KELOWNA CAMPUS COUNCIL
Ashley Robinson | robinson@ocsu.ca
Board Member
Ashley Robinson is a third year BBA student with a focus in Marketing. She has been continuously involved in the OCSU throughout her entire academic career so far. She hopes to continue the great work she has been doing for students if elected.
Jordyn Battista | battista@ocsu.ca
Board Member
Hello! My name is Jordyn and I am working towards my Environmental Science diploma! I moved to Kelowna from Ontario 3 months ago and made the spontaneous decision to go back to school. I am excited to be part of the OCSU and represent all of you!
Indervir Batth | batth@ocsu.ca
My life isn’t about being a feminist but about telling people that life goes smooth when there’s no discrimination on the basis of your body.
Jennifer Gullins | gullins@ocsu.ca
Campus Chairperson
I hope to rejoin OCSU so that I can help, advocate and make life a little bit more fun for the students here!
Sunidhi Sobti | sobti@ocsu.ca
Hey everyone! My name is Sunidhi Sobti and my friends call me Sydney! It’s my second year taking business, here at OC. I’m really passionate about student advocacy and super excited to work as your student representative at OCSU! I know this year’s hard and so I look forward to improving your online learning environment as much as I can!
Joseph Welton | welton@ocsu.ca
Federation Representative
Hey everyone, my name is Joe and I’m taking University Arts this year. I aim to join law school in the future, and have a keen interest in the major issues that affect us all. The OCSU is a great way for me to contribute to this community, and look forward to getting to know as many people as possible!
Tobe Francis | francis@ocsu.ca
Hi! The name is Okeke Tobechukwu Francis but you can call me Tobe. I’m a first-year international student and this is my first time being in the OCSU. I am really honoured to be part of such a strong movement all for the better of we the students of Okanagan College. Looking forward to working with you all!
Kasiya Levison | levison@ocsu.ca
Hi, my name is Kasiya Levison. I am currently studying Political Science in Kelowna and part of the Student Union. The changing dynamics in the world today require a multidisciplinary approach in which Political Science plays a pivotal role. The understanding of political systems in the governance of countries and indeed the governance of institutions at a micro level is key to creating an enabling environment. I look forward to seeing Fairness for International Students become a success.
REGIONAL CAMPUS COUNCIL
Kieran Knoll | knoll@ocsu.ca
Executive Chairperson | Campus Council Chairperson
Hey y’all, My name is Kieran and I’m a second year arts student here in Penticton. As a returning Student Rep. I am excited to work on the development of services for LGBTQQ+ members as well as creating more opportunities for you as a member to access our services!
Evan Smith | smith@ocsu.ca
Board Member
Hey everyone! My name is Evan Smith and I am a second year accounting student here at OC. I am an avid skier and golfer and love the outdoors. I can’t wait to represent you all as students this year and improve online life anyway I can!
Janet McLeish | mcleish@ocsu.ca
Hi, I am Janet a trained and certified school principal, coach and mentor. I have Post Graduate, Undergraduate and diploma qualifications. Currently, I am adding to my intellectual currency by pursuing a diploma in Criminal and Social Justice. I intend to learn from you all and is willing to share my skills, talents and experiences. Together we aspire, together we achieve.
Claudia Polk | polk@ocsu.ca
Hi, my name is Claudia Polk and I will be running for re-election this year as a member of the Penticton student council as well as a board member of the OCSU. I really enjoyed the work I did with the union last year and would love the opportunity to continue the work. For example petitioning for open education resources, fairness for international students and helping host events ! Have a great day everyone !
Tyanna Paling | paling@ocsu.ca
My name is Tyanna, I am an education assistant pursuing my Bachelors of Education. The main thing i’m passionate about and would like to make happen is to lower tuitions. Some things I really like to do are camping, hiking and breeding labs with my family!
Lorreine Stanley | stanley@ocsu.ca
Board Member
I am a Filipino-Canadian, sports enthusiast, experienced in campaigns working for equality, health, and finance. This year has been of unprecedented circumstance, so many places around the globe have created supplementary aid that did not exist previously. I am here to bring awareness to the aid you have as a student. I hope to make your year go smoothly in your academic endeavors and bring awareness of available PRIZES, BURSARIES, free MONEY. – Best Wishes!
STAFF
The staff of the Okanagan College Students’ Union proudly serve the interests of students on campus by administering the programs, campaigns and services.
Brianne Berchowitz | executivedirector@ocsu.ca
Executive Director
As the Executive Director, Brianne oversees the operations of the Students’ Union and resource the Board of Directors. Come chat with her for any questions about the Students’ Union and ways to get involved!
Megan Potter | potter@ocsu.ca
Organizer – Kelowna
Megan is the organizer for the Kelowna campus. She’s worn a lot of other hats at OCSU since her start in 2016, including Member Services Coordinator and the interim organizer in Penticton. She is also an alumni of OC. She’s been in the Okanagan for ten years now and is never, ever going back to Alberta.
Madeline Wiebe | wiebe@ocsu.ca
Coordinator – Regional
My name is Madeline Wiebe, I was a student rep with the OCSU for the 2019-20 school year, but this year I am Salmon Arm’s coordinator! I am currently finishing a degree in psychology and biology at TRU and love to spend my time hiking and being creative!
Krissy Laitinen | laitinen@ocsu.ca
Member Services Coordinator
Krissy joined the OCSU in fall 2018 after leaving a brief career in esthetics. A typical day for her includes communicating with members, updating the app and website, and other odds and ends. In her free time she dances, paints, and plays piano.
Kristen Lang | health-dental@ocsu.ca
Health and Dental Coordinator | Bookkeeper
Our staff manage the health and dental plan. We work with Green Shield to process the health and dental opt outs (health and dental opt outs are due no later than the third Friday after your program start date) and add people on to the plan after the opt out deadline has ended and stable enrolment has been achieved.
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