Student Council

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

Dikshant Thukral

President
Dikshant Thukral
Email Dikshant

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VP Administration
Vacant

Mario Kassabian headshot

VP Health and Fitness
Mario Kassabian
Email Mario

Vandan

VP Student Engagement
Vandan Gandhi
Email Vandan

Muibdeen Taiwao headshot

VP Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
Muibdeen Taiwo
Email Muibdeen

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VP Student Sustainability
Vacant

Orillia Campus

Sarah Ortiz

President
Sarah Ortiz
Email Sarah

Brooke Corner

VP Student Engagement
Brooke Corner
Email Brooke

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VP Equity and Inclusion
Vacant

Ilia Storrie

VP Health & Well-being
Ilia Storrie
Email Ilia

Sachu Joseph headshot

VP Community Engagement
Sachu Joseph
Email Sachu

Jeen Simon headshot

VP Internal Relations
Jeen Simon
Email Jeen

Owen Sound Campus

Bankole Faleye

President
Bankole Faleye
Email Bankole

Jouhar Sha

VP Internal Relations
Jouhar Sha
Email Jouhar

Gokul Anand

VP Public Relations
Gokul Anand
Email Gokul

Mathew Chacko

VP Health and Wellness
Mathew Chacko
Email Mathew

Ancy Joy

VP Administration
Ancy Joy
Email Ancy

Umer

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.