SOCA SPRING 2022 ELECTION RESULTS
Links: COnstitution | SOCA Manual | Election Policies | Nominating committee report spring 2022
*There were 38 eligible votes for exec positions in the spring 2022 election results (13 ineligible out of 51 respondents on the Voting google form)
PRESIDENT
Sophonie Priebe won with 89.5% of votes cast
Yes: 34, No: 0, Abstain: 4
VICE PRESIDENT
Emmanuel Adegboyega won with 95.2% of votes cast
Yes: 33, No: 0, Abstain: 5
SECRETARY
Gift Kituza Astrida won with 47.4% votes cast
Yes: 18, Other candidates: 16, Abstain: 4
TREASURER
Samia Ishimwe won with 86.8% of votes cast
Yes: 33 , No: 0, Abstain: 5
EXTERNAL RELATIONS OFFICER
Oghenekaro Lauretta Umukoro won with 86.8% of votes cast
Yes: 33 , No: 0, Abstain: 5
INTERNAL RELATIONS OFFICER
Linda Chobang won with 71.1% of votes cast
Yes: 27 , Other candidates: 8, Abstain: 3
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
VACANT (Acting Will Be Appointed till next By-Election)
EVENTS COORDINATOR
Eden Tekie Ghirmaya won with 89.5% of votes cast
Yes: 34, No: 0, Abstain: 4
EXEC AT LARGE
Balqees Jama won with 65.8% of votes cast
Yes: 25, Other Candidates: 8, Abstain: 5
FIC REP
Richard Goodluck-Agbor won with 92.1% of votes cast
Yes: 35, No: 0; Abstain: 3
GRAD REP
VACANT (Acting Will Be Appointed till next By-Election)
FIRST YEAR REP
Janaye Majer won with 86.8% of votes cast
Yes: 33, No: 1; Abstain: 4
* An appointed at-large rep may be appointed in accordance with the SOCA Constitution
* Any vacant positions will be filled by appointment as Acting Position until the Fall By-Election
* Votes cast = Yes votes and No votes, does not include abstention
PRESIDENT
Sophonie Priebe won with 89.5% of votes cast
Yes: 34, No: 0, Abstain: 4
VICE PRESIDENT
Emmanuel Adegboyega won with 95.2% of votes cast
Yes: 33, No: 0, Abstain: 5
SECRETARY
Gift Kituza Astrida won with 47.4% votes cast
Yes: 18, Other candidates: 16, Abstain: 4
TREASURER
Samia Ishimwe won with 86.8% of votes cast
Yes: 33 , No: 0, Abstain: 5
EXTERNAL RELATIONS OFFICER
Oghenekaro Lauretta Umukoro won with 86.8% of votes cast
Yes: 33 , No: 0, Abstain: 5
INTERNAL RELATIONS OFFICER
Linda Chobang won with 71.1% of votes cast
Yes: 27 , Other candidates: 8, Abstain: 3
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
VACANT (Acting Will Be Appointed till next By-Election)
EVENTS COORDINATOR
Eden Tekie Ghirmaya won with 89.5% of votes cast
Yes: 34, No: 0, Abstain: 4
EXEC AT LARGE
Balqees Jama won with 65.8% of votes cast
Yes: 25, Other Candidates: 8, Abstain: 5
FIC REP
Richard Goodluck-Agbor won with 92.1% of votes cast
Yes: 35, No: 0; Abstain: 3
GRAD REP
VACANT (Acting Will Be Appointed till next By-Election)
FIRST YEAR REP
Janaye Majer won with 86.8% of votes cast
Yes: 33, No: 1; Abstain: 4
* An appointed at-large rep may be appointed in accordance with the SOCA Constitution
* Any vacant positions will be filled by appointment as Acting Position until the Fall By-Election
* Votes cast = Yes votes and No votes, does not include abstention
OPEN SURVEY RESULTS SPRING 2021
*All voters (51 respondents) are added for the survey who would've been ineligible for the Executive Positions (did not sign up to be members by the snapshot date or is an alumni member) but who are still SOCA members
What would you like to see SOCA do over the next year 2022/2023:
- More events for the black community at SFU to meet each other and or black centered celebrations and just events in general- both on and off campus + more in events in person for instance:-
- Catch a vibe events and hangouts on Tuesday/ Thursday
- Wholesome Afro- beat dance parties
- Events centered around Black womanhood
- Book clubs
- Community building
- Awareness projects
- A plus is ensuring the events are safe
- More socials- events and activities including sporting activities
- Continued but also increased active advocacy and solidarity for Black lives on campus [in SFU and SFSS]
- Re-establish the Black caucus space.
- More collaborations with the ALAS, NSA, SSA, many other groups on campus and Black student unions in Canada
- More active communication regarding updates about events, SOCA meetings (have links available on website and social media)
- More services for for black students with increased funding
- Spend the levy $65,000 funding!
How can SOCA advocate for you better?
- I feel like SOCA does a great job at advocating for POC especially when they surveyed the school about the issues and needs of Black and Indigenous individuals.
- More engagement in SFU decision making
- Reinventing the NSA
- By strengthening relationships with other community groups so we can have each other’s backs
- By constantly seeking members' input and opinions
- Ensuring students are represented and are involved in governing SFU Black Caucus
- Get permanent health and counseling for Black students and also multiple Black counselors available;
- Get funding for off campus mental health services like UBC's Mental Wellness Pilot Project for Black Students, Faculty and Staff
Any additional comments on the above question?
- “Unity not division”
- I personally don’t think SFU takes racism as seriously as it should-additional comments to: Do you feel as if SFU is equipped to handle anti-Black racism in the classroom or on SFU campus?
- SFU still doesn't collect race based data like they promised they would, and still don't have a reporting mechanism and accountability/support process in place for racial discrimination. general 'anti-bullying' approaches don't work to address systemic racism. The best support for anti-Black racism currently is SOCA and Black community members doing the best we can to support each other emotionally or through existing mental health supports, reporting or legal processes.
Voting for the 2022 spring elections is closed! See the candidates below!
Online Voting: bit.ly/SOCAVotes2022
Constitution: PDF
Manual: PDF
Elections Policies 2022/23: PDF
Nominating Committee 2022/23:
Nancy Ainomugisha | Takudzwa Marwendo | Takunda Mwinjilo
Contact us at nominatingcommittee-sfusoca@googlegroups.com if you have any questions or suggestions!
Online Voting: bit.ly/SOCAVotes2022
Constitution: PDF
Manual: PDF
Elections Policies 2022/23: PDF
Nominating Committee 2022/23:
Nancy Ainomugisha | Takudzwa Marwendo | Takunda Mwinjilo
Contact us at nominatingcommittee-sfusoca@googlegroups.com if you have any questions or suggestions!
All candidates may get reimbursed up to $5 worth of campaign expenses (with receipts).
SOCA 2022/23 ELEction CANDIDATES
The following are the candidates who ran for SOCA ELECTIONS 2022/23!
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
Sophonie Priebe
How has your experiences helped you prepare for this position and how will the SOCA community benefit from you serving in this capacity?
I have been actively supporting SOCA and Black students at SFU since 2021 in various capacities and have the practical skills to coordinate SOCA’s functions as the President. As the Previous Acting-External Officer and current Vice President, I organized SOCA events and regularly recruited Black students I interacted with. I am one of the SOCA execs and activists that successfully mobilized students for the Hiring of Black Faculty and Black student scholarships at SFU Senate. I was a panelist at SOCA’s ‘Critical Intersections of Blackness and Global Solidarity’ Virtual Panel Discussion. I advocated for and helped run a referendum campaign in partnership with SFU DNA and FNMISA to increase long-term funding for Black, disabled, and neurodivergent students at SFU. I am excited to continue to bring Black students and allies together, and look forward to establishing a joyful and supportive environment for Black students at SFU and FIC.
I have been actively supporting SOCA and Black students at SFU since 2021 in various capacities and have the practical skills to coordinate SOCA’s functions as the President. As the Previous Acting-External Officer and current Vice President, I organized SOCA events and regularly recruited Black students I interacted with. I am one of the SOCA execs and activists that successfully mobilized students for the Hiring of Black Faculty and Black student scholarships at SFU Senate. I was a panelist at SOCA’s ‘Critical Intersections of Blackness and Global Solidarity’ Virtual Panel Discussion. I advocated for and helped run a referendum campaign in partnership with SFU DNA and FNMISA to increase long-term funding for Black, disabled, and neurodivergent students at SFU. I am excited to continue to bring Black students and allies together, and look forward to establishing a joyful and supportive environment for Black students at SFU and FIC.
If you get elected, what are your plans for each semester and how are you committed to executing those plans in the position you are most interested in? What is your level of commitment to execute on those plans and do you have the time required? (eg. 3-5 hours per week on average)
My role as President is to support the Executive team in fulfilling their duties, and coordinate initiatives of the membership in line with SOCA’s mandate. To do this, I commit 5hr/week to: -Recruit Black SFU and FIC students semesterly in various spaces -Host biweekly community lunches to bring SFU communities together to increase solidarity and celebrate one another -Advocate for permanent hiring of Black Counsellors at SFU Health and Counselling -Set the semesterly plan of events timeline. This will include traditionally held events like Black History Month, socials, community outgoings, community discussions, collaborative events and workshops with internal and external groups to SFU, and more -Continue to advocate to SFU for more equitable and anti-racist policies and practices. This includes working with SFSS groups, ASA, and SFU Black Caucus -Ensure the Black Student Support Project is established. I will make sure Black students are centred and consulted
My role as President is to support the Executive team in fulfilling their duties, and coordinate initiatives of the membership in line with SOCA’s mandate. To do this, I commit 5hr/week to: -Recruit Black SFU and FIC students semesterly in various spaces -Host biweekly community lunches to bring SFU communities together to increase solidarity and celebrate one another -Advocate for permanent hiring of Black Counsellors at SFU Health and Counselling -Set the semesterly plan of events timeline. This will include traditionally held events like Black History Month, socials, community outgoings, community discussions, collaborative events and workshops with internal and external groups to SFU, and more -Continue to advocate to SFU for more equitable and anti-racist policies and practices. This includes working with SFSS groups, ASA, and SFU Black Caucus -Ensure the Black Student Support Project is established. I will make sure Black students are centred and consulted
Contact: IG: @sophpriebe
VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
Emmanuel Adegboyega
How has your experiences helped you prepare for this position and how will the SOCA community benefit from you serving in this capacity?
For the past few years of my life, I have been heavily involved with advocacy work for the black community. From a very young age, my leadership skills has been one of the main things that distinguished me from my peers. I went on to graduate elementary school as valedictorian. Then upon entering high school I join the student council and after just two years of serving as a grade rep, I went on to become the president of my school for two consecutive years and then also graduated high school as valedictorian. During my four years in high school was when I co-founded a Black History Month Committee with an objective to dismantle racism and educate people on Black history. I then went on to working with my school board and going on several media platforms sharing my experience with police brutality and the importance of a society free of violence, hate, and discrimination. With these experiences of mine amongst many others, I believe I’ve been prepared to take on this role at SOCA. With my profound experience with the black community, I believe the SOCA community would benefit from my leadership, knowledge, and the ideas I bring to the table.
For the past few years of my life, I have been heavily involved with advocacy work for the black community. From a very young age, my leadership skills has been one of the main things that distinguished me from my peers. I went on to graduate elementary school as valedictorian. Then upon entering high school I join the student council and after just two years of serving as a grade rep, I went on to become the president of my school for two consecutive years and then also graduated high school as valedictorian. During my four years in high school was when I co-founded a Black History Month Committee with an objective to dismantle racism and educate people on Black history. I then went on to working with my school board and going on several media platforms sharing my experience with police brutality and the importance of a society free of violence, hate, and discrimination. With these experiences of mine amongst many others, I believe I’ve been prepared to take on this role at SOCA. With my profound experience with the black community, I believe the SOCA community would benefit from my leadership, knowledge, and the ideas I bring to the table.
If you get elected, what are your plans for each semester and how are you committed to executing those plans in the position you are most interested in? What is your level of commitment to execute on those plans and do you have the time required? (eg. 3-5 hours per week on average)
If I get elected, I plan to continue relationship building, advocating for the black community, getting more student-athletes involved, mentor others on leadership/advocacy, organizing fun/interactive/educational events, and increasing the membership of SOCA. Through my position I plan to achieve the above goals by working hand in hand with other executive members and with other clubs/teams/groups. I am fully committed to spending 3-5 hours on average weekly in my capacity on the SOCA executive team.
If I get elected, I plan to continue relationship building, advocating for the black community, getting more student-athletes involved, mentor others on leadership/advocacy, organizing fun/interactive/educational events, and increasing the membership of SOCA. Through my position I plan to achieve the above goals by working hand in hand with other executive members and with other clubs/teams/groups. I am fully committed to spending 3-5 hours on average weekly in my capacity on the SOCA executive team.
SECRETARY CANDIDATES
Gift Kituza Astrida
How has your experiences helped you prepare for this position and how will the SOCA community benefit from you serving in this capacity?
I used to have a difficult time remembering important information, so I practiced simple and direct note-taking. This skill can help members understand what’s happening behind the scene and how they can become involved. I am also experienced in public speaking and record keeping. My organizational skills can benefit this community by holding other members accountable and reminding people of due dates. I am a committed member and hope to share my love and passion for the community with you all.
I used to have a difficult time remembering important information, so I practiced simple and direct note-taking. This skill can help members understand what’s happening behind the scene and how they can become involved. I am also experienced in public speaking and record keeping. My organizational skills can benefit this community by holding other members accountable and reminding people of due dates. I am a committed member and hope to share my love and passion for the community with you all.
If you get elected, what are your plans for each semester and how are you committed to executing those plans in the position you are most interested in? What is your level of commitment to execute on those plans and do you have the time required? (eg. 3-5 hours per week on average):
If I get elected, I plan on showing up for every meeting to keep things simplified while remaining organized. This will be done by communicating with the other members to ensure that all voices are heard and represented. This is a crucial step to ensure that we respect other members' time. I am 100% committed to taking some load off of the other execute shoulder.
If I get elected, I plan on showing up for every meeting to keep things simplified while remaining organized. This will be done by communicating with the other members to ensure that all voices are heard and represented. This is a crucial step to ensure that we respect other members' time. I am 100% committed to taking some load off of the other execute shoulder.
Contact: IG: @g.astrida
Susie SafieToe
How has your experiences helped you prepare for this position and how will the SOCA community benefit from you serving in this capacity?
I have lot of leadership experiences, that I feel will help me to become a strong and productive secretary or event coordinator at SOCA. I am a responsible, well-organized positive team worker and learner. I very good at communication and organizing events for my community. My experiences at Pearson College United World College Victoria BC, and College of West Africa, Monrovia, Liberia (my previous school) and Church included: 1, one of the founders and leaders of the Women Empowerment, Computer Science and Christian Fellowship Clubs at Pearson College UWC. 2, President and Vice President of the student council government of the College of West Africa. 3, Secretary of the First United Methodist Church Youth Fellowship, Monrovia Liberia. 4, Event Coordinator for the Afro-Caribbean regional day celebration at Pearson College, UWC. I believe with all of these experiences, the SOCA community will benefit through my commitment and responsible skills I have developed.
I have lot of leadership experiences, that I feel will help me to become a strong and productive secretary or event coordinator at SOCA. I am a responsible, well-organized positive team worker and learner. I very good at communication and organizing events for my community. My experiences at Pearson College United World College Victoria BC, and College of West Africa, Monrovia, Liberia (my previous school) and Church included: 1, one of the founders and leaders of the Women Empowerment, Computer Science and Christian Fellowship Clubs at Pearson College UWC. 2, President and Vice President of the student council government of the College of West Africa. 3, Secretary of the First United Methodist Church Youth Fellowship, Monrovia Liberia. 4, Event Coordinator for the Afro-Caribbean regional day celebration at Pearson College, UWC. I believe with all of these experiences, the SOCA community will benefit through my commitment and responsible skills I have developed.
If you get elected, what are your plans for each semester and how are you committed to executing those plans in the position you are most interested in? What is your level of commitment to execute on those plans and do you have the time required? (eg. 3-5 hours per week on average)
My plan includes: 1, actively communicating information and maintaining record about SOCA to the community, and making information accessible for all SOCA members. 2, constantly, working with other leaders and members for the plaining and implementing of successful events for the SOCA community. I have set aside time ( 3- 5 hrs) in the week to fully commit in my role at SOCA.
My plan includes: 1, actively communicating information and maintaining record about SOCA to the community, and making information accessible for all SOCA members. 2, constantly, working with other leaders and members for the plaining and implementing of successful events for the SOCA community. I have set aside time ( 3- 5 hrs) in the week to fully commit in my role at SOCA.
Contact: IG: @susietoe
Treasurer CANDIDATES
Samia Ishimwe
How has your experiences helped you prepare for this position and how will the SOCA community benefit from you serving in this capacity? (<150 words):
I was treasurer last term and I have gained so much from that experience. I will continue to use my newfound knowledge to help with SOCA’s accounts as well as relations with
I was treasurer last term and I have gained so much from that experience. I will continue to use my newfound knowledge to help with SOCA’s accounts as well as relations with
If you get elected, what are your plans for each semester and how are you committed to executing those plans in the position you are most interested in? What is your level of commitment to execute on those plans and do you have the time required? (eg. 3-5 hours per week on average):
I plan to have biweekly meetings to communicate what’s going on with our accounts or grants or anything money related in general. I can commit 5 hours weekly.
I plan to have biweekly meetings to communicate what’s going on with our accounts or grants or anything money related in general. I can commit 5 hours weekly.
Contact: IG: @samia.ish
INTERNAL RELATIONS CANDIDATeS
Linda Chobang
How has your experiences helped you prepare for this position and how will the SOCA community benefit from you serving in this capacity?
After being involved with SOCA this past year, I have seen what these roles require and I'm willing to put in work to make sure that SOCA succeeds and all of our goals are met. the Soca community will benefit by seeing a familiar face that they can connect with and come to talk about soca and our plans.
After being involved with SOCA this past year, I have seen what these roles require and I'm willing to put in work to make sure that SOCA succeeds and all of our goals are met. the Soca community will benefit by seeing a familiar face that they can connect with and come to talk about soca and our plans.
If you get elected, what are your plans for each semester and how are you committed to executing those plans in the position you are most interested in? What is your level of commitment to execute on those plans and do you have the time required? (eg. 3-5 hours per week on average)
If I get elected my plans will be to meet with President of Soca and all other members on the executive broad to discuss what we want happening with SOCA, future plans, goals and coming with methods to ensure that we meet these goals and succeed as a group. As my role of Vice President I will ensure that I stay on top of goals, communicate with members on the board and SOCA general members, I will have solo meetings with the president and help them out if they need anything. I will commit the required hours and extra if needed to plans goals and make them happen.
If I get elected my plans will be to meet with President of Soca and all other members on the executive broad to discuss what we want happening with SOCA, future plans, goals and coming with methods to ensure that we meet these goals and succeed as a group. As my role of Vice President I will ensure that I stay on top of goals, communicate with members on the board and SOCA general members, I will have solo meetings with the president and help them out if they need anything. I will commit the required hours and extra if needed to plans goals and make them happen.
Contact: IG: @itslind.a
Linda Kanyamuna
How has your experiences helped you prepare for this position and how will the SOCA community benefit from you serving in this capacity?
As current IRO, I feel like I am well equipped to be reelected, considering the amount of work and information this role consists of, it may be labour inducing to get acquainted with the responsibilities which is something that I am confident in carrying out once again. I am also a part of many other groups and have lots of experience with internal work around SFU and in my career. I am director of Marketing for Women in Engineering at SFU and I host a podcast with Surge SFU, so these experience reinforce my dedication to not only SOCA but the SFU community at large. I supported the CMNSU (Communications Student Union) in 2020 in internal communications as well.
As current IRO, I feel like I am well equipped to be reelected, considering the amount of work and information this role consists of, it may be labour inducing to get acquainted with the responsibilities which is something that I am confident in carrying out once again. I am also a part of many other groups and have lots of experience with internal work around SFU and in my career. I am director of Marketing for Women in Engineering at SFU and I host a podcast with Surge SFU, so these experience reinforce my dedication to not only SOCA but the SFU community at large. I supported the CMNSU (Communications Student Union) in 2020 in internal communications as well.
If you get elected, what are your plans for each semester and how are you committed to executing those plans in the position you are most interested in? What is your level of commitment to execute on those plans and do you have the time required? (eg. 3-5 hours per week on average)
If I were elected, my plan for each semester is definitely more focused on the members and supporting with the mental health and mental capacity of our membership. I found that in my role last year there was a lot of time spent learning the systems of sfss and different etiquette regarding student advocacy and council meetings that I didnt get as much time as I wanted to support internally from the microcosm of individual members in SOCA, rather than representing SOCA internally within meetings. I hope to do semester check-ins with our group and set up zoom calls or coffee chats to really get a sense of our community and hear people internally from a one on one. That's something we lack in SOCA currently and not many are comfortable speaking out in our general meetings, nor does our community feel mobilized enough to speak out. I am very interpersonal and love to create relationships with others, so I hope to dedicate more time this semester to be that resource for others internally as well as represent and fulfill my duties in council. Hours of commitment tentatively look like 3-5/week, excluding the 4+ hours of bi-weekly council meetings.
If I were elected, my plan for each semester is definitely more focused on the members and supporting with the mental health and mental capacity of our membership. I found that in my role last year there was a lot of time spent learning the systems of sfss and different etiquette regarding student advocacy and council meetings that I didnt get as much time as I wanted to support internally from the microcosm of individual members in SOCA, rather than representing SOCA internally within meetings. I hope to do semester check-ins with our group and set up zoom calls or coffee chats to really get a sense of our community and hear people internally from a one on one. That's something we lack in SOCA currently and not many are comfortable speaking out in our general meetings, nor does our community feel mobilized enough to speak out. I am very interpersonal and love to create relationships with others, so I hope to dedicate more time this semester to be that resource for others internally as well as represent and fulfill my duties in council. Hours of commitment tentatively look like 3-5/week, excluding the 4+ hours of bi-weekly council meetings.
Contact: IG: @blasianspiderman
external RELATIONS CANDIDATeS
Oghenekaro Lauretta Umukoro
How has your experiences helped you prepare for this position and how will the SOCA community benefit from you serving in this capacity?
I’m recently assumed the position of ERO, and it’s been an amazing experience so far, a lot of learning on the job and thinking on the spot. I believe I still have a lot to offer this position as I have barely scratched the surface.
I’m recently assumed the position of ERO, and it’s been an amazing experience so far, a lot of learning on the job and thinking on the spot. I believe I still have a lot to offer this position as I have barely scratched the surface.
If you get elected, what are your plans for each semester and how are you committed to executing those plans in the position you are most interested in? What is your level of commitment to execute on those plans and do you have the time required? (eg. 3-5 hours per week on average)
My plans for each semester is to continue to create a great community for Black students and also to share in wholesome experiences and have a sense of community. Providing more opportunities for SOCA, outside SFU, in Vancouver and Canada at large
My plans for each semester is to continue to create a great community for Black students and also to share in wholesome experiences and have a sense of community. Providing more opportunities for SOCA, outside SFU, in Vancouver and Canada at large
Contact: IG: @_ladyelle
events coorditnator CANDIDATES
Eden Tekie Ghirmay
How has your experiences helped you prepare for this position and how will the SOCA community benefit from you serving in this capacity? (<150 words):
I feel confident in applying for these positions because of my previous experience in community projects and events. I am currently the Club President of SFU HOPE Initiative. It has been a year since the starting of the club and the club membership has grown to over 25 students. Over the past year, I led in the organizing of two workshops for SFU prospective students under our mentorship program, HOPE For Success. I also organized two major club social events by creating spaces for students to engage in a meaningful way, in addition to smaller biweekly club socials. Over the past 6 months, I have been a member of SOCA, working within my position as an At- large Exec. I helped in organizing Black History Month Trivia Night in collaboration with SSA and ASA. I was able to gain further experience working as an Executive within SOCA.
I feel confident in applying for these positions because of my previous experience in community projects and events. I am currently the Club President of SFU HOPE Initiative. It has been a year since the starting of the club and the club membership has grown to over 25 students. Over the past year, I led in the organizing of two workshops for SFU prospective students under our mentorship program, HOPE For Success. I also organized two major club social events by creating spaces for students to engage in a meaningful way, in addition to smaller biweekly club socials. Over the past 6 months, I have been a member of SOCA, working within my position as an At- large Exec. I helped in organizing Black History Month Trivia Night in collaboration with SSA and ASA. I was able to gain further experience working as an Executive within SOCA.
If you get elected, what are your plans for each semester and how are you committed to executing those plans in the position you are most interested in? What is your level of commitment to execute on those plans and do you have the time required? (eg. 3-5 hours per week on average):
I plan on hosting more social events to engage SOCA members in a meaningful way that celebrates the diversity of Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry, while also uniting students in the many ways that we relate to each other. Yes, I do have the time commitment required.
I plan on hosting more social events to engage SOCA members in a meaningful way that celebrates the diversity of Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry, while also uniting students in the many ways that we relate to each other. Yes, I do have the time commitment required.
Contact: Facebook: "Eden Ghirmay"
exec at large CANDIDATES
Samuel Atilola
How has your experiences helped you prepare for this position and how will the SOCA community benefit from you serving in this capacity?
I have worked in in sales which has helped me interact and engage with different personalities. Customers can also be very difficult to please so this helped me with tolerance. This also built my communication skills and social skills. At this position I wish to bring on my leadership skills and effective social skills on to the executive table.
I have worked in in sales which has helped me interact and engage with different personalities. Customers can also be very difficult to please so this helped me with tolerance. This also built my communication skills and social skills. At this position I wish to bring on my leadership skills and effective social skills on to the executive table.
If you get elected, what are your plans for each semester and how are you committed to executing those plans in the position you are most interested in? What is your level of commitment to execute on those plans and do you have the time required? (eg. 3-5 hours per week on average)
My plans is to recruit more members to the club and my remaining tenure as exec is to build a stronger community with the existing members and new ones.More activities to bring the community together. I will dedicate 4hours per week to this duty.
My plans is to recruit more members to the club and my remaining tenure as exec is to build a stronger community with the existing members and new ones.More activities to bring the community together. I will dedicate 4hours per week to this duty.
Contact: IG: @Itsseyii
Balqees Jama
How has your experiences helped you prepare for this position and how will the SOCA community benefit from you serving in this capacity? (<150 words):
This year as president, I oversaw the transition into our space in the Student Union Building, and have fostered a warm environment that other students can also call their home on campus. I’ve organized a wide variety of events like games and movie nights, panel discussions, cultural nights, collaborative events with other student groups, and more. I’ve successfully advocated alongside community members over the years and achieved some Black advocacy milestones in areas such as campus safety and anti-racism. I led the team and collaborated with DNA and FNMISA to run the 2022 SFSS referendum campaign to establish sustainable funds for Black, Indigenous, and disabled student groups on campus. It was a success! We secured a $65, 000 fund for SOCA to carry out operations and provide events, advocacy, and services to Black students at SFU. This year, we have pressured and worked with the University to hire 15+ Black faculty as well as establish an Black Student Office delivered through SFU Student Services, both set to occur in the 2022-23 academic year!
This year as president, I oversaw the transition into our space in the Student Union Building, and have fostered a warm environment that other students can also call their home on campus. I’ve organized a wide variety of events like games and movie nights, panel discussions, cultural nights, collaborative events with other student groups, and more. I’ve successfully advocated alongside community members over the years and achieved some Black advocacy milestones in areas such as campus safety and anti-racism. I led the team and collaborated with DNA and FNMISA to run the 2022 SFSS referendum campaign to establish sustainable funds for Black, Indigenous, and disabled student groups on campus. It was a success! We secured a $65, 000 fund for SOCA to carry out operations and provide events, advocacy, and services to Black students at SFU. This year, we have pressured and worked with the University to hire 15+ Black faculty as well as establish an Black Student Office delivered through SFU Student Services, both set to occur in the 2022-23 academic year!
If you get elected, what are your plans for each semester and how are you committed to executing those plans in the position you are most interested in? What is your level of commitment to execute on those plans and do you have the time required? (eg. 3-5 hours per week on average):
I am running for At-Large Representative because I believe my strengths and capacity align best with the flexibility that this role offers. SOCA quickly became my home at SFU in 2018, when the president at that time approached me with a flier for an upcoming social event! I am passionate about creating space for Black joy to thrive, and I will continue doing work in creating space for the community to connect. I will also continue advocating for students through an intersectional and equitable framework. I intend to support SOCA team and membership by applying my knowledge to: - Host fun and educational events in collaboration with student groups at SFU and external Black Student Unions in Canada - Provide consultation on the development of the SFU Black Student Office 2022 - Ensure that the current SFU Black Health & Counseling supports available are made permanent - Support governance and operations of SOCA
I am running for At-Large Representative because I believe my strengths and capacity align best with the flexibility that this role offers. SOCA quickly became my home at SFU in 2018, when the president at that time approached me with a flier for an upcoming social event! I am passionate about creating space for Black joy to thrive, and I will continue doing work in creating space for the community to connect. I will also continue advocating for students through an intersectional and equitable framework. I intend to support SOCA team and membership by applying my knowledge to: - Host fun and educational events in collaboration with student groups at SFU and external Black Student Unions in Canada - Provide consultation on the development of the SFU Black Student Office 2022 - Ensure that the current SFU Black Health & Counseling supports available are made permanent - Support governance and operations of SOCA
Contact: IG: @BalqeesJama | Twitter: @BalqeesJama
Information Technlogy Officer
No candidates submitted nominations for this position. As a result, this position will be spread amongst the Executive until an Acting ITO is appointed. A By-Election will then be run in the Fall.
FIC REPresentative CANDIDATES
Richard Goodluck-Agbor
How has your experiences helped you prepare for this position and how will the SOCA community benefit from you serving in this capacity?
I am currently an FIC student and so far during my time at SOCA I have helped the 1st year rep with certain things and I believe I have some sort of experience with this duty.
I am currently an FIC student and so far during my time at SOCA I have helped the 1st year rep with certain things and I believe I have some sort of experience with this duty.
If you get elected, what are your plans for each semester and how are you committed to executing those plans in the position you are most interested in? What is your level of commitment to execute on those plans and do you have the time required? (eg. 3-5 hours per week on average)
I have a plan to set a couple of sporting games or just exercises to help bring people together and communicate, I also have another idea on like a little gathering where people can come and share ideas or get help with issues and it is a place where people can meet like minded people. I am very committed to execute this plan and I can give in 6-8 hours a week to these plans.
I have a plan to set a couple of sporting games or just exercises to help bring people together and communicate, I also have another idea on like a little gathering where people can come and share ideas or get help with issues and it is a place where people can meet like minded people. I am very committed to execute this plan and I can give in 6-8 hours a week to these plans.
Contact: IG - @severerichie
first year representative CANDIDATES
Janaye Majer
How has your experiences helped you prepare for this position and how will the SOCA community benefit from you serving in this capacity?
I would love to be the SOCA first year rep as during my first semester, I have already connected with many other individuals and first years within SOCA and have brought them together with fun events such as the first year social. I believe the SOCA community will benefit me being an executive as I will continue to help prepare welcoming events and providing support to students with open arms.
I would love to be the SOCA first year rep as during my first semester, I have already connected with many other individuals and first years within SOCA and have brought them together with fun events such as the first year social. I believe the SOCA community will benefit me being an executive as I will continue to help prepare welcoming events and providing support to students with open arms.
If you get elected, what are your plans for each semester and how are you committed to executing those plans in the position you are most interested in? What is your level of commitment to execute on those plans and do you have the time required? (eg. 3-5 hours per week on average)
If elected, I plan to help students mingle within SOCA events and help more first year black students be informed about SOCA. In addition, I would love to help with Black study hall, movie nights and more. SOCA means a lot to me which is why I would commit as much of my time to the club as possible.
If elected, I plan to help students mingle within SOCA events and help more first year black students be informed about SOCA. In addition, I would love to help with Black study hall, movie nights and more. SOCA means a lot to me which is why I would commit as much of my time to the club as possible.
Contact: IG: @Janayemajer | Twitter: @Janayemajer
Graduate representative
No candidates submitted nominations for this position. As a result, this position will be spread amongst the Executive until an Acting Grad Rep is appointed. A By-Election will then be run in the Fall.
LAST ELECTIONS results (2020-21)
Last Year Nominating Committee Report 2021 - View PDF
Nominating Committee 2021: Monique Leslie | Tsion Gebremicheal | Giovanni HoSang - Contact us at sfusoca@gmail.com
Nominating Committee 2021: Monique Leslie | Tsion Gebremicheal | Giovanni HoSang - Contact us at sfusoca@gmail.com