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The Tenth Board of Directors
Chair of the Board of Directors
Jamila Alleyne
chair@mytdsa.ca
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, giving more insight on what the Board of Directors do. Message Jamila if you have any questions or ideas!
chair@mytdsa.ca
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, giving more insight on what the Board of Directors do. Message Jamila if you have any questions or ideas!
Director of Academics
Sigfrid Belemsaga
academics@mytdsa.ca
Sigfrid Belemsaga is currently completing his third year in the Business administration program, specializing in Human Resources. His general interests and hobbies include podcasting, rugby and running.Sigfrid wants to ensure that every student has a voice in courses provided in the Durham campus, and look into the possibility of having more experiential learning for every program. He also plans to organise networking events to build and strengthen relations within our community.
Feel free to approach him with your academic concerns or just to talk.
academics@mytdsa.ca
Sigfrid Belemsaga is currently completing his third year in the Business administration program, specializing in Human Resources. His general interests and hobbies include podcasting, rugby and running.Sigfrid wants to ensure that every student has a voice in courses provided in the Durham campus, and look into the possibility of having more experiential learning for every program. He also plans to organise networking events to build and strengthen relations within our community.
Feel free to approach him with your academic concerns or just to talk.
Director of Community Outreach
Aleah Symons
communityoutreach@mytdsa.ca
Hello! My name is Aleah Symons and I will be the Director of Community Outreach for the 2019-2020 academic year! I look forward to working with the rest of the TDSA as well as the rest of the campus to connect Trent with the community!
communityoutreach@mytdsa.ca
Hello! My name is Aleah Symons and I will be the Director of Community Outreach for the 2019-2020 academic year! I look forward to working with the rest of the TDSA as well as the rest of the campus to connect Trent with the community!
Director of Finance
Lynch Alcala-Hao
finance@mytdsa.ca
Hi my name is Lynch and I am a fourth year business student specializing in Accounting.
This school year, I am responsible for running the finance committee which overviews the finances of our student association.
I am also currently a part of our Human Resource committee and an executive who helps run the Foosball club.
If there’s anything I can do to help please contact me through finance@mytdsa.ca
finance@mytdsa.ca
Hi my name is Lynch and I am a fourth year business student specializing in Accounting.
This school year, I am responsible for running the finance committee which overviews the finances of our student association.
I am also currently a part of our Human Resource committee and an executive who helps run the Foosball club.
If there’s anything I can do to help please contact me through finance@mytdsa.ca
Director of Health and Wellness
Scott Boulton
healthandwellness@mytdsa.ca
I am a fourth year undergraduate student majoring in psychology, and my area of interest is the establishment and maintenance of mental wellness; to this end, I plan on pursuing a career in counseling in the coming years. I sit on the Board of Directors, which oversees the functioning of the student government, and I am also responsible for ensuring that the health and wellness needs of the student body are being addressed to the best of the abilities of the TDSA. I also help run the Trent Durham Improv Club.
healthandwellness@mytdsa.ca
I am a fourth year undergraduate student majoring in psychology, and my area of interest is the establishment and maintenance of mental wellness; to this end, I plan on pursuing a career in counseling in the coming years. I sit on the Board of Directors, which oversees the functioning of the student government, and I am also responsible for ensuring that the health and wellness needs of the student body are being addressed to the best of the abilities of the TDSA. I also help run the Trent Durham Improv Club.
Director of Human Resources
Karina Mahabir
hr@mytdsa.ca
Karina is currently in her Fourth Year of the Business Administration program, specializing in Human Resources. Last year, Karina represented Trent University on the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) Durham Student Relations Committee and is honoured to hold the same position this year. She believes her involvement within the HR community will allow her to bring valuable opportunities to students and make this year as worthwhile as possible.
Trent University does an amazing job at preparing its students for the world ahead of them after graduation, and Karina want to give students an opportunity to further develop their skills and forge meaningful connections that will help them succeed when that day comes. She aims to amplify student engagement at Trent, as well as organize events focusing on HR such as networking events and workshops geared towards building the skills employers in today’s workforce are searching for.
Karina cannot wait to start helping other Trent Durham students lay the building blocks for a successful future, and is hoping students see her as a friendly face in the hallways that they can come to about anything and everything, whether school related or not.
hr@mytdsa.ca
Karina is currently in her Fourth Year of the Business Administration program, specializing in Human Resources. Last year, Karina represented Trent University on the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) Durham Student Relations Committee and is honoured to hold the same position this year. She believes her involvement within the HR community will allow her to bring valuable opportunities to students and make this year as worthwhile as possible.
Trent University does an amazing job at preparing its students for the world ahead of them after graduation, and Karina want to give students an opportunity to further develop their skills and forge meaningful connections that will help them succeed when that day comes. She aims to amplify student engagement at Trent, as well as organize events focusing on HR such as networking events and workshops geared towards building the skills employers in today’s workforce are searching for.
Karina cannot wait to start helping other Trent Durham students lay the building blocks for a successful future, and is hoping students see her as a friendly face in the hallways that they can come to about anything and everything, whether school related or not.
Director of Inclusion
Nathan Barnett
inclusion@mytdsa.ca
My name's Nathan Barnett and I'll be your Director of Inclusion for the 2019-2020 academic year. I'm a third year Social Work student who loves petting dogs and long walks on the beach. Let's work together to make Trent Durham a more equitable campus!
inclusion@mytdsa.ca
My name's Nathan Barnett and I'll be your Director of Inclusion for the 2019-2020 academic year. I'm a third year Social Work student who loves petting dogs and long walks on the beach. Let's work together to make Trent Durham a more equitable campus!
Director of Policy
Taiera McFarlane
policy@mytdsa.ca
policy@mytdsa.ca
Director of Student Engagement
Mackenzie Prine
studentengagement@mytdsa.ca
studentengagement@mytdsa.ca
It isn't too late to get involved!
TDSA’s Board of Directors are elected to represent the student body in all matters pertaining to Trent Durham Student Association Inc.
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 chair or co-chair one Standing Committee.
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 chair or co-chair one Standing Committee.
General Duties of Directors include, but are not limited to:
Expectations of 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 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