Staff

Ehima Osazuwa, Executive Director

Ehima holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering and Management degree from McMaster University. As the Executive Director for the Trent Durham Student Association, he is responsible for the operations of the association, as well as providing support to the executive team. Originally from Nigeria, Ehima moved to Canada about a decade ago and has enjoyed his Canadian experience ever since. He is passionate about enhancing the student experience of all Trent Students and enjoys working with various stakeholders to ensure that students have the best time at Trent. In his spare time, you can catch him watching Netflix and eating his favorite Nigerian dish, Jollof Rice.

Viviana Pinheiro, Administrative Coordinator

Hello it’s me again! For those of you that do not know me, my name is Viviana Pinheiro (she/her). I have missed Trent Durham so much that I had to come back as an alumni. I just graduated with a honours in child and youth studies at Trent Durham. I am back on the team as an administrative coordinator to help the executive team with creating more fun events, opportunities, and GIVEAWAYS!! I am so excited to be back on campus to create a more engaged community on campus with the help of your student union. I am still obsessed with the TDSA, sushi, reading, and my dog! Come by the office with any cool ideas and I will help make it happen, even if it is a Tik tok! Chao ✌️

Meet Our Student Support Staff

Kiente Litchmore - Executive Assistant

Kiente is pursuing a degree in the Child and Youth Studies Program at Trent in hopes to become a Special Education Resource Teacher. She wants to help students who need more creative learning styles because they have ADHD/ADD, Autism, Dyslexia etc. As a transfer student, Kiente is aware of how stressful it can be to find resources and social solidarity within a big institution. However, in her role as Executive Assistant, she hopes to make finding information such as social groups, safe spaces, school merchandise and more, easily accessible to the student body. Her goal is to make the student life a little less complicated. On her free time, Kiente enjoys Afro-Caribbean dancing. She started Caribbean dance at the age of 7 years old with Club Carib of Oshawa and continued to dance at the age of 12 years-old, being the youngest member of Dance Caribe Performing Arts Company. Since then, she has danced in Trinidad and Tobago, the Philippines for the International Dance Festival, The Pan Am Games, etc. Kiente says, "If you see me on campus feel free to say hi and ask me any questions you may have!

Josie Del Rosso - Events Coordinator

Josie is a second-year student majoring in Child and Youth Studies and the Teacher Education Stream, and minoring in English Literature. As the events coordinator, she is excited to work with the Vice President of Campus Life to make Trent University even more enjoyable for all students through fun and engaging activities. She has a passion for student voice and strives to make a positive impact on her community. When she is not in school, she enjoys reading, baking, and performing.

Emma Morra - Policy Analyst

Emma is a dedicated policy analyst and a valued member of the Trent Durham Student Association. A graduate of the Practical Nursing program at Fleming College, Emma has seamlessly transitioned her passion for enhancing healthcare systems into her pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration at Trent University. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for systematic thinking, she delves into the intricacies of institutional policies, ensuring they align with the best interests of the student community. Beyond her analytical prowess, Emma finds joy in baking cookies, a hobby that adds a warm and personal touch to her multifaceted life.

Lina Panagopoulou - Chief Electoral Officer

Lina is a second-year Science psychology and teaching Stream student. She strives to uphold the values of the TDSA and ensure a fair election for all candidates. When not working, she enjoys spending time with a book, travelling and playing or listening to music ( live music/concerts are the best way of entertainment try to change her mind)

Chau Bach - Marketing and Communications Assistant

Chau Bach (she/her) is a 3rd year undergraduate international student from Vietnam with a major in Media Studies and minor in Psychology. As someone who went through mental issues and had a rough transition during her first year, Chau cares about student mental health and would always be willing to help those in need. Using creative communication, she hopes to make Trent Durham a more inclusive, enriching, fun, and heartwarming community where all students feel at home. Chau has been a hiphop dancer since high school, where she directed a musical with her crew. Chau creates films, does spontaneous photoshoots with her digital camera, and writes creative essays whenever she is not dancing. Chau values social meaning and impact more than anything when it comes to her art. She aspires to become a dancer and a filmmaker whose works reveal the truths of society and challenge the audience’s perception to help heal their mental wounds and inspire change.

The TDSA is proud to support student employment and will continue to offer job positions throughout the academic year. Stay tuned to our social media and the Trent University job portal for more opportunities.