About Us
What is SAFA?
If you are a student in one of the many programs in the Faculty of Arts (with the exception Communications), then SAFA is YOU! According to our constitution, every student studying within the Faculty of Arts is officially a member of SAFA, and membership sure does have its privileges with services, resources, events and more!
SAFA represents the interests of undergraduate students of the Faculty of Arts within the UOSU, the Faculty, the University, the community, and the provincial and federal governments. The students’ association also works to foster a sense of community through social, academic, and cultural events, while at the same time offering a variety of services to its members.
Quick Facts
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We are a non profit corporation
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We include over 3500 members and represent over 100 different programs!
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We are one of the largest student associations at uOttawa
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We are run by an executive committee
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They, in turn, by a board made up of our member association representatives
The Executive
President
Anthony 'Tony' Butticci
He/They (She) Any
History, Creative Writing, Digital Humanities
The President is the chief spokesperson of the SAFA. They oversee the functions of SAFA and work with other University organizations.
VP University Affairs
Ethan Coudenys
He/They
History & Political Science
The VP University Affairs advocates for the academic rights of arts students. They also run academic programs including Scholarships and Publications.
VP Internal
Rachel Burke
She/They
History
The VP Internal manages the internal functions of SAFA. This includes office management, minutes and records, and locker and Café Alt rentals.
VP Finance
Vacant
Pronouns
Program
The VP Finance is responsible for the management of SAFA funds, including the budget and auditing.
VP Social
Vacant
Pronouns
Program
The VP Social plans and runs events for arts students, including 101 Week, 12 Days of Holidays, and Arts Ball.
VP Philanthropy
Michaela Newell Santiago
They/She
Philosophy
The VP Philanthropy plans charitable based events, fundraises, and connects with organizations in Ottawa.
VP Comms Anglo
Micha Kasongo
She/Her
Ethics & Political Philosophy
The VPs Communications promote everything going on at SAFA through newsletters, social media, the website, and graphics.
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VP Comms Franco
Carina Harb
She/Her
Environmental Studies & Health Sciences
The VPs Communications promote everything going on at SAFA through newsletters, social media, the website, and graphics.
VP Equity
Srishti Roy
She/Her
History
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.
VP Franco Affairs
Audrey Sigouin
She/Her
Lettres françaises
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.
Interdisciplinary Studies Representative
Bianca Ricard
She/Her
Interdisciplinary Studies
The Interdisciplinary Studies Representative plans events, meets with department officials, and overall advocates for Interdisciplinary Studies students.
Modern Languages Representative
Vacant
Pronouns
Program
The Modern Languages Representative plans events, meets with the department, and advocates for students in the Department of Modern Languages.
Second Language Representative
Vacant
Pronouns
Program
The Second Language Representative plans events, meets with the department, and advocates for students in English and French as a Second Language when the English and French as a Second Language Student Association is inactive.
Medieval Studies Representative
Vacant
Pronouns
Program
The Medieval Studies Representative plans events, meets with department officials, and overall advocates for students when the Medieval Studies Students Association is inactive.
Indigenous Studies Representative
Vacant
Pronouns
Program
The Indigenous Studies Representative plans events, meets with department officials, and overall advocates for students when the Indigenous Studies Students Association is inactive.
Board Chairperson
Chelsey-Lynn Rousselle
They/Them
Political Science & Francophone Studies
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.
101 Week Coordinator
Alysa 'Lys' Levy
She/They
History
The 101 Week Coordinator assists the SAFA Executive in the planning and running of 101 Week.
Elections CEO
Josiane N'tchoreret-Mbiamany
She/Her
Communications
The Chief Electoral Officer runs the Elections and Referendums of SAFA. They are the highest authority in electoral matters.