LSS Members 2021-2022
Core Council
President
Ross Denny-Jiles
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 |
VP Administrative
Peter Garrett
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Previous Education: Western University Hometown: North Vancouver, British Columbia Fun Fact: Has a spending problem Contact: lssvpadmin@queensu.ca |
VP Academic
Genevieve Westrope
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VP Finance
Derek Hooper
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VP Activities
Zach Cohen
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Previous Education: McGill University BA (Hons) Psychology, Minor in Anthropology Hometown: Paris, France Fun Fact: I met Seth Rogen in an airport terminal and he called me an "upstanding young man" Contact: zacharie.cohen@queensu.ca |
VP Communications
Nivi Srinivasan
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LSS Student Senator
Marina Saporito
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LSS Council Speaker
Tony Yin
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Previous Education: Bachelor of Science & Master of Public Policy, University of Toronto Hometown: Scarborough, Ontario Fun Fact: My pet cat became a mother this summer and gave birth to two beautiful kittens Contact: tony.yin@queensu.ca |
3L Council
President
Sara Baxter
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Previous Education: BBA Majoring in Accounting at Acadia University Hometown: Moncton, NB Fun Fact: I have a scar on my face because when I was 3 I thought I could fly (I can’t…). Contact: sara.baxter@queensu.ca
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Vice President
Dakota Bundy
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Previous Education: University of Toronto, Political Science and Environmental Studies Hometown: Coldbrook, Nova Scotia Fun Fact: In high school I directed a play adaptation of Mean Girls and have been able to recite the movie word for word ever since. Contact: dakota.bundy@queensu.ca
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Secretary-Treasurer
Vacant
Social Coordinator
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 |
Faculty Board Representative
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
Gina Azer
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2L Council
President
Paget Houston
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Vice-President
Nicole Demirov
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 seven times. Contact: lyons.patrick@queensu.ca |
Social Coordinator
Sandra Wright
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Previous Education: Wilfrid Laurier University (BBA) Hometown: Etobicoke, ON Fun Fact: Has a pet rabbit named George. Contact: Sandra.Wright@queensu.ca |
Faculty Board Representatives
Varda Anwar
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Previous Education: University of Toronto (Political Science and Criminology) Hometown: Toronto, ON Fun Fact: I once won a cooking competition! Contact: varda.anwar@queensu.ca
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Sarah Taylor
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Previous Education: University of Toronto, HBA in Political Science and Economics Hometown: Calgary, Alberta Fun Fact: I a big alpine skier and used to race for the Alberta Ski Team Contact: taylor.sarah@queensu.ca |
Wellness Coordinator
Chloe Stone
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Previous Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Hometown: Vancouver Fun Fact: Enjoys trying new recipes and making homemade pasta Contact: chloe.stone@queensu.ca |
Tharziha Ganesh
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Previous Education: Political Studies & Indigenous Studies at Queen’s University (BAH) Hometown: Durham, ON Fun Fact: I’ve taken singing lessons since I was 3 and can play the violin. Contact: tharziha.ganeshamoorthy@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: Was in Taylor Swift’s top 0.1% of Spotify listeners last year 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 |