Descriptions & Testimonials

President(s)

Responsible for setting direction for the executive team, supporting each member, and representing the MLS as a whole. Best suited to someone who is naturally organized, enjoys seeing the big picture, and likes mentoring a team.

Gabby Sancho, '25-'26

"Being president of the MLS was by far the biggest privilege and blessing of my undergraduate experience! The MLS is truly the most welcoming and supportive community of likeminded people. whether you need support academically or want to meet some amazing people through various fun social events! My favourite part about this role was assembling our executive team, I could not have asked for a more driven group of people to work alongside!"

VP Internal

Responsible for running the Mentorship Program from pairing applicants to hosting events, as well as helping execs feel like a connected team. Best for someone who enjoys one-on-one connection and quietly keeping people supported.

Coming soon!

VP Administration

Responsible for keeping the club's behind-the-scenes operations running smoothly, including emails, room bookings, and the monthly newsletter. A natural fit for someone who is detail-oriented and enjoys being a reliable point of contact.

Coming soon!

VP Finance

Responsible for managing club finances, fundraising for a relevant cause, distributing funds, and creating a yearly finance plan. Appeals to someone who is detail-oriented with numbers and enjoys planning ahead for budgets and fundraising opportunities.

Jo Lagacé-Merton, '25-'26

"As VP Finance, I was mainly involved with budgeting and allocating funds for specific executive teams. My favourite part of the role was being able to work along side such wonderful people and help our amazing VP Merchandise & Marketing coordinate our merchandise!"

VP External

Responsible for building partnerships, connecting with the department, and developing the Wug Hub. Perfect for someone who enjoys outreach, relationship-building, and starting initiatives from the ground up.

A new role for the 2026-2027 Academic Year!

VP Academics

Responsible for running the Academic Committee and leading MLS's academic initiatives, including weekly Instagram content, study events, Meet-the-Prof, and the year's final project. Ideal for someone who loves linguistics content and enjoys guiding a small team toward a shared goal.

Serena Jun, '25-'26

"As VP Academics, I led the Academic Committee in planning and carrying out various academic initiatives. These included events, informational social media posts, and a year-end project. The best part of this role is being able to work with the Academic Committee, other executives, as well as professors, alumni, and other student-led clubs. It was an incredibly rewarding role that allowed me to build on my own skills while supporting students in their academic journeys!"

VP Events

Responsible for planning and running all MLS events, from small social nights to larger collaborations with MHS. Great for someone who loves bringing people together and making things happen.

Grace Chan, '25-'26

"As VP Events, I panned, organized, and executed social and academic events for the MLS. I worked and communicated closely with the rest of the executive team to schedule events and make sure things ran smoothly. My favourite part of the role was brainstorming fun ideas and bringing them to life to support our amazing community!"

VP Promotions

Responsible for managing MLS's online presence across Instagram, TikTok, and Discord, maintaining content that is new and engaging. Works well for someone who loves social media, storytelling, and creating content that grabs attention.

Alisha Arif, '25-'26

"As VP Promo, I managed the social media of the MLS! This included content creation, promotion of events, outreach and facilitating communication for the club and its initiatives. I loved this role because it was a great way to connect the Mac community to the Linguistics and Languages Department in a way that was fun and innovative!"

VP Merch & Marketing

Responsible for designing and producing official MLS merchandise, from sourcing companies to managing costs and pricing with VP Finance. A natural fit for someone who enjoys product design and hands-on creative projects,.

Hannah Seo, '25-'26

"As VP Merchandise, I design, order, and distribute our merch, like hoodies and stickers. I also work closely with our VP Finance to make sure everything stays on budget, and I help with promotions throughout the year. I love that the role gives me a lot of creative freedom to come up with new designs. My favourite part is seeing students around campus wearing or using the merch I created!"

VP Media & Design

Responsible for creating MLS's visual content, including graphics, story content, and the overall look of the Instagram feed. Suited to someone who loves design and wants creative freedom within a team.

Ana Martinez Loma, '25-'26

"As Media Design Coordinator, my main duty was to make the graphics that go up on the club’s Instagram! My favourite part of the role was how much fun I could have with it, since this role allows you to have so much creative freedom!"

Upper Year Representative

The liaison between the lower years, especially first years, in the CogSci and Ling programs and the MLS. You will let the team know of any needs for the lower years as well as aid when tasked by the President(s).

Lower Year Representative

The liaison between the upper years in the CogSci and Ling programs and the MLS. You will let the team know of any needs for the upper years as well as aid when tasked by the President(s).

Junior Events Coordinator

Responsible for aiding the VP Events with running and setting up events. Tasks delegated to the JEC can include setting up, buying snacks, and more. (All purchases reimbursed)