OUSA

Back Row (Left-to-Right): Susannah Goulinlock, Dan Moulton, Alexi White, Adam Zabrodski, Robert Woodrich, Rob Lanteigne, Paul Bien, Tammy McQueen

Front Row (Left-to-Right): Chris Martin, Kory Preston, Justin Williams (Missing: Alvin Tedjo)

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Dan Moulton – OUSA President
Vice President University Affairs of the University Students Council of the University of Western Ontario (Email)

Dan Moulton is a student from Huron University College in Honors Specialization Political Science at the University of Western Ontario. Working with diverse teams with the University Students’ Council over the past three years has enabled him to take a leadership role as the Vice-President University Affairs. While focused on the areas of academics, advocacy and student representation, he has a particular interest in developing student leadership and early outreach. Originally from Woodstock, Ontario, Dan was engaged in a number of activities that developed his passion for student leadership by the time he arrived at UWO. In particular, Dan hopes to engage students in issues surrounding government relations, offer professional development for student leaders, and advance academic advocacy in Ontario.

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Justin Williams – OUSA Vice President Administration
Vice President Education of the University of Waterloo Federation of Students (Email)

Justin Williams is studying international, environment and resource studies at the University of Waterloo.  After serving a term as the president of the University of Waterloo Federation of Students, he sought a term as its Vice President University Affairs.  Justin has performed as a research assistant, environmental studies coordinator, and board of director for Feds.  He currently resides in St. Jacobs, which is not as he would tell you close to the University of Waterloo campus.  He is also engaged and enjoys everything OUSA.

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Rob Lanteigne – OUSA Vice President Finance
Vice President University Affairs of the Brock University Students’ Union (Email)

Rob Lanteigne is entering his second year as part of the OUSA team, after being re-elected as the VP University Affairs from Brock University. He has graduated with a degree in Sport Management, and a minor in Political Science. This is his fourth year involved on council, and his third year with a seat on the University Senate. Rob is originally from Kitchener, Ontario, and is an avid fan of OHL hockey. He has worked for Kitchener and Brampton, and currently holds season’s tickets for the Niagara IceDogs. He also enjoys travelling Canada, and spending as much time around a campfire as possible. He hopes to wind up with a career in sport event planning or sport policy.

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Chris Martin – Steering Committee Member
Vice President Education of the McMaster Students Union (Email)

Chris Martin is a fourth year student pursuing a double-major in Political Science and Theatre. He is currently taking a year off of his studies to serve students of McMaster as Vice-President (Education) of the McMaster Students Union. Starting off as a student journalist, Chris ran for a seat on the MSU’s Student Representative Assembly in 2008. There, he served as chair of the MSU’s University Affairs committee, coordinating assessments of University policies and gathering student opinion on the quality of education offered at McMaster. Chris is excited to work with this year’s OUSA steering committee in what should be a landmark year for Post-Secondary Education in Ontario.

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Kory Preston – Steering Committee Member
Vice President University Affairs of the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union (Email)

Kory Preston is a fourth year honours political science and global studies student at Wilfrid Laurier University.  A past member of the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union Board of Directors and a two term OUSA Campus Coordinator at WLU, Preston’s experience with student advocacy began in 2004 with the Ontario Student Trustee Association. With a belief in post-secondary education and a passion for providing for the needs of students, Preston is dedicated to increasing education opportunities and enhancing the student experience for youth across Ontario.

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Adam Zabrodski – Steering Committee Member
Vice President University Affairs of the Alma Mater Society of Queen’s University (Email)

Adam Zabrodski is a geological engineering student in the environmental option at Queen’s University. Before serving as the Vice-President (University Affairs) he completed two terms as Vice-President (Academic) for the Queen’s Engineering Society, and worked as a teaching assistant and lab demonstrator. When not working Zabrodski enjoys being outside as much as possible. He is an avid golfer, kitesurfer, and a frequent patron of patios. If forced to the indoors, Zabrodski can be found watching the Calgary Flames or playing guitar.

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Robert Woodrich – Steering Committee Member
Vice President University Affairs of the University of Windsor Students’ Alliance (Email)

Robert Woodrich is a fourth year student at Windsor, pursuing a degree in Communication Studies. Since his first year on campus, Robert has been a representative of students. Starting out as a year representative, and moving on to become the president of the Social Science Society on campus, he eventually moved on to his current role, as University Affairs with UWSA. He looks forward to overcoming the challenges facing students in the upcoming year, and relishes the opportunity to represent them.

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Susannah Goulinlock – Steering Committee Resource Member
Academic Affairs Commissioner of the Alma Mater Society of Queen’s University (Email)

Susannah Gouinlock is a Politics and French Minor at Queen’s University, while also working full-time as the Academic Affairs Commissioner of the Alma Mater Society.  She has been Intern to Julia Mitchell, Former VPUA of the AMS, and former Steering Committee member, as well as the Academic Affairs Deputy Commissioner and Member of Arts and Science Orientation Committee.  She used to play competitive beach and court volleyball for 6 years. When stressed, she speed stacks/cup stacks and loves to dance.  She doesn’t eat potatoes. She is also particularly interested in researching and advocating for student success (quality) and early outreach.

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Alexi White – OUSA Executive Director (Email)

Alexi White was first involved in student advocacy while attending Queen’s University, where he recently graduated with a degree in mathematics.  Since he began volunteering with the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance five years ago, he has sat as a member of the Steering Committee and now serves as Executive Director.  White says he can recite 33 digits of pi, you should ask him to demonstrate.

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Paul Bien – Director of Research and Policy Analysis (Email)

Paul Bien comes to OUSA from a recent one year stint working for the Aga Khan Foundation in India. His past life has included research and policy work for community development organizations, the United Way and an MP’s office.  He graduated from Carleton University with his Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management.  Other than customary long walks on the beach, Paul enjoys traveling to strange and scary places, and politics in equal measure.  More than anything else, he’s happy to finally be completely surrounded by other policy nerds such as himself.

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Alvin Tedjo – Director of Communications and Public Relations (Email)

Alvin Tedjo completed his Political Studies degree at Queen’s University, with a year abroad at the International Studies Centre in Herstmonceux, England.  He had volunteered and worked extensively with the Alma Mater Society of Queen’s University, twice being nominated for the Tricolour Award as the University’s highest tribute for valued and distinguished service to the University in non-athletic, extra-curricular activities.  Alvin currently lives in Toronto with his fiancée, two rabbits and a fish.  He enjoys lifeguarding as a sport and triathlons.