Meghan White
JMSB

Chelsea Okankwu
JMSB

My name is Chelsea Okankwu, and I am running for one of the JMSB councilor positions available for the 2020-2021 academic year. This year, while completing my third-year majoring in accounting, I was also the president of ASAC. Being at the head of a club under CSU allowed me to grasp the huge disconnect between CSU and CASAJMSB. As a JMSB representative on council, I will encourage the CSU to support and promote more projects from CASAJMSB and its subsidiaries.

Howard Issley
JMSB

Shlomo Tanny
JMSB

Hi, my name is shlomo tanny and I want to bring change through: -->A video lecture system where students and teachers will benefit. -->Inclusive Networking, which means whether you’re Halal, Kosher, or Vegetarian; you will still be able to enjoy the food at the networking events. These initiatives will enable all students to succeed academically and professionally. With your help we can bring video lectures and inclusive networking from an idea to reality. #FORYOU #FORJMSB

Tzvi Hersh Filler
Gina Cody

I’m a mechanical Engineering student doing a minor in CompSi. I want to see the CSU focus on improving the day-to-day lives of students, and continue to keep bathrooms a priority. I also want to ensure that Online Opt Out happens by Fall 2020, and doesn’t get stalled. I believe that the CSU’s fee (which all students are forced to pay) should be reduced, with slightly better decisions, this is possible.

Zachary Williams
Independent

Hi! My name is Zach Williams. I am a first year independent student here at Concordia. I have been active in politics for the last few years, advocating for issues like affordable housing, better public transit, and the environment. As your independent student councillor, I will ensure council decisions are made with our interests in mind. Further, I will fight to expand student benefits like reduced transit fares to include independent students.

Matthew Benzrihem
Arts & Science

 Hi, my name is Matthew, and I want to make the CSU and the budget more transparent. Every year, the CSU collects almost 3 million dollars from us, the students, and almost no one actually knows how it is spent. My goal is to make the budget clearer and guarantee that you not only know how your money is being spent, but have a say in it.

Lauren Perozek
John Molson School of Business

As an experienced councilor representing JMSB, I know what it takes to initiate change. I’m currently working on developing sponsorship policies to help reduce dependency on student money. I’m also reforming the consent training curriculum taught to CSU employees. Not only do I want to see these projects through, but I want to start more. With your interest at heart, I will be your voice on council. I work for you.

Shaun Sederoff
Arts & Science

For the past few years I have served as an active student at Concordia in various capacities to serve the student population. As a member association executive I have helped create and promote enjoyable events to provide a fun social life for students and manage financial affairs. I have served in various associations outside of school in a series of initiatives to further improve downtown student life, ethnic diversity, and environmental services. My goal as a CSU councillor is to provide enjoyable events to provide a fun social environment to improve student life at campus. Furthermore, by using my past experience I want to help out in the financial sector of the CSU to help manage the funds and direct them into the necessary avenues to improve student life. I am here to prioritize the needs and wants of those who matter most, All of you!.

Arieh Barak Trahtenberg
Independent

My name is Arieh and I want to represent you. Independent Students and those who are enrolled in a Certificate are often underrepresented. Many of us are going to become regular students at a certain point, then, our voice needs to be taken in consideration. My platform can be summed up as less politics and more specific actions like reducing fees and having decent bathrooms. I count with your support, thanks!

Anais Gagnon
Gina Cody

I’ve had an active student life at Concordia. I have been an executive at Space Concordia and Women In Engineering, an active member in EngGames, and a volunteer for outreach initiatives to the next generation of engineers. I want to support student initiatives by continuously looking for opportunities to acquire more space and funds. Furthermore, I want to find solutions with the CSU to improve student services, mental health, and the general student experience.

Danielle Vandolder-Beaudin
JMSB

Hi! My name is Danielle and I am running to represent JMSB. My main goals for my mandate as councilor will be to: 1. Fight for the union to represent all faculties 2. Advocate for an efficient student-first budget 3. Fight for a student run international health plan 4. Digitizing the CSU for more transparency and sustainability By working together, we can create a stronger, better union for JMSB.

Harvin Hilaire
JMSB

Transparency is the most important aspect of an organization as large as the CSU. My goal as CSU JMSB Council is to provide the students at JMSB representation, access, and diversity their network. I will be working tirelessly to make sure that the student body I represent is heard. What they want is what matters! As president of the Haitian Student Association, I have amassed 2 years of experience working with different CSU teams. It has taught the ins and outs of the organization, I’ve learned how to communicate with the different execs, councilors and employees and I love it. With this experience, I can listen to what students at JMSB want and communicate this directly to the student union!
VOTE Harvin Hilaire

Marwan Steele
Independent

Mathew Levistsky-Kaminski
JMSB

My name is Mathew Kaminski and I am a third year Accounting student in JMSB. Throughout my involvement in municipal, provincial and federal politics, I have exemplified transparency, integrity and accountability. Students wonder why reckless spending, poor sanitary conditions and lack of student trust in CSU haven’t improved and I plan on using my work ethic, political passion and leadership experience to empower Concordia students. A vote for me is a vote for change.

Shivaane S
Arts & science

Hello! My name is S Shivaane, and I’m a second-year Anthropology and Theatre student. I am the current minute-keeper of the CSU, and thus hold a clear understanding of how the CSU operates and what the internal communication issues are. I am running for Council to help guarantee the union’s accountability to its students, and to ensure that the CSU uncompromisingly supports Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) students and issues. 

Jeremya Deneault
JMSb

 Hey, I am Jeremya Deneault and I am a fourth semester JMSB student concentrating in Management with nearly four months of experience on the CSU. As for my policies, I would like to prioritize implementing faculty equality in the CSU, integrating a U-Pass program beneficial for all students residing in and out of Montreal, making tampons in the ladies’ room free of charge, revamping the current election process, funding Concordia Students’ Nightline, and making the CSU more transparent. I would also support elevator accessibility to the second floor for all students, sleeping pods all across the campus, an improvement on school-related apps, the introduction of competitive volleyball, and a modification to the CSU Positions Book so that all positions expire four years after ratification by referendum. I am here to prioritize the needs and wants of the ones who matter the most– you, the students!

Christopher Djesus Vaccarella
Arts & science

Hello! My name is Christopher Djesus Vaccarella. I am a third-year student studying Political Science. I am running for council with three goals in mind. These goals are 1) Financial & Budgetary transparency, 2) Cracking down on the rise of Anti-Semitism at Concordia and 3) Engaging in more environmentally sustainable projects. Ever since I arrived at Concordia, I have heard the same complaints, no one knows what the CSU does or spends our money. I want to make sure that the budget and finances are available and scrutinized by the student body. With regards to other issues, the recent uptick of Anti-Semitism at universities around the globe have been shocking and appalling. Concordia describes themselves as a school for all yet have done zero on tackling Anti-Semitism. I will tackle this issue head on and will not stop until a solution is present. Finally, as a believer in climate change and someone involved with climate change groups, I will push for more sustainable friendly projects with the help of students and professors to make Concordia a global leader on the climate change front and ingenuity. With me, Jesus will take the wheel.

Harrison Kirshner
JMSB

Hello everyone my name is Harrison Kirshner and I am running for a JMSB CSU Council position. I strongly believe that we deserve to have people that will fight for OUR interests. Together WE will fight for issues like environmental sustainability, reducing the student fee levy and keeping our washrooms clean. Together we can make a difference. A vote for me is a vote for you. Let’s bring change to the CSU!

Sarah bubenheimer
arts & science

Hello, my name is Sarah Bubenheimer. I’m a third year student studying Philosophy, Law & Society, and Western Society & Culture. I’m running for Council to help create a safer campus and a more transparent student union. I want to advocate for better mental health services, improved sexual violence policies, increased efforts for sustainability, a more accessible campus, and representation of students with disabilities. I want to ensure every student is heard on Council.

James Hanna
gina cody

Hello everyone, Its me, James Hanna, your current CSU Gina Cody Rep.

For the final time, I am asking for your support.

Over the past 2 years, we’ve accomplished great things: Online voting, Online Opt Out, Facutly Equality, making sure the CSU supports Engineering Societies: I was there working to make them happen.

But they aren’t done yet, and others want to roll back our accomplishments.

Let’s finish what we started: Vote James Hanna!

Désirée Blizzard
gina cody

Hi, my name is Désirée Blizzard and I hope you’ll vote for me as a Gina Cody Councillor!

Diana Lukic
Fine arts

Paige Beaulieu
arts & science

Jarrad haas
fine arts

Jarrad Haas is a third-year acting student running for reelection on the Concordia Student Union Council.  For the past three mandates, Jarrad has been one of the main voices for the Fine Arts students being the only candidate who has served on the council for every semester since Winter 2018. 

roman golubkov
arts & science

Hello, my name is Roman Golubkov, and I’m a molecular biology student. The reason why I’m running for council is to help restructure the CSU. The money distribution of CSU is terrible. A big chunk of the budget is dedicated to paying unneeded full time salaries, such as the campaigns department. This is money that could be redirected towards giving students snacks during exam periods, hosting great parties and events, organize activities for the students, etc. Through my experience in dealing with the CSU as an executive at Concordia’s chess club (CCC), I can say that the people working for the CSU aren’t efficient in getting things done, and I want to change that. Many of the contracts with private companies were poorly negotiated, and now we are stuck with those contracts which are eating at the budget. I believe that a great team behind CSU could enhance your stay at Concordia, and it all starts with your vote. Thank you.

christopher kalafatidis
arts & science

Hi my name is Chris, the guy from Cut the Crap. I’m a 5th year Political Science and Psychology student. I am running for Council to: 1. INCREASE money for Clubs, the most important thing the CSU does; 2. DECREASE whatever is necessary to bring fees down and put MORE money in your pocket; 3. Support the Executive to BUILD the student building, with club offices and space to make friends; 4. FIGHT for a student-run international health insurance that is $200 cheaper. My bio is short but I promise you it’s because I’m not about talk, I’m about action.

Chaim Filler
Gina cody

I am running because I want to see the CSU focus on helping students and looking into lowering fees.

Yasmine Yahiaoui
arts & science

I am a 20-year-old girl ready to change the world.That’s exactly why I study in Community, Public Affairs, and Policy studies. I decided to join the CSU council because I feel like there are some issues on campus that need to be addressed. For instance, international students need a voice in the CSU. Oh yes, I will be EVERYONE’s voice. I will represent all students in my faculty. One of my objectives is to introduce bimonthly meetings with your councillors so that you can easily complain about what bothers you. Check out my Facebook page for more!

Ahmadou Sakho
Arts & science

Hey Everybody, my name is Ahmadou Sakho I’m a second year Political Science student from Senegal, West Africa. This year I served as a CSU councillor tirelessly working at the Clubs and Spaces committee. It opened my eyes on how much the system needed improvement and reinforced my mission to fix it. Next year my core work will be on: making policies to fill the many gaps in the system, improving the financial governance of the CSU, making the Council a much more efficient body, integrating the Loyola campus, mental health initiatives, more funding for smaller projects, and more support  for International and Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) students. I believe that the CSU shouldn’t be about drama but about solving student problems. It’s always got to be about you. Make Change Real.

Salman Fahim Syed
gina cody

I am Mechanical Engineering student. I believe in Accountability, Reliability, Connectivity, Transparency and Development. Completing my mandate as your representative was such a learning experience and now I would like to continue, getting this opportunity again I will work to ensure, that ENCS student are valued and also student’s money is being used respectably, Since students are never notified about their benefits and opportunities. I want to be the bridge between Students & Union, to listen our students and to reach out the student with the amazing projects union has to offer. Thank You for your trust previous year this year too Vote for GINA CODY-ENCS & SALMAN FAHIM SYED. BE THE PART OF THE IMPROVEMENT

Kristen Karlsen
arts & science

My name is Kristen Karlsen, I am a student majoring in Political Science and minoring in Sustainability Studies. Outside of academics, I volunteer by planning and facilitating events in the LCSA and Cinema Politica. I am running for the position of Councillor to ensure greater transparency and accountability between the CSU and the student body. My utmost concern is ensuring that students are a priority and not an afterthought. 

Marlena Valenta
arts & science

Hello! I am in my second year of Community, Public Affairs, and Policy Studies, as well as a minor of Human Environment. I’m focused on promoting the activist culture at Concordia, as it is our biggest strength as a school, and I’m passionate about pushing the school in a more sustainable direction. The CSU is often faced with contentious issues, and I strive to understand both sides, serving as a voice of reason and empathy.

Violet maxfield
arts & science

Hieu Doan
gina cody

If you want to reach for the sky, you gotta vote for this guy!

Being the current President of the Vietnamese Concordia Association, I believe women and minority are at the core of future innovation. I am a strong advocate for raising awareness and encouraging more women to consider entering Engineering. My focus is also on improving the fairness of all minorities and international students.

Remember no matter who you are, your voice must always be heard!

Natalia Whiteley
gina cody

Liam Anderson
gina cody

Hamzah Sheikh
gina cody

margot berner
arts & science

Thanks for voting!
I’ve have loved the community I have found in anti-sexual violence campaigns, climate justice
movements, and other solidarity-initiatives on and off campus. This year, I want CSU to help
build those communities. I want to help the union fight for Climate justice, to improve
accountbility procedures, and to work with students fighting racism and sexual violence on
campus.
Our union should be advocating for us, supporting us, and accountable to us!