CONSTITUTION
The Executive Team is bound by the Constitution of the SFU Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry. The Executive is held accountable for the overarching functions of SOCA while the volunteers keep us effectively running.
Constitution: PDF
SOCA Manual: PDF
Other Policies/Documents: Election Policies 2021/22
PRESIDENT - Balqees jama
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Name: Balqees Jama (she/her/hers)
Position on the Exec: President Programme of Study: International Studies Country of Birth/Background: Hamilton, Ont. | Somalia Hobbies: Playing ukulele, scrolling Instagram, and connecting with family & friends Favourite Phrase(s): “I don't think we have any alternative other than remaining optimistic. Optimism is an absolute necessity, even if it's only optimism of the will, as Gramsci said, and pessimism of the intellect.” ― Angela Y. Davis Philosophy: Focus your efforts on where it makes the biggest impact. Say 'no' to more things because boundaries are an act of self-love. Favourite Food(s): Beer geel and hooyo's biriis Preferred Social Media Contacts: Insta @balqeesjama_ | Twitter @BalqeesJama | FB |
vice president - Ndini Isaac Maulana
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Name: Ndini Isaac Maulana
Position on the Exec: Vice-President Programme of Study: Psychology Country of Birth or Descent: Zimbabwean Hobbies: Soccer Favourite Food(s): Sadza nemboora Favourite Phrase(s): Hectic Philosophy: Eat healthy, breathe Preferred Social Media Contacts: Twitter - @isaacmaulana4 |
secretary - MOHAMED LOFTY CONDE
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Name: Mohamed Lofty Conde
Position on the Exec: Secretary Programme of Study: Politics Country of Birth or Descent: Guinee Hobbies: Cooking Favourite Food(s): Good food Favourite Phrase(s):You live and you learn Philosophy: Your views and ideology are a reflection of your reality not a fact. |
TREASURER - Samia Ishimwe
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Name: Samia Ishimwe
Position on the Exec: Treasurer Programme of Study: Biomedical Physiology Country of Birth or Descent: Rwanda Hobbies: reading, cooking, binge watching shows, and working out Favourite Food(s): too many to choose from i love all food Favourite Phrase(s): Hakuna Matata Philosophy: If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together Preferred Social Media Contacts: IG - @samia.ish |
Acting* EXTERNAL RELATIONS OFFICER - Sophonie Priebe (Appointed July 9)
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Name: Sophonie Marcelin Priebe (she/her/hers)
Position on the Exec: External Relations Officer Programme of Study: Criminology, Gender Studies, Psychology Country of Birth or Descent: Dominican Republic / Haiti Hobbies: Cooking, working out, reading, being outdoors, and being with family and friends Favourite Food(s): Love all foods Favourite Phrase(s): Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave. I rise. I rise. I rise. Philosophy: Faith, Courage, Solidarity, Education, Opportunities, Love Preferred Social Media Contacts: Facebook - Sophonie Priebe| Instagram @sophpriebe *Acting ERO until SOCA's Fall by-election |
Former External Relations officer - Nafoni Modi (Until July 2020)
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Name: Nafoni Modi
Position on the Exec: External Relations Offcer Programme of Study: Health Science Country of Birth or Descent: South Sudan Hobbies: baking and reading Favourite Food(s): churros Favourite Phrase(s): hold things with an open hand Philosophy: Things are only as deep as you make them to be Preferred Social Media Contacts: IG - @nafoni |
Internal Relations officer - Linda Kanyamuna
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Name: Linda Kanyamuna (she/her/hers)
Position on the Exec: Internal Relations Officer (SFSS Council Rep) Programme of Study: Communication Country of Birth or Descent: Filipina/Zambian (Born in Canada) Hobbies: I love creating content (Videos, podcasting, blogging, writing). I also really enjoy listening to music, particularly hip hop , r&b and soul genres, I love practicing yoga and meditation. Favourite Food(s): Ttoekbokki (korean ricecake) Favourite Phrase(s): "You know it's real when you are who you think you are" Philosophy: Ethics, Solidarity, Education, Friendship Preferred Social Media Contacts: IG - @blasianspiderman |
EVENTS COORDINATOR - Yasmin Mohamed
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Name: Yasmin Mohamed (she/her)
Position on the Exec: Events Coordinator Programme of Study: Psychology Country of Birth or Descent: Canada Hobbies: Journaling Favourite Food(s): pasta Favourite Phrase(s): There's always tomorrow... Philosophy: “The mind is furnished with ideas by experience alone” – John Locke Preferred Social Media Contacts: IG - @yassiez_ |
First year rep (EXEC AT LARGE) - Mugasha Rutega
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Name: Mugasha Rutega (He/Him)
Position on the Exec: Programme of Study: Communications Country of birth or descent: Ugandan and Tanzanian Hobbies: Creating comedic videos/sketches and songwriting Favourite food(s): Hawaiian BBQ Chicken burger, Chicken shawarma, Rolex Favourite phrase(s): "Do not worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will have enough worries of its own." Matthew 6:34 Philosophy: If you don't like where you are, change it. Preferred Social Media Contacts: IG @mugroots88 |
FIC REP (Exec At Large) - Farah Marianne Messan
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Name: Farah Marianne Messan
Position on the Exec: Fraser International College (FIC) Representative Programme of Study: Faclty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) Country of birth or descent: Canada Hobbies: Writing, nails (nail tech), tennis, art Favourite food(s): Seafood pasta Favourite phrase(s): one lost, ten found Philosophy: There's always a light at the end of a tunnel Preferred Social Media Contacts: IG @farathm |
GRAD REP (EXEC AT LARGE) - Tiara Cash
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Name: Tiara Cash
Position on the Exec: Graduate Representative Programme of Study: Social Psychology Country of birth or descent: United States of America Hobbies: Trying new food & making flower-based oils Favourite food(s): - Favourite phrase(s): - Philosophy: - Preferred Social Media Contacts: IG @princess_mentality | @crownedvittallc |
ACTING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER - Janaye majer
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Name: Janaye Majer
Position on the Exec: Acting Information Technology Officer till Fall By-Election Programme of Study: Psychology Country of birth or descent: Jamaican / European (Born in Canada) Hobbies: I love anything sports related and I love creating social media content! Favourite Food(s): Jamaican patties, poutine and burritos Favourite Phrase(s): “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” Philosophy: Ethics, loyalty, kindness, empathy Preferred Social Media Contacts: IG @janayemajer |
EXEC AT LARGE - KHALID ALI
Name: Khalid Ali
Position on the Exec: Exec At Large
Programme of Study: Kinesiology
Country of Birth or Descent: Somalia
Hobbies: Sports, anime
Favourite Food(s): Apple Pie
Favourite Phrase(s): Hakuna Matata (it means no worries)
Philosophy: If something you do can convenience someone else
more that it can inconvenience you, it should be done.
Preferred Social Media Contacts: IG- _khalidali_
Position on the Exec: Exec At Large
Programme of Study: Kinesiology
Country of Birth or Descent: Somalia
Hobbies: Sports, anime
Favourite Food(s): Apple Pie
Favourite Phrase(s): Hakuna Matata (it means no worries)
Philosophy: If something you do can convenience someone else
more that it can inconvenience you, it should be done.
Preferred Social Media Contacts: IG- _khalidali_
Staff support - Aicha Araba Etrew
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Name: Aicha Araba Etrew
Role: Black Student Support Centre (BSSC) Coordinator Educational Background: BA political Science with Sociology, MA International Affairs, MA Communication Country of Birth/ Background: Ghana Hobbies: Soccer, Gaming Favourite Phrase(s): “I am not African because I was born in Africa but because Africa was born in me.”; “The forces that unite us are intrinsic and greater than the superimposed influences that keep us apart.”– Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Philosophy: There is no such thing as failure instead an experience for growth and excellence. Favourite Food(s): None Preferred Social Media Contacts: Twitter - @ara_by | Instagram – ara_by | Facebook – Araba Etrew-Boahene |