MEET THE COUNCIL
Executives
Responsible for the management of council and communication with outside parties and organizations on behalf of students.
President
Ayaka Teshirogi
Ayaka (she/her) is a fifth year Pharmacology Specialist who spent last year in her PEY Co-op year. As the President, she manages the council and ensures that ICSS services are equitable and accessible to all Innis students. Previously, she has also been on the council as VP Internal, Social Director, and International Representative. She loves going out to eat and exploring the city, cooking and baking, and playing intramural sports. Feel free to reach out via the president.icss@gmail.com or ayaka.teshirogi@mail.utoronto.ca if you have any questions, concerns, or just want to chat – she would love to meet you!
president.icss@gmail.com
Executive Vice President
Eilene Su
Eilene Su (she/her) is a fourth year undergraduate student pursuing a double degree in pharmacology and psychology. As Executive VP, she is responsible for managing the elected and appointed members of the ICSS to improve student life at Innis College. She is passionate about helping students get the most out of the time at university. If you would like to connect with Eilene, you can reach her at executivevp.icss@gmail.com or eilene.su@mail.utoronto.ca.
Vice President Internal
Cindy Yan
Hi everyone! My name is Cindy, and I’m in my third year with a double major in cell and molecular biology/physiology. This is my third year on the ICSS, and I’m really excited to be a part of the council this year!
Vice President Finance
Emil Stoynov
Emil is in his third year studying Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science. He is your VP Finance this year, having been VP Finance for IRC in his first year. As your VP Finance, his role is to ensure that budgets reflect the need of the student body, and that financial resources are allocated to provide Innis students the best events, and experiences, at UofT. Have questions, comments or concerns? Please reach out to vpfinance.icss@gmail.com.
Directors
Directors organize events, initiatives, and seek opportunities for all Innis students.
Social Directors
Yona Anderson
-Third-year studying English, Education and Society, and Creative Expression and Society
– Job in ICSS is to plan the biggest and best events for the Innis community
– IRC GAME Committee Co-chair in 2nd year
– Orientation Exec (Insider Liaison) for 2022 Orientation
– Runs the Innis Together Cookbook Club
– Hobbies: Music, Creative Writing, Baking, Cooking, language learning
– Going to Japan for a semester abroad in winter semester (gonna be posting about it on social media!)
– Is happy to chat with you if you ever see me on campus/dm me on my social media :))
Curtis Chambers
Hi all! I’m one of your Social Directors on this year’s council. I’m a 4th year majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, with a minor in Bioethics and Physiology. I have been GAME Committee Chair and VP Internal on the IRC, Been a part of the orientation team for 3 years running, and was an Athletics Director last year on the ICSS. You might know me from the Innis Discord, where i can often be seen playing Dungeons and Dragons. I love running events of all sorts, and im looking forward to another great year!
Equity & Outreach Directors
Athletics Directors
Clubs & Merchandise Director
Sustainability Director
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
Lina Yan
International Representative
Mikael Gouwtama
Hello! I’m Mikael Gouwtama, a third year undergraduate student studying Human Biology: Health and Disease. I was born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia. I love visiting new countries and getting to know new cultures wherever I go. I’m really excited to meet new international friends and hopefully provide a fun events over the year! Feel free to reach out to me at mikael.gouwtama@mail.utoronto.ca. I would love to meet you all!
First-Year Representatives
Isabella Nguyen
Hi everyone! My name is Isabella and I am a first year in the Computer Science stream. I’m your 2022 Commuter First Year Representative and I look forward to planning fun events and meeting you all during office hours! I like to spend my free time shopping, reading, and watching new shows. I would love to chat so feel free to reach out to me at firstyear.icss@gmail.com or isabella.nguyen@mail.utoronto.ca!
Paarth Arya
Hey! I’m Paarth Arya, your First Year International Representative. I am a first year Computer Science student. I’m from New Delhi, India. I like to play the drums, listen to music, watch YouTube videos, and play chess. Feel free to reach out to me at paarth.arya@mail.utoronto.ca. I would love to hear from you! I’m really excited to be planning and organizing events for you this year!
Omina Nematova
Hello! I’m Omina, a first year within life sciences, and I’m from Washington, US! I am the First-Year Chestnut Representative and I’m so excited to work with ICSS this year. Feel free to reach out if you are also at Chestnut Residence!
Juliana Concini
Juliana (she/her) is a first year Life Science student. She is your First-Year Innis Residence Representative this year. One of her main roles as First-Year Residence representative is to be a liaison between the two main councils at Innis (the Innis Residence Council and the Innis College Student Society). She advocates for the needs of first year students on both councils. One of her main goals this year is to build relationships between first year and upper year students. In her free time, Juliana loves to play soccer and go on runs.
Appointed
Members
These members go through a hiring process to support ICSS activities and outreach throughout the year.
Marketing Director
Graphics Designer
Photo-videographer
Sanam Syed
Hi! I am in my third year double majoring in Cinema Studies and Book & Media Studies. I love photography, sunsets, and exploring the city. I hope to provide a memorable experience for the student body by capturing all the brightest moments.
photovideo.icss@gmail.com
