As a student leader and Team Lead for the Odette Commerce Society’s H.O.U.S.E Mentorship Program, I’ve had the privilege of supporting first-year business students through their academic and personal growth. This experience, along with my involvement as a Faculty Council Student Representative, has given me a deep understanding of the challenges and ambitions within the Odette community. 

I bring a perspective shaped by collaboration, critical thinking, and a passion for helping students succeed beyond the classroom. I aim to approach decisions with both empathy and evidence, balancing student voices with practical, results-oriented solutions. 

Ultimately, I want to make sure business students feel heard, supported, and proud of their faculty. I’ll use my experience bridging administration, faculty, and student voices to ensure that the Odette perspective is always part of the conversation at the Board level. 

One of the main challenges business students face today is limited course availability and scheduling flexibility, especially for those pursuing double majors, minors or students on a co-op term. This can delay graduation or limit exploration across disciplines. Additionally, students have voiced concerns that the Odette building feels dated, with classrooms that are often uncomfortable, unclear signage throughout the faculty, and a need for modern renovations that improve the atmosphere and learning environment. 

Another consistent concern is communication; students feel disconnected from faculty updates, event information, and academic changes that directly affect them. 

At the Board level, I’ll advocate for expanded course sections, better scheduling transparency, and a collaborative review of Odette’s facilities to push for practical improvements that make learning spaces more engaging and comfortable. I also plan to work with the Dean’s Office and UWSA to establish clearer communication channels, ensuring students are consistently informed and heard. 

My goal is to make sure Odette students not only have academic flexibility and career opportunities, but also a faculty environment they can take pride in, one that reflects the quality of education they’re working hard to achieve.

I believe accountability comes from being thoughtful and consistent in communication. My goal is to ensure that important decisions and updates are shared clearly and responsibly through the right student channels. This includes maintaining strong connections with student leaders and club executives to keep information flowing efficiently and accurately. 

Transparency, to me, means being approachable, open to feedback, and willing to explain the reasoning behind key decisions when needed. I’ll also be willingly available to listen to student concerns whenever they arise and collect surveys or feedback on crucial decisions that directly impact our faculty, ensuring that every major step reflects the collective student voice. 

Fair decision-making begins with listening to diverse perspectives, evaluating options objectively, and keeping students’ best interests at the center of every discussion. As a Director, I’ll approach every responsibility with integrity, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to serving the Odette community.

The UWSA Board of Directors should be more than a decision-making body, it should be a bridge that connects student voices to meaningful change across campus. The Board has a vital role in shaping policies that impact students’ daily experiences, from academic support and campus resources to mental health, equity, and community engagement. 

I believe students at the Odette School of Business deserve leadership that is available to hear their concerns and represent them with good faith. Too often, students feel their voices go unheard, and I want to change that by fostering stronger communication between Odette and the UWSA, ensuring every concern is met with transparency, empathy, and action. 

I want to be part of this work because I care deeply about making the student experience more connected, inclusive, and responsive. My goal as Director is to ensure that decisions made at the Board level translate into visible improvements for students, whether that’s better academic resources, fairer representation, or a stronger sense of pride in our university community. 

Being on the Board isn’t just about policy making, it’s about people, and I’m committed to representing ours with integrity and purpose.