2022-2023 Executive
The majority of IPPSSA Executive members are elected to a one-year mandate every April. 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.
Shailee Shah
President
The President is the main spokesperson for IPPSSA. They oversee IPPSSA's overall mandate and work with the University administration and student organizations.
Ethan Gottesman-Kaplun
VP Finance
The President is the main spokesperson for IPPSSA. They oversee IPPSSA's overall mandate and work with the University administration and student organizations.
Lewis Wilson
VP Academic (POL)
The VP POL represents students in the Political Science program. They run events such as MPSP and are responsible for all academic matters & advocacy.
Rayne Daprato
VP Social
The Director of Social Affairs oversees all social events organized by IPPSSA, including 101 Week and the Social Sciences Ball.
Vlad Mirel
VP Philanthropic Affairs
The VP Philanthropic affairs is responsible for IPPSSA's charitable fundraisers, philanthropic campaigns, and events of an activist nature.
Michelle Lewis
Year Rep. (Senior)
The Senior Rep represents the interests of students in 3rd year and above. They also oversee IPPSSA's Internship Program.
Mei Elander
Year Rep. (1st)
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.
Carter Yacyshyn
VP Internal
VP Internal is responsible for the internal functions and governance of the Executive. They support other Executives, including the President.
Kerrissa Constant
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.
Chai Lenaduwa
VP Academic (PAP)
The VP PAP represents students in the Public Administration program. They run events and are responsible for all academic matters & advocacy.
Sasha Mathieu
VP Francophone Affairs
The VP of Francophone Affairs oversees all activities and communications organized by IPPSSA while maintaining the status of IPPSSA as a bilingual organization, including translation and social events.
Onsum Woo
VP Equity & Activism
The VP Equity & Activism is responsible for representing marginalized groups, ensuring accessibility of events, and events of an activist nature.
Nadia Mitchell
Year Rep. (2nd)
The 2nd Year Rep represents the interests of students in 2nd year. They assist Executives as needed on projects and organize events for 2nd years.
Gabrielle Muzychka
VP Communications
The VP of Communications is responsible for the written communications of IPPSSA, including social media and newsletters.