2022-2023 Candidates

Presidential Candidates

[EN] Hello Science and Arts & Science friends! My name is Joy (she/her) and I am excited to announce that I am running to be your SUS President for the 2022-2023 academic year! If you don’t know me yet, I’m a third-year Biochemistry student born in New York City and raised in Toronto. I have been involved in the SUS for the past three years, from serving as the Co-President of FUSS, to one of the Science Representatives to SSMU, and now as your SUS VP Communications. My past experiences have allowed me to work closely with other SUS executives, departmental associations, as well as Faculty of Science administration. Here are the details of my platform: 

☆Continued operation of Burnside Basement offices and lounges with renovations underway

☆ Accessibility and transparency through easy-read governing documents, French versions of governing documents, and SUS student fee breakdown reports 

☆ Streamlined communication with Departmental Associations and creating of Departmental Constitution template and guidelines 

☆ Professional Equity Trainings for SUS Equity Commissioners 

☆ Create a Science Course Syllabus Repository  

For a more detailed version of my platform, visit here. 

[FR] Salut les amis de la communauté Science et Arts & Science! Je m’appelle Joy (elle) et je suis très excitée d’annoncer que je me présente comme candidate pour être présidente SUS pour l’année académique 2022-2023! Si vous ne me connaissez pas encore, je suis dans ma troisième année de biochimie, née à New York City, vieillit à Toronto. Depuis les trois dernières années, je me suis impliquée dans le SUS. Quelques-unes de mes positions incluent être co-présidente de FUSS, être une représentante dans SSMU, et maintenant, je suis la VP de Communication pour SUS. Toutes mes expériences m'ont permis de travailler en proche contact avec plusieurs autres membres exécutives de SUS, des associations départementales, et aussi des membres de la faculté d’administration de science. Voici les détails de mon platform: 

☆ Continuer l'opération des bureaux localisés dans le sous-sol de Burnside, même avec les rénovations qui approchent. 

☆ Créer de l’accessibilité et de la transparence par des documents gouvernementaux facile à lire, des versions françaises de toutes les documents gouvernementaux, et des rapports expliquant les frais des étudiants pour SUS 

☆ Créer une communication entre les associations départementaux et créer un plan des Constitutions de Département

☆ Avoir un entraînement officiel et professionnel pour les Commissionnaires d’Équité de SUS 

☆ Créer un Référentiel des Cursus de Sciences 
Pour une version plus détaillée de ma plateforme, rendez-vous ici.

Vice-President Academic Candidates

Hey Science & ArtSci! I’m Asma (she/her/elle), a second-year Biochemistry major who’s ecstatic to be running to represent you as SUS VP Academic in the upcoming 2022-2023 year! Having been FUSS Co-President in my first year and SUS Representative to SSMU in my second, I have been serving the science community through social and academic events and advocating for students’ needs in front of SSMU and faculty for most of my undergraduate career. Involved in the Faculty of Science committee, SSMU Mental Health Committee, and SSAMMOSA, and helping spearhead the Strategic Plan for Academic Wellness, I would love the opportunity to contribute my communication skills, leadership, passion, approachability, and experience to bettering the student academic experience. Accessibility, academic wellness, and advocacy through policy are important areas of focus I would bring to the role. My platform includes advocating through the Academic Policy Committee at Senate, facilitating the creation of crowdsourced course insight and information pages across departments, organizing faculty wellness and EDI workshops, aiming for a hybrid Grad Fair in Fall 2022, and maintaining the existing connections with the Deans of Science and administration that I have already cultivated in my role on SUS. Feel free to read more about my experience and platform on my Facebook event page! I’d also be happy to answer any questions you have through email (asma.khamis@mail.mcgill.ca). Thank you so much for reading and for participating in the SUS electoral process - hoping to meet you soon & have an excellent day!

Hi Science and ArtSci! I’m Sam, I use she/her/elle pronouns, and I’m a U2 Biology major and Natural History minor. I’m thrilled to be running for SUS VP Academic this year and would sincerely appreciate your vote! I’ve been involved in the McGill Biology Student Union as VP Academic and President, which have prepared me to take on the position of SUS VP Academic.

As SUS VP Academic I will focus on academic equity and student wellness by improving awareness of academic policies and helping connect students to the resources they need. I also intend to increase departmental support and communication by providing more comprehensive training for departmental VP Academics and working more closely with them to resolve complaints. Another initiative I am committed to is a more streamlined way to communicate information about curricular opportunities like research, internships, and workshops in and around the McGill community. I will also work closely with the committees under the academic portfolio to plan the Graduate Fair, Academia Week, and Academic events, while integrating general feedback from the science community.  

At the end of the day, I want to see you succeed, and am committed to helping you to the best of my ability. If you want more information, please check out my platform, and feel free to contact me with questions.

Vice-President Communications Candidates

Hello science and art & science students! My name is Ava Naphin (she/her/hers) and I’m a U1 pharmacology student running to be your 2022-23 vice-president of communications. I’ve been involved with the SUS for about a year, having worked as an executive member and social media manager for our environment committee (SUSEC). That experience, alongside my leadership of Science Freshman Orientation (frosh), sparked my interest in serving the science students of McGill on a greater level. Since first year, I’ve also been on the outreach team for Lotus Initiative, a new SSMU club which brings dance and mental health workshops to our community. Working for Lotus has educated me in the intricacies of communication with the student body beyond those I share classes with and granted me a passion for interacting with and improving the lives of my fellow students.

If elected, I plan to enact five principal goals:

1. Increased student body social engagement

2. Improved methods of feedback reception

3. Expanded French translation services within SUS

4. Broadened content in our handbook, the SUS 101

5. Commitment to Committee Publicizing

For more information on any of these, please read my full platform, which can be found on my Facebook page.

I am a diligent, driven, vivacious leader who is well-versed in numerous methods of correspondence, and it would be an honour to represent you on the Science Undergraduate Society next year. Please consider voting Ava for SUS VP Communications!

Hi students of Science and ArtSci! My name is Eileen Hu (she/her) and I am very excited to announce that I am running to be your Vice President, Communications for Science Undergraduate Society for the 2022-2023 academic year!

As a U1 first-year student in the faculty of science, I thoroughly appreciate the resources and events the SUS has brought to me. I was originally born and raised in Shanghai then relocated to Toronto during high school. Currently, I am the VP Communications for First Undergraduate Science Society - my duties include creating contents on @mcgill.fuss instagram account, the @fussmcgill tiktok account, FUSS Facebook account, and I send out a biweekly Listserv to all first year undergraduate science students that includes FUSS events and promotional content from other clubs and organizations at McGill. Through FUSS, I have accumulated experience working with Listservs, social media, and interdepartmental collaborations. In high school, I was lead of my school’s jack.org chapter for 2 years, where I organized meetings and managed the instagram account. For more information about my platform, please check on my Facebook event: Please check out my platform on Facebook! Overall, I have extensive experience working with organization’s public social media accounts and leading members of a team towards a common goal. I am excited to work with the SUS and serve as the incoming VP Communications!

[EN] Hello Science and Arts & Science students! My name is Usman Hameed Ullah (he/him) and I am excited to announce my candidacy for the role of Vice President Communications in the upcoming SUS elections for the 2022-2023 academic year. For those of you that have not met me yet, I am a third-year Computer Science student who was born in Pakistan and raised in Toronto! Over the past two years I have taken the opportunity to become more involved with various clubs and activities on campus that have allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the McGill culture, importance of student voice, and how to create an accessible and inclusive space for new and inexperienced students as an executive. Some of my notable involvements from this past year include the planning and organization of the Halloween Britney Spears Crawl, FAKE-O, and Captaining Science Games’ MIMM Team. I am especially drawn to the role of VP Communications from my experience as VP Communications for the Computer Science Undergraduate Society. I am excited to have a chance to serve on the SUS and work alongside some of my mentors and good friends.

[FR] Bonjour les étudiants en Science et Art, et Science! Je m’appelle Usman Hameed Ullah(il/lui) et je suis très fier de présenter ma candidature en tant que Vice Président Communications lors des prochaines élections du SUS pour l’année scolaire 2022-2023. Pour ceux d’entre vous qui ne me connaissent pas encore, je suis étudiant en troisième année en science de l’informatique. Je suis né au Pakistan et j’ai grandi à Toronto! Depuis les deux dernières années, j’ai eu l’opportunité de m’impliquer auprès de divers clubs et évènements à McGill. Cela m’a permis de mieux comprendre la culture mcgilloise, l’importance d’écouter les étudiants, et comment créer un espace accessible et inclusif pour tous et toutes. Au cours de la dernière année, j’ai eu le bonheur de participer à l’organisation d’évènements phares pour les Mcgillois(es), soit le Halloween Britney Spears Crawl, Fake-O et j’ai pu être capitain de l’équipe MIMM lors des Science Games. Le rôle de VP Communications m’interesse particulièrement puisque j’ai été VP Communications pour CSUS. Je suis très enthousiaste d’avoir la chance de vous représenter au SUS and travailler de pair avec mes mentors et mes très bon(ne)s ami(e)s.

Vice-President External Candidates

I'm Sophie, a U1 Neuroscience student and the SUS' current executive administrator! I'm happy to be running for VP External this year. Check out my platform below: 

Sponsorships:

As VP External, I will continue to make sponsorship packages available to current clubs and councils, and work hard to secure new funding sponsors, make packages easily accessible for applicants, and maximize funding for meaningful student initiatives.

After Hours:

Students deserve a break from academics and a hangout to look forward to through the week -- and After Hours has been a yearly tradition for this very reason! This year, I plan to bring After Hours back into full swing and keep this space alive for students' connection and interaction.

Clubs and Services:

McGill's clubs and services are a huge part of the student experience, and they deserve all the support possible from councils like SUS. From booking events venues and promoting initiatives, to securing funding and making inquiries, I will implement a more effective communication system between clubs and services and the SUS. By being responsive and inclusive, I hope to help clubs and services thrive this year!

Vice-President Internal Candidates

Hello Science and Arts&Science! My name is Andrés (Andy) Pérez Tiniacos (he/him/il), and I am running for Vice-president Internal!

I am a U2 student in Microbiology and Immunology from Caracas, Venezuela. Over the last year, I served as one of your SSMU reps, a member of the Student’s Society Programming Network (SSPN), and as both a Science Frosh and a Science Games coordinator. These positions have given me the skills and knowledge I need to be a better advocate for your interests on the SUS. 

My campaign is mainly based on equity, inclusivity, and sustainability!

Equity

• Ensure a smooth transition back to a fully in-person frosh by increasing leaders and staff training as well as accommodating for students that do not feel comfortable attending high density events.

• Expand the current training of captains and staff of Science Games to cover event-specific issues which include but are not limited to: harm reduction, logistics, consent and sexual violence, equity, and sustainability.

Inclusivity 

• Expand the involvement in sponsorship of local and BIPOC businesses during orientation week by associations with cultural associations on campus and in the city.

• Increase cultural activities among the events planned by the portfolio through partnerships with cultural associations on campus.

Sustainability

• Budget restructuring to redirect expenses from non-essentials.

• Maximize offered goods while minimizing left-over products waste by ordering them based on past reports rather than standard distribution.

Vice-President Finance Candidates

[EN] Hello everyone! My name is Kate and I’m running to be the next Vice President Finance of the SUS. I’m a U2 biology student at McGill with an interest in marine biology! Over the past year and a half, I’ve held the position of Co-VP Finance on the McGill Biology Student Union (MBSU); my experience in this role has helped me develop good organizational skills, communication skills, and given me the required knowledge to excel in the role of SUS VP Finance. If elected, I aim to be an excellent mentor for the departmental finance executives, prioritize diligence and comprehensiveness in my work and be as responsive and transparent as I can. 

[FR] Bonjour à tous! Je m'appelle Kate et je me présente pour être la prochaine vice-présidente des finances de la SUS. Je suis dans ma deuxième année d’études en biologie à McGill. Au cours de la dernière année et demie, j'ai occupé le poste de co-VP des finances de la MBSU (McGill Biology Student Union); mon expérience dans ce rôle m'a aidé à développer les compétences organisationnelles, les compétences en communication et m'a donné les connaissances nécessaires pour d'exceller dans le rôle de VP des finances de la SUS. Si je suis élue, je vise à être une excellente mentore pour les exécutifs des finances du niveau du département, à prioriser la diligence et l'exhaustivité dans mon travail et à être aussi réactive et transparente que possible. 

Vice-President Sustainability Candidates

Hey science/artsci students! I’m Bianca and I’m a third year BSc psych student running for VP Sustainability. For the past 3 years, I have immersed myself in the sustainability community where I worked closely with SUS constituents towards promoting wellness, equity and eco-sustainability. My past and present involvement (inside and outside the SUS sustainability portfolio) includes sitting on SUS Mental Health and Social Sustainability Committees, acting as a past SUS Equity-Commissioner, SUS IRP + Equity Committee Co-Chair, FUSS VP Academic, and planning inclusive events as Science Frosh Events Coordinator and FAC-O Inclusivity Coordinator. As someone truly passionate about sustainability and student advocacy, I’m excited to utilize my experience to continue advocating for more sustainability within SUS. 

Check out my 3-pronged platform promoting wellness, eco-sustainability and social sustainability:

Accountability

• Mandating a sustainability portion within departmental equity trainings

• Improve accountability bylaws: add section on tracking exec impact and exec accountability

• Promoting a stance of divestment within SUS

Accessibility 

• Sustainable Businesses/Mental Health Resource guide on SUS website 

• Communication network between sustainability committee directors to promote more collaboration (nothing beats more therapy dogs, eco-friendly workshops, and charity week collabs!)

Innovation 

• SUS Equity In Research database detailing research grants for students facing barriers. Develop into SUS research grant pilot project

• Uphold existing relationships with SSMU Mental Health/Environment Councils to create large-scale sustainability events

• SUS Recycling: Reusing extra event materials for different events.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and feel free to check out my long platform. Vote Bianca!

Science Representative to SSMU

Hi! I'm Amelia, a first year student hoping to major in neuroscience next year! Over my first year here at McGill, I've come to realize that there is so much that is good about being here. However, I feel that the SSMU can do better. With my main goals of transparency, engagement, and recovery, I hope to serve you as an SSMU representative next year!

TRANSPARENCY: ensuring that the McGill student body both knows and understands the actions of SSMU. goals: develop a social media presence, facilitate dialogue between executives and community members.

ENGAGEMENT: encouraging students to engage with the McGill community and beyond. goals: be a resource for students looking for ways to get involved, facilitate inter-faculty communication for better events!

RECOVERY: collaborating with the community on transition goals for the return to fully in-person classes and reduction or elimination of regulations with COVID-19. goals: ensure students feel safe and welcomed in classes, maintain the aspects of online learning that benefited students.

My experience in communication and teamwork come from a five-year career in the service industry. I also work as Director of Communications for a science communications organization called Orders of Magnitude, and I volunteer at CKUT, McGill's radio station. These experiences have equipped me with the necessary skills to hold the executives accountable and ensure that all members of SUS have the best experience possible. 

A vote for me is a vote for a healthy and happy 2022-23 school year! I look forward to serving you :)

Amelia Whitcomb (amelia.whitcomb@mail.mcgill.ca)

[EN] My name is Daniel Adler and I am running to be your Science Undergraduate Society Representative to SSMU for the 2022 - 2023 academic year. If elected, I will improve access to HEALTHCARE on campus, support efforts to invest in SUSTAINABILITY, and refine SSMU strategies to return to PRE-PANDEMIC NORMALCY. My goal is to facilitate dialogue between student government and McGill students in order to better represent the needs of students.

[FR] Je m’appelle Daniel Adler et je me présente pour être votre représentant de 2022-2023 à la Science Undergraduate Society du SSMU. Si je suis élu, j’améliorerai l’accès aux SOINS DE SANTÉ sur le campus, je soutiendrai les efforts d’investissement en faveur du DÉVELOPPEMENT DURABLE et j’appuierai la mise en place des stratégies du SSMU pour favoriser un retour à la normal de l’enseignement, tel qu’AVANT LA PANDÉMIE. Mon principal objectif sera de favoriser le dialogue entre l’administration de McGill et les étudiants.

Hi everyone! My name is Grace Parish (she/her/elle) and I am excited to be running for Science Rep to SSMU! I am a second-year U1 student from Toronto, studying microbiology and immunology. I believe in the power of student advocacy and the need for more student-centric representation from the SUS and SSMU. I am running on the three key tenets of (1) working to reduce the prevalence of student burnout, (2) gathering and making available course resources from previous years in an open and accessible crowdsourced database, and (3) communicating the legislative process in a much simpler and more streamlined fashion. I bring to the role extensive experience serving as Associate Senator for the Science Undergraduate Society, where I pushed for reform to student wellness supports and services. I have also served as VP Internal of McGill Women in Leadership overseeing all things member consultation, HR, and equity this past year, and before that as VP of Finance on C4 Hall Council in 2020-21 running programming and advocating for students in residence to McGill Student Housing and Hospitality Services in the context of COVID-19 and unfair evictions. If elected Science Rep to SSMU, I will work diligently with my co-reps and with representatives from other faculties to improve the services, rights, and opportunities available to students at McGill. Please take a look through my campaign Facebook page and reach out with any questions! And thank you for voting!

Hi, my name is Julia Langleben and I'm running to be one of the Science Undergraduate Society Representatives to SSMU! I'm a U1 in Psychology and I love what I'm studying. I'm currently on the SUS Sustainability Committee where I help students learn about different environmentally friendly businesses in Montreal. I am also the First-Year Representative of the McGill Scientific Writing Initiative, where I create free resources and programs for students to learn more about effective science communication. 

If elected, I will advocate for students to have the proper support they need to return to in-person learning, promote better environmental efforts on campus, and ensure students feel heard by the student union.

Thank you for your support!