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Executive Team
2023-2024

​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.
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Name: ​Oghenekaro Lauretta Umukoro
Position on the Exec: President
Programme of Study: Sociology, Contemporary  Art
Country of Birth/Background: Nigeria
Hobbies: Dancing, Sleeping, Reading
Favourite Phrase(s): "Change is the only constant thing in life"
Favourite Food(s): Anything with Plantain
Preferred Social Media Contacts: IG and Tiktok: @_ladyelle
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Name: Emmanuel Adegboyega
Position on the Exec: Vice - President
Programme of Study: Criminology, Psychology, Political Science
Country of Birth/Background: Nigeria
Hobbies: Sports, Reading, travelling, serving
Favourite Phrase(s):Your greatest frustration/agitation will always be settling for less
Favourite Food(s): Jollof Rice & Chicken/Turkey
Preferred Social Media Contacts: IG - @adegb13
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Name: Oserukeme Ukwade "Ruki"
Position on the Exec: Secretary
Programme of Study: Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Country of Birth/Background: Nigeria
Hobbies: Reading book & Watching horror and western genre movies
Favourite Phrase(s): "Life is like chess game, you move strategically"
Favourite Food(s): Omelets & Chickens
Preferred Social Media Contacts: 
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Name: Alison Amin Lema
Position on the Exec: Treasurer
Programme of Study: Econonmic, Finance
Country of Birth/Background: Tanzania
Hobbies: Football, Drawing, Watching Movie
Favourite Phrase(s): Its all about the attitude
Favourite Food(s): Chapati & Beans Stew
Preferred Social Media Contacts: IG - @alson_145
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Name:  Yaye Seydi Balde
Position on the Exec: Internal Relations Officer
Programme of Study: Computing Sciences
Country of Birth/Background: Canada, Guinean Descent
Hobbies: Travelling, Watching Sports
Favourite Phrase(s): "With hardship comes ease"
Favourite Food(s): 
Preferred Social Media Contacts: 
IG @yaye.seydi
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Name: Oromiya Ali
Position on the Exec: External Relations Officer 
Programme of Study: 
Communication, International Studies
Country of Birth/Background: Ethiopia
Hobbies: Spending time with friends
Favourite Phrase(s): "Im trying to figuring this out"
Favourite Food(s): Injera & authentic East African Rice, Pasta
Preferred Social Media Contacts: 
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Name: Gloria Bigirwa
Position on the Exec: Events Coordinator
Programme of Study: Global Environment System with GIS Certification
Country of Birth/Background: Uganda
Hobbies: Hiking and Baking
Favourite Phrase(s): Always Stay Gracious
Favourite Food(s): Pilau
Preferred Social Media Contacts: IG @gloria.bigirwa
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Name: Daisy Bigirwa
Position on the Exec: Information Technology Officer
Programme of Study: Gobal Enviroment System with GIS Certification
Country of Birth/Background: Uganda
Hobbies: Going to the gym
Favourite Phrase(s): Take it one day at a time
Favourite Food(s): Chapati
Preferred Social Media Contacts: IG @daisy_bigirwa
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Name: Claire Umutesi
Position on the Exec: At - Large Executive
Programme of Study: Biology Science
Country of Birth/Background: Democratic Republic of Congo
Hobbies: Photography, reading, skateboarding, listening to music, watching movies
Favourite Phrase(s): "What a wonderful world" - Louis Armstrong
Favourite Food(s): Ugali and isombe
Preferred Social Media Contacts:  IG @umu.claij​
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Name: Amina Hassan
Position on the Exec: At - Large Executive
Programme of Study: Criminology
Country of Birth/Background: Canada
Hobbies: Reading poetry
Favourite Phrase(s): "I love Oromiya, lol"
Favourite Food(s): Reading poetry
Preferred Social Media Contacts: IG @amlna.hassan
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​Name: Akoul Awoul Chan
Position on the Exec: At - Large Executive
Programme of Study: Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Country of Birth/Background: South Sudan
Hobbies: Crocheting
Favourite Phrase(s): "Crocheting is my life"
Favourite Food(s): Chapati
Preferred Social Media Contacts: IG @_debbie.a_chan​


Current Position Available:
-Fraser International College Representative
-Graduation Representative 


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"Celebrating Oneness Through Diversity"
SOCA Black Student Support Centre 
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8888 University Drive
Burnaby BC V5A 1S6
Phone: 778-782-7750

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  • Home
  • About SOCA
    • History of SOCA
    • Governance >
      • Execs 2024/25 - Current
      • Execs 2023/24 >
        • Execs 2022/23
        • Execs 2021/22
        • Execs 2020/21
        • Execs 2019/20
        • Execs 2018/19
    • Resources >
      • SOCA Black Student Support Centre - SUB 1430
      • SOCA Black Student Support Staff
      • SOCA Merch
      • Library
      • Archives >
        • Past Campaigns >
          • Space Campaign Updates
    • Partnership >
      • Sub-Associations and Partners >
        • SFU Ethiopian-Eritrean Students Association
        • SFU Nigerian Students Association
        • African Student Association (Partner)
      • SFU Somali Students Association >
        • SSA Election
      • SSA Execs 2019/20
      • Agreements with Partners
    • Contact Us
  • Gallery
  • Programs & Advocacy
    • BSSC Food Bursary Program
    • Peer Check Program
    • Walk with our Elders
    • Black Study Hall
    • SOCA Events
    • Advocacy & Campaigns >
      • SOCA Black Student Support Centre Levy Fund Budget (2023/2024)
  • Meetings & Events
    • Minutes & Agenda
  • Get Involved
    • Sign Up
    • Volunteer
    • Donate to SOCA
    • Election >
      • Election Spring 2025
      • Election Spring 2024
      • By-Elections Fall 2022 >
        • Election 2022/23
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