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 2024/2025 Election Nominees

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Sean Betteridge

Nominated Role: Member-at-Large

Year: 2
Group: Sammis

I want to join CGSS to get more involved and to help keep the chem department a fun place to work.

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Vanessa King

Nominated Role: Treasurer

Year: 5+
Group: Burke

Hi! I've been Member-at-Large for several years (2 or 3?), and I want to help fill a different role. I <3 spreadsheets

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William Ho

Nominated Role: Social Coordinator

Year: 1st
Group: Burke & Hallas

Hey y’all! I think a great way to increase camaraderie within the UBC Chem community is for us to just hang out in settings where we can have fun, grab a drink, chill out and just bond as people. As a social coordinator, I’ll be coordinating fun events, getting to know more of you, and doing some karaoke here and there.

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Yejin Park

Nominated Role: Social Coordinator

Year: 2nd
Group: Perrin

Hello, I was a member at large last year and it was a fun experience. I would like to be more involved as a social coordinator.

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Thomas Kalab

Nominated Role: Sports Rep

Year: 1st
Group: Hudson

I love all the sports and I would love to get involved with CGSS so that we can do all the sports together! 

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Astoria Tai

Nominated Role: Social Coordinator

Year: 2nd
Group: Perrin

Love Karaoke? Want more fun events? Then I am the choice for your SoCo again this year ;)

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Carina Hobbs

Nominated Role: Member-at-Large

Year: 3rd
Group: Cooke

Hi everyone! I’m excited to run for the CGSS council to amplify your voices and advocate for the changes you want to see. If elected, I want to introduce a student rep role to represent student voices to the faculty, and to organize grad-only fora where we can share experiences and support each other. I also want to create a grad student handbook as a go-to resource for navigating life as a grad student. If you’re looking for someone who will listen and work to make grad life better, I’d love your vote!

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Ariana Shivji

Nominated Role: Social Coordinator

Year: 1st
Group: Radchenko-MacFarlane

Hello! I would love to be a part of CGSS to be more involved in the chemistry community at UBC and would love to contribute to the community experience for everyone!

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Jiayao Lu

Nominated Role: Graduate Student Society Rep

Year: 5th
Group: Nichols

Being part of CGSS was a great experience, and this year I’m hoping to become a GSS representative to ensure our voices are heard across the university and to help build a more connected student community across departments.

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Matthew Liu

Nominated Role: Member-at-Large

Year: 1st
Group: Schindler

Hi Everyone! I would love to be a part of the CGSS in hopes of fostering an even tighter knit chemistry community!

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Emilie Payment

Nominated Role: Member-at-Large

Year: 1st
Group: Borduas-Dedekind

I would like to be more involved, and I think it would be a great way to meet new people!

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Khoushboo Ramiah

Nominated Role: First Year Rep

Year: 1st
Group: Wolf

As a first year student, I understand and relate to the feelings of apprehension and nervousness of all students joining a new department. I believe that getting involved with the CGSS would help make the transition to UBC Chem much smoother and honestly more fun for not only myself but other students as well. Looking forward to meeting you all!

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Seja Elgadi

Nominated Role: Union Rep

Year: 4th
Group: Hudson

unions are good !

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Sydney Mikulin

Nominated Role: Union Rep

Year: 2nd
Group: Hudson

I was a Union Representative last year and I'd love to do it again.

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Hikaru Noguchi

Nominated Role: International Rep

Year: 3rd
Group: Wolf

I’ve felt so welcomed in the department as an international student, and I’d love to give back by helping organize more fun events through CGSS, making sure we all feel connected and supported while enjoying our time here :)

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Lucas Andrew

Nominated Role: President

Year: 4th
Group: MacLachlan

Hi everyone! I'm looking to return to the CGSS as President after a brief hiatus last year. I've previously been involved as the First Year Representative and Union Representative in my 1st and 2nd years, and I'd love to come back to do my part for our community before I (hopefully) graduate! pls vote you won't regret it

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Sydney Hood

Nominated Role: Wellness Rep

Year: 2nd
Group: Perrin

I was GSS rep last year now I want to be wellness rep so I can organize some fun chill events for the department!

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Zoë Golay

Nominated Role: Webmaster/Social Media Manager
Year: 1st
Group: Bertram

Since joining the department in January, I've been looking for ways to get more involved. I'm excited to join CGSS, and help keep the community such a welcoming place :)

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Janice Zeng

Nominated Role: Secretary
Year: 2nd
Group: Bertram

Like how minions serve Gru, I shall serve the CGSS. I was the previous secretary and I promise I'm jaNICE, vote for me please

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Desiree Fiaccabrino

Nominated Role: Advisor 
Year: 6th
Group: Orvig

It was a great experience being part of CGSS in various roles and then being the President! Now, I am happy to help the next council :) 

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