2024-2025 EXECUTIVE TEAM
Colton Chaput
President
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Year and stream: 4th year uOttawa French
Pronouns: He/Him E-mail: [email protected] What I do for UNSA: As president I act as figurehead and representative of the UNSA executive, in regard to relations with the University of Ottawa and all levels of government. I represent UNSA on various round tables and council meetings, as well as oversee and assist with all UNSA events and support VPs with their roles. About me: I'm from North Bay, ON and return there every summer. During my summers I work at a francophone summer camp! I love reading, playing or listening to music and exploring. |
Maggie Zhao
Vice President, Finance
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Year & Stream: 3rd year uOttawa English
Pronouns: She/Her Email: [email protected] What I do for UNSA: As the VP Finance, I am responsible for working with all members of the executive team and making to an annual based on each executive’s plans for events, fundraisers and other activities. I manage spending throughout the year and make sure the budget it stuck to and make any necessary changes. I also represent UNSA on the UOSU Finance Affairs Round Table and submit an audit to them. About me: I love the outdoors, especially the summer, and playing various sports with friends. I love listening to Kpop, and during my procrastination, I like to watch Korean reality shows and binge watch Korean dramas. |
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Sophia Zhao
Vice President, Communications
Year and stream: 2nd year uOttawa French
Pronouns: She/Her
E-mail: [email protected]
What I do for UNSA: As VP communications I manage all our social media and our website. I also make and send out the awesome monthly newsletter. I create promotional posters that are posted or sent in emails to keep students up to date on everything that’s going on with UNSA as well as opportunities for you guy’s as nursing students. I am a point of contact for anyone who has questions about anything nursing school related or who want UNSA to inform nursing students about opportunities they have to offer!
About me: I love winter sports like skating, skiing or snowboarding. I enjoy trying new foods from different cultures. After my bachelor's degree, I'd like to work in the field of anesthesia or become a nurse practionner.
Itoro Udoh
Vice President, uOttawa Affairs
Year and stream: 2nd year uOttawa French Immersion
Pronouns: She/Her/Elle
E-mail: [email protected]
What I do for UNSA: I act as a liaison for all academic pursuits of UNSA regarding the uOttawa campus and the student body. My duties include organizing the UNSA mentorship program and arrange the nursing handbook publication. Most importantly, I assist students in the uOttawa stream in the resolution of academic issues.
About me: I love life and I'm always finding ways to live it to the fullest. During my free time I listen to music, read, bake, or spend time with my friends and family.
Katelyn McGahey
Vice President, Internal
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Year and stream: 4th year Woodroffe collab
Pronouns: She/her E-mail: [email protected] What I do for UNSA: This position has the main responsibilities of planning the clothing order, as well helping create the pinning ceremony for our graduating 4th years! About me: I am in my fourth year of nursing in the Woodroffe stream where we are getting into maternity, paediatrics, mental health and med surge placements! My favourite pastime is to be outside, preferably by the water! In the summer you can always find me out in the sun, either by the pool or on the dock by the lake! I even took a break this summer to work outside selling strawberries! |
Nhu Vo
Vice President, Philanthropy
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Year and stream: 3rd year uOttawa English
Pronouns: She/Her/Elle E-mail: [email protected] What I do for UNSA: As VP philanthropic for UNSA, my role is to act as a philanthropic coordinator and ensure that students have the opportunity to give back to their community. My duties are include arranging for a charitable donation on behalf of our UNSA team, organizing a team to fundraise for Relay for Life, and helping to organize Shinerama to fight cystic fibrosis About me: I try to make the most out of life by always being open to new experiences and adventures. I enjoy traveling, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family. |
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Dalal Al Wadi
Vice President, External
Year and stream: 4th year uOttawa English
Pronouns: She/Her/Elle
E-mail: [email protected]
What I do for UNSA: As VP external I work with organizations outside of the University of Ottawa community, facilitate the annual Nursing Games, and help run various other events for students throughout the year! I also form a link between UNSA and IPHA (Interprofessional Health Association) - tool to evaluate self or others used by healthcare professionals
About me: I’m always looking for the fun side of life, whether it’s through creativity, adventure, or just spending time with loved ones. A few things I love to do are crochet, snowboard in the winter, play video games, and travel whenever I can.
Sacha Vasiliev
Vice President, Social
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Year and Stream: 3rd year uOttawa English
Pronouns: He/Him Email: [email protected] What I Do for UNSA: I am responsible for organizing social events for our student body throughout the school year, and for planning 101 Week for our incoming 1st years. My goal is to connect students and give them the opportunity to get to know each other throughout their nursing degree. In a busy program like nursing, it’s important to take a break from studying every once in a while. UNSA social events give students the chance to have some fun and make connections with friends that can last a lifetime. About Me: I was head guide for Frosh week 2022. When I'm not on campus cramming exams, I like spending time with my friends and family. I am also on the University's fencing team, which takes up most of my time outside of UNSA and the 3rd year curriculum. I would like to become a critical care nurse in places such as the emergency department. |
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Julie Pilon
Vice President, Equity
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Year and stream: 3rd year uOttawa French
Pronouns: She/Her E-mail: [email protected] What I do for UNSA: My role is to promote the representation of all two spirited individuals including, but not limited to members of the LGBTQ+ community, First Nations and Métis people, minority groups, those with different abilities and any other disadvantaged groups in leadership roles and daily activities. I’m also responsible for ensuring bilingualism, as well as finding solutions to sensitive ethical issues in a confidential and respectful environment. About me: I come from a small town named Tiny around 6 hours away from Ottawa. In my spare time I enjoy spending it outside hiking and reading novels! In the future I aspire to work as a ER nurse or paediatric ICU nurse. Then I hope to obtain my masters and become a nurse practitioner or attend med school. |
Jordan Ricketts
Vice President, Woodroffe Affairs
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Year and stream: 4th year Woodroffe collab
Pronouns: She/Her Email: [email protected] What I do for UNSA: I am the point of contact between the faculty at Algonquin Woodroffe campus and its students within the collaborative program! Throughout the year, I collaborate with VP uOttawa and VP Pembroke to draw attention to any inconsistencies or concerns within the program and advocate for the same experience across the campuses! I help support the students, listen to any concerns, and help to find solutions to any issues. About me: It's my 3rd year being apart of UNSA and I'm so excited for what is to come this year! When I'm not studying, you can find me outside in nature, hunkered down at my favourite coffee shop or enjoying downtime with my friends. My dream job would be in critical care. Always feel free to reach out, and good luck with your studies this year! |
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Kay Gervais
Vice President, Pembroke Affairs
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Year and stream: 3rd year Algonquin College Pembroke Pronouns: They/Them Email: [email protected] What I do for UNSA: I am the the main point of contact for all Academic pursuits of UNSA regarding the Algonquin Pembroke campus and student body. I relay and address any issues and concerns from the Pembroke campus to UNSA. I also aid in communication between students and staff. About me: I’m a twin! One thing I wish I knew when beginning nursing school: Rely on your other nursing school friends. At the end of the four years they become family. You are experiencing the same problems and difficulties— don’t be afraid to talk to one another! . |
Aniella Mutoni
Vice President, CNSA Official Delegate
Year and stream: 3rd year uOttawa French
Pronouns: She/Her/Elle
E-mail: [email protected]
What I do for UNSA: I maintain a good rapport with the Director of Nursing and other senior faculty members as well as keeping UNSA executive council informed of any relevant activities of the CNSA and vice-versa. I act as the voice of uOttawa at CNSA conferences and meetings, and make sure that the objectives of the CNSA are met and distribute relevant CNSA material to the UNSA student body.
About me: Outside of studying, I am a major reality TV enthusiast and a self proclaimed geography nerd, with a love for learning about flags, capitals, and countries. Outside of TV, I love baking and being outdoors. Family and friends are at the heart of everything, and I’m always up for quality time with loved ones.
Pronouns: She/Her/Elle
E-mail: [email protected]
What I do for UNSA: I maintain a good rapport with the Director of Nursing and other senior faculty members as well as keeping UNSA executive council informed of any relevant activities of the CNSA and vice-versa. I act as the voice of uOttawa at CNSA conferences and meetings, and make sure that the objectives of the CNSA are met and distribute relevant CNSA material to the UNSA student body.
About me: Outside of studying, I am a major reality TV enthusiast and a self proclaimed geography nerd, with a love for learning about flags, capitals, and countries. Outside of TV, I love baking and being outdoors. Family and friends are at the heart of everything, and I’m always up for quality time with loved ones.
Laura Guy
Vice President, Student Wellness
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Year and stream: 4th year uOttawa Pronouns: She/Her/Elle E-mail: [email protected] What I do for UNSA: practitioner Vp Wellness is a new role we are developing this year to provide students with ressources for both physical and mental health to contribute to their overall wellbeing. This is something that I think is especially important in program as rigorous and stressful as ours. Vp wellness acts as a liaison between uOttawa resources and our student body to direct students to the available services they need. About me: I love spending time with friends, spontaneous adventures, and having a good laugh. I am interested in critical care nursing and hope to eventually become a primary care nurse practitioner. |
Ishanna Popatia
Director of Promotions
Year and stream: 3rd year uOttawa French Immersion
Pronouns: She/Her
E-mail: [email protected]
What I do for UNSA: Create promotional material such as Instagram and Facebook posts that are easily accessible so that everyone is well-informed about upcoming events and initiatives organized by UNSA.
About me: During my free time, I enjoy playing sports such as volleyball and basketball and I also love painting and drawing. After completing my RN, my goal is to become a neonatal or pediatric nurse practitioner because I have always loved working with kids.
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Director of Social
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Pronouns: E-mail: What I do for UNSA: I help our VP social plan fun events for nursing students this year! About me: |
Rhianna Popatia
Director of Bilingualism
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Year and stream: 3rd year uOttawa French Immersion Pronouns: She/Her E-mail: [email protected] What I do for UNSA: Translate documents and posts into French. I work with all team members and ensure that both English and French languages are equally represented. About me: During my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, volleyball and listening to music. After nursing school, I would love to become a paediatric nurse practitioner as I am interested in working with kids. |
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Director of Commerce
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Pronouns: E-mail: What I do for UNSA: I shadow the vice president of finance to gain insight and experiences on managing student funds for UNSA next year and help out when needed! Some tasks involved in my role include helping to organize invoices/receipts into the document for the audit and helping to keep track of budgets and updating the logbook for UNSA. About me: |