2022-2023 Student Representatives

Stay tuned to see who’s on this year’s teams!

Kelowna

Penticton

Salmon Arm

Staff

Brianne Berchowitz

Executive Director

Brianne is the Executive Director of the OCSU. While her office is located in Kelowna, she travels to all campuses to help support the OCSU team. She is committed to ensuring students have the best possible experience while attending post-secondary and is always happy to connect with students, staff and faculty to make positive changes. Outside of the office you can find her enjoying the beautiful Okanagan with family and friends.

Lindsey Loftus

Organizer - Salmon Arm

Lindsey has been a part of the OCSU team since 2015, serving as the organizer for the Salmon Arm campus. Salmon Arm is her favorite place and she is passionate about helping grow the community and helping the people who call it home, reach their full potential. When not at work you will find Lindsey spending time with her husband and two sons.

Alana Day

Organizer - Penticton

Alana is a new addition to the OCSU Team. She is passionate about and committed to helping people. She loves finding herself in the middle of planning fun, and memorable Events for the people around her. When she is not working Alana loves exploring the beautiful Okanagan, playing baseball and relaxing on the beaches. Make sure you pop into the office and say hello!

Megan Gray

Organizer - Advocacy and Governance

Megan has been with OCSU since 2016 and has worked on the Kelowna and Penticton campuses. She has a well-rounded understanding of the needs of members across the valley and is passionate about ensuring all folks have equitable access to post-secondary education. If you are need of support navigating institutional policy or muddling through the post secondary experience in general, please get in touch.

Gabby Urban

Campaigns and Services Coordinator

Gabby Joined OCSU in Fall 2018 where she had the organizer role in Salmon Arm and then joined us at the Kelowna Campus. She is now enjoying her new role as the Campaigns & Services Coordinator. Gabby is a former OCSU rep herself where she served a year in 2010 while attending the business program. When Gabby is off the clock you can find her planning weddings, at the lake, or spending time with her husband and son.

Kristina (Krissy) Laitinen

Member Services Coordinator

Krissy has been running the front desk at the OCSU Kelowna office since Fall 2018. Drop her a line if you have questions about anything the OCSU does, such as events, advocacy work, or any of our services. She is perhaps best known in the campus community for her red hair and dad jokes.

Kristen Lang

Bookkeeper | Health & Dental Coordinator

Our staff manage the health and dental plan. We work with Green Shield to process the health and dental opt-outs and other plan inquiries. The deadline to opt out is 30 days after your program’s start date.