2025-2026 Executive
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The majority of IPPSSA Executive members are elected to a one-year mandate every winter. Each position comes with a broad range of responsibilities and tasks. Directors are appointed by the executive later in the month for specific duties, while the first year representatives are elected at the beginning of the Fall Semester.
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Benjamin Dennie
President
The President is the main spokesperson for IPPSSA. They oversee IPPSSA's overall mandate and work with the University administration and student organizations.
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Vaishnave Raina
VP Internal
VP Internal is responsible for the internal functions and governance of the Executive. They support other Executives, including the President.
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Daniel Hodge
VP Finance
The VP Finance is responsible for the creation of a budget and the distribution of funds. They are in charge of our scholarship program.​
Jaskirit Dhugga
VP Academic (EIL)
The VP EIL represents students in the Int'l Studies & Modern Languages program. They run events and are responsible for all academic matters & advocacy.​
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Vacant
VP Academic (POL)
The VP POL represents students in the Political Science program. They run events and are responsible for all academic matters & advocacy.
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Émile Langlois
VP Academic (PAP)
The VP PAP represents students in the Public Administration program. They run events and are responsible for all academic matters & advocacy.
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Justin Hamilton
VP Communications
The VP of Communications is responsible for the written communications of IPPSSA, including social media and newsletters.
Émilie Denis-Plante
VP Francophone Affairs
The VP of Francophone Affairs oversees all French activities and communications organized by IPPSSA while maintaining the status of IPPSSA as a bilingual organization, including translation and social events.
Caelin Mayhew
VP Philanthropic Affairs
The VP Philanthropic affairs is responsible for IPPSSA's charitable fundraisers, philanthropic campaigns, and events of an activist nature.
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Sarah Dacruz
Director, Social Affairs
​The Director of Social Affairs oversees all social events organized by IPPSSA, including 101 Week and the Social Sciences Ball. ​
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Steph Magistrado
VP Equity & Activism
The VP Equity & Activism is responsible for representing marginalized groups, ensuring accessibility of events, and events of an activist nature.
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Vacant
1st Year Representative
The 1st Year Rep represents the interests of students in 1st year. They assist Executives as needed on projects and organize events for 1st years.
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2025-2026 Directors and Coordinators
Ryan Chang
MPSP Director
The MPSP Director leads the largest IPPSSA committee as the Governor General of Canada for MPSP​.
Aïssata Ouattara
Internship Coordinator
The Internship Coordinator oversees IPPSSA's Internship Program.
Katanan Touré
Director of Politika
The yPolitika Director leads and acts as Editor-in-Chief to IPPSSA’s peer-reviewed publication.
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Ari Chua
Mentorship Coordinator
The Mentorship Coordinator oversees IPPSSA's Mentorship Program.