Your KUCSC Executive
President: Barshan Quadry
Year 4, BMOS & Political Science
Hometown: Dhaka, Bangladesh
My Role: I research student needs and interests, listen to concerns, manage council resources and implement policies, programs and services that benefit students. I speak on behalf of our organization to internals/ externals and attend regular meetings.
Overall Platform Goal: Much improved operations which include King’s Connection, Regis, Games Room and other facilities which will have better outreach towards the student body especially towards students who are not involved.
Favourite Band: Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
Favourite Place to Study at King’s: Faculty Building Basement
Email: president@kucsc.com Twitter: @bquadry
Communications Officer: Jeremy Santucci
Year 4, BMOS
Hometown: Burlington, Ontario
My Role: I oversee the advertising and marketing of council initiatives, administer council elections and act as the public relations executive when dealing with crisis situations and communication with any outside parties, whether it be the University Students' Council on main campus, the King's Administration or media outlets in the London community such as the London Free Press.
Overall Platform Goal: We do more here at the KUCSC than just put on cool events. My major priority this year is to raise awareness amongst the King's student body about the resources the KUCSC can offer them with regards to student advocacy with administration and other parties.
Favourite Music: I love house and electro music. I can never be unhappy when listening to a good beat. My favourite DJ's right now are Laidback Luke, Swedish House Mafia and Avicii.Email: communications@kucsc.com Twitter: @jsantucci
Vice President Events: Erin Gamble
Year 4, Catholic Studies for Teachers
Hometown: Oakville, Ontario
Role on Council: My role as Vice President Events is to work with the KUCSC Commissioners, Coordinators, and other Executive members to organize student events and activities throughout the entire school year. The goal of these events is to create an inclusive, fun, and welcoming atmosphere for all and to enhance the university experience of both King’s and UWO students.
Overal Platform Goal: My goal is to provide a variety of events and activities that will meet the needs and likes of the very diverse student population at King’s. This year, I am especially passionate about supporting our new charity campaign “King’s for Community” by raising money and holding events where students donate their own time to those in need in the London community. I am also passionate about the people I represent! Come talk to me, I’d love to meet you.
New things to look forward to: Kingsfest Welcome Week, King’s Mascot, Ski/Snowboard Trip!
Email: events@kucsc.com Twitter: @erin_gamble
Vice President Student Issues: Amy Wood
Year 3, SJP & Political Science
Hometown: Komoka, Ontario
My Role on Council: I am here to voice your concerns, answer your questions and make your ideas come to life. Students should feel like their voice matters and that they can have a say on what happens both in student council and on campus. In short, I am here to make sure that happens. I am excited to be working with all the representatives and commissioners in my portfolio to ensure that all students feel welcome and have the greatest number of opportunities to succeed.
Overall Platform Goal: From making our campus accessible for all students, to recognizing the incredible diversity within our community, to making King's a little bit greener, I am passionate about raising awareness for social issues. Each month will feature a week dedicated to informing students on issues that affect them.
What's to come: Look forward to our dynamic speaker series, a new outdoor study space, community garden and free lockers!Email: student.issues@kucsc.com Twitter: @amywood59
Vice President Finance: Adam Postalian
Year 4, BMOS
Hometown: Scarborough, Ontario
Role on Council: Your friendly neighbourhood VP Finance here. My position is ensure the students' council stays on track financially all year long. I am essentially here as a support tool for them to help in the planning and cost predicting process. I also help oversee and run some of the best council operations at King's. This includes our local clothing store, the King's Connection, King's Wheels, our Games Room where ping pong, pinball, fooseball and pool is available to play and the outdoor sports facilities.
Overall Platform Goal: My goal is to make council finances more transparent and more accessible so they can be used to better serve students.
Fun Facts: I can wiggle my ears, I really like to cook and bake, I get a Candy-Cane Hot Chocolate from Tim Hortons almost every day in December, I sing Disney songs in the shower, LegoLand is first on my list of places to visit.
Email: finance@kucsc.com Twitter: @postalian
