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Take a look behind our amazing team this semester and those behind our events, socials, merch and the head of council ☺
Co-Presidents
Co-Presidents
The Co-Presidents keep PSA Council running smoothly and they make sure PSA is well-represented both within and outside the University. They act as the main links between SoP Administration, faculty, and professionals. They also support the Council, oversee activities, prepare and share meeting agendas, and make sure finances are responsibly managed.
Co-President
Co-President
Hi everyone! I’m Alley, one of your co-presidents this term. In my free time, you’ll usually find me baking muffins, taking my dog for walks, hanging out with friends, or scrolling Pinterest for inspiration for my next floral arrangement. I’m passionate about urban planning because it allows me to act as a bridge between the public and private sides of development and because planning truly touches every part of our city. I love meeting new people, so I’m really excited to connect with you all at PSA events this term!
Co-President
Co-President
Hi everyone! I'm Ashvika and I am one of your co-presidents this term! I am interested in transportation planning and GIS. In my free time, I am usually painting, watching movies, or spending time with my friends. I cannot wait to see what this term has in store!
Secretary and Treasurer
The Secretary's job is to take, type up, and manage the minutes for all PSA meetings. They also keep a detailed record of any past minutes to make sure things run smoothly on the admin side of PSA operations. On top of that, the Secretary usually steps in as the WESEF Representative, making sure PSA’s voice and interests are heard and represented in WESEF discussions.
The Treasurer's main job is to manage PSA's finances and always keep an up-to-date record of all transactions and the overall financial health of PSA. In this role, the Treasurer also works closely with ESS to make sure that everything PSA does aligns with ESS' expectations.
Huda Ali (She/Her) - Treasurer
Huda Ali (She/Her) - Treasurer
Hello! My name is Huda and I am one of your Treasurer for this term! I know how to juggle pretty well and I am excited to be on PSA and work with other planners!
Hi everyone! I’m Ishani, a second-year Planning student with a big interest in Urban Design and how good spaces can make everyday life better. When I’m not in class, you’ll probably find me at the gym, hanging out with friends, or sketching and painting. I’m super excited to be serving as Secretary on Council this term and can’t wait to help make this a fun and connected year for planning students. Bucket list item: skydiving… hopefully one day
Merchandise Team
Merchandise Team
Ever wonder how we come up with our awesome merch?
Our Merchandise Team comes up with cool designs for PSA's termly merchandise! They're in charge of making sure everything looks great, from concept to final product. From overseeing the design process to managing sales schedules, coordinating sales platform, and handling how merch gets distributed, they have a hand in it all!
Hey folks! I'm Timurul, your Merch Lead this term. While my planning interests lie largely in urban climate adaptation, my big hobby and passion is dance! I've taught at UW Hip Hop and I dance as part of Origins. I hope to catch y'all at the Café in EV1, and can't wait to deliver you some awesome merch!
Merch Logistics
I'm Keely and I love going to the gym, travelling with friends and learning new skills. I am super excited to meet new faces and to connect with you all! I am particularly interested planning law and sustainability in transit. My current bucket list item is to run a half marathon (let me know if you want to run together!).
Khalil Heron
Khalil Heron
Merch Designer
Hello! My name is Khalil and I am one of your Merch Designers this term! I am a figure skater and I am excited to be on PSA and work with other planners!
Zaynah Adnan Jalil (She/Her)
Zaynah Adnan Jalil (She/Her)
Merch Designer
Hello! My name is Zaynah and I am one of your Merch Designers this term! I love amphibians and I am excited to be back on PSA again!
Merch Designer
Hello, I'm Koby! I'm from Scarborough and my interests include drawing, music, and political science. I'm interested in the transportation side of planning. I'm excited to create some cool merch for you all to enjoy!
Leo George Bridgewater
Leo George Bridgewater
Merch Designer
Hello! My name is Leo and I am one of your Graphic Designers this term! I love opera music and I am thrilled to be on PSA and to work with other planners!
Jada Shaw (She/Her)
Jada Shaw (She/Her)
Merch Designer
Hellooo! I’m Jada, I’m unfortunately from Brampton but I love my Flower City (sometimes). I’m extremely passionate about art, and a big flower nerd and hope to continue to not only sell commissions in the future but open up a flower shop!! (A girl can dream) I look forward to connecting with all of you, and don’t be afraid to say hi!
Marketing Team
Marketing Team
Have you been scrolling through our Instagram page?
The Marketing Team handles the marketing and promotions for PSA, A.K.A all the content you see on our Instagram page. This includes creating posts and event pages on PSA’s social media. They’ll kick off social media campaigns to boost traffic, promote events that matter to the PSA community, and share helpful content with everyone involved.
Marketing Lead
Hi everyone! I'm Rebecca and I am excited to be back this term as PSA's Marketing Lead. You'll often catch me having either a coffee or matcha in my hand, and always listening to music. In my free time I love collecting blind boxes, going to photobooths, and spending time with my friends. I also love chipotle. like a lot. I'm looking forward for another great term! :)
Social Media Coordinator
Hi everyone! I'm Arjun. I have a variety of passions including but not limited to hitting the gym, reading, history, and video games. I'm always interested to meeting new people, making new friends or trying new things. Right now my academic focus is towards going into land-use planning and towards representing future planners through the PSA.
Social Media Coordinator
Hi, I’m Isabella! I’m currently in my 3A term of Planning, with an interest in transportation planning and land use design. I’m interested in how infrastructure and spatial planning can shape more accessible, efficient, and livable communities. Outside of school, I enjoy building Rolife houses :3, cooking, and spending all my money. I’m excited to contribute to the PSA this term!
Laila Ava Olagbaiye (She/Her)
Laila Ava Olagbaiye (She/Her)
Social Media Coordinator
Hi everyone! My name is Laila and i’m currently in my 1B term of planning! For the winter term I’ve decided to join both the PSA and ESS on the marketing team and as communications director. I love everything centred around the arts from theatre to music. I’m originally from New Brunswick and being from the east coast is what made me develop an interest in park planning and landscape architecture. If you ever want music or food recommendations I’m always open to being reach out to. I can’t wait to see what this semester has in store!
Graphics Designer
Hi! I'm Monalika and I'm on graphics team! In my spare time, I like to listen to lots of music, watch movies bake, and make art! I'm interested in urban design and how we can shape sustainable and inviting spaces. I'm super excited to be on council. You can find me walking on trails or in a cafe/boba shop.
Graphics Designer
Hello, my name is Umayma. I'm passionate about urban design and community development. I enjoy drawing and digital art and I'm looking forward to being a graphic designer on the marketing team this term!
Samuel Matrosov (He/Him)
Samuel Matrosov (He/Him)
Graphics Designer
Hello! My name is Samuel and I am one of your Graphic Designers this term! I love dancing and music I am excited to be on PSA and work with other planners!
Kyle Dalton (He/Him)
Kyle Dalton (He/Him)
Graphics Designer
Hello! My name is Kyle and I am one of your Graphic Designers this term! I love art and foot ball I am excited to be on PSA and show my creativity.
Photographer
Hi! I'm Rebecca. I'm in my 1B term in Planning, and I am super passionate about land use and residential development. I am also really into photography, crocheting, and karaoke! I really look forward to spending time with the Planning Student Association!
Jad Nahed (He/Him)
Jad Nahed (He/Him)
Photographer
Hello! My name is Jad and I am one of your Photographers this term! I love taking photos and writing poetrty and I am excited to be on PSA and work with other planners!
Events Team
Events Team
Loving our PSA events?
The Events Team helps organize and coordinate PSA members' involvement in all PSA events and within the professional planning community. They take care of running all social events, entertainment and the logistics behind all our amazing events!
Events Co-Lead
Welcome aboard everyone! I'm Bowen! If you're unsure how to pronounce it, just think of the word Boeing. Although I can't fly, I do love to lift weights, plan events, and let my imagination flee high while reading and drawing. I'm excited to be your event co-lead this year with Amaan! We expect a smooth flight with good weather en route.
Amaan Khandhia (He/Him)
Amaan Khandhia (He/Him)
Events Co-Lead
Hello! My name is Amaan and I am one of your Events co-leads this term! I know how to play the violin and I am excited to be on PSA and work with other planners!
Events Coordinator
Hi everyone! My name is Vaishali and I'm passionate about sustainability and people-centred city design, especially green infrastructure and active transportation. Outside of Planning, I love travelling, volunteering/working and hanging out with friends. Excited to connect with you all this term! :)
Events Coordinator
Hello, I'm Neil and I'm excited to be part of the events team this fall! While my passion for urban planning (specially transportation) runs deep, I would love to talk to you about tv shows, books, photography and much more. Hope to see you at our PSA events!
Events Coordinator
My name is Benedict Cheah, and I’m serving as the Events Coordinator for the Planning Students Association at the University of Waterloo. In this role, I help plan and organize events that bring Planning students together, from socials to networking opportunities. I enjoy creating welcoming spaces where students can connect, share experiences, and, of course, enjoy some snacks! My goal is to make every event engaging, inclusive, and memorable.
Events Coordinator
Hi everyone! I’m Maria. I’m super passionate about transportation, infrastructure and development. Outside of school I love reading, going on long walks, nature, the beach and complex puzzles. I’m super excited to contribute to some amazing events this semester!
Rodney Chan (He/Him)
Rodney Chan (He/Him)
Events Coordinator
Hello! My name is Rodney and I am one of your Events Coordinators this term! I love square dancing and I am currently in my 3A term. I am excited to be on PSA and work with other planners!
Professional Outreach Team
Professional Outreach Team
PSA's Outreach Team serves as the liaison for the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI), Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and PSA. They also represent the PSA at any professional events as needed. These coordinators are active student members of both OPPI and CIP.
Professional Outreach Coordinator
Professional Outreach Coordinator
Hi I'm Fiona! I'm in my 1B term and I'm interested in land development and transportation. I love art, design, and trying new things. I'm super excited to be working with the rest of the team this term :)
Amaan Khandhia (He/Him)
Amaan Khandhia (He/Him)
Professional Outreach Coordinator
Professional Outreach Coordinator
Hello! My name is Amaan and I am also on the Professional Outreach team this term! I know how to play the violin and I am excited to be on PSA and work with other planners!
Year Reps
Year Reps
The role of Year Representatives is to be the liaison for PSA members and the undergraduate planning student body. They’ll keep their cohorts in the loop, whether in class or through social media, about any PSA, SoP, and OPPI/CIP events or updates. Plus, they’ll lend a hand with PSA Executive tasks whenever needed. The reps will be selected by their cohort at the start of the term and PSA will have a rep from every undergraduate cohort that's in school for the term.
Olamide Elizabeth Efemena Aregbe (She/Her) - 1st Year Representative
Olamide Elizabeth Efemena Aregbe (She/Her) - 1st Year Representative
Hello! My name is Olamide and I am one of your 1st Year Representatives this term! Im learning how to glove professionally and I am excited to be on PSA and work with other planners!
Hello everyone! My name (I)s Steven and I am current(l)y in my 1B term. I really enj(o)y learning about transportation and in my free time I love to watch T(V) shows. My favourit(e) show right now is Heated Rivalry because the main (p)rotagonist is Wasian and plays (ho)ckey. Fun fact: I don't play hockey but I am Wasian so we are basically related.
Seb Landry (He/Him) - 2nd Year Representative
Seb Landry (He/Him) - 2nd Year Representative
Hello! My name is Seb and I am one of your 2nd Year Representative this term! I am an active volunteer at the animal shelter, and in my free time I like to do parkour. I am very excited to be on PSA this term!
Hi, my name is Eric! I'm an enjoyer of all things transportation. Outside of class, I enjoy unironically playing league, reading, and spending time with friends.
Hey all! My name is Bryn. I'm personally very passionate about music, the gym, and my pet dog. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as an undergraduate urban planner, and am super stoked to have a chance to promote and advocate for the PSA this year, especially with there only being a year left until I graduate!
Shively Holland- 4th Year Representative
Shively Holland- 4th Year Representative
Hello! My name is Shively and I am one of your 4th Year Representatives this term! I love playing Just Dance and I am excited to be on PSA and work with other planners!
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