March 14, 2025
Blog
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Introducing Remington, VP at University of Waterloo
Hello all!
I'm Remington Zhi (they/them), and I’m in my third year at the University of Waterloo, double majoring in Pure Math and Mathematical Physics, with a minor in Addictions, Mental Health, and Policy. I was recently elected as Vice President of the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA). I’m also thrilled to be joining the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA) Steering Committee this year, and I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to advocate alongside such a passionate and committed group of student leaders from across the province.
Introducing Aadi, VP of External Affairs at Brock University
Why Student Advocacy Matters: My Journey with OUSA
By Aaditya Gupta, Vice President of External Affairs, Brock University Students’ Union (BUSU)
When I attended my first OUSA General Assembly in Spring 2024, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. I had been involved in student life at Brock University for years, serving as President of the Esports Club, Vice-President of the Anime Club, and a Goodman Ambassador, but this was my first step into the world of provincial advocacy. That GA changed everything for me.
Introducing Omar, VP External Affairs at Western University
Hey everyone!
My name is Omar Sayyed, and I’m excited to be stepping into the role of Vice President of Finance at the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA).
Introducing Stephen DeCordova, VP Education at McMaster University
Hello! My name is Stephen DeCordova (he/him) and I am the Vice-President (Education) for the McMaster Students Union (MSU) and the Vice-President Administration and Human Resources for OUSA.
Introducing Sayak Sneddon-Ghosal, VP Government & Stakeholder Relations
Hi everyone!
My name is Sayak Sneddon-Ghosal (he/him), and I am honoured to be the Vice President of Government & Stakeholder Relations at the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union (WLUSU), and President of the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA). It is a privilege and responsibility I do not take lightly.
Michelle's Last Presidential Update: June 2025
Happy June!! And welcome to my final Presidential Update </3
May was a month of a lot of change and turnover for OUSA, starting with our new Board of Directors starting their terms on May 1st! You can also see everything that our Board accomplished in our newly released 2025 Annual Report.
Introducing Gabrielle Pinto, Advocacy and Communications Intern
Hi everyone! My name is Gabrielle Pinto (she/her) and I am so excited to be joining OUSA this summer as the Advocacy and Communications Intern! As someone interested in both policy and marketing/communications, I am excited to learn more about these fields.
Introducing Sophia Carnovale, Indigenous Policy Intern
Shé:kon! My name is Sophia Carnovale (she/her/they), and I’m thrilled to be back as OUSA’s Indigenous Policy Intern this summer!
I am both Italian and Mohawk Wolf Clan from Six Nations of the Grand River. This fall, I will enter my 4th and final year at Brock University to pursue a Bachelor’s of Public Health Honours with a Minor in Indigenous Studies.
April 2025 Presidential Update
Hello and Happy Spring!
I hope those of you who are students have been staying well through your exams, and the rest of you have been enjoying the warmer weather.
OUSA’s 18th Partners in Higher Education Dinner and 2025 Teaching Excellence Award Recipients
For the past 18 years, April has marked the Partners in Higher Education Dinner (PiHED) and as your humble host, we were delighted to be joined by so many guests this year. The event celebrated the hard work of our students, educators, sector partners, and elected officials in the higher education sector this year. We are so grateful to The Honourable Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security for providing opening remarks and to Iyobosa, Faith Ogunkoya, Manager of Black Student Success Centre at McMaster University for providing an insightful keynote. We also recognized Eddy Avila as our Honoured Alumni Award recipient and Sebastien Corrie as our Excellence in Student Advocacy Award recipient, given in honour of Stephanie Ye-Mowe.
