UWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Harsimrat Singh Malhotra is a forth-year student in the faculty of business and economics. Malhotra puts ethical service before all and promises to be fair and just in all his endeavors. He can adapt to the ever-changing needs of the modern world to offer effective solutions to problems. He will try to understand the operations of bond and equity market using economic and business concepts from a Canadian perspective to better streamline the business and accounting aspects of UWSA operations.

Harsimrat S. MalhotraBusiness and Economics Director

My name is Sarah Anderson you Accessibility Director. I am a third year Education student with prior ambassador and public speaking experience. Last year, as part of a co directorship, I advocated for improved access to elevators and study spaces on campus, as well as facilitated an opportunity for students disabled by barriers to engage with Reaching E-Quality Employment Services. This year I am started the campaign, More Than a Door that advocates for physical accessibility through automatic doors, and encouraging connectedness among students disabled by barriers. I am of the belief that students with disabilities know their needs best, and I will ensure student’s requests are at the heart of my directorship!

Sarah AndersonAccessibilty Director

My name is Breanna Gans and I am your Education Director for this school year. I am in certification year four of the integrated program and specializing in the early middle year’s stream. I have always found myself gravitating to leadership roles and actively have been involved volunteering within the community for several years. I have worked with The Boys and Girls Club, Let’s Talk Science, teaching English to international students, and working with children as well youth in inner city schools. My goal is to help and support students so that they can reach their full potential. I believe creating a positive and inclusive environment where students feel safe and welcomed is vital. I am looking forward to this school term and continuing this learning journey with you. Feel free to reach out and contact me as I am always willing to hear your thoughts and ideas.

Breanna GansEducation Director

Dagen Perrott is a third-year undergrad pursuing a double major in Conflict Resolution Studies and Urban and Inner-City Studies. Born in St. Albert on Treaty 6 territory, he has lived on Treaty 1 territory and in Winnipeg most of his life. Before university he worked in theatre and retail. He currently works as the program assistant for the Community-Based Research Training Centre coordinating workshops and doing outreach. As well he is one of the Urban and Inner-City Studies department tutors. Outside of university he has been a part of organizing around issues of policing as well as building conflict literacy in activist spaces. He is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to learn from the incredible student leaders past and present at the UWSA.

Dagan PerrotUrban Inner-City Campus Director

Our names are Francisca and Elsa . Francisca is a third year student and Elsa is a 2nd year student and we are both in the Faculty of Business and Economics. Our first hand experience as international students was our main motivation for stepping up and taking this responsibility. We advocate and will continue to advocate for the well-being of international students, with regards to healthcare, finances, and social well-being. Feel free to reach out to us with concerns or even to exchange ideas. We are here and ready to help!

Elsa Owusu and Onyinye F, Idigbe International Students’ Co-Directors

Alexandra Nychuk the Graduate Student Co-Director, and Michif student in the Master’s in Development Practice-Indigenous Development (MDP), her area of study is on Indigenous Health. She is a proud Michif, a citizen of the Metis Nation and member of the Bison Local. She is honored to be one of the representatives for Graduate Studies.

Alexandra K. NychukGraduate Students’ Co-Directors

My name is Olivia Ferreira and I am a fourth year Neuroscience honours student. My passion for STEM outreach and involvement in several student groups has made me an active student on campus, especially through my work with Let’s Talk Science. This passion for STEM also translates to my fellow science students, whom I am providing additional support as the Science Director. In this position, I have aimed to provide virtual opportunities for science students to make connections with faculty, strengthen connections with their peers and attend skill building workshops.

Olivia FerreiraScience Director

I am currently a second year university student, majoring in Kinesiology at the University of Winnipeg. I have many different passions from going on bike rides with friends to going to the gym and reading about chemistry in my free time. I am an academically successful student and am very motivated to help those in need as well as improve the life for all students at the University of Winnipeg. I am particularly interested in helping with the athletics sector as physical activity has always been a passion of mine and is one of the main inspirations for why I am completing a Kinesiology degree and am serving as the Athletics and Recreations Director on the UWSA. I hope we get to chat!

Jacob WisemanRecreation & Athletics Director

My name is Jacob Antman, and I am your 2SLGBTQ* Director. I am nonbinary, bisexual, and an active member of the UWSA’s Rainbow Lounge. My pronouns are They/Them. As a director, my primary focus is to ensure that the university can be a welcoming space for all students - especially those in the 2SLGBTQ* community.

Jacob K. Antman2SLGBTQ* Director

My name is Arshiya Bagheri Torbehbar and I’m the Women and Non-Binary Student’s Director. For the past 3 years, I’ve served on several non-profit organizations and would like to have the honour of representing women and non-binary students at UofW. I consider myself to be a passionate community servant with the ability to motivate and inspire individuals. As a person who experienced years of systematic discrimination in her own country, I want to improve diversity and equality in our community. Whomever you feel you are whether that’s female, male or perhaps you don’t feel strongly to any particular label about gender, YOU’RE NOT ALONE. I will serve the student community to the best of my ability to get greater support for women and non-binary students. We all deserve to study in a healthy community where our gender and identity are accepted and respected.

Arshiya Bagheri TorbehbarWomen, Trans & Non-Binary Students’ Director

Cheta D. Akaluka represents the student body on the Senate Committee for Academic Standards and Misconduct. She is a Communications and Sociology student who is passionate about service and political participation. As a leader in various other communities such as the YWCA, RCCG and The Golden Key International Honour Society (UW chapter) amongst others, she uses these opportunities to enhance youth prosperity on different levels. Cheta can be contacted via email @cheta.d.akaluka or on Twitter and Instagram @cheta_d_.

Cheta D. Akaluka

UWSA Senate

Hello, my name is Umar Awan. I am a first-year Political Science student who is honoured to be representing the U of W students at a governmental level this year! I have been involved in numerous student advocating initia-tives throughout 2020 and hope to continue to make students education experience as best as possible in the upcoming years. Hope to connect with all of you soon!

Althea is a coffee-obsessed, intellectually curious, number-cruncher with too many interests to list. She has come to the U of W as a third-year Business and Administration student majoring in Accounting, and planning to minor in Applied Computer Science. She has a varied educational background that includes time at both the University of Manitoba in Arts, and Red River College where she graduated last Spring with an Honours Diploma in Business Administration. While at Red River, she was involved in the Student Association as a general volunteer, tutored students in math, computer, and accounting courses, and got involved in leading a Business Solutions Team. Outside of school, she volunteers every spring with community Volunteer Tax Clinics that help low-income people with simple tax situations get their returns done.

Coming back to school after a decade raising a family of four while simultaneously doing her best to run a small clothing design business has been a big challenge, but one that she has enjoyed immensely. She looks forward to working with students across all faculties to make sure that their interests and voices are heard.

Umar Awan

Althea S. Dunlop

More bios coming soon!

Hi, I’m Noa Kaufman, and I’m in my third year as a psychology student. In my free time, when I’m not studying or doing homework, I enjoy drawing, or I would work as a substitute assistant teacher at the autism learning centre. I’m excited to join UWSA as the new senator and to represent the University of Winnipeg students.

Noa Kaufman

Harley Muth is a fourth year Biology undergraduate student. Harley may not have been very present in recent years with the UWinnipeg community but due to the unprecedented times of the pandemic, she has decided now was better than ever to take the opportunity to yield prior University experience in order to benefit all students in obtaining the best overall education they possibly can. Harley always strives to become a better student throughout her Academic Career and wants to reflect said knowledge within her position to encourage and give more assistance to student’s flourishment in their academia. Born and raised here in Winnipeg, seeing her community and education flourish is all Harley wants to obtain for future Winnipeggers before her career takes her across Canada.

Harley Muth