Are you interested in improving the student experience and gaining valuable leadership experience along the way? The Student Association has two types of volunteer leadership opportunities available starting in September!
Councillor Recruitment
Councillors are responsible for helping oversee the Student Association and advocating for students from their school/campus. They vote on key organizational decisions and bring forward student concerns during Council meetings every two weeks to ensure that student needs are met.
Set Rep Recruitment
Set Reps are the voices of their sets to the Student Association and BCIT community. They gather issues from students or instructors and bring them to Student Executives and Advocates in regular Set Rep meetings, where those issues can be addressed directly. Set Reps are elected by each set in the classroom.
For more information, please contact Crystal at cman@bcitsa.ca or reach out to your Executives!
Follow the links below for more information
The Student Council, made up of the Executive Board and Councillors, are responsible for overseeing the Student Association and advocating for students. Set Reps help bring forward student ideas and concerns. These students contribute their time and effort towards improving campus life for their peers and moving our organization forward.
Want to learn more about what they are doing for students? Find out about upcoming Council meetings and read about what occurred during past meetings here:
2022/2023 Executive Board
The Executives are a group of students who are elected by all BCIT students each year to govern the Student Association and to advocate for the interests of the student body. The President chairs the Council and leads the Executive team. The four Vice Presidents perform specific duties and tasks that contribute to overall student development. The seven Chairs focus on issues specific to the School or Campus they represent.
You can ensure that your voice is heard by communicating with your elected student Executives. Book an online meeting with them during their office hours and a link to a virtual meeting room will be emailed to you.
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BCITSA President – Liam Lauren Office Hour: |
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| My name is Liam Lauren and I am a second-year Architectural and Building Technology student. I am running for the Presidency of the Student Association because I want to represent the student voice at a higher level to make sure it is heard. In my last position the Chair of the SoTCE as well as the chair the Student Spaces Development Committee I saw what students want to see on campus as well as their concerns. I believe that experience will be valuable with the Presidency. In previous years I have been the set rep for the ABT program, Vice President of my high school grad class, organized and run multiple charity events, worked in the construction industry at a business level for two years, and received 4 customer service awards. With that experience, I want to represent my peers making sure their concerns and voice are heard.
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lIAM lAUREN
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Hello everyone, my name is Mia Bui and I’m currently an Accounting student in the School of Business and Media. This year, I’m running for the Vice President of Administration and Finance position of the BCITSA, and I chose to run in the election because of two main reasons: First of all, I’m an international student who is passionate in involving with the community and devoted to representing students ’voices. By becoming a VP of BCITSA, I will have the opportunity to be solving the issues that concern students. Secondly, I believe that I have the adequate skills and experience to perform well in this position, especially since I’m enrolling in the Financial Management program. A recap of my experiences is as follows:
If I’m elected as a VP of Administration & Finance, my two objectives are: further increasing the usage of BCIT Health & Dental plans and developing a financial crash course for BCIT students on daily financial transactions & management. If you have any questions or want to connect with me, please feel free to send me an email to mbui15@my.bcit.ca or send a message to my Instagram account @itsmiabui_! Thank you for your time & consideration, Role & Responsibilities |
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VP External– Nolan Johan Nordwall |
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Voted ‘Most Fun Board Member BCITSA has ever had’, and ‘Most Handsome Computing Student 2022 ’in double landslide victories of one vote each. With a wellspring of kindness and a talent for patience, I’m back this year to be your Vice President External. With my experience working as the Chair of SoCAS last year and the relationships I’ve made at BCIT, I’ll continue to be an effective leader this year who can achieve positive change and get students the results that they’re looking for. I have a passion for good communication, and this year I plan to use it to lobby for student rights and representation on a provincial level. While building productive and strategic relationships with decision-makers, I aim to make life better for students by advocating for better student aid and a more affordable education. As a 3rd term CST Student, I’m well acquainted with hard work, and I’ve been a student leader since the beginning of my education. I’m honoured by the opportunity to step up again and leave behind a legacy that I can be proud of as your next Vice President External. If you have any thoughts on how to make BCIT a better place for everybody, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m always looking for new friends: Role & Responsibilities
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Nolan Nordwall
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BCITSA VICE PRESIDENT STUDENT EXPERIENCE – Tanya Fuchs |
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Tanya Fuchs is the current VP Student Experience at the BCIT Student Association. She recently graduated from the Business Operations Management program and is pursuing her Bachelor of Business Administration. Tanya served as a council member at the SA as well as a student representative on the BCIT Education Council during the 2020/21 term. She enjoys connecting with individuals of all backgrounds, listening to their experiences, and learning from their knowledge. In her spare time, Tanya can be found hiking, skiing, or enjoying a cup of coffee on BC’s beautiful coast. Role & Responsibilities
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BCITSA VICE PRESIDENT EQUITY & SUSTAINABILITY – Amanda Mackearney |
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I am Amanda MacKearney and in my first year of the BTech in Environmental Health. I am graduating with a BSc from the University of Victoria in June 2022, (several courses in Sociology, Poli Sci, and Gender Studies) with a major in Geography (equal parts Human, Physical, Geomatics, and Environment/Sustainability domains). I am extremely passionate about human rights and will always stand up for those who are unable to do so themselves. Additionally, I am a Peer Researcher on a project in its final stages of examining women(+) fleeing violence and/or at risk of homelessness, with the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness. Finally, I am a recently retired Veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy, serving five years as a General Duty Officer and including several instances where it was necessary to speak up for the rights of colleagues and subordinates. I am running in this election because as a Queer-identifying, Autistic woman, I am no stranger to adversity, having overcome a multitude of obstacles to get where I am today. I understand the barriers that come from being openly different, which drives me to work at removing them so that other neurodivergent, disabled, racialized, (and other marginalized groups) do not have to struggle so hard to succeed. By being transparent and authentic in my daily life, I hope to create conversations that will lead to deep discussions about uniqueness, which are ultimately followed by broad acceptance and accommodation of all people’s differences. Contact: amackearney@my.bcit.ca Role & Responsibilities
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Amanda mackearney
VP Equity & Sustainability
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Joshua Luu is the current Chair of Business + Media. He is enrolled in the Business Operations Management Program and intends to pursue the BBA at BCIT. Joshua served as a Council member before becoming the Chair and is dedicated to working hard in the position. He enjoys trying new experiences and volunteering, most notably with Science World and the City of Burnaby Parks and Rec. He is open-minded and always enjoys meeting new people and hearing about their stories and experiences. He believes strongly in communication and strives to develop a strong platform for BCIT Business students to communicate via Discord to receive important information while having opportunities to network with each other and those in the industry. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, graphic design, and video games. If you have any inquiries or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out to him through the chair email! |
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Joshua LUU
Chair, School of Business + Media
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Ms. Loriot is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from BCIT’s School of Health Sciences, with the intent to become a registered nurse specializing in paediatric critical care. Ms. Loriot also serves as a Health Councillor for the Student Association at BCIT. During her tenure, she has served on the Advocacy and Policy Committee, where she proposed policy positions and liaised with students regarding COVID-19. Also, Ms. Loriot has served as the SA rep on Sex+, a campaign involving workshops led by experts focussing on gender identity, consent culture, and emotional intelligence, all from a sex-positive lens. Her love of people and exposure across various health authorities has motivated her to choose BCIT as a stepping stone towards becoming a leader in global health.
Before joining BCIT, Ms. Loriot spent four years in managerial, research, and youth mentorship roles. Her platform involves bringing students into more conversations that shape their educational experience at BCIT and spearheading initiatives to strengthen the nursing family. Voting for Ms. Loriot as the Chair of Health Sciences will ensure your concerns are addressed.
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Celine Loriot
Chair, School of Health Sciences
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BCITSA CHAIR, SCHOOL OF ENERGY – Vrishank |
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Hi! I’m Vrishank and I’m currently a full-time student in my first year of the ECET program. I chose to run for Chair of Energy as I wanted to get involved with campus life and gain experience in a position where I would be able to implement changes that would improve student life at BCIT. I know that a lot of us can relate to not having enough time to join clubs or extracurriculars with the heavy workload. Mixing this with constant deadlines and the fear of missing out on opportunities, it can feel as though you are never able to do enough. My goal as chair is to improve social aspects at BCIT for students through non-committal clubs, to make it easier to find people with similar interests, and also to expand networking events for students to connect with employers and find genuinely useful information about their areas of study. Please contact me on Instagram (@vrishank49) or by email (vprabhu@my.bcit.ca) to get in touch. I hope I have your vote! Role & Responsibilities
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Vrishank Prabhu
Chair, School of Energy
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| Hello everyone, nice to meet you! My name is Mohamad Baydoun but you can call me Mo. I am a fellow computing student currently in my 4th semester of CST, and I am running for the position of Chair for the School of Computing and Academic studies! I heard about this role during my first year and always thought it was a cool opportunity and finally, the stars have aligned and here I am in the running.
I feel that the friends and experiences I’ve made during my time here have really opened my eyes to different views and perspectives, as well as the issues that computing students face. As chair of computing, I would do my absolute best to advocate for you and try everything I can to make your time here at BCIT better. If you have a viewpoint or issue you would like to be represented/addressed this election, or just need somebody to talk to, you can contact me at anytime! Thank you for reading this and I look forward to meeting you during my campaign. Contact Info: email: mbaydoun@my.bcit.ca discord: Momo#7840 Role & Responsibilities
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Mohamad Baydoun
Chair, School of Computing
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Hey BCIT! Do you feel that there’s something lacking? I’ve got your back! My name is Cody Pallin, and I am running to be your Chair for the Schools of Transportation, Construction & Environment (TCE). I am a third-year student under the School of Construction and the Environment Civil Engineering program with the goal to promote sustainability and equality in the industry. During my time at BCIT, I’ve been a Student Life Ambassador, exchange student mentor, student club president, set rep in all my years, and plenty more. Through my involvement, I dedicated myself to becoming a public servant as I participated in community service, advocated for students, and allocated over $5000 to student services this year through the BCIT CSCE. If elected, I will advocate for more study space, finally get the power plugged in on the second floor of the library, and what’s with all these heavy doors? Through the course of the pandemic, set reps have lost a large part of their voice with the discontinuation of set rep meetings. It is my mission to re-establish your voice and bring back not only set rep meetings but the set rep dinners! I would be honoured to have your support, please vote Cody Pallin to be your next Chair TCE. Role & Responsibilities
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Cody Pallin
Chair, Schools of Transportation, Construction & the Environment;
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BCITSA CHAIR, DOWNTOWN CAMPUS (DTC) – Sally Poon |
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Did you know that a gathering of zebras is called a dazzle? My vision as Chair is to increase a sense of community that will allow our Stepping up for this candidacy, I bring with me unwavering enthusiasm for representation, open communication, and bringing people together. This is exemplified by my current experiences being involved in organizing events as a BCITSA Councillor for the Downtown Campus, the Treasurer and Communications Director for Women in Computing, and an exec for the Computing Club at BCIT. With plenty of experience interacting with BCIT students, I am excited for the opportunity to step up and do even more. I always enjoy connecting with others, so please feel free to reach out to me via spoon34@my.bcit.ca or LinkedIn. I’m happy to have a brief chat in-person/online about my goals, aspirations, and love of dog/cat content. Role & Responsibilities
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Sally poon
Chair, Downtown Campus
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Hello BCIT Students! My name is Theo Robson and I am honoured to be running for the Aerospace Technology Campus Chair. I’ve spent the last five years in student leadership positions, eventually leading my school’s student council as President during the 2020/2021 school year. I had the honour of receiving recognition from the Kindness Foundation of Canada in 2021 for my efforts to bring my school’s community back together, and I hope to continue this work at BCIT. I joined BCIT in the Airport Operations program this year and have been serving as Set Rep for the past two terms. If elected, I’d work to create more opportunities for inter-program interaction and provide clear messaging regarding Student Association benefits. I would advocate for the prioritization of physical and mental health and the well-being of all students, as well as work to create a diverse and inclusive school environment. I would be a strong voice for the Aerospace campus during Student Association meetings and make sure our opinions are heard and respected. I am excited to hear your ideas and fight for resolutions, and especially to celebrate our time as a community of students here at BCIT. I am very proud to be a member of the BCIT community and to be given an opportunity to lead my school into a new and exciting era in 2022/2023. Role & Responsibilities
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Theo Robson
Chair, ATC Campus
2021/2022 Student Council
AIC Satellite Councillor
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ATC Councillor
Cailin Shires
BMC Satellite Councillor
Ashley Obeck (bmccouncillor@bcitsa.ca)
DTC Councillors
Sally Poon
Felix Ruttan
Erik Zhao
Housing Councillor
Anastasiia Naboka
Indigenous Councillor
Desmand King
Nic Johnson
International Councillor
Mia Bui
School of Business and Media Councillors
Sarah Choi
Joshua Luu
David Nava
Valentina Pagetto
Nicolas Chethuan
Carrie Liang
Shelby Woida
School of Computing and Academic Studies (Burnaby) Councillors
Martin Van Laethem
School of Energy Councillors
Abood Barakat
Mike Chen
Laurel Kinahan
Anmol Sidhu
School of Health Sciences Councillors
Alyssa Ilich
Celine Loriot
Shanise Reddekopp
School of Transportation, Construction, and the Environment Councillors
Mina Ariana
Gary Moon
Councillor Breakdown
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.