The Ninth Board of Directors
Chair of the Board of Directors
Don-Pierre has resigned from his position as chair and so Karen Albrecht has taken over as Chair to the Board of Directors and will continue in this role until the end of the semester.
Director of Anthropology
Christy Chabassol-Moynham
Christy is a first time board member entering her second year of study as an Anthropology-English joint major, with minors in Sociology and Political Studies. She is also a prior Trent Durham graduate, having graduated in 2010 with a BA in Psychology. She is excited to be a part of the board, and hopes to advocate for students by working to create more course opportunities for Anthropology students on campus. Christy encourages students to approach her with any questions, concerns, or things they may like to see in the future for the Anthropology department. You can find her on campus pretty much anytime. She is also actively involved around campus through the Leadership program, Orientation Leader program, Penpal program, Academic Mentoring program, the Trent Ambassador program, and is a member of the Trent Vegan Society.
Christy is a first time board member entering her second year of study as an Anthropology-English joint major, with minors in Sociology and Political Studies. She is also a prior Trent Durham graduate, having graduated in 2010 with a BA in Psychology. She is excited to be a part of the board, and hopes to advocate for students by working to create more course opportunities for Anthropology students on campus. Christy encourages students to approach her with any questions, concerns, or things they may like to see in the future for the Anthropology department. You can find her on campus pretty much anytime. She is also actively involved around campus through the Leadership program, Orientation Leader program, Penpal program, Academic Mentoring program, the Trent Ambassador program, and is a member of the Trent Vegan Society.
Director of Business
Hema Tikaram
Hema is excited to be your Director of Business for the 2018-2019 school year. She is currently a third year business student who plans on specializing in marketing. One of Hema’s goals is to be able to give all students at Trent Durham, more networking events and opportunities. The connections you make today can last a lifetime, so please don’t be afraid to introduce yourself and maybe have a conversation. Alongside her confidence and friendly attitude, she looks forward to empowering and supporting the student body positively in anyway possible! “Communication - the human connection - is the key to personal and career success” -Meyer
Hema is excited to be your Director of Business for the 2018-2019 school year. She is currently a third year business student who plans on specializing in marketing. One of Hema’s goals is to be able to give all students at Trent Durham, more networking events and opportunities. The connections you make today can last a lifetime, so please don’t be afraid to introduce yourself and maybe have a conversation. Alongside her confidence and friendly attitude, she looks forward to empowering and supporting the student body positively in anyway possible! “Communication - the human connection - is the key to personal and career success” -Meyer
Director of Child & Youth Studies
Taryn Gilchirst
Taryn Gilchrist is our Director of Child and Youth Studies for the 2018-2019 Academic year. She is entering her second year majoring in Child and Youth Studies and is in the Teacher Education Stream. Using knowledge from her diverse experiences working with children she plans to implement her perspective when considering options for the Child and Youth program for students to receive the best educational experience possible. She is striving to take on new leadership opportunities and advocate for positive change on campus and within her program as well
Taryn Gilchrist is our Director of Child and Youth Studies for the 2018-2019 Academic year. She is entering her second year majoring in Child and Youth Studies and is in the Teacher Education Stream. Using knowledge from her diverse experiences working with children she plans to implement her perspective when considering options for the Child and Youth program for students to receive the best educational experience possible. She is striving to take on new leadership opportunities and advocate for positive change on campus and within her program as well
Director of Communications and Critical Thinking
Rayna Porter
Rayna is a first-time TDSA board member and third-year Communications and Critical Thinking major. She continues to lead as an executive to Trent Improv and Trent Durham Women’s Support Group while also working as the Lead Coordinator for the Student Life Blog. Volunteering with several events and initiatives with the TDSA, Rayna also brings 6+ years of work experience with her including extensive committee and policy work. This year, she plans to advocate for more student input at the policy level and establish a blanket fort in room 121 in a stride toward attaining temperature equity school-wide.
Rayna is a first-time TDSA board member and third-year Communications and Critical Thinking major. She continues to lead as an executive to Trent Improv and Trent Durham Women’s Support Group while also working as the Lead Coordinator for the Student Life Blog. Volunteering with several events and initiatives with the TDSA, Rayna also brings 6+ years of work experience with her including extensive committee and policy work. This year, she plans to advocate for more student input at the policy level and establish a blanket fort in room 121 in a stride toward attaining temperature equity school-wide.
Director of English Literature
Jessica Waters
Jessica is thrilled to join the Board of Directors as the Director of English this year. She is a second-year student in the Teacher Education Stream program, with a passion for literature and theatre. Jessica is also the president of TESSO (Trent English Student Society of Oshawa) this year, and she looks forward to promoting the English program on campus and advocating on behalf of the students.
Jessica is thrilled to join the Board of Directors as the Director of English this year. She is a second-year student in the Teacher Education Stream program, with a passion for literature and theatre. Jessica is also the president of TESSO (Trent English Student Society of Oshawa) this year, and she looks forward to promoting the English program on campus and advocating on behalf of the students.
Director of First Year Students
Holley McAlpine
Holley is a Durham College Alumni and transfer student studying her second year at Trent University, majoring in Social Work to work in crisis for emergency services. As the Director of First Year, Holley aims to advocate for all first year students, and every student at Trent Durham. She encourages every student with any suggestions or concerns to approach her whenever needed, and hopes this academic year is a success for every student here at Trent Durham!
Holley is a Durham College Alumni and transfer student studying her second year at Trent University, majoring in Social Work to work in crisis for emergency services. As the Director of First Year, Holley aims to advocate for all first year students, and every student at Trent Durham. She encourages every student with any suggestions or concerns to approach her whenever needed, and hopes this academic year is a success for every student here at Trent Durham!
Director of History
Alexander Rookes
The study of history has always been my passion. As director of history, it is my goal to find innovative ways to make history exciting and appealing to everyone.
The study of history has always been my passion. As director of history, it is my goal to find innovative ways to make history exciting and appealing to everyone.
Director of Mature and Transfer Students
Julia Derdaele
Julia is a third year Child and Youth Studies Major with an emphasis in Teacher Education. She transferred from the University of Guelph and Durham College. Julia hopes to support transfer and mature students become more and involved and enjoy their time at Trent Durham. Julia is passionate about being involved on campus and making sure everything is accessible and everyone is able to be included!
Julia is a third year Child and Youth Studies Major with an emphasis in Teacher Education. She transferred from the University of Guelph and Durham College. Julia hopes to support transfer and mature students become more and involved and enjoy their time at Trent Durham. Julia is passionate about being involved on campus and making sure everything is accessible and everyone is able to be included!
Director of Media Studies
Sabeela Bakridan
Hi my name Sabeela, I am the director of Media Studies. My aim is to provide a fun and engaging learning environment for students to access media equipment successfully and engage other students to work together to create positive outcomes for the Media Studies program. I am passionate about helping others and plan exciting events by working collaboratively with Trent Durham Student Association.
Hi my name Sabeela, I am the director of Media Studies. My aim is to provide a fun and engaging learning environment for students to access media equipment successfully and engage other students to work together to create positive outcomes for the Media Studies program. I am passionate about helping others and plan exciting events by working collaboratively with Trent Durham Student Association.
Director of Philosophy
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Director of Psychology
Alyssa Petsinis
Alyssa is the a third year Psychology major at the Trent Durham Campus. Never short on ideas Alyssa is passionate about advocating for a greater diversity of Psychology classes on the Durham Campus. She also has some not-so-small ideas for campus life in terms of getting students involved. Compacting her role as board of director she also hold the position of Orientation and Leadership Programming Assistant with the university this year. Alyssa looks froward to all the small talk with students this year.
Alyssa is the a third year Psychology major at the Trent Durham Campus. Never short on ideas Alyssa is passionate about advocating for a greater diversity of Psychology classes on the Durham Campus. She also has some not-so-small ideas for campus life in terms of getting students involved. Compacting her role as board of director she also hold the position of Orientation and Leadership Programming Assistant with the university this year. Alyssa looks froward to all the small talk with students this year.
Director of Social Work
MacKenzie Prine
MacKenzie is a Social Work major in my second year. Her hobbies include yoga, dancing, and writing poetry. Her two major goals for this year are to advocate for Indigenous placements for 3rd and 4th year social work students, and to strengthen the diversity on campus by decorating the halls with a variety of art pieces from different cultures.
MacKenzie is a Social Work major in my second year. Her hobbies include yoga, dancing, and writing poetry. Her two major goals for this year are to advocate for Indigenous placements for 3rd and 4th year social work students, and to strengthen the diversity on campus by decorating the halls with a variety of art pieces from different cultures.
Director of Sociology
Jamila Alleyne
Jamila is a sociology and Child and Youth studies joint major. She transferred to Trent Durham from Durham College where she completed the Social Service Worker program.
Jamila is passionate about engaging Trent Durham students. She hopes to provide more knowledge about the TDSA to students and giving more insight on what the Board of Directors do. Message Jamila if you have any questions or ideas!
Jamila is a sociology and Child and Youth studies joint major. She transferred to Trent Durham from Durham College where she completed the Social Service Worker program.
Jamila is passionate about engaging Trent Durham students. She hopes to provide more knowledge about the TDSA to students and giving more insight on what the Board of Directors do. Message Jamila if you have any questions or ideas!
It isn't too late to get involved!
We are looking to fill the following positions...
Director of Post Graduate Studies (Post Graduate Students Only)
Director of Philosophy
Director of Post Graduate Studies (Post Graduate Students Only)
Director of Philosophy
TDSA’s Board of Directors are elected to represent the student body in all matters pertaining to Trent Durham Student Association Inc.
Program Directors are expected to dedicate a maximum of 10 volunteer hours each month to TDSA. During this time, Directors are responsible for attending monthly meetings, aiding in TDSA events, and must sit on a minimum of one Standing Committee.
Program Directors are expected to dedicate a maximum of 10 volunteer hours each month to TDSA. During this time, Directors are responsible for attending monthly meetings, aiding in TDSA events, and must sit on a minimum of one Standing Committee.
General Duties of Program Directors include, but are not limited to:
Expectations of Program Directors include:
- Manage the affairs of TDSA, ensuring that missions & values are being advanced
- Oversee services & advocacy of TDSA activities
- Oversee & approve an annual operating budget for TDSA
- Oversee all assets & liabilities of TDSA
- Review & vote on policies, by-laws, & other such regulations for the conduct of TDSA’s affairs
- Appoint &/or approve members of any/all committees of TDSA
- Abide by the rules & regulations as established in the by-laws & policies of TDSA
Expectations of Program Directors include:
- Act with diligence, honesty, good faith and in the best interests of the membership and the Corporation
- Regularly attend meetings of the Board of Directors and the meetings of committees to which they have been appointed
- Review all materials forwarded by the Executive committee to be informed on all decisions prior to meetings of the Board