Siavash Ghazvinian
President Hometown: Tehran, Tehran Major/Minor: DVM with a minor in Economics and CO-OP Year of Study: 4 Favourite place in the world: It’s a 3-way tie between San Francisco, New Orleans, and Tehran. If I could only eat one type of food, I'd eat... Lab-grown steak, so I don’t have to feel bad about industrialized farming of animals. If I were an animal I'd be... I had to consult my best friend who’s very in touch with animals for this one. She says, “You’d totally be a crow. They’re really smart and resourceful.” Thanks Julie! <3 When I'm not at the DSA office I am… probably enjoying the outdoors. |
Siavash Ghazvinian
VP of Internal Affairs internal@aedsa.ca Hometown: Waterloo,ON / Tehran, Iran Major/Minor: DVM with a minor in Economics and CO-OP Year of Study: 3 Favourite place in the world: Québec City. Secret study spot on campus: I have many! Come visit me in the DSA office for details. Favourite DVM course: DVM2106- International Development: Contemporary Theories and Practices, taught by Professor Ruby Dagher. When I'm not at the DSA office I am…going for a bike ride, reading non-fiction, trying craft beers, or in the kitchen. |
Aeriel Kent VP of Finance finance@aedsa.ca Hometown: Toronto, ON Major/Minor: DVM with a minor in Business Administration Year of Study: 4 Favorite place in the world: Camp Huronda. If I was an animal, I'd be: An otter! Favourite DVM course: ECO2117 - Economics of Developing Countries. When I'm not at the DSA office I am… probably swimming. |
Zahura Ahmed
VP of Academic Affairs academic@aedsa.ca Hometown: Calgary, AB Major/Minor: DVM with a minor in Business Administration and CO-OP Year of Study: 4 Favourite place in the world: Moulvibazaar, Bangladesh and New York. Strange hobby: I thoroughly enjoy watching curling- even though I have never understood the rules properly, it is absolutely captivating. Favourite DVM course: Humanitarian Intervention When I'm not at the DSA office I am…exploring the best places to eat in Ottawa, or sleeping. |
Becca Klaassen
VP of Social Affairs social@aedsa.ca Hometown: I am a girl of many homes. I moved a lot and have frequented many Ontarian towns and once ventured to New Brunswick. Major/Minor: DVM with CO-OP Year of Study: 3 Favourite place in the world: La Masica, Honduras. Strange hobby: turtle collecting. fake ones, although one time i did have a live one and it didn't go as well as hoped. RIP Boo. Favourite DVM course: So far they're fairly general, but looking forward to DVM 3106- Women, Gender and Development. When I'm not at the DSA office I am… lounging on my balcony with my lovely roommates and either wine or a book... or both. |
Steven Hepburn
VP of Philanthropy and Activism phil.act@aedsa.ca Hometown: Muskoka, ON Major/Minor: DVM with a minor in Religious Studies Year of Study: 4 Favourite place in the world: Southampton, ON. Favourite food: Homemade Pizza with fresh baby spinach, broccoli, olives, and soft mozzarella cheese. Favourite DVM course: DVM3105- Population Trends and International Development. When I'm not at the DSA office I am… probably procrastinating with friends either at a bar, the movies, or at a small authentic restaurant. |
Directors
Corina Pinto
Director of Marketing and Promotions promotion.marketing@aedsa.ca Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela Major/Minor: International Economics and Development. French Immersion with CO-OP. Year of Study: 4+ Favourite place in the world: Nordic countries and all of their hyvinvointivaltio! Most embarrassing moment on campus: When I tripped, faceplanted, and fractured my nose playing intramural soccer in first year. Ouch. Favourite DVM course: DVM4330- GIS for Development (Special Research Topics) When I'm not in the DSA office I am… on Co-op, studying, or playing sports. |
Clémentine Gallot
Director of Bilingualism and Translation bilinguisme@aedsa.ca Hometown: Saint Raphaël, France Major/Minor: DVM with CO-OP Year of Study: 4 Favourite place in the world: Colombier Fontaine – my grandma’s house in a tiny French village. Favourite food: Raclette – melted (amazing) cheese on potatoes with cold cut meat and pickles. Favourite DVM course: SOC3331- Sociology and Anthropology of Development. When I'm not at the DSA office I am…dancing ballet, doing yoga or watching a new TV show. I also like to eat good food and try new and interesting dishes. |
Ashley Reyns
Director of Communications communications@aedsa.ca Hometown: Vernonville, ON Major/Minor: DVM with a minor in Women's Studies Year of study: 3 Favourite place in the world: The Cobourg beach when it's filled with volleyball nets! Favourite food: Classic vegetarian nachos but with LOT'S of toppings - banana peppers are a must. Favourite DVM course: DVM2106 -International Development: Contemporary Theories and Practices, taught by Professor Ruby Dagher. When I'm not at the DSA office I am... eating with friends on a patio in the market, playing with my cat Astro or attending rad events put on by SFUO clubs/services! |
Stéphanie Lacroix
Director of Logistics social@aedsa.ca Hometown: Timmins, ON Major/Minor: DVM Year of Study: 4 Favourite place in the world: South Africa. Strange Hobby: Crafting. Favourite DVM course: DVM2510 -Santé, éducation et développement international When I'm not at the DSA office I am… in the market. |
Lyson Rivest
Director of Francophone Outreach francophonie@aedsa.ca Hometown: LeGardeur, QC Major/Minor: DVM Year of Study: 3 Favourite place in the world: In the outdoors. Secret study spot on campus: Next to the Ombudsman office. Favourite DVM course: DVM2750 – Foundations of Social and Political Thought: Classical Liberalism and Socialism. When I'm not in the DSA office I am…at Café Lamoureux. |
