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Committees 2024-2025
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 2024-2025
President
Name: Thalia Lamberti
Pronouns: she/her
Year and Program: 4th year Biomedical Science
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 have played competitive soccer for over 8 years!
Email: president@ssa-aes.com
Vice-President Finances
Name: Simon Yang
Pronouns: he/him
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’m playing junior hockey this year.
Email: finance@ssa-aes.com
Vice-President social
Name: Rosita Yuen
Pronouns: she/her
Year and Program: 2nd year Biology
Role: As VP Social, I am in charge of the planning and execution of social events for all science students during the year. Some major events that I plan include 101 Week and the Science Formal!
Fun Fact: I proposed to get a microwave as a legacy gift for my high school music room and got turned down for “safety reasons”.
Email: social@ssa-aes.com
vice-president interNal
Name: Anumita Chatterjee
Pronouns: she/her
Year and Program: 4th year Life Science
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 love haunted houses but hate horror movies.
Email: internal@ssa-aes.com
vice-president external
VP EXTERNAL
Role: Works 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. They 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: Joela Xhumri
Year and Program: 3rd year Biomedical Science
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.
Fun fact: I have a fish we all call the Princess - she's pink and high-maintenance.
Email: academic@ssa-aes.com
Vice-President philanthropy
Name: Elsa Stiefeling
Pronouns: she/her
Year and Program: 4th Year, Biopharmaceutical science
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 have fostered over 26 dogs and I adopted 2 of those dogs - both were strays from the same town near where I live!
Email: philanthropic@ssa-aes.com
Vice-President Promotions
Name: Julia Esber
Pronouns: she/her
Year and Program: 2nd year Biomedical Science
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.
Fun fact: I have the same birthday as Laura (Academic Assistant) 👯♀️
Email: promotions@ssa-aes.com
vice-president Bilingualism
Name: Sienna Mery
Pronouns: she/her
Year and Program: 4th year Biomedical Science
Role: I translate many things from English to French for the SSA such as website information, emails, Instagram 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 Francophone students.
Fun Fact: I have a cat named frog!
Email: bilingual@ssa-aes.com
Logistics Coordinator
Name: Amber Laferriere
Pronouns: she/her
Year and Program: 3rd year Biochemistry
Role: I oversee the acquisition, organization and transportation of all equipment and materials necessary for SSA functions. I'm responsible for the association's distribution of merchandise, venue and room bookings, food and clothing orders, and coordinate with the association council to ensure the success of all SSA events.
Fun fact: I can hold a headstand for five minutes!
Email: logistics@ssa-aes.com
Senator
Name: Valmik Duvadie
Pronouns: he/ him
Year and Program: 3rd 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: Grace Clarke
Pronouns: she/her
Year and Program: 4th year, Biopharmaceutical Science with Medicinal Chemistry Option
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: Ed Sheeran the Mathematics tour in Toronto was the best concert I've every been to!
Email: equity@ssa-aes.com
Senior advisor
Name: Autumn Shaw
Pronouns: she/her
Year and Program: 6th year Biotechnology
Role: 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: I have taken seven courses in one semester.
Email: senior@ssa-aes.com
Summer Executives 2024-2025
volunteer coordinator
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Role: They are 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.
Email: volunteer@ssa-aes.com
Fundraiser coordinator
Name: Becky Park
Pronouns: She/Her
Year and Program: 4th year general science
Role: Takes care of all things Shinerama for the summer. From Sucker Runs to Shine Day, their job is to create events to raise money for Shinerama and encourage Shiners to participate.
Fun fact: I’ve seen One Direction live twice; once with 5SOS and once on my 12th birthday
Email: fundraiser@ssa-aes.com
Managers 2024-2025
Finance Assistant
Name: Annabelle Tian
Pronouns: She/Her
Role: I assist the Vice-President Finance in administrative tasks related to the finances of the SSA.
Fun Fact: I hate mangoes
Email: financeassist@ssa-aes.com
Social Media Coordinator
Name: Neeharika Boni Bangari
Pronouns: She/Her
Year and Program: 4th 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 can solve a Rubik’s cube!
Email: media@ssa-aes.com
SOCIAL ASSISTANT
Name: Amelia Kennedy
Pronouns: She/her
Year and Program: 3rd year, Biomedical Science (Neurology)
Role: I assist the Vice-President Social.
Fun fact: I've attended 10 different schools.
Email: socialassist@ssa-aes.com
Bilingualism Assistant
Name: Mathys Nininahazwe
Pronouns: he/him
Year and Program: 2nd 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 can hold my breath underwater for almost 3 minutes.
Email: bilingualassist@ssa-aes.com
Auditing Manager
Name: Sophia Perrakis
Pronouns: she/her
Year and Program: 2nd Year Biochem
Role: I assist the Vice-President Finance in administrative tasks related to the audit of the SSA.
Fun fact: I am a third-degree Black Belt in Shotokan karate! You know what happens if you don't get your audit info submitted in time >:)
Email: audit@ssa-aes.com
Academic assistant
Name: Laura Wang
Pronouns: She/her
Year and Program: 3rd year, Biomedical Science
Role: I assist the Vice-President Academic.
Fait amusant: I have the same birthday as Julia (VP Promotions) 👯♀️
Email: academicassist@ssa-aes.com
Secretary
Name: Teagan Chant
Pronouns: he/her
Year and Program: 4th 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: Marina Kreymer
Pronouns: she/her
Year and Program: 3rd year Statistics with a Minor in Computer Science
Role: Maintain and create content on SSA's website, ensuring it is accurate in both official languages.
Fun fact: I dream of going skydiving someday
Email: webmaster@ssa-aes.com
Department Representatives 2024-2025
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: Maxime Laniel
Pronouns: he/him
Year: 1st Year
Role: First year representative
Fun Fact: I can name, recognize the flag, pinpoint on a map and name the capital of every country in the world.
Email: first@ssa-aes.com
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Role: First year representative
Email: first@ssa-aes.com
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Role: First year representative
Email: first@ssa-aes.com
First Year Representative
First Year Representative
First Year Representative
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Biomedical Science
biomedical science
Biochemistry
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Role: Biomedical science representative
Email: bim@ssa-aes.com
Name: Amy Park
Pronouns: she/her
Year: 2nd Year
Role: Biomedical science representative
Fun Fact: My name spelled backwards is yma and rearranged its yam.
Email: bim@ssa-aes.com
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Role: Biochemistry representative
Email: bch@ssa-aes.com
Biochemistry
Biopharmaceutical Sciences
Biopharmaceutical Sciences
Name: Sarah Hussain
Pronouns: she/her
Year: 2nd Year
Role: Biochemistry representative
Fun Fact: I've had 10 pet birds throughout my life.
Email: bch@ssa-aes.com
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Role: Biopharmaceutical science representative
Email: bps@ssa-aes.com
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Role: Biopharmaceutical science representative
Email: bps@ssa-aes.com
Biotechnology
Math
Geology
Name: Maya Zonneveld
Pronouns: she/her
Year: 2nd Year
Role: Biotechnology representative
Fun Fact: I was on the national team for gymnastics for five years!
Email: btc@ssa-aes.com
Name: Andrew Eybel
Pronouns: he/him
Year: 2nd Year
Role: As a Mathematics Representative, I work as the connection between the students and the Department and Faculty as well as planning fun events
Fun Fact: I am also a lifeguard and Swim instructor
Email: mat@ssa-aes.com
Name: Bettina Bourque
Pronouns: she/her
Year: 4th Year
Role: Geology representative
Email: geo@ssa-aes.com
Physics
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Name: Élyse d’Aoust
Pronouns: she/her
Year: 4th Year
Role: Physics representative
Fun Fact:I domesticated a squirrel in my backyard
Email: phy@ssa-aes.com
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