DIRECTORS & STAFF

The work of the Students' Union is made possible by the countless hours of volunteer time and the dedication of elected student representatives on the Board of Directors and staff.

Directors and Staff - 2024
  • Hakeem Anibaba

    Hakeem Anibaba

    DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS LIFE
    HE/HIM

    The Director of Campus Life is responsible for the implementation of students’ union events and activities and the coordination of sponsorship of college events. The Director of Campus Life, jointly with the Director of Membership Development, oversee the recruitment, training and coordination for the Students’ Union’s volunteer program.

    This year, Hakeem is the chair of the DSU Campus Life Working Group, and is a member of Club Council, and the Budget and Operations Committee.

  • Mariana Peña

    Mariana Peña

    DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE RELATIONS
    SHE/HER

    The Director of College Relations serves as the Board of Director’s primary source of contact with Douglas College, and is responsible for ensuring students’ voices are heard by the College and that students are fairly represented in the College’s systems of management and governance.

    This year, Mariana is a member of the DSU Campaigns and Social Justice Working Groups, and the Organizational Development Committee.

  • Brandon Chou

    Brandon Chou

    DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS
    HE/HIM

    The Director of External Relations represents Douglas students outside the campus community and is responsible for coordinating the campaigns work of the Students’ Union. This position acts as a liaison between the Students’ Union and external organizations and works collective with other elected student across BC to represent students to all levels of government.

    This year, Brandon is the chair of the DSU Campaigns Working Group, and is a member of the Budget and Operations Committee and Social Justice Working Group.

  • Winston Ebiyomare

    Winston Ebiyomare

    DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
    HE/HIM

    The Director of Finance is responsible for the management of Student’s Union finances that includes long-term financial planning and production of regular financial reporting to the Board of Directors. The Director of Finance is also responsible for the oversight of Students’ Union services and the Students’ Union’s system of clubs.

    This year, Winston is the chair of the DSU Budget and Operations Committee, and is a member of the Organizational Development Committee, and Club Council.

  • Vasu Bansal

    Vasu Bansal

    DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
    HE/HIM

    The Director of Membership Development is responsible for the implementation and operation of membership awareness initiatives, preparation of Students’ Union publications and social media strategies, and assists Constituency Representatives with advocacy work. They also oversee the recruitment, training and coordination for the Students’ Union’s volunteer program.

    This year, Vasu is the chair of the DSU Organizational Development Committee, and is a member of the Campus Life Working Group and Club Council.

    Vasu works primarily out of the Coquitlam campus.

  • Cole Sheehan-Klassen

    Cole Sheehan-Klassen

    ACCESSIBILITY REPRESENTATIVE
    HE/HIM

    The Accessibility Representative is responsible for organizing the work of the Accessibility Collective and presenting the perspective of people living with disabilities to the Board of Directors. This position, like all constituency representatives on the Board of Directors, also aids in the implementation of campaigns, events, and membership awareness initiatives of the Students’ Union.

    This year, Cole is a member of the DSU Social Justice Working Group.

  • Renee Wesley

    Renee Wesley

    INDIGENOUS REPRESENTATIVE
    SHE/HER

    The Indigenous Students’ Representative is responsible for organizing the work of the Indigenous Students’ Collective, and presenting an Indigenous perspective to the Board of Directors. This position, like all constituency representatives on the Board of Directors, also aids in the implementation of campaigns, events, and membership awareness initiatives of the Students’ Union.

    Renee is a member of the DSU Social Justice Working Group.

  • Parnian Rahmanfard

    Parnian Rahmanfard

    PRIDE REPRESENTATIVE
    THEY/THEM

    The Pride Representative is responsible for organizing the work of the Pride Collective, and presenting the perspective of a diversity of gender and sexuality constructions and/or orientations to the Board of Directors. This position, like all constituency representatives on the Board of Directors, also aids in the implementation of campaigns, events, and membership awareness initiatives of the Students’ Union.

    This year, Parnian is a member of the DSU Social Justice Working Group.

  • Savannah Orobko

    Savannah Orobko

    WOMEN STUDENTS’ REPRESENTATIVE
    SHE/HER

    The Women Students’ Representative is responsible for organizing the work of the Women Students’ Collective, and presenting a women’s/feminist perspective to the Board of Directors. This position, like all constituency representatives on the Board of Directors, also aids in the implementation of campaigns, events, and membership awareness initiatives of the Students’ Union.

    This year, Savannah is a member of the DSU Social Justice Working Group.

  • Safa Ali

    Safa Ali

    CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVE - COQ
    SHE/HER

    Campus Representatives are responsible for assisting in the implementation of campaigns, events and membership awareness initiatives of the Students’ Union.

    Safa works primarily out of the Coquitlam campus.

  • Sakshi Trikha

    Sakshi Trikha

    CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVE - COQ
    SHE/HER

    Campus Representatives are responsible for assisting in the implementation of campaigns, events and membership awareness initiatives of the Students’ Union.

    Sakshi works primarily out of the Coquitlam campus.

  • Oke Ebiyomare

    Oke Ebiyomare

    CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVE - NW
    HE/HIM

    Campus Representatives are responsible for assisting in the implementation of campaigns, events and membership awareness initiatives of the Students’ Union.

    Oke works primarily out of the New Westminster campus.

  • Cailtin Fong

    Cailtin Fong

    CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVE - NW
    SHE/HER

    Campus Representatives are responsible for assisting in the implementation of campaigns, events and membership awareness initiatives of the Students’ Union.

    Caitlin works primarily out of the New Westminster campus.

  • Jagraj Mokha

    Jagraj Mokha

    CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVE - NW
    HE/HIM

    Campus Representatives are responsible for assisting in the implementation of campaigns, events and membership awareness initiatives of the Students’ Union.

    Jagraj works primarily out of the New Westminster campus.

  • Nishtha

    Nishtha

    CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVE - NW
    SHE/HER

    Campus Representatives are responsible for assisting in the implementation of campaigns, events and membership awareness initiatives of the Students’ Union.

    Nishtha works primarily out of the New Westminster campus.

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