Steering Committee 2026-2026
Rory Norris (he/him) – President
Vice-President Government and Stakeholder Relations, Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA)
Rory is a fourth-year Biotechnology and Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) student at the University of Waterloo whose undergraduate journey has been defined by one consistent thread: showing up for students. As President and Chair of the Board at WUSA in 2023-2024, Rory led advocacy at the municipal and provincial levels while improving the day-to-day student experience on campus. That work brought him to OUSA, where he’s attended multiple General Assemblies and the Student Advocacy Conference, contributing to policy work focused on making post-secondary education more accessible and affordable for students across Ontario. As President of the Accounting and Finance Student Association (AFSA), Rory volunteered in support of the AFSA Tax Clinic, helping low-income individuals in the Kitchener-Waterloo region access over one million dollars in government benefits, proof that student leadership can create real, community-level impact. No matter the role, Rory's goal has always been the same: to support students in any way he can.
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Aisha Mahmoud (she/her) – Vice President, Finance
Vice-President Education, McMaster Students Union (MSU)
Aisha is a student in the Integrated Business and Humanities program at McMaster University. This year, she is serving as the Vice-President Education at the McMaster Students Union, leading the MSU’s advocacy department. Aisha’s passion for education advocacy began in high school at the K-12 level, working provincially to create a more equitable, accessible, and high-quality public education system. She’s been involved with the MSU through its governance bodies and services and has been a delegate at several OUSA General Assemblies. Aisha’s time at the MSU has been rooted in equity and student engagement. Having grown up in Hamilton, she hopes to continue efforts to engage McMaster students with their community and is an advocate for civic engagement and participation beyond campus.
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Timna Habta (she/her) - Vice President, Administration and Human Resources
Vice President of Government and Stakeholder Relations, Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union (WLUSU)
Timna is a recent graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University, having completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts with majors in Communication Studies and Cultural Studies. She is currently serving as the Vice President: Government & Stakeholder Relations at Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union. This role follows a long line of Timna’s involvement in the Laurier student community, where she developed a strong passion for student representation, advocacy, and support. Through both her roles at OUSA and her home organization, Timna hopes to advocate for a post-secondary education system that is accessible, equitable, affordable, and reflective of the diverse experiences and needs of students across Ontario.
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Anwoy Barua (he/him) - Director
Vice-President Student Affairs, Ontario Tech Student Union (OTSU)
Anwoy is entering his fourth year at Ontario Tech University, pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences with a focus in Human Health Science, with long-term aspirations in medicine. He is entering his second consecutive term as Vice President of Student Affairs at the OTSU. In this role, he has worked on transit accessibility, student rideshare safety through the Midnight Miles program, and a housing affordability campaign for students in the Durham Region. He has also contributed to OUSA policy papers on vendor fees and student autonomy. Anwoy's involvement in student leadership dates back to elementary and high school. This extensive experience grounds his advocacy approach, reminding him that the students who benefit most from strong representation are often the ones least likely to be in the room.
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Brentajah Young (she/her) – Director
Vice-President External Affairs, Trent Durham Student Association (TDSA)
Brentajah is enrolled in the Business Administration program with a specialization in Human Resources at Trent University. She is currently serving her first term as Vice-President of External Affairs with the Trent Durham Student Association (TDSA) and is excited about all there is to explore in the world of student governance! She loves setting and achieving short-term goals and feels this passion often rubs off on her personal relationships, as motivating and seeing others do well makes her happy. Outside of school, Brentajah has a passion for decorating cakes and giving back to her community. She has held many jobs in the name of getting involved and sees her position as VP as a way to continue that streak.
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Khareema Quainoo (she/her) – Director
Vice-President Advocacy, Laurentian University Student General Association (SGA)
Khareema is in her fourth year completing an honours Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in Gerontology at Laurentian University. This year, she’s the Vice President of Advocacy at SGA. Khareema is a mature, first-generation university student, immigrant, frontline healthcare worker, and community advocate who is passionate about ensuring students feel seen, heard, and represented. Alongside her studies, she works in long-term care as a Personal Support Worker, where she’s developed a strong passion for accessibility, mental health advocacy, end-of-life care, and equitable support systems for vulnerable populations. Her advocacy is rooted in the belief that “doing good when no one is watching” matters most. Through her leadership, she hopes to bridge the gap between students and their governance by making student services more approachable, inclusive, and accessible. Particularly for immigrant students, international students, mature students, students with disabilities, student parents, and those navigating barriers silently.
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Racheal Reddy (she/her) – Director
Commissioner of External Affairs, Alma Mater Society (AMS)
Racheal is entering her final year at Queen’s University and is pursuing a degree in Psychology alongside a Certificate in Law. She currently serves as Commissioner of External Affairs for the AMS. Before assuming her current role, Racheal served within the AMS Internal Affairs Office, where she oversaw governance, elections, and judicial processes during a period of significant organizational transition. Through this experience, she developed a strong interest in institutional accountability, student representation, and the ways governance structures can support meaningful student engagement. In her current role, Racheal oversees the Academic Affairs, Government Affairs, and Housing Resource portfolios, with a particular interest in advocacy on housing affordability, accessibility, and student well-being. She is passionate about strengthening connections between students and the policy decisions that affect them, while ensuring student perspectives are meaningfully represented at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels.
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Stephen Titizian (he/him) – Director
Vice-President External Affairs, University Students' Council (USC)
Stephen recently graduated from Western University with an Honours Specialization in Political Science. This year, he is serving as Vice-President External Affairs for the USC, where he works on multi-level government advocacy related to affordability, housing, transit, safety, employment, and access to post-secondary education. Stephen’s passion for advocacy is rooted in amplifying the voices of those who are often overlooked and underrepresented in decision-making spaces. His work has been shaped by his experiences in student leadership, grassroots organizing, and community-based advocacy. He is the Founder and former President of the Western Armenian Students’ Association, a Research Intern with the Armenian Legal Defence Fund, and has represented Western students through OUSA’s General Assembly and Student Advocacy Conference. Across his work, Stephen is motivated by a simple belief: when people care, show up, and work together, things can get done. Through both his work at the USC and OUSA, he hopes to advocate for a post-secondary system that is more affordable, accessible, equitable, and responsive to the needs of students across Ontario.