MEET THE COUNCIL
Executives
Responsible for the management of council and communication with outside parties and organizations on behalf of students.
President
Cindy Yan
Hey Innis! I’m Cindy (they/them), and I’m your ICSS President for this year! I’m in charge of overseeing the council and making sure that everything runs smoothly. I’m in my fourth year, and I’m doing a double major in Physiology and Cell & Molecular Biology. In my free time, I like to crochet, play badminton, and play video games! If you have any questions for me, you can contact me at thepresident.icss@gmail.com.
president.icss@gmail.com
Executive Vice President
Yona Anderson
Hi y’all! Yona (she/her) here serving as your VP Executive this year! I’m in my 4th year, majoring in English and double minoring in Education and Society and Creative Expression and Society. This is my second year on council as I was one of your social directors last year (remember Fae Gala)! I was previously also part of IRC and ICC (I return to ICC this year). My role mainly entails managing and meeting with portfolios and provide any support I can around the council! Essentially, I go around and help out wherever I’m needed and sometimes pick up the slack for the pres (jkjk). In my free time, I love to sing, bake, cook, anime, etc etc. I was also interning and doing a semester abroad in Japan this year! If you have any questions and concerns about the council (or other things), feel free to email me at executivevp.icss@gmail.com or if you just want to chat, dm me on Instagram @yonyonnya ! :))
Vice President Internal
Lina Yan
Hi! I’m Lina, currently a 4th Year student majoring in sociology. My pronouns are she/her and I’m the VP Internal for this year. In my free time, I enjoy arts and crafts, and recently I’m trying to take up cooking as a hobby. In the ICSS community, my role helps manage internal communications and making amendments to the constitution. Aside from being involved in the ICSS, I’m also a part of a couple other Innis programs so you’ll be seeing me around! If you have any questions, feel free to reach me at vpinternal.icss@gmail.com
Vice President Finance
Meme Ekhator
Meme (she/her) is our VP Finance. She is a third year majoring in Global Heath and minoring in Sexual Diversity Studies and Immunology. She does a lot of signing of cheques and budgeting, so feel free to contact her through email: o.ekhator@mail.utoronto.ca, or vpfinance.icss@gmail.com as well as on Instagram @memesdalazy. Meme’s hobbies include reading, cooking, and binge watching shows. Fun fact: she is really flexible!
Directors
Directors organize events, initiatives, and seek opportunities for all Innis students.
Social Directors
Kevin Wang
Hi there! My name is Kevin (he/him), and I am one of your Social Directors for this year! I am in my third year in economics and math, and outside of school you might find me zooming down St. George on a bike share, or eating at my favorite restaurants. You’ll have and will see me around in some of this years big social events such as the semi-formal and formal, and I hope to see you there too!
Elsie Zhu
Hello! I’m Elsie (she/her), and I’m in my 3rd year doing a Computer Science specialist and Math minor. I’m one of the Social Directors for 2023-2024 and together with the other half of the Social Portfolio, we are responsible for planning and executing all the big (and some small) events at Innis, including Semi-Formal and the year-end Formal. Outside of school, I enjoy software development, camping, art/design, and spending time with my dog! For any questions about the Social Portfolio or events at ICSS, don’t hesitate to reach out via social.icss@gmail.com or @icss.social on Instagram.
Equity & Outreach Directors
Athletics Directors
Clubs & Merchandise Director
Sustainability Directors
Representatives
Representatives are elected portfolio heads who represent specific members of the ICSS Constituency. They seek opportunities and organize events and initiatives for their specific audience.
Graduate Representatives
Off-Campus Representatives
Isabella Nguyen
Hi! I’m Isabella Nguyen (She/Her) and I’m one of you’re Off-Campus Representatives. I’m in 2nd year and pursuing a Computer Science Specialist with a Statistics Minor 🙂 I love to build Legos and try new foods in my free time. I’m here to help plan events for commuters and help them feel a part of the Innis Community. If you ever want to chat feel free to reach out on Instagram @innis_commuters or commuter.icss@gmail.com!
International Representative
Samuel Ho
Samuel Ho (he/him) is one of our International Representatives this year. He is in Year 2 with a major in Biochemistry & Nutritional Science and a minor in Immunology. His primary responsibility involves organizing events that enable international students to visit popular Toronto attractions and experience diverse cultures. Besides, he also sometimes host discussion sessions to international students new to UofT and Toronto! Feel free to reach him through samuelpaklam.ho@mail.utoronto.ca! A fun fact about him is that he is also the president of University of Toronto Cantonese Debate Club. If you would love to explore Cantonese, Hong Kong culture, or you love to debating, feel free to join his club’s events as well!
First-Year Representatives
Jocelin Chang
Hey everyone! I’m Jocelin (she/her), studying Life Sciences and first year residence representative! I collaborate with the IRC and ICSS, addressing first year concerns and looking to host exciting events. In my spare time you can find me skating, at the taekwondo studio or watching Netflix! Contact: jocelin.chang@mail.utoronto.ca
Bianca Mehrotra
Hi! I’m Bianca (she/her) and I am this year’s first year off-campus representative! I am currently in my first year in the social sciences stream with goals of pursuing economics and public policy! If you have any first year questions or any questions about my personal commuter experience feel free to contact me anytime on instagram @bmehrotra_ !
Shovik Faiyaz
Hi everyone!! I’m Shovik, the First Year Representative (International). I’m a humanities major. I love all kinds of sports, from football(soccer for my NA friends) and cricket to basketball and even lacrosse. I also love hosting and performing at events!! Feel to free to contact me about any anything! My instagram- shovik_faiyaz My email- shovik.faiyaz@mail.utoronto.ca
Appointed
Members
These members go through a hiring process to support ICSS activities and outreach throughout the year.
Marketing Director
Graphics Designer
Photo-videographers
Sanam Syed
Hi, I am currently in my fourth year doing a double major in Cinema Studies + Book & Media Studies. I am the photographer/ videographer volunteer this year! I love capturing all of people’s best moments at events and sharing those memories. Feel free to reach out to my insta @sanam._ and I hope to see you around!
photovideo.icss@gmail.com
