CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
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. See Governing Documents
PRESIDENT - Lauretta umukoro oghenekaro
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Name: Lauretta Umukoro Oghenekaro
Position on the Exec: President Program of Study: Sociology Country of Birth or Descent: Nigeria Hobbies: Content Creation, restaurant hopping, Dancing, Reading African literature Favourite Food(s): I don’t have a favourite Favourite Phrase(s): Live life to the fullest, enjoy every moment and savour in it. Philosophy: Change is the only constant thing in life |
vice president - emmanuel adegboyega
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Name: Emmanuel Adegboyega (He/Him)
Position on the Exec: Vice-President Program of Study: Political Science Country of Birth or Descent: Nigeria Hobbies: Playing sports, reading, travelling, working out Favourite Food(s): Pasta & Meatballs, Jollof Rice Favourite Phrase(s): The greatest tragedy in life is a life lived without purpose. Philosophy: Change first begins within us before it is external. |
secretary - GIFT KITUZA ASTRIDA
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Name: Gift Kituza Astrida (her, hers)
Position on the Exec: Secretary Program of Study: Health Science Country of Birth or Descent: Congolese & Canadian Hobbies: Soccer, singing, reading & praying Favourite Food(s): Chicken, beef, or goat with some fried plantain Favourite Phrase(s): You are borrowing oxygen. Philosophy: Failure is not an option. |
External Relations officer - Oromiya Ali
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Name: Oromiya Ali
Position on the Exec: External Relations Officer Program of Study: International Studies Country of birth or descent: Somalia, Ethiopian Descent Hobbies: Spending time with Friends Favourite food(s): Injera and authentic East African rice Favourite phrase(s): "Life is a struggle" Philosophy: Put yourself first |
Internal Relations officer - amina hassan
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Name: Amina Hassan
Position on the Exec: Internal Relations Officer Program of Study: Criminology Country of Birth or Descent: Canada, Somali Descent Hobbies: Sleeping Favourite Food(s): Sambusa! Favourite Phrase(s): Let's go! Philosophy: No great thing is created suddenly. |
Treasurer - SAMIA ISHIMWE
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Name: Samia Ishimwe (she/her)
Position on the Exec: Treasurer Program of Study: Biomedical physiology Country of Birth or Descent: Rwanda Hobbies: Reading, cooking, working out Favourite Food(s): Too many to choose from Favourite Phrase(s): “ You must never give into despair. Allow yourself to slip down that road and you surrender to your lowest instincts. In the darkest times, hope is something you give yourself. That is the meaning of inner strength.” - Uncle Iroh Philosophy: If you want to go far, go together |
Information technology officer - Yaye Seydi Balde
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Name: Yaye Seydi Balde
Position on the Exec: Information Technology Officer Program of Study: Computer Science Country of Birth or Descent: Canada, Guinean Descent Hobbies: Netflix, Reading, Watching sports, Travelling Favourite Food(s): I don’t have one Favourite Phrase(s): Money doesn’t buy happiness, but I’d rather be miserable and rich than miserable and broke Philosophy: With hardship will come ease |
events coordinator - Mugasha Rutega
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Name: Mugasha Rutega
Position on the Exec: Events Coordinator Program of Study: Communication Country of Birth or Descent: Uganda Hobbies: Photography Favourite Food(s): Burritos Favourite Phrase(s): All in due time Philosophy: Spread joy wherever you go! |
FIC REP - richard goodluck-agbor
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Name: Richard Goodluck-Agbor (He/Him)
Position on the Exec: FIC Representative Program of Study: Interactive Arts and Technology Country of birth or descent: Nigeria Hobbies: Listening to music, talking, doing arty things. Favourite food(s): Noodles(Ramen) Favourite phrase(s): Just be chilled, always. Philosophy: Hard work without a time to chill and enjoy the product of your work is pointless. |
EXEC AT LARGE (elected) - Marie haddad
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Name: Marie Haddad
Position on the Exec: Exec at Large Program of Study: Psychology / Kinesiology Country of Birth or Descent: Egypt Hobbies: Reading and making my breakfast look fancy Favourite Food(s): Mama's Hawawshi Favourite Phrase(s): Try to live so that people depart from you comforted. Philosophy: The law of love is choice; In life, the act of thoughtful choice emanates the unceasing mosaic of love that threads me, you and us - be mindful. |
Exec at large (appointed) - Susie safie toe
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Name: Susie Safie Toe
Position on the Exec: Exec at large Program of Study: Health Science Country of birth or descent: Liberia Hobbies: Cook, braid hair, exercise, listen to music and dance Favourite Food(s): Cook, braid hair, exercise, listen to music and dance. Favourite Phrase(s): Don't work just work, but work hard doing the right things. Philosophy: “Every mins, second, days weeks, months and years is the best time to do something, there is not alway a perfect time, just do what you need to do, and it will be perfect in itself”. |
PRESIDENT - SOPHONIE PRIEBE (UNTIL OCTOBER 2022)
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Name: Sophonie Marcelin Priebe (she/her/hers)
Position on the Exec: President 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 |
Exec at large - BALQEES JAMA (until november 2022)
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Name: Balqees Jama (she/her/hers)
Position on the Exec: Exec at Large Programme of Study: International Studies Country of Birth/Background: Hamilton, Ontario | 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: Instagram @balqeesjama_ | Twitter @BalqeesJama | Facebook |
(INTERNAL RELATIONS OFFICER - LINDA KANYAMUNA (until august 2022)
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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 |
FIRST YEAR REP - JANAYE MAJER (UNTIL DECEMBER 2022)
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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: Instagram @janayemajer |
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NOTE:
Grad Rep is currently vacant, and someone may be filled in an acting capacity until the Next Fall by-elections or Spring elections
Grad Rep is currently vacant, and someone may be filled in an acting capacity until the Next Fall by-elections or Spring elections