LSS Members 2020-2021
Core Council
President
Ross Denny-Jiles
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Previous Education: University of Southern California (Theatre), Quest University Canada (Equity and Justice). Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia Fun Fact: I once competed in a Settlers of Catan national qualifier tournament and came in second! Contact: lsspresident@queensu.ca Office hours: Tuesday (10-11AM), Thursday (3-4PM) |
VP Administrative
Ronak Patel
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Previous Education: BSc, Western University and MSc, UofT Hometown: Pickering, Ontario Fun Fact: I like flamingos, flamingos like me. Office Hours: Tuesdays, 12:30PM - 2:30PM Contact: lssvpadmin@queensu.ca Office hours: Monday (1-2PM), Wednesday (1-2PM) |
VP Academic
Nadya Gill
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VP Finance
Sara Baxter
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VP Activities
Arina Polyachek
Previous Education: University of British Columbia, Finance/Poli Sci Hometown: Moscow, Russia Fun Fact: I have Orthopterophobia, which is an irrational fear of grasshoppers. They absolutely terrify me! Contact: lssvpactivities@queensu.ca Office hours: Wednesday (Noon-1PM), Thursday (11AM-Noon) |
VP Communications
Joanna Strozak
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LSS Student Senator
Jordan Nensi
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LSS Council Speaker
Sean McCormack
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Previous Education: Political Science at Western University Hometown: London, Ontario Fun Fact: I got a last minute role in a musical adaptation of my favourite movie “Rocky” this summer. Contact: sean.mccormack@queensu.ca |
3L Council
President
Cassandra Hébert-Vendramini
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Previous Education: Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) at Concordia University Hometown: Dorval, Quebec Fun fact: I make my own pickles... last year I made over 150 jars. Contact: cassandra.hebertvendramini@queensu.ca
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Vice President
Harrison Giovanetti
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Previous Education: Queen's University (Commerce, Class of 2020) Saint Theresa of Lisieux CHS (High School, Class of 2015) Saint Anthony CES (Elementary School, Class of 2011) Divine Mercy CES (Kindergarten, Class of 2003) Beaver Scouts of Canada (FUNdamentals of Outdoor Recreation summer course, Class of 2002) Hometown: King, Ontario Fun Fact: I'm named after Harrison Ford Contact: h.giovanetti@queensu.ca |
Secretary-Treasurer
Lauren Crawford
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Previous Education: I completed my undergraduate degree in criminology at Carleton University in Ottawa. Hometown: Frankford, Ontario Fun Fact: I used to enter competitive pie competitions (baking, not eating). Contact: lauren.crawford@queensu.ca |
Social Coordinator
Currently Vacant
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Faculty Board Representative
Isabel Yoo
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Previous Education: BA (Hons.) in Political Studies at Queen's Hometown: St. Catharines, Ontario Fun Fact: I am a huge fan of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Contact: 11ky9@queensu.ca |
Alexandra Churchill
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Previous Education: Queen’s Commerce (BCom/JD Combined Degree Program) Hometown: Toronto, ON Fun Fact: I’ve been skydiving! Contact: 14ac109@queensu.ca |
Wellness Coordinator
Will Vendramini
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2L Council
President
Jaskaran Kaur Lamba
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Vice-President
Amethyst Haighton
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Previous Education: University of Guelph (Criminal Justice and Public Policy major and Political Science minor) Hometown: Brampton, Ontario Fun Fact: I'm a triplet! (But we look nothing like each other). Contact: a.haighton@queensu.ca
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Secretary Treasurer:
Arash Rouhi
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Name: Arash Rouhi Previous Education: University of British Columbia (Economics and Psychology) Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Fun Fact: I spent 3 days trying to think of something to say here before I gave up. Fun!!! Contact: a.rouhi@queensu.ca |
Social Coordinator
Meg Malakian
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Previous Education: BComm in Accounting & Finance at Ryerson University Hometown: Richmond Hill, ON Fun Fact: I've seen Friends so many times I can tell you which season it is based on Jennifer Aniston's hairstyle. Contact: m.malakian@queensu.ca |
Faculty Board Representatives
Anita Zamani
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Previous education: Political Science at York University Hometown: Vaughan, Ontario Fun fact: I love to bake. Contact: anita.zamani@queensu.ca
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Nash Vijayan
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Name: Nash Vijayan Previous Education: Ryerson University, RTA School of Media Hometown: Brampton, Ontario Fun Fact: I’m a big fan of hiking! My goal is to one day hike Mount Kilimanjaro. Contact: nash.vijayan@queensu.ca |
Wellness Coordinator
Alison Costa
Previous Education: Bachelor of Social science in Criminology with Minor in Law at University of Ottawa Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario Fun Fact: Travelled to four countries in one day (Portugal, Germany, England, Canada) Contact: a.costa@queensu.ca |
1L Council
President
Olivia Moon
Previous Education: HBA in history and political science, University of Toronto, Trinity College Hometown: North York, ON Fun Fact: I've had braces 3 times Contact: olivia.moon@queensu.ca |
Vice-President
Nicole Demirov
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Previous Education: University of Toronto - Peace, Conflict and Justice Studies Hometown: Toronto Fun Fact: Biked to Niagara Falls over the summer Contact: 18ncyd@queensu.ca |
Secretary-Treasurer
Patrick Lyons
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Previous Education: B.Sc from McMaster in Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour. Graduate Certificate from Niagara College in Public Relations Hometown: Thorold, Ontario Fun Fact: I've been a groomsman five times, with two more this summer (COVID-19 permitting). Contact: lyons.patrick@queensu.ca |
Social Coordinator
Zacharie Cohen
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Previous Education: BA (Hons.) Psychology, McGill University Hometown: Montreal, Quebec Fun Fact: I met Seth Rogen at an airport and he called me an upstanding young man. Contact: zacharie.cohen@queensu.ca |
Faculty Board Representatives
Peter Garrett
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Previous Education: Bachelor of Medical Sciences with an Honours Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences Hometown: Vancouver, BC Fun Fact: My parents are from South Africa. I can do the alphabet backward. Contact: 15pg6@queensu.ca |
Jiayi Zhang
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Wellness Coordinator
Paget Houston
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Other Representatives
Joint Student Representative
Tanisha Merkley
Previous Education: BA in Political Science and Criminal Justice & Public Policy, University of Guelph, and Master of Public Administration, Queen's University (Joint JD/MPA) Hometown: Orillia, Ontario Fun Fact: I started playing water polo during my undergrad and play on the Queen's varsity water polo team. Contact: tanisha.merkley@queensu.ca |
Transfer Student Representative
Currently Vacant
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Common Law / Civil Law Student Representative
Cassandra Hébert-Vendramini
SGPS Representative
Currently Vacant
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Indigenous Student Representative
Currently Vacant
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Equity and Diversity Student Representatives
Abiola Akinyemi
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Previous Education: York University: Double major in Law & Society and Sociology Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Fun Fact: I mock host my own cooking shows while I'm preparing my meals. Contact: abiola.akinyemi@queensu.ca |
Taylor Barton
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Previous Education: BBA from St. Francis Xavier University Hometown: Nova Scotia Fun Fact: A passionate supporter of the fanny pack comeback. Contact: 16tb25@queensu.ca |