Executive Candidates

Elections

Executives are full-time paid positions, fulfilling fundamental roles in the association. VP Campus Life, sometimes called "VP Fun," manages clubs, plans events, and runs a surprisingly high amount of logistics in TDSA's day to day activities. VP University Affairs is largely a policy writer, reviewing and refreshing the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance's governmental recommendations to improve students' lives. An important note is tat TDSA's executive structure is non-hierarchical, meaning the VPs are of the same power level as the President. That said, President is an overseer of the organization, making sure all employees, execs, and volunteers are taken into consideration and supported.
-Phuong (President 2021-2023)

President

Jatin Mittal
Year and Program of Study
2nd year in pg-certificate program
Why are you running for this position?
I really want to work for betterment and development of Trent Durham campus. Moreover, while working with trent in both academic and non- academic positions since last year, i have realized that a lot can be done for providing better experience to all the students around campus.

Riley Ambrose
Year and Program of Study
4th year, Business and Philosophy
Why are you running for this position?
The TDSA has been an integral part of my university experience thus far, offering me opportunities to further my professional development and advocate for issues that matter to me. I believe I can lead the TDSA in a positive direction by ensuring the organization becomes more accessible, visible and accountable to students.

Vice President of Campus Life

Avica Singh
Year and Program of Study
2022, Dual certificate post graduate degree, marketing and human resource management.
Why are you running for this position?
I have been actively working with the TDSA since September and am therefore well acquainted with their operations.
Moreover, being an international student, I firmly believe that I can contribute to creating a more inclusive community.
I have had the gratifying opportunity of being directly involved in helping organize events on campus and that has made me understand what attracts the student body. I hope to sincerely deliver on engagement. I want an improved student advocacy, for both international and domestic students. I can build that up with my conscientious efforts and pave the way to an ideal team that works diligently and dedicatedly.

Rajpaul Hayer
Year and Program of Study
Year 1, Communications
Why are you running for this position?
The TDSA offers a unique chance to be a part of both the engagement and development within the campus community. In my short time here I have already had the chance to meet and interact with many individuals throughout the various faucets of the school, be it in clubs, classes, or individually, and as such would like to further that experience in an official capacity. Lastly, the size of our campus creates a unique microsphere where one can meet many others, however without encouragement, it can be hard for many to feel included. My goal will be to further strengthen the bonds within our community, as well as create new ones, for all of the student body.

Vice President of University Affairs

Anthony Coulter
Year and Program of Study
4th, Political Studies
Why are you running for this position?
I am re-running as I have a major passion for the work that I did last year, and hope to, with my newly gained knowledge, hope to break further bounds and strive harder to advocate for all TDSA Students