SOGS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Officers Team
- Member of the GradCast Editorial Board
- VP Academic
Anthony joined SOGS as a member of the GradCast Editorial Board in July 2023, eventually contributing to over twenty episodes of the radio show and podcast. Anthony looks forward to promoting and supporting graduate students' academic activities. Outside of campus life, Anthony enjoys running, watching scary movies, playing video games, and attending local comedy shows.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Officers Team
- President
Cherin Chung is a Ph.D. Candidate in the French Department specializing in 19th century French Literature. More specifically, her research focuses on the works of Georges de Peyrebrune, feminism, and epistolary writing. She previously completed her Master of Arts in French Literature and a Bachelor of English Language and Literature (Honours) and French Studies (Major) at Western University.
Cherin joined SOGS in 2021 at the beginning of her graduate studies as a committee member, the French Councillor, the Equity Committee chair, Racial Equity & Inclusivity Commissioner, and Vice-President Advocacy. As a graduate student leader, Cherin is passionate about ensuring an equitable education for all graduate students at Western Univeristy. Outside of campus life, Cherin enjoys reading, traveling, and hiking.
Job Titles:
- Commissioner
- International Commissioner
Deepmala Rana Bhat (She/Her) is a first-year Ph.D. student in the Epidemiology and Biostatistics Department. Before coming to Western, she has completed her graduate degree in Public Health from Central Michigan University. Her research interests are Oral Health, Reproductive Health, and Women's health. She is from Nepal, the land of the mountains.
As an International student herself she strives to make the lives of other international students better and comfortable. She has previously held leadership positions where she was able to foster a supportive environment for those navigating the challenges of studying abroad and advocated on their behalf. She has organized wellness events, professional development initiatives, social gatherings, and International EXPO that underscores her proactive approach to enhancing student experience beyond academics.
Job Titles:
- Member of Sustainability Committee
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- Finance
- Member of the Executive Officers Team
Evan Sauve is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Economics. He previously completed a Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) in Mathematical Economics at the University of Waterloo and a Master of Arts in Economics at Western University. His research focuses on student loan borrowing in Canada and the likely effects of policy changes within the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program.
Evan joined SOGS as a Councillor in October 2022. Before becoming VP Finance, he served as a member of the Finance Committee, the Grad Club Committee, and the Subsidies Committee-all three committees within the VP Finance portfolio. Outside of campus life, Evan spends his time drumming, playing trivia, and drinking far too much coffee, a habit which he picked up from his parents.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Communications & Promotions Manager
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- Vice Chair
- Vice Chair of the Board of Directors
About our Board Vice Chair: Jana Bataineh is a 3rd year PhD candidate in the Health and Rehabilitation Sciences program. Her research focuses on optimizing hearing care for older adults within primary care settings in order to support early intervention. Prior to joining Western, Jana completed her BSc and MPH at Brock University. Jana joined SOGS last year as a member of the inaugural board. She also serves as the Community Outreach Coordinator at Let's Talk Science at Western and is a departmental steward for PSAC. Jana is excited to serve a second term on the Board to continue to promote graduate student excellence and wellbeing at Western while working alongside passionate student leaders!
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Officers Team
- VP Advocacy
Job Titles:
- Member of SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
- Sustainability Coordinator
About our Sustainability Coordinator: Javier Ponce (he/him) is a Ph.D. student in Hispanic Studies. He is from Monterrey, México. Javier studied literature in his undergrad at Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM) and did his M.A. in Hispanic Studies at Western University. He is currently working on his thesis about the representation of Ancient American landscapes in video games. He is a passionate lover of books, films, games, and sustainability. Javier has been part of the SOGS Sustainability committee for two years, serving as Community Garden Coordinator and Chair.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Membership Services Manager
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Peer Advisor for Academic Matters
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- Chairman
- Chairman of the Board of Directors
About our Board Chair: Kirsty Ng is a 3rd-year Ph.D candidate in Chemistry. She was the President of the Western Chemistry Graduate Student Association for two years before being elected as a Director on SOGS. In the past year, she was actively involved in SOGS as a member on three committees-the Academic Committee, the Graduate Peer Support Committee, and the Subsidies Committee. Kirsty is passionate about student governance, and she is excited to be the liaison between Directors, Executives, Non-Executives, Staff, campus stakeholders and graduate students as the SOGS Board Chair.
Job Titles:
- Managing Editor
- Member of the GRADCAST EDITORIAL BOARD
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Member of the Executive Officers Team
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- Chairman
- Member of the POLICY COMMITTEE
- Policy Committee
Job Titles:
- Commissioner
- Pride Commissioner
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors