Board of Directors

Chair

Rebecca Seymour – As Chair of Students Nova Scotia, Rebecca is responsible for upholding the organization’s internal mission and policies, chairing meetings, and acting as the primary student spokesperson. She is currently in her fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History at Cape Breton University, where she also serves as the Executive Vice President of the CBU Students’ Union. Rebecca has held varying roles in the CBU Students’ Union, including Vice President Student Services and Chair of the Student Representative Council, where she has consistently advocated for inclusive and equitable representation of all students on campus.

Rebecca is deeply passionate about inclusive policy-making and believes that students must have a meaningful voice in shaping the decisions that impact their education and future. She is particularly focused on bridging the gap between students and provincial policymakers, advocating for more transparent, collaborative, and equity-driven approaches in government decision-making. Rebecca is committed to ensuring that all student voices are heard and valued in discussions around education, affordability, and student well-being. Through her work with Students Nova Scotia, she will continue to advocate for policies that reflect the diverse needs of students, and strives to influence meaningful, long-term change within Nova Scotia post-secondary. 

Contact email: chair@studentsns.ca

Vice-Chair

Zahide Çam — Zahide is an international student from Turkey, entering her third year at Acadia University, pursuing a B.A. degree in Women's and Gender Studies and double minoring in Philosophy and English. Her academic interests center on feminist and political philosophy, with a particular focus on storytelling and media practices that explore migration, identity, and social justice. These interests directly inform her commitment to equity-driven student advocacy. With a deep passion for student advocacy, Zahide currently serves as the Vice President Academic and External for the Acadia Students' Union, as well as the Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations. Previously, Zahide was the Vice President Events and Promotions at Acadia Students' Union, and the Membership Chair of Students Nova Scotia.

As the Vice Chair of Students Nova Scotia, Zahide works as a multifaced support for the Board and Chair, ensuring all needs are met amongst our team. She is responsible for managing financial books and records and accountability for the membership, and delivering a quarterly financial update to the Board of Directors. She also serves as a signing authority for Students Nova Scotia and takes minutes during Board meetings, ensuring accurate records of discussions are maintained. Zahide is dedicated to working with Students Nova Scotia to address the needs of all students across the province.

Contact email: vicechair@studentsns.ca

Meet our Board Members

Acadia Students’ Union

Yas Jawad

Position: President

Trayvon Nicolls

Position: Vice President Student Life

Cape Breton University Students’ Union

Harsimran Kaur Antaal

Position: President

Destiny Tobin

Position: Vice President Student Services

Saint Mary’s University Students’ Association

Augustina Tucker

Position: President

Sameh Noor

Position: Vice President Advocacy

St. FX Students’ Union (The U)

Jacob Cruchet

Position: President

Haley Qualizza

Position: Vice President External

Meet our Observers

Dalhousie Student Union

Maren Mealey

Position: President

Ethan Leckie

Position: Vice President Academic and External

Former Board Members

2024-25

• Sam Taylor, ASU VP Academic and External

• Zahide Çam, ASU VP Events and Promotions

• Jacob Cruchet, STFXSU President

• Islam Tarig, STFXSU Vice President External (Vice-Chair)

• Brendan Roberts, STFXSU Chair

• Rebecca Seymour, CBUSU VP Student Services

• Olabode Peters Olaniran, CBUSU VP Finance

• Simbarashe Chiunda, SMUSA President

• Prajwal Shetty, SMUSA VP Advocacy (Chair)

• Francesca Southwell, SMUSA VP Academic

2023-24

• Sadie McAlear, ASU President (Vice-Chair)

• Benjamin Morris, ASU VP Academic and External

• Sam Taylor, ASU VP Events and Promotions

• Sophia Fabiano, STFXSU President

• Matt Doyle, STFXSU VP External (Chair)

• Julianna Drake, STFXSU VP Finance and Operations

• Sahilpreet Singh Chatha, CBUSU President

• Gideon Osaro Otoibhi, CBUSU Executive Vice President

• Shiray Tan, SMUSA President

• Anubhav Gupta, SMUSA VP Advocacy

2022-23

• Sadie McAlear, ASU President

• Brendan Roberts, STFXSU President

• Marcel Desmond, STFXSU Secondary Delegate

• Ben Fairhurst, STFXSU VP External (Vice-Chair)

• Damanpreet Singh, CBUSU President

• Peter Oyedijo, CBUSU Executive Vice President

• Kyle Cook, SMUSA VP Advocacy (Chair)

• Emily Meyers, SMUSA VP Academic

• Isobel Tyler, SMUSA President

2021-22

• Matthew Stanbrook, ASU President (Vice-Chair)

• Tanvi Dabas, ASU VP Events and Promotions

• Megan Cyr, ASU VP Academic and External

• Jack Irvin, STFXSU President

• Naomi Stobart, STFXSU Chair of Council

• Ben Fairhurst, STFXSU VP External (Chair)

• Brandi Jean Lind, NSCC Marconi President

• Subash Raj Natarajan, NSCC Marconi VP Communications

• Adrian White, SMUSA VP External

• Kyle Cook, SMUSA VP Advocacy (Vice-Chair)

2020-21

• Brendan MacNeil, ASU President

• Lydia Houck, ASU Vice-President Academic and External (Vice Chair)

• Robbie Holmes, ASU Vice-President Student Life

• Sarah Elliott, STFXSU President

• Bryn DeChastelain, SMUSA President

• Samantha Graham, SMUSA Vice-President External (Chair)

• Salma Maisha, SMUSA Societies Coordinator

• Daniel Abbott, NSCC Kingstec President

• Afifa Qurath, NSCC Kingstec Vice-President Services

2019-20

• Kyle Vandertoorn, ASU President

• Mackenzie Jarvin, ASU Vice-President Academic and External (Vice Chair)

• Robbie Holmes, ASU Vice-President Student Life

• Cecil VanBuskirk, STFXSU President

• Sarah Elliott, STFXSU Vice-President External Affairs

• Mary Navas, SMUSA President (Chair)

• Bryn DeChastelain, SMUSA Vice-President Academic and External

• Kevin Mullen, SMUSA Vice-President Equity

2018-19

• George Philp, ASU President

• Makenzie Branch, ASU Vice-President Academic & External

• Rebecca Mesay, STFXSU President

• Clancy McDaniel STFXSU Vice-President External (Chair)

• Will Fraser, STFXSU Secondary Delegate

• Ossama Nasrallah, SMUSA President (Vice Chair)

• Denis Amirault, SMUSA Vice-President Advancement

2017-18

• Grace Hamilton-Burge, ASU President

• Samantha Nixon, ASU Vice-President Academic & External

• Annie Sirois, STFXSU President

• Zakariyah Chatur STFXSU Vice-President External

• Tiffany Maclennan, STFXSU Vice-President Academic

• Ossama Nasrallah, SMUSA President

• Lawson Morassutti, SMUSA Vice-President Equity & Wellness

• Lesley McGill, NSCC Kingstec

• Shantell Fletcher, NSCC AVC

2016-17

• Sam Sproule, ASU President

• Brianna Jarvin, ASU Vice-President Academic & External

• Taylor Chase, STFXSU President

• Annie Sirois, STFXSU Vice-President External

• Kazi Rahman, SMUSA President

• Collette Robert, SMUSA Vice-President Equity & Wellness

• Ben Gaunce, SMUSA Vice-President University Affairs

• Johnathan Lawley, NSCCSA AVC

2015-16

• Roy Karam, Student Union President, CBUSU

• Brandon MacDonald Vice President, CBUSU

• Fallis Thompson (Chair), ASU

• Brandon Ellis (Vice President, University Affairs), CBU

• Peter Mackinnon Nicolson (Vice President, College Affairs), Middleton SA

• Scott Byrne (Treasurer), SMU

• Candace McNeill, ASTSU

• Daniel MacDonald, ASTSU

• Liam Murphy (May 2015 – October 2015), ASU

• Suzanne Gray (October 2015 – May 2016), ASU

• Rebecca Macisaac, CBUSU

• Samantha Libbus, CBUSU

• Cory Feres, Kingstec SA

• Tyler Yorke, Middleton SA

• Emily Gale, StFXSU

• Troy Mrazek, StFXSU

• Rachel MacDonald, SMUSA

• Megan Neil (May 2015 – October 2015), SMUSA

• Collette Robert (November 2015 – May 2015), SMUSA

2014-15

• Brandon Hamilton (President Jan 2015- August 2015), StFXSU

• James Patriquin (President August 2014-Dec 2014), SMUSA

• Callie Lathem (Vice President, University Affairs Jan 2015-August 2015), ASU

• Alicia Siliker (Vice President, University Affairs August 2014- Dec 2014), StFX

• Scott Bryne (Vice President, College Affairs), Kingstec SA

• Ramz Aziz (Vice President, Administration), DSU

• Katie Flynn, ASTSU

• Alicia Cox, ASTSU

• Liam Murphy, ASU

• Sarah Hines, CBUSU

• Brandon Ellis, CBUSU

• Jacqueline Skiptunis, DSU

• Alexander Elderkin, Kingstec SA

• Ben Gunn-Doerge, StFXSU

• Amali Armony, SMUSA

• Hamid Dhaduk, SMUSA

2013-14

• Matthew Rios (Vice Chair), ASU

• Darcy Shea, ASU

• Anne Hoganson, ASTSU

• Jonathan LeBlanc, ASTSU

• Matthew Latimer (Treasurer), CBUSU

• Brennan Boudreau, CBUSU

• Jessica Compagnon, DASA

• Sagar Jha, DSU

• Aaron Beale, DSU

• Jeremy Mott, Kingstec NSCCSA

• Alexander Elderkin, Kingstec NSCCSA

• Benjamin Gunn-Doerge, StFXSU

• Amy Brierley (Chair), StFXSU

• Gorba Bhandari, SMUSA

• Jared Perry, SMUSA

• Paul Rukidi, SMUSA

• Michael MacDonell, SMUSA

2012-2013

• Matthew Rios, ASU

• Kyle Power (Chair), ASU

• Robert Bossler, ASTSU

• Jesse Smith, ASTSU

• Michelle Lahey (Vice Chair), CBUSU

• Alana Lawrence, CBUSU

• Jamie Arron, DSU

• Aaron Beale, DSU

• Nick Head-Petersen, StFXSU

• Patrick Carruthers (Treasurer), StFXSU

• Jared Perry, SMUSA

• Michael MacDonell, SMUSA

2011-2012

• Ben Jessome, ASU

• Kyle Power (Chair), ASU

• Kent Greer, ASTSU

• Billy Crowley, CBUSU

• Chris Saulnier, DSU

• Sara Bouchard (Vice Chair), DSU

• Olwyn Foley, StFXSU

• Mariah MacKeigan, StFXSU

• Alwyn Gomez (Treasurer), SMUSA

• Sarah MacDonald, SMUSA

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