Abhi began as Executive Director in September 2024. The Executive Director ensures that the goals of the Society, as set in its by-laws, strategic plan and Council, are met in a timely fashion. He provides oversight and direction for its daily operation and works collaboratively with a team of elected student directors and standing committees. He is responsible for supervising the work of a number of dedicated, talented, unionized part-time staff members.
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Harjap joined the GSS in August 2018. The Advocate and Policy Advisor provides support for students in conflict, while concurrently building collaborative, mutually respectful relationships with key players at the University. Additionally, they help the Society with macro-advocacy concerns that affect graduate students as a whole and with internal governance.
The Administrator provides oversight for all bookkeeping and administrative functions and is the go-to person for office operations and procedures, financial matters, records and bookkeeping.
Jenna-Leigh joined the GSS as an Administrative Assistant in January 2022. She is a PhD candidate in the Arts Education program in the Faculty of Education. Originally from Ontario, Jenna-Leigh brings a passion for service to the student community to her role at the GSS.
The Administrative Assistants are responsible for many duties around the GSS office including maintaining the lounge and coffee service, booking rooms, scheduling meetings, distributing cheques to students, updating the website and social media streams, answering inquiries, creating electronic content and designing posters.
Jinglun joined the GSS as an Administrative Assistant in May 2024. The Administrative Assistants are responsible for many duties around the GSS office including maintaining the lounge and coffee service, booking rooms, scheduling meetings, distributing cheques to students, updating the website and social media streams, answering inquiries, creating electronic content and designing posters.