2025 -
2026
Meet the Team
VP Internal
The VP Internal manages the internal functions of SAFA. This includes office management, minutes and records, and locker and Café Alt rentals.
Chelsey Helie
She/Her
SLT & Lettres françaises
President
The President is the chief spokesperson of the SAFA. They oversee the functions of SAFA and work with other University organizations.
Julianne LeBlanc
She/her
History & Lettres françaises
VP Finance
The VP Finance is responsible for the management of SAFA funds, including the budget and auditing.
Adam Chambers
He/Him
Philosophy
VP Social
The VP Social plans and runs events for arts students, including 101 Week, 12 Days of Holidays, and Arts Ball.
Quanah Traviss
He/him
Linguistics & psychology
VP Comms Anglo
The VPs Communications promote everything going on at SAFA through newsletters, social media, the website, and graphics.
Sulaiman Ahmed
He/him
Second language teaching
VP University Affairs
The VP University Affairs advocates for the academic rights of arts students. They also run academic programs including Scholarships and Publications.
Emma Brisson
She/Her
History & Lettres françaises
VP Internal
The VP Internal manages the internal functions of SAFA. This includes office management, minutes and records, and locker and Café Alt rentals.
Kim Mantha
She/Her
History & Political Science
VP Franco Affairs
The VP Francophone Affairs advocates for the rights of Francophone Arts students. They run events, do translations, and ensure the quality of French-language programming in the Faculty.
Natalia Belanger
She/Her
History
VP Equity
The VP Equity works to ensure all arts students are treated fairly and with respect. They help students navigate equity issues, work to resolve EDIA problems with the faculty, and run trainings and resource events.
Sasha Thomas
She/Her
VP comms franco
The VPs Communications promote everything going on at SAFA through newsletters, social media, the website, and graphics.
commfranco@artsuottawa.ca
Victoria Brouillet
She/her
Interdisciplinary sturdies
Director of Promotions
The Director of Promotions supports the VPs Communications by creating promotional content, managing merchandise, updating the website, and helping run SAFA’s social media.
Autumn Ley
Indigenous Students Representative
The Indigenous Student Representative advocates for Indigenous students, champions equity, and ensures their voices are represented in all SAFA decisions.
Harland Mcleod
She/they
History & Political Science
Director of Promotions
Clare Cashin
She/Her
History & Political Science
The Director of Philanthropy plans and integrates charitable initiatives into SAFA events, manages sponsorships, and reports on funds raised.
Board Chairperson
The Chair of the Board of Directors chairs all meetings of the Board and organizes the General Meetings. They are the highest authority on interpreting the SAFA constitution.
