GCSA elections
If you want to represent Georgian College students, help decide what events and activities should run, and have a say in how student fees are spent, then consider running for a position on the Georgian College Students’ Association (GCSA).
GCSA executive elections
About positions and elections
GCSA executive elections run every year in January and February.
Position term is from May 1 to April 30.
All positions are paid an honorarium.
Being a part of GCSA allows you to:
- act as an advocate for all students
- get to know other student leaders
- spruce up your resumé for graduation
- put some extra money in your pocket
Important dates:
- Nominations: Late January
- Campaigning: Early February
- Voting: Late February
Learn more about how you can join GCSA on MyGCLife
Questions? Contact your campus representative
Constitution
The GCSA Constitution is the document put together by the Students’ Executive Council at the Barrie, Orillia, Owen Sound and regional campuses to provide guidelines for all student governance at Georgian.
2023/2024 elected council
Barrie Campus
President
Dikshant Thukral
Email Dikshant
VP Administration
Vacant
VP Health and Fitness
Mario Kassabian
Email Mario
VP Student Engagement
Vandan Gandhi
Email Vandan
VP Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
Muibdeen Taiwo
Email Muibdeen
VP Student Sustainability
Vacant
Orillia Campus
President
Sarah Ortiz
Email Sarah
VP Student Engagement
Brooke Corner
Email Brooke
VP Equity and Inclusion
Vacant
VP Health & Well-being
Ilia Storrie
Email Ilia
VP Community Engagement
Sachu Joseph
Email Sachu
VP Internal Relations
Jeen Simon
Email Jeen
Owen Sound Campus
President
Bankole Faleye
Email Bankole
VP Internal Relations
Jouhar Sha
Email Jouhar
VP Public Relations
Gokul Anand
Email Gokul
VP Health and Wellness
Mathew Chacko
Email Mathew
VP Administration
Ancy Joy
Email Ancy
VP Student Engagement
Umer Zaman
Email Umer
Board of Governors representative
The term for the student representative on the Board of Governors is Sept. 1, 2024 to Aug. 31, 2025. This is a volunteer position; the student governor provides a link to the board for the student body and participates on Board committees as well as attends a variety of college functions (e.g. opening ceremonies, awards, etc.). Governors are reimbursed for expenses such as travel, meals and accommodations for board-approved business. The student governor is encouraged to attend the Higher Education Summit that is held annually in Toronto at the end of November.
- Nominations: March 4 at 8 a.m. to March 15 at 2 p.m.
- Campaigning: March 18 to March 29 at 4 p.m.
- Voting: April 1 at 9 a.m. to April 3 at 4 p.m.
*Please note, there is one position available; the Board of Governors Representative is college-wide.
Questions?
For more information, email Sheona Morrison, Manager, Student Leadership and Transition Programs.