GSA Council Members

Suha is a Ph.D. student in the faculty of health sciences. Studying Indigenous peoples’ experiences accessing healthcare services in southern Alberta and the role of policy and the healthcare system in shaping their experiences.

As a health sciences representative, she sits in the faculty council meetings to represent graduate students. She is available to advise and guide all graduate health sciences students in whatever they need and help bring their concerns to the faculty

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Justin is a Ph.D. student in Dr. Steve Wiseman’s lab studying the effects of minor structural changes on the toxicity of common environmental pollutants known as PAHs. He has served as the Community Engagement Representative since 2021.

Emma is a 3rd year PhD candidate studying ecology in the McCune lab. Working with plant species at-risk including the endangered wood-poppy. she loves being in nature, so my mission is to support fellow graduate students in the natural sciences, while also encouraging everyone to get outside!

Shirin is a third-year PhD student in the Math and Computer Science department, passionate about her studies. Last year, she served as an International Representative at GSA, where she highlighted the challenges faced by international students. It was an honor for her to voice these concerns and work towards finding solutions. Now, she's eager to continue in this role, determined to help international students even more. With her dedication and drive, she's ready to make a real difference in their lives, ensuring they feel supported and valued in their academic journey.

Amanda is a graduate student in the Biology Department, she is passionate about fostering a supportive and inclusive academic community and is committed to amplifying the voices of her fellow students. Through active engagement and transparent communication, she aims to ensure that every student's concerns and ideas are heard and addressed.

Chiedozie is a PhD student at the Faculty of Health Sciences. He has worked as a teaching and research assistant to professors at the university. He is a member of the International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL) and Emerging Researchers and Professionals in Ageing-African Network (ERPAAN). His research focuses on the impact of health behaviors on the life satisfaction of older adults.

Khalid is a Ph.D. (first year) student in cultural, social, and political thought (CSPT), housed in the Department of English and Humanities Innovative Lab (HIL), UofL. 

Frank is a PhD student in the Cultural, Social and Political Thought program at the University of Lethbridge (Uleth).

Seun is a Master of Arts in Music Student from the Faculty of Fine Arts. He is deeply invested in ethnographic research, particularly in the musical narratives of the African diaspora in Canada. 

Razeen is a second-year MSc in Management (Marketing) student. His research interests are in consumer behavior and non-conscious effects. Originally from Bangladesh, Razeen completed his Bachelor’s degree in Singapore and worked for Google and Dow Jones before moving to Alberta

Sodiq is a Master Candidate studying Ecotoxicology in Dr. Steve Wiseman lab, department of Biology. Sodiq is passionate about promoting a culture where everyone feel seen and valued. Sodiq believes in equity, diversity and inclusion representative. 

Ridwan is an MSc student in Chemistry under the supervision of Dr. Stacey Wetmore, focusing on computational simulations to investigate the effects of chemical modifications on RNA structure and behavior.

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