Elections 2019-2020
List of candidates
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President
-> Nicole Johnston Vice President of Internal Affairs -> Anamaria Barbul Vice President of Finance -> Luka Vujic -> Mikaila Boyd Vice President of Academic Affairs -> Anika Koskela -> Yohanan Demeke Vice President of Philanthropy -> Avery Martin |
Vice President of Social Affairs
-> Clare Vais Vice President of Equity and Activism -> Maddie Budding -> Rika Mpogazi Vice President of Francophone Affairs -> Hippolyte Murat-Romero -> Idmana Moussa Ali Vice President of Senior Affairs -> Jacqueline Thompson |
President: Nicole Johnston
Vice President of Internal Affairs:
Anamaria Barbul
Vice President of Finance: Luka Vujic
 Vice President of Finance: Mikaila Boyd
 Vice President of Academic Affairs:
Anika Koskela
 Vice President of Academic Affairs: Yohanan Demeke
Vice-Président(e) aux affaires de la philanthropie: Avery Martin
Vice President of Social Affairs:
Clare Vais
Vice President of Equity and Activism: Maddie Budding
Vice President of Equity and Activism: Rika Mpogazi
Vice President of Francophone Affairs: Hippolyte Murat-Romero
Vice President of Francophone Affairs: Idmana Moussa Ali
Vice President of Senior Affairs:
Jacqueline Thompson
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Hi all,
My name is Nicole and I am running to be your AÉDSA President. I am passionate about the AÉDSA and have been very involved since my first year, including being an IDW volunteer, 101 Week Guide and VP Academic for the 2017/18 school year. The AÉDSA has seen incredible success since its founding 5 years ago and I want to continue to grow the sense of belonging, the professional development opportunities, the extensive network and the experiential learning opportunities offered by the association. My platform will focus on four main points, but as president I believe it is important to be adaptive to the goals of the executive and the needs of students, so I look forward to adding to these points in months to come. Inclusion: - Identify demographics of students who are attending events and develop a strategy to broaden engagement - Focus on Francophone involvement by increasing bilingualism at AÉDSA events and providing resources to ensure that AÉDSA services can be offered bilingually Professional opportunities: - Develop a mentorship program for upper years students to receive mentorship from development professionals Greater representation of AÉDSA students: - Provide opportunities for AÉDSA students to directly give input on issues impacting them to ensure representation at all levels of the university Effectiveness of AÉDSA executive team: - Integrate goal setting and results based planning strategies - Improve document management Please reach out if you have any other questions, I am always happy to talk about the AÉDSA! Hello International Development students!
My name is Anamaria Barbul and I’d like to represent you as Vice President of Internal Affairs of the International Development Students’ Association for the upcoming 2019-2020 academic year. During my past year at the University of Ottawa, I have taken advantage of every opportunity available to get involved with the DSA. As VP Junior, I have represented the voices and concerns of first and second year DVM students to ensure their needs are being addressed by the association, and that all students feel equally welcomed and supported within the DSA. Throughout my term, I have ensured students were informed and engaged in all things DSA, have been a friendly face at events, and gained valuable leadership experience along the way. It is this experience that I believe would allow me to excel as VP Internal. Driven, dedicated, and organized, I am committed to ensuring the smooth operation of the DSA through keeping the association transparent, focused, and well equipped to best serve the students that it represents. I plan to complete administrative tasks efficiently and effectively, ensuring the association can carry out its wide variety of functions to the fullest of its capacity. Furthermore, by making executive meeting minutes on matters which affect you easily accessible through the DSA website, I will ensure you are not only aware of upcoming events and initiatives, but also feel connected and fairly represented by the executive team. Accessibility and inclusion is a priority, and through this role I will ensure that all DVM students are not only aware of executive decisions, but furthermore know that they have equal say and that their voice holds equal weight in matters pertaining to their university experience. If elected, I will ensure the DSA is as efficient, transparent, and accessible as possible. Your representation is my priority. Remember to vote for Anamaria for VP Internal! Hey DVM students! My name is Luka and I am running to become your VP Finance for next year! I am currently going into my third year of International Development and I am hopeful that I will be given the opportunity to use my financial skills as your elected executive. I have time and time again served on a variety of organizations serving and operating budgets and financial matters without any problems. The position of VP Finance requires an enormous amount of time management and constant oversight of our financial logbooks and records, something I am ready and willing to do.
I believe the most important thing for the VP Finance is transparency and accountability. If I am chosen to take on the role I promise to commit to making all financial matters throughout the AÉDSA to be completely public and transparent for all students of the AÉDSA. I want to begin by working closely with the President on the budget to make sure that we allocate more financial support for important new matters such as sustainability. I want to make sure that we are kept in a healthy financial state where all causes, institutions, events, charities, and organizations are supported to the fullest extent we can provide. The final and arguably most important matter is the upcoming transition of Student Unions. I promise that I will work comprehensively with the incoming Student Union to make all financial matters transition as smoothly and transparent as possible. If elected I promise to always keep the AÉDSA in a positive and organized financial state. International development students!
My name is Mikaila Boyd, I’m an international economics and development student finishing my 3rd year and I am running to be your VP finance once again for the 2019-2020 school year. Let me tell you a little bit about myself! On a personal level I tend to be a very organized person and I strive for efficiency in everything that I do. These are qualities that are very important for a VP finance to have as they are tasked with the very important job of making sure the association’s finances are in order, which in turn helps other executive members run their events smoothly and makes for an overall better organization. I believe that I best understand the role of the VP finance because of my mathematical, money management and budgeting skills which I acquired during my time as DSA’s VP Finance for the year 2017-2018. I learned how to do log books, budgets and audits. Moreover, this position requires someone who is able to work well with others outside the DSA in a professional manner. My experiences as an intern for the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in Rwanda, as a volunteer for the Global Centre for Pluralism in cooperation with the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat have helped strengthen my professional capabilities. These experiences have also helped me learn about opportunities available to DVM student which in turn will make me a more resourceful exec member for students who are seeking professional experience or just someone to get advice from. During my mandate as VP Finance, I will practice accountability, transparency engagement and efficiency, these are values that I personally hold very dearly. My goal is to help create the best events all while maximizing the AEDSA’s funds. This will be done by continuing DSA’s excellent track record of year-end surpluses and increasing it from my previous year which was 3100$ to 4000$. On March 28-29 vote Mikaila Boyd as your 2019-2020 VP Finance! Hi DVMers! My name is Anika and I am running to be your VP of Academic Affairs for the 2019-2020 school year. As a student of the DSA, I would love the opportunity to further my involvement and help to contribute to a positive, inclusive environment for everyone. Our academic work can be a stressful part of our university experience and I hope to make it more enjoyable for all DVM students through the following three points:
INCLUSIVITY
Hola DVMers,
I’m Yohanan and I’m running to be your VP of Academic Affairs for the 2019-2020 school year! Bringing to the table considerable experience in event planning as well as diplomatic and advocacy skills acquired through my time spent as a delegate in uOttawa’s Model African Union, I hope to effectively represent the academic and professional interests of the Francophone and the Anglophone DVM student body. Below are some of the means through which I intend to do so: Academic support - What: Promote the improvement and development of the International Development and Globalization program. - How: To compliment theoretical course material, I’ll encourage professors to incorporate student feedback as well as practical/solution-based course material regarding ongoing issues - What: Ensure the availability and accessibility of information and resources on campus - How: I’ll serve as a liaison, mediator and mentor to students who need help with... - Grade reviews, - Academic appeals - Academic problems related to the administration, or teaching staff - Course selection - French immersion forms and courses - Adding majors, minors and switching programs Professional support - What: Facilitate networks between Francophone and Anglophone students - How: Bilingualism encourages employability and expands a student’s network beyond their linguistic sphere. Thus, hosting academic events in French as well as ensuring DSA conferences host francophone speakers and facilitators at an equitable rate will allow for peers to practice their second language skills - What: Assist students expand their network of classmates, professors as well as other professionals within and/or pursuing similar fields of study - How: Work with the VPs of Academic Affairs of other FSS student associations to host exciting career development workshops and networking events, allowing students to inform themselves on other careers compatible with their multidisciplinary studies. These workshops will teach to students how to secure positions as well as excel in the following areas... - COOP/ Placements/ Internships - Extracurricular volunteering and relevant clubs - Community Service Learning (CSL) - uOGlobal Recognition - International Academic Exchanges Now, I encourage everyone to vote vote vote (for me, please! woooohooo!) on March 28/29. Should you have any questions, please message me on Facebook @Yohanan Demeke/Instagram @y.dmk. Godspeed :) Hello everyone!
My name is Avery Martin, I am a first year in International Development and I am running to be your next VP of Philanthropy! As a student in both high school and university I participated in many philanthropic activities and through these events I have found it incredibly rewarding to be a part of all areas of philanthropy and charity, as without funding, many of the amazing projects we support would not be able to happen. My platform is focused on three main ideas: Student Involvement - I have been lucky to be witness to great student leadership that has allowed me to become more involved with the AÉDSA and other similar organizations, therefore I feel a need to carry on these great movements. Whether it be documentary or trivia nights, I believe there are many things I can do as an executive to get more students involved with Philanthropy. Sustainability - A large interest of mine and I can expect a majority of the AÉDSA is environmental sustainability and that’s why a large part of my platform will be to make sure that sustainability is a priority for all philanthropy events. This also includes making sure that proceeds stay local and are supportive of sustainable and ethical organizations. VP Involvement - Finally, I find it very important that I, as a potential executive member, am available for students at all times possible. Currently, I make it a priority to be present at as many AÉDSA meetings as possible, and it is my hope that should I be elected, students will know my face and name, and they will feel comfortable speaking with me, whether the topic be Philanthropy or anything else. Hi everyone! My name is Clare Vais and I am running to be VP Social for the Development Students’ Association (DSA) for the 2019-2020 school year! I am currently in my second year of international development and am loving it. A huge part of what has made my time at uOttawa so great is the DSA community! The DSA has been like a family to me and I want to open up that community to other students by running fun and inclusive events. You can find my full platform on my event page (Facebook link here) but to summarize, its three pillars are sustainability, accessibility, and diversity. If you have any questions about my platform or about the election in general don’t hesitate to toss me a message. Don’t forget to vote online on March 28th and 29th!
Hello everyone! My name is Maddie Budding and I’m running for VP Equity and Activism for the DSA. I'm currently in my first year of International Development and Globalization and I am thoroughly enjoying every minute of it! I’m running for this position because I want to ensure every student’s voice is heard and that they feel as if they are being well represented within all of their identities.
If elected, I promise to SERVE AND SUPPORT the DSA student body. I want students to feel as if they can trust me as well as the DSA as a whole, and I want to be able to help students to the best of my ability. I also want to do my part to help end the stigma surrounding mental health and promote awareness within the DSA community. I will, therefore, reach out to services provided on campus such as the pride centre, SASS counselling and coaching services, and the women’s resource centre to see how we can work together and ensure students have the resources they need to succeed. If elected, I promise to CREATE A SAFE SPACE for students. I believe we have a responsibility as DSA members to embrace and celebrate each other’s differences. I want to provide a space where students feel comfortable expressing themselves be it within the DSA office, at DSA events, or on campus in general. If elected, I promise to be ACTIVELY INVOLVED within the DSA community. I plan to run many events over the course of the 2019-2020 school year that focus on acceptance and diversity. I also promise to work alongside all other exec members to ensure that DSA events are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me at mbudd095@uottawa.ca or message me on Facebook! And don’t forget to vote Maddie for VP Equity and Activism on March 28th and 29th! Étudiants et étudiantes de DVM,
Future scholars of International Development, Hello, Bonjour. My name is Rika Mpogazi. I would like to formally introduce myself as candidate for the position of Vice President of Equity and Activism to the AÉDSA, an association run by DVM students, in service of DVM students, Students who are fascinated by the constant shifts in our societies, Students who recognized the importance of justice, tolerance and equity In their life practices and in their studies. As candidate of VP of Equity and Activism I believe that spreading the message is key. With the help of the VP of Social Affairs and the Director of Communications I will help create clear and updated reports on the latest events relevant to the study and practice of International Development, On a local and global scale. I will set up knowledge exchange sessions and interactive events between International Development students and field practitioners with experience in grassroots activism in order to stimulate dynamic discussions for a diversity of opinions. As candidate of VP of Equity and Activism I believe that language must be diverse in its expression. I will make sure that all rapports between DSA members are ethical and equal in their expression And with the help of the VP Francophone and Director of Bilingualism I will ensure that all statements are published and pronounced equally in English and en francais. As candidate of VP of Equity and Activism I believe that effective change begins on a structural, internal level. With my political science critical thinking skills With my professional experiences and knowledge in parliamentary procedures With the help of the VP of Internal Affairs and the Director of Student Outreach, I will help create an awareness campaign that focuses on civic engagement and instruction on governance. Students must be made aware of their rights, Especially in this crucial period of transition in our governing associations and institutions. During my mandate my hope is to assist in the transformation of Protests and problems into solution-based projects. And DVM students into social innovative scientists ! Hello DVMers,
My name is Hippolyte Murat-Romero and I wish to represent you as VP Franco of the students in International Development. This election is very important to me because, since I was in high school, I have always considered commitment to other students as a very important part of my academic experience. I was president of my high school student’s association for two years. I continued this commitment in university by running for the VP Junior last semester and getting involved throughout the year in several activities related to the International Development Student Association in order to remain informed about the important topics of the association. My goal as a VP Franco will be to include Francophone students as much as possible, to enable them to take full advantage of all the opportunities offered by the university and AÉDSA. My second objective will be to fight with all possible means to enable francophone students to access the pass or fail system. This rating system allows anglophone students to take courses in their second language, without affecting their CGPA since no grade will be assigned to this course. Unfortunately, francophone students do not have the opportunity to do the same. In addition, I will always be available to ensure that all students have the best possible university career. For a lot of people VP Franco seems a bit unnecessary, but it is not. First, a lot of students in our program are in French immersion, and I want to help those people next year by working with the next VP Academic to facilitate study groups with both French and English students. This way we can all help each other out by sharing our knowledge without any judgment, as it should be. To conclude, I strongly believe I have a platform with valid and important points, the necessary experience, a strong determination and the social and linguistic capacities to be elected, and I hope that you will all vote for me on March 28th and 29th. Hi!
My name is Idmane and I am running for Vice President - Francophone. I am currently a second year student in international development and globalization and I particularly like to get involved in the university community. This year I was a member of the Executive Committee of the University of Ottawa's French Debate Association which aims to promote oral expression especially in French. I believe that since the University of Ottawa is an open, bilingual university, it is extremely important that everyone is well represented. That is why I believe that I am the ideal candidate for the VP Francophone position as I want to continue the work that has been done and bring new ideas! What I hope to accomplish during my term:
Working in a team is not a problem to me as I am a person who likes to interact with people. As I did when I was part of the Debate Association, I would commit to communicating with members of the executive and sharing my ideas and ensuring that my activities are accomplished in the joy and good mood. I am dedicated in helping French-speaking students from all over Canada, anglophones as well to be able to integrate and develop freely in what I hope to offer if I am elected Thank you for your attention to my candidacy and do not forget to vote for me, for VP Francophone! Hello!
My name is Jacqueline and I am a fourth year DVM student that would like to be your V.P. Senior for 2019-2020. Throughout my time at uOttawa I have been involved in a variety of DSA activities and have acted as the VP Social this year and Director of Academic events in my second year. While I am not bilingual, I do have a practical knowledge of the french language and it my goal to ensure francophones are not excluded from this election nor the senior events of the AÉDSA.I want to represent you because:
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