2023-2024
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.
Ethan Coudenys
He/They
History & Political Science
VP Finance
The VP Finance is responsible for the management of SAFA funds, including the budget and auditing.
Brice Badoutikalak
He/Him
Environmental Studies & Minor in Management
VP Social
The VP Social plans and runs events for arts students, including 101 Week, 12 Days of Holidays, and Arts Ball.
Kris Peltomaki
They/Them
History & Minor in Roman and Greek Studies
VP Comms Anglo
The VPs Communications promote everything going on at SAFA through newsletters, social media, the website, and graphics.
Shree Mathur
She/Her
Philosophy & Political Science
VP University Affairs
The VP University Affairs advocates for the academic rights of arts students. They also run academic programs including Scholarships and Publications.
Micha Kasongo
She/Her
Ethics & Political Philosophy
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
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.
Julianne LeBlanc
She/Her
Lettres françaises et éducation avec mineure en Histoire
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.
Iknoor Khaira
She/Her
Philosophy & Political Science
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VP Volunteers & MAs
The VP Volunteers and Mas is responsible for working with our volunteer members of the SAFA and making sure that they are supported in their roles. They also help with the management of the organization and ensure that everything in our Member Associations is running smoothly.
Aekampreet Chahal
He/Him
Political Science & History
Interdisciplinary Studies Representative
The Interdisciplinary Studies Representative plans events, meets with department officials, and overall advocates for Interdisciplinary Studies students.
Hannah Marshall
Any Pronouns
Philosophy & Political Science
Modern Languages Representative
The Modern Languages Representative plans events, meets with the department, and advocates for students in the Department of Modern Languages.
Gwendelyn Hanna
She/Her
World Cultures and Languages & Communication
Indigenous Studies Representative
The Indigenous Studies Representative plans events, meets with department officials, and overall advocates for students when the Indigenous Studies Students Association is inactive.
Rhea Agnihotri
She/Her
Indigenous Studies & Religious Studies
Director of Philanthropy
The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for ensuring that the SAFA is an active member in
our community by actively working to sponsor non-profit organizations and community
movements that have a positive impact on the Ottawa area. They are also for planning some
events and meeting with sponsors.
Karyss Hancock-Hore
She/Her
History & Political Science
Director of IT
The Director of IT works with the Communications VPs to help update the website, social media
platforms and other digital platforms used in communicating within the SAFA. They have a
varied workload and are fairly open to different experiences in this role.
Eloisa Smith
Pronouns
Program
Director of Advocacy
The Director of Advocacy works with the VP University Affairs, Equity and Francophone Affairs to ensure the needs of Arts Students are being met by the University. They work in a team with the VPs to help coordinate different efforts to ensure that the University is held accountable for providing aids and services to the students.
Simon
Pronouns
Program
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.
Téana Averbeck
Pronouns
Program
101 Week Coordinator
Tony Butticci
He/They (She), Any
History, Creative Writing, Digital Cultures
The 101 Week Coordinator assists the SAFA Executive in the planning and running of 101 Week.