A seat at the table lets me apply my interest in how systems work to the institutions around me. At Waterloo, that has meant serving on university governing bodies, working on their committees, and representing students through elected leadership roles.
From academic policy and institutional finances to campus infrastructure and student representation, these roles gave me different ways to get involved in making things better.
University of Waterloo Board and Senate chamber.
University governance
Institutional decisions
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University of Waterloo Board of Governors
Served as an appointed member of the University's Board of Governors. The Board oversees the University's property, revenues, business, and affairs, alongside Senate's responsibility for academic matters.
Building & Properties Committee
Appointed committee member
The committee oversees campus planning and development, land and buildings, capital construction, and maintenance. Its remit includes project budgets, procurement procedures, regulatory compliance, and the long-term use of university facilities.
Elected to Senate for two consecutive terms. Senate is the University's academic governing body, responsible for educational policy, academic programs, and degree requirements. My service included appointments to two Senate committees.
Senate Finance Committee
Appointed committee member
As a committee member, I helped review and endorse the University's annual operating budget, on the scale of nearly C$1 billion, for recommendation to Senate. This meant weighing institution-wide financial priorities and their implications for teaching, research, and the student experience.
Senate Executive Committee
Appointed committee member
The committee reviews Senate agendas, committee reports, and nominations, and handles urgent matters on Senate's behalf.
Elected to WUSA's Board of Directors. WUSA represents Waterloo's undergraduate students; its Board provides direction and oversight for the association.
Academic Affairs Advisory Committee (3AC)
Appointed Vice Chair
Academic affairs and undergraduate advocacy, connecting student perspectives with university academic governance.
Governance Committee
Appointed committee member
Work on the association's governance framework and processes.
Served as an appointed member of the WEEF Board. With a principal of over C$21 million, WEEF supports improvements to undergraduate engineering education through funding for equipment, student projects, and learning resources. Board service connects student priorities with the stewardship of a lasting educational fund.
Served as President of NESS, the society representing undergraduate Nanotechnology Engineering students. The society connects students across cohorts, advocates for their interests, and supports community within the program.
