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.
PRESIDENT - AFIA poku
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Name: Afia Poku
Programme of Study: Global Environmental Sytems (GES) Country of Birth or Descent: Ghana Hobbies: Photography Favourite Food(s): Plantain and Beans Favourite Phrase(s): Be valuable Philosophy: Integrity and Hardwork |
vice president - Sebastian Barreto
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Name: Sebastian Barreto
Position on the Exec: Vice-President Programme of Study: Communication Country of Birth or Descent: Zimbabwean Hobbies: I like to be outdoors and enjoy watching and playing sports. I also like to engage with people about issues regarding the livability and representation of Vancouver. Favourite Food(s): Sushi, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Steak and chips Favourite Phrase(s): "Stand up for what's right, even if you stand alone." Philosophy: Truth, wisdom and belief are a formidable force, when combined nothing is impossible or unreachable/ If you look for the light. You can often find it, but if you look for the dark that is all you will ever see |
secretary - Eileen kimaro
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Name: Eileen Kimaro
Position on the Exec: Secretary Programme of Study: Health Science Country of Birth or Descent: Tanzania Hobbies: Reading, Music, Hanging with Friends Favourite Food(s): N/A Favourite Phrase(s): Don't be Sorry, Be Better Philosophy: N/A |
Exec At Large (ELECTED) - Frank pabai
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Name: Frank Pabai
Position: Exec at Large Programme of Study: Kiniesiology Country of Birth or Descent: Montreal Born, Sierra Leonne Descent Hobbies: Excercise, Reading, Travelling, Meeting New People Favourite Food(s): N/A Favourite Phrase(s): N/A Philosophy: If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together |
External Relations officer - Flourish Adeogun
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Name: Flourish Adeogun
Programme of Study: Health Sciences Country of Birth or Descent: Nigeria/Canada Hobbies: dancing, reading, making art, singing Favourite Food(s): Kay-Kay, Anjero Favourite Phrase(s): "It is no longer I who lives, but Christ who lives in me" - Gal. 2:20 Philosophy: "When you hit rock bottom, the only way is up." |
Internal Relations officer - jasmine kitine
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Name: Jasmine Kitine
Position on the Exec: Internal Relations Officer Programme of Study: Sustainable Energy Engineering Country of Birth or Descent: Tanzania Hobbies: Singing, reading, cooking and playing tennis Favourite Food(s): Chicken Favourite Phrase(s): Adapt. Improvise. overcome. Philosophy: Each individual gets back whatever they put out into the world |
Treasurer - nathan ngongo
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Name: Nathan Ngongo
Position on the Exec: Treasurer Programme of Study: Business Administration Country of Birth or Descent: Congo (DRC) Hobbies: Music Producer Part Time Favourite Food(s): N/A Favourite Phrase(s): I am not like everyone, so I will not do like everyone Philosophy: TBA |
events coordinator -Juanita Ndyamukama
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Name: Juanita Ndyamukama
Position on the Exec: Events coordinator Programme of Study: Health Science Country of Birth or Descent: Tanzania Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, family! Exploring new places, art! Favourite Food(s): Pilau Favourite Phrase(s): "Nothing will work unless you do" - Maya Angelou Philosophy: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" - proverb |
First year rep (EXEC AT LARGE) - Osob Mahdi
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Name: Osob Mahdi
Position on the Exec: Health Science and Sociology Programme of Study: International Studies and Communications Country of birth or descent: Somaliland Hobbies: Reading, writing, art, and community involvement. Favourite food(s): Malawax Favourite phrase(s): "I'm rooting for everybody black." - Issa Rae Philosophy: “Ubuntu: the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity. |
FIC REP (Exec At Large) - Shaun Ang'awa
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Name: Shaun Ang'awa
Position on the Exec: FIC Rep Programme of Study: Computer Science Country of birth or descent: Business Administration Hobbies: Volunteering with children, Soccer, mixed martial arts, playing the guitar, photography, video games, learning new skills. Favourite food(s): Anything with chicken in it! Favourite phrase(s): "Grapes" Philosophy: It’s never that serious |
FIC REP (EXEC AT LARGE) - EJi mimiko
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Name: Eji Mimiko
Position on the Exec: Grad Rep Programme of Study: Global Communications Country of birth or descent: Nigeria Hobbies: Jogging, Dancing, Learning Favourite food(s): Pounded Yam and Assorted Okro soup Favourite phrase(s): "Absolute power corrupts absolutely, great men are almost always bad men" - Lord Acton Philosophy: N/A |
EXEC AT LARGE (APPOINTED) - BALQEES JAMA
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Name: Balqees Jama
Position on the Exec: Exec at large Programme of Study: International Studies Country of birth or descent: Canada/Somaliland Hobbies: Longboarding Favourite Food(s): Hummus, Pilau, Anjero (similar to Ethiopian Injera) Favourite Phrase(s): “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor." - Desmond Tutu Philosophy: skip the small-talk |