ABOUT
Executive Committee
Asma Khamis | (she/her/elle)
President
U3 Biochemistry
Hi Science & ArtSci! I’m Asma and I’m so honoured and thrilled to be your SUS President this year. I look forward to overseeing all SUS operations and ensuring equity, accountability, and transparency therein, liaising with Faculty administration, organizing initiatives like Gala, and most importantly, advocating for you. I’m from the Greater Toronto Area (shoutout to Richmond Hill) and am minoring in Health Geography. When I’m not at the lab or the GIC, I can be found playing the trumpet, caring for my plants, or sipping a cold brew at the nearest café. I look forward to meeting you, and addressing any questions, concerns, or ideas you may have! See you around!
Yashar Aghazadeh Habashi | (he/him/il)
VP Academic
U3 Interdepartmental Immunology
Hi all! I’m Yashar and it is a pleasure to serve as your VP Academic this year. I grew up in Edmonton, then lived in Idaho for a bit before coming here to study immunology. When outside of the walls of the lab and McLennan library, I am a classical music connoisseur and a menace on the tennis court. In addition to handling any and all academic concerns, I am excited to organize events together with my committees to provide resources, insight, and future opportunities to students. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have, whether by email, at my office hours, or if we happen to bump into each other on campus!
Timmi Milan | (they/them/iel/ielle)
VP Internal
U3 Pharmacology
Well hello there Science and ArtSci! My name is Timmi and its such an exciting honour to be serving as VP Internal Affairs this year. I’m in charge of chairing all student life within the SUS, such as Orientation Week, Science games and Graduation Ball. I also chair and oversee the Science Internal Committee (SIC). SUS aside, I’m from Kingston, Ontario but born in Beirut, Lebanon and love all things (legal) drugs! I’m doing a minor in Biotechnology, and some of my other interests include the mtl ballroom scene, thrifting, and denying being severely lactose intolerant. Feel free to reach my office hours if you have any questions if you just wanna have a cheeky chat!
Ilia Shareghi | (he/him/il)
VP External
U2 Anatomy and Cell Biology
Hi everyone! My name is Ilia and I’m delighted to be your VP External for this year! I grew up in Toronto but I’m originally from Tehran, Iran. Outside of school, I do research on psychedelics and mental health disorders, listen to all kinds of music, and do lots of film photography. As VP External, I’m excited to continue securing external sponsorships for the SUS and hosting After Hours, in addition to organizing some new events! Please feel free to reach me via email or during office hours if you have any questions or if you’d just like to have a chat!
Eileen Hu | (she/her/elle)
VP Communications
U2 Neuroscience
Hii! My name is Eileen and I’m super excited to serve as your VP Communications! My role includes managing all of SUS’s social outlets, distributing the weekly listservs, and managing PR, FUSS, constitutional affairs and more. I’m from Shanghai and near Toronto (Oakville, lol), I major in Neuroscience and have a minor in management (lol). Outside of school, I love to dance, eat, and watch netflix. I am also super passionate about mental health advocacy, diversity and inclusion, all that jazz! Please feel free to reach out to chat:)
Amelia Whitcomb | (she/her/elle)
VP Finance
U2 Cognitive Science
What’s up science and artsci! I’m so excited to serve as your VP Finance this year. I’m responsible for SUS’s budget, spending, funds, and pretty much making sure that everything is looking good! Aside from SUS, I’m a U2 cogsci student with a minor in gender and sexuality studies from York Beach, Maine. There is also nothing I love more than curling up with a good book! You can find me at office hours or reach out to my email below, I’d love to chat about money, books, or brains!
Elaine Xiao | (she/her/elle)
VP Sustainability
U2 Pharmacology
Hey! I’m Elaine and I am very excited to be your VP Sustainability this year! I oversee the Mental Health Committee, Society Environment Committee, Social Sustainability Committee, and Charity Week Committee. I’m looking forward to continuing to raise awareness through initiatives done through these committees. Beyond SUS, I’m a U2 pharmacology major with a minor in philosophy. I’m from Vancouver, BC and live up to the typical BC trope. I will never turn down an iced oat milk latte or a hike. I also watch glee. Beep me whenever or drop by my office hours to goss and chat!
Rori Sa | (she/her/elle)
Executive Administrator
U3 Psychology
Hi everyone, I’m Rori, and I’m excited to be the executive administrator this year! I’m from the Toronto area, and you might find me adding new things to my avocado toast, perpetually getting ankle injuries, or asking to pet fluffy dogs at the park. If you ever want to use the barbecue grill, have motions or questions regarding GC, or want to chat about running routes in the area, feel to reach out!
Grace Parish | (she/her/elle)
Senator
U3 Microbiology & Immunology
Hey, I’m Grace and I’m your Science Senator for this year! I’m a U3 Microbiology and Immunology student from Toronto. As Science Senator, my job is to represent science students at the McGill University Senate regarding academic and university affairs. Outside of school, I love reality TV, running, and cake from RVC. Please do not hesitate to reach out or stop by my office hours if you have questions, concerns, or even just want to chat about anything around navigating McGill administration, student life, or the faculty of science!
Sofie Fournier | (she/her/elle)
Representative to SSMU
U1 Anatomy and Cell Biology
Heya! I’m Sofie! Super looking forward to being your SSMU rep, kind of passionate about student advocacy or wuteva. I’m hoping to take an active role in sexual violence prevention, increased bilingualism in student government, and being an overall advocate for any concerns, interests, or ideas you may have. When I’m not being scholarly and lame, I’m a plant aficionado, gym gal, deeply in love with music (neo-soul/hip-hop/electro/house has my heart) & I drain my bank on food. Reach out to chat me anytime about anything! Always love a good conversation. :)
Joshua Gertsvolf | (he/him/il)
Representative to SSMU
U1 Neuroscience
Hi, I’m Josh, I was born and raised in Ottawa, I love to play basketball, and I enjoy cooking… if putting every ingredient in sight into a pan on high heat qualifies as cooking. As one of your SSMU representatives to SUS this year, I’m committed to prioritising your needs as students. I implore you to reach out to me (as informally as you want) with any and all of your comments, questions and concerns - whether they’re academic, social, or mental-health related (or literally anything else lol).
Emily Foxman | (she/her/elle)
Representative to SSMU
U2 Anatomy and Cell Biology
Hello everyone! My name is Emily and I’m thrilled to be one of your SSMU Reps this year! I am here to represent the ideals of Science students and convey your comments/suggestions to the greater governmental bodies of McGill. Outside this role, you can find me playing the flute, hosting friendly dinner parties, and getting caught in Wikipedia rabbit holes. Don’t hesitate to reach out to discuss any aspect of university life and beyond. See you around!