Elections

The elections for the 2024-2025 CSA Executive Team will take place from March 23rd to April 4th 2023.

Voting

You can cast your vote through ElectionBuddy from April 3-4, 2024. You will receive a ballot in your UOttawa email. Polls will close at 6 PM on April 4th.

Candidates

PRESIDENT

My name is Justine Lemay and I am running to be the communication students’ association president for the 2024-2025 academic year. This past year, in my role as vice-president of social affairs francophone, I have had the opportunity to plan events such as 101 Week and Comm Prom as well as attend Social Round Tables. These meetings were collaborative spaces to learn and grow with other student leaders on campus from other recognised student governments. My time as VP Social has taught me a lot about teamwork and what it takes to be a successful student led team. If elected, I hope to use that experience in my role as president to help next year’s CSA exec meet their potential in their positions. Furthermore, as president I will be attentive to concerns and issues brought forward by the student body and be a representative of the interests of all Communications students.

Justine Lemay

VP INFO FRANCO

Amanda Abi Ramia

Hello! My name is Amanda Abi Ramia, and I am happy to announce my candidacy for Vice-president of Information Francophone for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. I am a third-year communication student with a minor in business, currently enrolled in COOP.

In September, I volunteered to be a guide for the CSA’s 101 week, and this experience in leadership within the association inspired me to run in the by-elections. I was then elected as Vice President of Finance and have been managing all financial matters since then.

I developed a passion for the CSA and its mission of improving students' lives through frequent dedicated work from its executive members. Now, I am running once again, this time as VP of Info, to contribute to the future of the association.

As your VP of Info, my primary goal will be to enhance the CSA’s visibility, events, and news, ensuring that every student is informed about what's happening. I also aim to transform our social media platforms into hubs of information accessible to all students, all while maintaining our brand and values. My most significant objective is to promote equality between our two official languages by ensuring that all communications are bilingual and cater to the needs of Francophone students.

I have relevant experience in this area from my two-year job experience as a marketing and communication assistant at the university, as well as from my current COOP placement at the City of Gatineau as a communications intern.

Thank you for taking the time to read my platform! If you have any questions about me or my platform, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me via email at aabir081@uottawa.ca.

VP EQUITY AND WELLNESS

As a dedicated member of our student association for the past year, I am thrilled to announce my candidacy for the position of Vice President of Equity and Wellness for the upcoming year. My commitment to fostering a community of inclusion, accessibility, and wellness has been present through my previous initiatives, and I am eager to continue advocating for these values on a larger scale.

During my time as a previous CSA member, I have organized philanthropic events aimed at promoting wellness while giving back to our local community. Events like the Spinco Ride for charity not only encouraged physical activity but also raised funds for important causes. As VP of Equity and Wellness, I will continue to support and expand upon such initiatives, ensuring that we contribute positively to the well-being of both our campus and the wider community.
Inclusivity and accessibility are fundamental principles that should guide all aspects of our association's activities. I am committed to ensuring that every student, regardless of background or ability, feels valued and represented. This includes actively seeking out diverse perspectives, creating accessible resources and events, and fostering a culture of respect and understanding.

Furthermore, mental health and wellbeing are essential components of student life. I will work to promote mental health awareness, provide resources for those in need, and create spaces where students feel supported and empowered to prioritize their well being.
As your VP of Equity and Wellness, I will be a vocal advocate for the needs and concerns of all students. I will strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to thrive. Together, let's build a stronger, more inclusive, and healthier community for all.

Thank you for considering me for this important role. Together, we can make a difference.

Liv Allison

VP INFO FRANCO

Hello, Allow me to introduce myself, I am Amélie Doyon, a second-year communication student. I would like to be elected as VP Information (Franco) for the CSA. This position includes the responsibility of transmitting information and making it accessible to the student population. I am the ideal candidate to fulfill the tasks required for this position.

My experience within the AÉÉC last year allowed me to understand the challenges to be met for this position. I have a strong sense of initiative and determination to implement new strategies so that information reaches all students. My goal and tasks to accomplish are to develop the newsletter furthermore so that it includes more information for communication students. For example, academic resources, upcoming activities, and professional opportunities. I would also like to create a stronger connection and sense of belonging with communication students. Therefore, I aim to make CSA information more accessible.

In terms of experience in the field, I have experience in digital design that I acquired through various academic courses as well as out of pure interest. I would like to create publications that will encourage students to engage with us. The social media of AÉÉC serves to reflect the association's image and I am committed to preserving its integrity.

As VP of Francophone Information, it is important to emphasize that the Francophonie holds an important place in this position. I will ensure that all information in French is of quality and that it has its place within CSA information. I have always been a committed and motivated person in all the projects I undertake. So, I am very excited to work for communication students and show them what I have to offer.

Amélie Doyon

Tatiana Strong

VP SENIOR AFFAIRS

Hello Comms students! My name is Tatiana Strong, I’m currently completing my fourth year at the University of Ottawa in the Communications program!

I’m so thrilled to share that I am running for Vice-president of Senior Affairs for a second year! I was incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to hold this title within the CSA for this previous academic year and having had such a successful term along with being able to collaborate with my fellow executives I feel passionate to take on this leadership role once again.

Having the platform to create and provide important academic resources, guidance and advice to upper year class men and students under the CSA is a topic and responsibility that I take great pride in! I have always enjoyed working with others and collaborating on different projects in order to provide services and events that benefit our student community and induvial students alike.

If elected for this position for the upcoming academic year I hope to provide updated academic resources and make them readily available to those who seek information. As VP Senior Affairs I want to provide my position as a space for students under the CSA to come to for academic advice and guidance or to share any inquires they may have during their studies at Uottawa.

Some activities I hope to host for the upcoming academic year is a Job Talks seminar for career advice, study nights on the university campus for students, academic resources on our CSA website, class on how to build a LinkedIn profile, and a photoshoot event for students to get professional headshots.

I look forward to another year of exciting Comms engagement on behalf on the AEEC CSA. Vote Tatiana Strong for VP Senior Affairs.