Directors

The Twelfth Board of Directors

Chair of the Board of Directors, Jeffrey Ross

Jamila Alleyne, Chairwoman to the Board of Directors

I’m Jeff Ross and this is my fifth year at Trent! I’m currently working on finishing up my dual major program in Anthropology and History, and have been an active member of Trent Durham and Trent Peterborough.
I’m not from Oshawa, in fact I’m from Kitchener-Waterloo, so coming here for my first year was a major life change for me and I’ve never looked back on it. Trent Durham has helped me grow a lot since I got here, and has helped me move from being afraid of public speaking to chairing the TDSA Board of Directors. I look forward to being an efficient and involved member of this year's team, and to provide the best service possible to the TDSA membership!

Director Lala Boronieva

Hello, my name is Lala Boronieva and I am beyond excited to be a part of TDSA’s 2021 - 2022 Board of Directors! I am currently going into my third-year Bachelor of Business Administration, Specializing in Marketing and Consumer Culture. I am originally from Dushanbe, Tajikistan - a small mountainous country in Central Asia. While at Trent Durham, I was involved in Human Resources Committee, and different clubs, therefore, I developed a strong desire to give back to my community in every way possible. My goal for the 2021/2022 year is to develop a support system for International Students at Trent University Durham GTA so that each and every one of them feels supported and welcomed. I am looking forward to this exciting opportunity and cannot wait to meet everyone (hopefully) in person.

Director Riley Ambrose

Hello there! My name is Riley Ambrose, and I am honoured to serve as one of your TDSA Directors for 2021/22! Originating from York Region, I am a third-year Honours Business Administration and Political Studies student. During my time at Trent Durham, I have been involved in multiple committees and clubs, and I have served as the Policy Analyst for the TDSA. My goal for the 2021/22 year is to ensure our policies, by-laws and stances stay true to the needs of the student body, as well as to help bring students back to campus safely!

Director Jessie Assaf

Hi there! My name is Jessie and I am so excited to be returning as a board director for the 2021-2022 year. I’m currently in my third year studying business and media studies. I am passionate about giving back to our local and global community. My goals this year as a board director is to do exactly that! I look forward to advocating for students and ensuring that our campus is an inclusive one that welcomes everyone from everywhere! I can’t wait to get started!

Director Naya McRae Ntawiha

Hi! My name is Naya and I am a third year Honours Psychology student. I am so ecstatic to be on the 2021-2022 board of directors for the TDSA! I’m very passionate about student life and supporting our local community. Previously, I’ve volunteered and performed at Trent University events along with various charity events around Durham like Feed the Need, Not In Our Town (human trafficking survivors), Girls Inc, and the Refuge. This year, I not only look forward to learning more about Trent University, but also helping to facilitate in building camaraderie on campus by engaging with the community around us/ supporting various local charitable organizations and providing networking opportunities for students. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or ideas that you would like to see on campus! I am so excited for all that is in store for Trent Durham this year as it continues to grow!

Director Nicholos Nauth

Hi, my name is Nicholos and I’m currently beginning my fourth year this fall. I’m really excited to be a part of the TDSA team and I look forward to representing all the students of Trent-Durham! I was born and raised in Scarborough and moved to Durham a few years ago. I’ve found Trent-Durham to be a welcoming campus which really helped with the transition in living here. Here at Trent I’ve been able to start my a board game club with my fellow TDSA member Jessie Assaf. Also, I was the staff photographer for Trent-Durham Student Life Team. I look forward to hopefully meeting the new and returning students this year on campus!

Director Carwyn Holland

My name is Carwyn Holland and I am a Communications Major at Trent. To be appointed as a director on the 2021-2022 board of the TDSA is an honour and, heart-warming! As someone with a great passion for youth development, I take great pleasure in being afforded this opportunity to serve the students of Trent University and the wider community. I have participated as a member of the Trent Theatre Club and intend to be very active in the TDSA.
Outside of the Trent Community, I serve as a member of the Pickering Library Anti-Black Racism Working Group, Chairman of a local NGO in Durham Region, an International Municipal Advisor, and as Education Resource Ambassador for the University of Guyana.
The strides of success that we can make will be dependent on our collective efforts and commitment to work shoulder to shoulder. To this end I am committed and I look forward to serving with my peers.

Director Felicia Seucharan

Hi! My name is Felicia and I am going into my 3rd year of the Bachelor of Social Work program. I'm excited to join the TDSA board of directors! I'm also excited to return to in-person classes. As a mature transfer student from Durham College, I know that there can be barriers to participation. My goal is to facilitate more inclusion and engagement so that every student feels that they are part of the community. I hope to advocate for greater supports for wellness and mental health.
I look forward to meeting more of you in the year to come

Director Parastoo Sadeghein

Hi everyone. I'm Parastoo. My pronouns are They/Them and She/Her. I am a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) and at Trent University studying to become a Registered Nurse (RN). I have absolutely enjoyed my first year at Trent Durham this past year and am excited to be a part of the Board of Directors to help bring the Student Voice forward. In my limited spare time I love going to Drag Shows (not the car racing the entertainer kind ;) ). I also have a creative itch every once in a while, and I use that creative itch to knit, crochet, cook, bake, etc. I look forward to another AMAZING year at Trent.

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.
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:

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