The Executive team, who is voted in each year, is made up of twelve (12) members. The President chairs the Board and is responsible for the overall management of the BCITSA. The four Vice Presidents perform specific duties and tasks that contribute to overall student development. The seven Chairs perform duties and tasks specific to the School or Campus they represent and focus on issues specific to their School or Campus.
2020/2021 Student Council
Meet your BCITSA Council, click each image to learn more.
Ensure that the student voice is heard by communicating with your elected student Executives. Book an online meeting with them during their office hours here and a link to a virtual meeting room will be emailed to you.
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BCITSA PRESIDENT – Hunter Sones |
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Hunter Sones is currently serving as President of the BCITSA for the 2020/21 term. Hunter recently graduated from BCIT’s Marketing Management program with a specialization in Entrepreneurship studies and he is now pursuing his Bachelor of Business Administration. Hunter’s mission is to help students integrate into the BCIT community and succeed as both students and future industry professionals. He looks forward to serving the BCIT community this upcoming academic year. Role & Responsibilities
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HUNTER SONES
President
| VP FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION – SKYE NGUYEN Office Hours: Monday: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Wednesday: 8:30 am – 10:30 am |
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Skye Nguyen is the Vice President of Finance and Administration for the 2020/21 term. She performs the students’ power in financial decision-making at BCITSA and ensures the transparency and accessibility of all financial documents. Skye is in her second year in the Business Information Technology Management program. She loves working in a multicultural workplace, where she can interact with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Her office door is always open for a talk or discussion. Please look at her office hours and reach out to her by email. She is more than happy to serve you. Role & Responsibilities |
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SKYE NGUYEN
VP Finance & Administration
| VICE PRESIDENT EXTERNAL – Claire McCallum Office Hours: Monday: 8:30 am – 10:30 am | Tuesday: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm |
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Claire serves as the VP External for the BCITSA. She works to combine her passions and abilities to help foster community engagement in the projects she cares for. Currently continuing her studies towards a Bachelor of Business Administration, she aims to further her skills in business strategy and project management. Tasked with advocating on behalf of students when it comes to lobbying efforts, public relations, and liaising with the Ministry and Government, she welcomes you to reach out via email to share your concerns and priorities. When not working on academics, Claire is often enjoying the outdoors of BC while kayaking or bouldering. Role & Responsibilities
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CLAIRE MCCALLUM
VP External
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BCITSA VICE PRESIDENT STUDENT EXPERIENCE – Matthew Miller |
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Matthew Miller is the current Vice President Student Experience at the BCIT Student Association. He first became involved with the SA as a student councillor, and in this role, he gained an understanding of the broad scope of services the SA offers students. One of the things that motivates him is the ability to advocate on behalf of students for better access to mental health services. Role & Responsibilities
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MATTHEW MILLER
VP Student Experience
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BCITSA VICE PRESIDENT STUDENT EXPERIENCE – Yasmin Gardy |
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Yasmin Gardy is a student for Food Technology, Health Science. She’s been working in the food industry for over ten years. She’s also a registered nutritionist consultant. Role & Responsibilities
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YASMIN GARDY
VP Equity & Sustainability
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BCITSA CHAIR, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS – Charles Abraham Mah |
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Charles knows the value of communication in leadership. In his time as the Vice President of a non-profit organization, Charles was never afraid to ask questions or speak his mind to defend the interests of his constituencies. During his service in student run clubs at UVIC while pursuing his degree in Philosophy, Charles offered his time and resources to further the mission of the club and make operations more effective. Charles is excited to be the Chair of the School of Business and part of the Student Association at BCIT. Charles aims to use his training in critical thinking and experience in servant leadership to make the school of business at BCIT a safer and more equitable place to learn. Role & Responsibilities
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CHARLES ABRAHAM MAH
Chair, School of Business
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BCITSA CHAIR, SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES – Danny Zaporozan |
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My name is Danny Zaporozan and I’m entering into my second year in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at BCIT. Role & Responsibilities
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DANNY ZAPOROZAN
Chair, School of Health Sciences
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BCITSA CHAIR, SCHOOL OF ENERGY – Sungwoo Kim |
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Sungwoo is the current Chair of the School of Energy. Currently, he is in his 4th year of the Mechanical Engineering program, working toward becoming a Professional Engineer in the mining industry. Sungwoo is a hard-working individual who understands that a positive community is a necessity for success. He strives to connect with individuals from different backgrounds in order to continue his never-ending learning and also educate others through his experiences. When he isn’t working or studying, he can be found tinkering with one of his many hobbies including camping, 3D modelling/printing, woodworking, building cars, etc. Role & Responsibilities
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SUNGWOO KIM
Chair, School of Energy
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BCITSA CHAIR, SCHOOL OF TRANSPORTATION, CONSTRUCTION & THE ENVIRONMENT – Rebekah Muntelwit |
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Rebekah Muntelwit is the latest Chair of the School of Transportation, Construction & the Environment. She received her Architectural and Building Technology diploma from BCIT in June 2020 and is continuing her education with a Bachelor of Construction Management. Having spent over two years studying on the BCIT Burnaby campus, she has a great understanding of the resources available to students. Now she is in a position where she can educate others of these benefits as well as be a voice for students. With a background in design and construction, Rebekah hopes to support the student voice specifically through the design development and construction of the new student hub building. Rebekah is described as hard-working, resourceful, and approachable. She enjoys exploring the outdoors, traveling, painting, and playing with her dog. Please reach out to Rebekah if you have any ideas, concerns, or if you simply want to chat. Role & Responsibilities
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REBEKAH MUNTELWIT
Chair, School of Transportation, Construction & the Environment
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BCITSA CHAIR, SCHOOL OF COMPUTING & ACADEMIC STUDIES – Sean Green |
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chaircomputing@bcitsa.ca Sean is the current Chair of the School of Computing and Academic Studies at the BCIT Student Association. He is studying to become a software developer and is currently in his second year of the Computer Systems Technology program at BCIT. Sean has previously worked with the SA as a councillor with the Student Council, Club Executive in the Game Dev Club, and Set Rep in the CST program. Role & Responsibilities
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SEAN GREEN
Chair, School of Computing & Academic Studies
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BCITSA CHAIR, DOWNTOWN CAMPUS (DTC) – Clint Fernandes |
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chairdowntown@bcitsa.ca I’m Clinton Fernandes, entering my second year in the CST program, and I am the new Chair of the Downtown Campus. I’m honoured to have been elected to this position and to serve the students at BCIT. I ran for this position because I believe that the students need someone who will represent them with integrity and their best interests. I want to help create an inclusive place where every student has the opportunity to learn and thrive, becoming the best possible version of themselves that they can be. Role & Responsibilities
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CLINT FERNANDES
Chair, Downtown Campus
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BCITSA CHAIR, AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS (ATV) – Richard Park |
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Richard Park is currently studying in an Aerospace Maintenance Engineering program and is the Chair of ATC for the 2020/21 term. Richard has been a Korean international student for the past three years and he is fluent in four languages including English, Korean, Japanese and Chinese. Additionally, he has experienced many different cultures throughout his travels around the world. Richard loves to help anybody in need, and he is looking forward to his new experience as Chair of ATC. Role & Responsibilities
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RICHARD PARK
Chair, Aerospace Technology Campus
2020/2021 Councillors
ATC Councillor – TBA
BMC Councillor – Ashley Obeck
Housing Councillor
TBA
International Councillor
TBA
Indigenous Councillor
TBA
Set Rep Program
The Set Rep program is a forum for students to connect, provide input, and advocate for student concerns. A Set Rep is the voice of their set to the Student Association and larger community. The Set Rep gathers any issues and brings them forward to Student Executives and Advocates where the issues can be addressed directly, allowing for actionable responses in a timely manner.
Information for Staff & Faculty
Questions about the Set Rep Program
can be directed to Crystal Man
cman@bcitsa.ca or the Chair of your
School.