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Your Legacy, Our Commitment
Saad Hayat
PRESIDENT
The President is one of two elected positions on the Executive Council which is directly responsible for overseeing the CSA Council. The President works closely with internal and external stakeholders to the Asper School of Business to better serve the undergraduate students. The President leads and supports a team including the Executive Council, Advocacy Representative, and the Executive Assistant.
Thea Hughes
ADVOCACY REPRESENTATIVE
The Advocacy Representative is an elected General Council Members who represent Asper Undergraduate Students and the CSA at the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) Council meetings and the University of Manitoba Senate meetings. Advocacy Representatives act as the liaison between the CSA, UMSU and the University of Manitoba. Advocacy Representatives work with the CSA President to identify the key elements and needs of the Asper Student body, and to advocate for these needs at the monthly University of Manitoba Senate and UMSU Council Meetings. Advocacy Representatives are also required to participate in other UMSU or Senate Council standing and ad-hoc committees.
Sam Iwabuchi
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
The Executive Assistant assists with logistics and general support for the activities of the CSA Executive Council. They record meeting minutes, distribute them appropriately, and serve as the first line of support in connecting student inquiries with the appropriate contact within the CSA.
Anisha Anderson
VICE PRESIDENT INTERNAL
The Vice President Internal (VPI) is an elected positions on the Executive Council which is primarily focused on internal relations of the CSA. The VPI works with the President to ensure the execution of the CSA’s strategic vision and success of the council as a whole.
Tristan Duque
FIRST YEAR REPRESENTATIVE
The First Year Committee represents the New-to-Asper students in the Faculty of Management. Two elected First Year Representatives chair the First Year Committee, leading the planning of various fundraisers and charities, as well as a killer social.
Daneca Bulay-og
FIRST YEAR REPRESENTATIVE
The First Year Committee represents the New-to-Asper students in the Faculty of Management. Two elected First Year Representatives chair the First Year Committee, leading the planning of various fundraisers and charities, as well as a killer social.
Briana Socha
INTERNAL RELATIONS COORDINATOR
The Internal Relations Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the growth and operational effectiveness of the CSA’s Student Action Groups. This position assists the Vice President Internal by managing relationships with Student Group Presidents, facilitating workshops and meetings, and maintaining constant communication to ensure successful events and professional development opportunities within the business community.
Aubrey Slater
EDI OFFICER
The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Officer is an important role that will be responsible for any and all initiatives developed to ensure that both the CSA and the Asper School maintain a diverse and inclusive community.
Winnie Carey
2SLGBTQIA+ REPRESENTATIVE
The 2SLGBTQIA+ Representative is an integral ex-officio member of the council, bridging the 2SLGBTQIA+ students at the I.H. Asper School of Business with the broader 2SLGBTQIA+ business community. This role focuses on promoting inclusivity within CSA events, fostering connectivity, and ensuring that the interests and visibility of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community are represented within the business school’s activities.
Gabriel Perrie
INDIGENOUS REPRESENTATIVE
The Indigenous Representative incorporates Indigenous perspective and culture into the events and actions of the CSA.
Therese Ronatay
HR COORDINATOR
The Human Resources Coordinators coordinates and facilitates human resources-related functions for the CSA.
Param Patel
HR COORDINATOR
The Human Resources Coordinators coordinates and facilitates human resources-related functions for the CSA.
VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE
The Vice President Finance (VPF) is responsible for ensuring the financial viability and sustainability of the council, with the primary goal being to ensure that there are ample funds to run the CSA’s events and services. The VPF leads and supports a team including the Accounts Receivable Coordinator, Accounts Payable Coordinator, Internal Auditor, Ticketing & Analytics Coordinator, and Data Coordinator to perform the day-to-day accounting functions and manage online ticketing for all CSA events.
Zoe Sanchez
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
The Accounts Receivable Coordinator is responsible for completing the accounts receivable function for the CSA.
Zaneta Ray-Aigiomawu
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
The Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for completing the accounts payable function for the CSA.
Tabish Ghani
TICKETING & ANALYTICS COORDINATOR
The Ticketing & Analytics Coordinator is responsible for the management of all aspects of ticketing for CSA events. ticket sales through the CSA’s online ticketing platform.
Ilya Dobrovinsky
INTERNAL AUDITOR
The Internal Auditor is responsible for meeting with all Student Action Group (STAG) Finance Directors throughout the year to assist in planning and maintaining budgets. The Internal Auditor will oversee the audit process for all STAGs.
Courtney Armstrong
DATA COORDINATOR
The Data Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the proper functioning of all financial information systems, keeping accurate records in regards to budgets and operations, and working with the VPF to enhance the CSA’s collection and organization of data.
Nati Tadesse
VICE PRESIDENT CORPORATE RELATIONS
The Vice President Corporate Relations (VPCR) is responsible for establishing and maintaining partnerships with the business community to build the Corporate Partners Program and increase sponsorship for events organized by the CSA and Student Action Groups (STAGs). The VPCR leads and supports a team of seven (7) Manager of Corporate Relations and one (1) Manager of Corporate Outreach.
Daniel Eng
MANAGER OF CORPORATE OUTREACH
The Manager of Corporate Outreach (MCO) is responsible for expanding the CSA’s portfolio of Corporate Partners by establishing new relationships with the business community using existing and new connections.
Semi Kumolu-Johnson
MANAGER OF CORPORATE RELATIONS
Managers of Corporate Relations (MCR’s) develop and maintain strong, long-term, and mutually beneficial relationships between the business community, the CSA, and Student Action Groups (STAGs) through administration of the Corporate Partners’ Program.
Karmandeep Malhotra
MANAGER OF CORPORATE RELATIONS
Managers of Corporate Relations (MCR’s) develop and maintain strong, long-term, and mutually beneficial relationships between the business community, the CSA, and Student Action Groups (STAGs) through administration of the Corporate Partners’ Program.
Deepak Bhadouria
MANAGER OF CORPORATE RELATIONS
Managers of Corporate Relations (MCR’s) develop and maintain strong, long-term, and mutually beneficial relationships between the business community, the CSA, and Student Action Groups (STAGs) through administration of the Corporate Partners’ Program.
Addison Feng
MANAGER OF CORPORATE RELATIONS
Managers of Corporate Relations (MCR’s) develop and maintain strong, long-term, and mutually beneficial relationships between the business community, the CSA, and Student Action Groups (STAGs) through administration of the Corporate Partners’ Program.
Lukas Borger
MANAGER OF CORPORATE RELATIONS
Managers of Corporate Relations (MCR’s) develop and maintain strong, long-term, and mutually beneficial relationships between the business community, the CSA, and Student Action Groups (STAGs) through administration of the Corporate Partners’ Program.
John Ladroma
MANAGER OF CORPORATE RELATIONS
Managers of Corporate Relations (MCR’s) develop and maintain strong, long-term, and mutually beneficial relationships between the business community, the CSA, and Student Action Groups (STAGs) through administration of the Corporate Partners’ Program.
Maddie Murray
MANAGER OF CORPORATE RELATIONS
Managers of Corporate Relations (MCR’s) develop and maintain strong, long-term, and mutually beneficial relationships between the business community, the CSA, and Student Action Groups (STAGs) through administration of the Corporate Partners’ Program.
Joaquin Narvaez
VICE PRESIDENT MARKETING
The Vice President Marketing (VPM) is responsible for the strategic development and implementation of marketing campaigns and projects on a broad level for the CSA. The VPM ensures the cohesiveness of the CSA brand across all CSA council events and services as well as STAG events. The VPM leads and supports a team including the Digital Coordinator, Communications Coordinator, four (4) Content Creators, two (2) Merchandise Coordinators, and the Social Media Coordinator.
Laura Borel
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
The Social Media Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the CSA’s presence on all major social media platforms. The Social Media Coordinator ensures that the CSA’s message is broadcast to the student body in the most effective manner possible while always maintaining the CSA’s professional image.
Danielle Garcia
CONTENT CREATOR
Content Creators work closely with event planners and the Vice President of Marketing and Communications (VPM) to develop a strategic marketing plan for each event or service offered by the CSA. Content Creators develop creative content for all events and services with the exception of those larger events which have their own marketing team.
Clairron Mesina
CONTENT CREATOR
Content Creators work closely with event planners and the Vice President of Marketing and Communications (VPM) to develop a strategic marketing plan for each event or service offered by the CSA. Content Creators develop creative content for all events and services with the exception of those larger events which have their own marketing team.
Joyce Lyn Francisco
CONTENT CREATOR
Content Creators work closely with event planners and the Vice President of Marketing and Communications (VPM) to develop a strategic marketing plan for each event or service offered by the CSA. Content Creators develop creative content for all events and services with the exception of those larger events which have their own marketing team.
Cassandra Esteron
CONTENT CREATOR
Content Creators work closely with event planners and the Vice President of Marketing and Communications (VPM) to develop a strategic marketing plan for each event or service offered by the CSA. Content Creators develop creative content for all events and services with the exception of those larger events which have their own marketing team.
Gina Nguyen
MERCHANDISE COORDINATOR
Merchandise Coordinators design and purchase merchandise to be sold in the Commerce Connection Store located in the CSA Office. Merchandise Coordinators recruit and train volunteers to run the store and conduct locker sales in the fall and winter terms.
Georgia Abel
MERCHANDISE COORDINATOR
Merchandise Coordinators design and purchase merchandise to be sold in the Commerce Connection Store located in the CSA Office. Merchandise Coordinators recruit and train volunteers to run the store and conduct locker sales in the fall and winter terms.
Melinda Khov
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
The Communications Coordinator works with the CSA’s marketing portfolio to connect with I.H. Asper School of Business students on all digital channels. They generate compelling written marketing content on the CSA website, the bi-weekly email newsletter, and occasionally on social media.
Carl Ortega
DIGITAL COORDINATOR
The Digital Coordinator manage and update the Asper CSA website. This role works with the communications coordinator to publish blogs and newsletters.
Matthew Esguerra
VICE PRESIDENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Vice President Professional Development (VPP) is responsible for conferences and professional networking events offered by the CSA. The Vice President Professional Development leads and supports a team including the Business Banquet Co-Chairs, National Business School Conference (NBSC) Co-Chairs, and External Events Coordinators.
Margarita Minaya Cordova
BUSINESS BANQUET CO-CHAIR
The Business Banquet Co-Chairs plan and execute the annual Commerce Business Banquet, the CSA’s annual flagship networking event. The Business Banquet Co-Chairs lead and support a committee who assists with all aspects of the event.
Juliana Cerqueti
BUSINESS BANQUET CO-CHAIR
The Business Banquet Co-Chairs plan and execute the annual Commerce Business Banquet, the CSA’s annual flagship networking event. The Business Banquet Co-Chairs lead and support a committee who assists with all aspects of the event.
Lara Boutros
NATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL CONFERENCE CO-CHAIR
The NBSC Co-Chairs plan and execute the annual National Business School Conference which hosts business student association executives from across Canada. The NBSC Co-Chairs lead and support a committee who assists with all aspects of the conference.
Desiree Nwokoro
NATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL CONFERENCE CO-CHAIR
The NBSC Co-Chairs plan and execute the annual National Business School Conference which hosts business student association executives from across Canada. The NBSC Co-Chairs lead and support a committee who assists with all aspects of the conference.
Kaitlyn Peña
EXTERNAL EVENTS COORDINATOR
The External Events Coordinators plan and execute the annual CSA Corporate Golf Tournament, Howard Morry Leadership Conference, and Take a Student to Eat (TASTE) program. These events and initiatives are developmental in nature, allowing students to hone their professional skills while having the opportunity to spend time networking with company representatives and senior business leaders.
Aishmeen Brar
EXTERNAL EVENTS COORDINATOR
The External Events Coordinators plan and execute the annual CSA Corporate Golf Tournament, Howard Morry Leadership Conference, and Take a Student to Eat (TASTE) program. These events and initiatives are developmental in nature, allowing students to hone their professional skills while having the opportunity to spend time networking with company representatives and senior business leaders.
Xavier Lavergne
VICE PRESIDENT ACADEMICS
The Vice President Academics (VPA) is responsible for academic initiatives and resources offered by the CSA. The Vice President Academics leads and supports a team including the Grad & Alumni Coordinators, Case Competition Coordinators, and Student Development Coordinators.
Mehreen Dhaliwal
GRADUATION & ALUMNI CO-CHAIR
The External Events Coordinators plan and execute the annual CSA Corporate Golf Tournament, Howard Morry Leadership Conference, and Take a Student to Eat (TASTE) program. These events and initiatives are developmental in nature, allowing students to hone their professional skills while having the opportunity to spend time networking with company representatives and senior business leaders.
Aisha Salami
CASE COMPETITION COORDINATOR
The Case Competition Co-Chairs plan and execute minimum of three internal academic case competitions hosted by the CSA. Case competitions are offered to provide Asper students opportunities to further their case and presentation skills.
Melissa Khov
CASE COMPETITION COORDINATOR
The Case Competition Co-Chairs plan and execute minimum of three internal academic case competitions hosted by the CSA. Case competitions are offered to provide Asper students opportunities to further their case and presentation skills.
Alex Meister
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
The Student Development Coordinators are responsible for the development of student resources such as mock interviews, tutoring, and exam preparation sessions. In addition, they execute Tour De Commerce, a corporate crawl that showcases different industries and career paths.
Ali Mohamad
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
The Student Development Coordinators are responsible for the development of student resources such as mock interviews, tutoring, and exam preparation sessions. In addition, they execute Tour De Commerce, a corporate crawl that showcases different industries and career paths.
Cynthia Tran
VICE PRESIDENT COMMUNITY
The Vice President Community (VPC) is responsible for charity campaigns, volunteerism, and international engagement events offered by the CSA. The VPC leads and supports a team including the 5 Days Co-Chairs, Shinerama Co-Chairs, and International Engagement Co-Chairs.
Lexie D'Antonio
5 DAYS FOR HOMELESS CO-CHAIR
The 5 Days for the Homeless (5 Days) campaign has two main objectives: to raise awareness for youth facing homelessness and to raise funds towards a local organization (Resource Assistance for Youth) that helps to combat these issues.
Henrick Jay Papelleras
5 DAYS FOR HOMELESS CO-CHAIR
The 5 Days for the Homeless (5 Days) campaign has two main objectives: to raise awareness for youth facing homelessness and to raise funds towards a local organization (Resource Assistance for Youth) that helps to combat these issues.
Sukhman Khaira
SHINERAMA CO-CHAIR
Shinerama is Canada’s largest post-secondary fundraiser involving students at almost 60 university and college campuses across Canada, raising money for cystic fibrosis research. The Shinerama Co-Chairs plan and execute numerous fundraising events and initiatives during the summer and fall term, including Shine Days.
Madisyn Kurtz
SHINERAMA CO-CHAIR
Shinerama is Canada’s largest post-secondary fundraiser involving students at almost 60 university and college campuses across Canada, raising money for cystic fibrosis research. The Shinerama Co-Chairs plan and execute numerous fundraising events and initiatives during the summer and fall term, including Shine Days.
Elysia Tham
INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT COORDINATORS
The International Engagement Coordinators plan and execute International Welcome Day, and other social events to connect international students with the Asper community. The International Engagement Coordinators help students explore Asper’s global community.
Suryansh Sharma
INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT COORDINATORS
The International Engagement Coordinators plan and execute International Welcome Day, and other social events to connect international students with the Asper community. The International Engagement Coordinators help students explore Asper’s global community.
Katelyn Ko
VICE PRESIDENT STUDENT LIFE
The Vice President Student Life (VPSL) is responsible for initiatives and social events that enhance student life. The VPSL leads and supports a team including the Commerce Socials Co-Chairs, Commerce Cares Co-Chairs, and The Commerce Week Co-Chairs.
Chavi Saini
THE COMMERCE WEEK CO-CHAIR
The Commerce Week (TCW) Co-Chairs plan and execute a week-long series of events at the beginning of the fall academic term. The TCW Co-Chairs lead and support a committee who assists with all aspects of the events and services provided.
Ainsley Bosak
THE COMMERCE WEEK CO-CHAIR
The Commerce Week (TCW) Co-Chairs plan and execute a week-long series of events at the beginning of the fall academic term. The TCW Co-Chairs lead and support a committee who assists with all aspects of the events and services provided.
Jack Tryon
COMMERCE CARES CO-CHAIR
The Commerce Cares Co-Chairs plan and execute student based initiatives and events in the Asper School of Business including Student Appreciation Week and the CSA Mentorship Program. In addition, the Commerce Cares Co-Chairs plan mental health initiatives for students including the Commerce Cares Coffeehouse.
Sebastian Nebre
COMMERCE CARES CO-CHAIR
The Commerce Cares Co-Chairs plan and execute student based initiatives and events in the Asper School of Business including Student Appreciation Week and the CSA Mentorship Program. In addition, the Commerce Cares Co-Chairs plan mental health initiatives for students including the Commerce Cares Coffeehouse.
Chayse Dube
COMMERCE SOCIALS CO-CHAIR
The Commerce Socials Co-Chairs plan and execute the CSA’s annual socials. Commerce Socials is the most important brand of the Commerce Students’ Association.
Frances Teodoro
COMMERCE SOCIALS CO-CHAIR
The Commerce Socials Co-Chairs plan and execute the CSA’s annual socials. Commerce Socials is the most important brand of the Commerce Students’ Association.