things from English to French for the SSA such as website information, emails, Facebook posts and meeting minutes. I am also in charge of reinforcing bilingualism throughout the SSA which includes making the SSA a more welcoming environment for French students.
Fun Fact: When I was a kid, I almost drowned in a pool. If it weren't for my dad being there and noticing just in time to save me.
Email: bilingual@ssa-aes.com
Logistics Coordinator
Name: Pooja Narula
Pronouns: She/Her
Year and Program: 5th Year, Biomedical Science
Role: I oversee the acquisition, organization and transportation of all equipment and materials necessary for SSA functions. I am responsible for the association's distribution of merchandise, venue and room bookings, food and clothing orders, and coordinates with the association council to ensure the success of all SSA events.
Fun Fact: I know the first 100 digits of pi!
Email: logistics@ssa-aes.com
Senator
Name: Valmik Duvadie
Pronouns: He/ Him
Year and Program: 2nd Year, Biochemistry
Role: The Senator brings the perspective of an undergraduate Faculty of Science student to meetings of the University of Ottawa Senate, which is responsible for creating/updating all academic rules & regulations, program & admission requirements, and conferring degrees at the U of O.
Fun Fact: I’m actually Batman
Email: senator@ssa-aes.com
vice-president equity
Name: Simon Yang
Pronouns: he/him
Year and Program: 2nd year, Biomedical science
Role: I am responsible for ensuring that all events hosted by the SSA are accessible, welcoming, and inclusive of all students within the science faculty.
Fun Fact: I’m playing junior hockey this year.
Email: equity@ssa-aes.com
Senior advisor
Name: Réda Hamza
Pronouns: He/ Him
Year and Program: 5th Year, Biotechnology
Role: As last years president, I provide guidance to the Association Council and ensure that the integrity of the council is maintained from last year to this year.
Fun Fact: Back when I was a kid, I once flooded by house because I forgot to close the faucet.
Email: senior@ssa-aes.com
Summer Executives 2022-2023
volunteer coordinator
Name: Nina Tahvildar
Pronouns: she/her
Year and Program: 3rd year, Biomedical sciences
Role: I am responsible for the administration and training of all SSA volunteers in preparation for, and during, 101 Week. A few key aspects of my role include creating the 101 Week Guide application, selecting Science Guides and instructing / overseeing the selected Guides throughout 101 Week.
Fun Fact: I learned how to do a flip by myself
Email: volunteer@ssa-aes.com
Fundraiser coordinator
Name: Jenny Kwak
Pronouns: She/Her
Year and Program: 3rd Year, Biomedical Science
Role: I take care of all things Shinerama for the summer. From Sucker Runs to Shine Day, my job is to create events to raise money for Shinerama and encourage Shiners to participate.
Fun Fact: K-Drama’s are my source of happiness :)
Email: fundraiser@ssa-aes.com
Summer logistics
Name: Matthias Mark-George
Pronouns: He/him
Year and Program: 5th year, double degree in Music and Biochemistry
Role: I assist Full-Year Logistics with the acquisition and organization of materials and services required to execute events during the summer and 101 Week.
Fun Fact: I lived in Nigeria for the first 13 years of my life.
Email: logistiques@ssa-aes.com
Managers 2022-2023
Finance Assistant
Name: Emily Wu
Role: I assist the Vice-President Finance in administrative tasks related to the finances of the SSA.
Email: financeassist@ssa-aes.com
Social Media Coordinator
Name: Thalia Lamberti
Pronouns: She/Her
Year and Program: 3rd Year, Biomedical Science
Role: I work closely with VP Promotions to communicate announcements and campaigns to the student body. I oversee all SSA social media platforms where I create visual stories, interactive content and organize contests!
Fun Fact: I have played competitive soccer for over 8 year!
Email: media@ssa-aes.com
Bilingualism Assistant
Name: Sienna Mery
Pronouns: She/Her
Year and Program: 3rd year, Biomedical Science
Role: As bilingualism assistant, my objective is to work closely with the bilingual VP and to assist him in the tasks dedicated to the translation of documents and other publications of all kinds in order to reinforce bilingualism within the SSA.
Fun Fact: I love soccer and play on an intermural team every semester!
Email: bilingualassist@ssa-aes.com
Auditing Manager
Name: Joela Xhumri
Role: I assist the Vice-President Finance in administrative tasks related to the audit of the SSA.
Courriel: audit@ssa-aes.com
Academic assistant
Name: Hope Avramidis
Pronouns: She/her
Year and Program: 5th year, Biomedical Sciences
Role: I assist the Vice-President Academic.
Fait amusant: I love trying food from different cultures and cuisines
Courriel: academicassist@ssa-aes.com
Secretary
Name: Teagan Chant
Pronouns: She/Her
Year and Program: 3rd year, Biomedical Science
Role: I update the constitution regularly as new motions are passed, assist in the upkeep of the office/online calendars, taking meeting minutes, and perform various other administrative tasks.
Fun Fact: I am an identical twin!
Email: secretary@ssa-aes.com
webmaster
Name: Olivia Mendicino
Pronouns: She/her
Year and Program: 5th year, Biomedical Sciences
Role: I maintain and create contents on SSA's website, ensuring content is accurate in both official languages.
Email: webmaster@ssa-aes.com
Department Representatives 2022-2023
Departmental representatives will be elected through an election process that occurs in the Fall. Check out our social media for updates!
First Year Representative
First Year Representative
First Year Representative
Name: Maya Zonneveld
Pronouns: She/Her
Year and Program: 1st Year, Biopharmaceutical science
Role: First year representative
Fun Fact: My hobby is folding laundry
Email: first@ssa-aes.com
Name: Rosita Yuen
Pronouns: She/Her
Year and Program: 1st Year, Biology
Role: First year representative
Fun Fact: I survived a weekend only eating crackers and jam
Email: first@ssa-aes.com
Name: Julia Esber
Pronouns: She/Her
Year and Program: 1st Year, Biochemistry
Role: First year representative
Fun Fact: Singing is my biggest passion!
Email: first@ssa-aes.com
First Year Representative
First Year Representative
First Year Representative
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Biomedical Science
biomedical science
Biochemistry
Name: Nina Tahvildar
Pronouns: She/Her
Year and Program: 3rd Year, biomedical science
Role: Biomedical science representative
Fun Fact: I am a choreographer for uOttawa’s dance club!
Email: bim@ssa-aes.com
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Name: Jessie Pearce
Pronouns: she/her
Year and Program: 3rd Year, Biochemitry
Role: Biochemistry representative
Fun Fact: I love writing stories in my free time and have written 7 full fantasy and science fiction novels!
Email: bch@ssa-aes.com
Biochemistry
Biopharmaceutical Sciences
Biopharmaceutical Sciences
Name: Sarah
Year and Program: 3rd Year, Biochemitry
Role: Biochemistry representative
Fun Fact: My pet budgies hatched two eggs this summer!
Email: bch@ssa-aes.com
Name: Elsa Stiefeling
Pronouns: she/her
Year and Program: 3rd year, biopharmaceutical science
Role: Biopharmaceutical science representative
Fun Fact: I have fostered over 26 dogs and I adopted 2 of those dogs - both were strays from the same town near where I live!
Email: bps@ssa-aes.com
Name: Dante Nicoletti
Pronouns: he/him
Year and Program: 4th year, biopharmaceutical science
Role: Biopharmaceutical science representative
Fun Fact: I can juggle and ride a unicycle.
Email: bps@ssa-aes.com
Biotechnology
Math
Geology
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Name: Bettina Bourque
Pronouns: She/Her
Year and Program: 2nd Year, geology
Role: Geology representative
Email: geo@ssa-aes.com
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