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UBC’s Professional Leadership Masters Degrees 2021 Student Executive Committee Confirmed
February 19, 2021
Last week, the UBC’s Professional Leadership Master’s Degree students confirmed their 2021 Student Executive Committee.
The Student Executive Committee plays an important role throughout the university experience of MEL and MHLP students. They act as the voice and leaders of the cohort, spearheading various professional and social activities, and providing feedback to the MEL and MHLP faculty and staff.
Throughout the election process, all the nominees displayed great enthusiasm and put forward impressive initiatives. The election took place after a virtual forum, wherein the candidates shared speeches and provided proposals for their plans as committee members.
We are happy to announce the Student Executive Committee for 2021 as follows:
| Name | Specialization | Position |
| Abdullah Qawariq | High Performance Buildings | President |
| Chris Cho | High Performance Buildings | Treasurer |
| Sangeeth Gunalan Karuppiah | Advanced Materials Manufacturing | Vice President |
| Graham MacGillivray | Clean Energy Engineering | Vice President |
| Jodi Denbok | Clinical Education | Vice President |
| Niha Keeran Thodika | Dependable Software Systems | Vice President |
| Mridul Pareek | High Performance Buildings | Vice President |
| Nazia Zakir Ahmed | Integrated Water Management | Vice President |
| Leo Angelo M. Azcueta | Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | Vice President |
| Margaret Lin | Seniors Care | Vice President |
| Barry Kanchan | Sustainable Process Engineering | Vice President |
| Michaela Dyck | Urban Systems | Vice President |
| Crystal Chan (Benedek) | Clinical Education | Social Committee |
| Janille Wingson-Gore | Clinical Education | Social Committee |
| Shan Liu | Dependable Software Systems | Social Committee |
| Oi Yee Wong | Seniors Care | Social Committee |
These students will provide an integral role in supporting the growth of the MEL and MHLP program and supporting the quality education and experience of their peers. As a liaison between faculty and staff, as well as the team responsible for organizing, promoting, and executing of a calendar of events, these students largely shape the university experience of the 2021 cohort.
Congratulations to all the elected students!
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