Program: Bachelor of Health Sciences

Current Year: 1

Candidate Information:

This year, I had the opportunity to better connect with so many wonderful people in my faculty through the events organized and hosted by the social events committee. This year, I had the opportunity to grow closer to people through events like pumpkin carving, volleyball, lab treks, cookie baking, and social evenings, and I am so grateful for these opportunities. While the activities were fun, it was really the people and the community I found myself belonging to that made this year so special. Fourth years who were full of wisdom and leadership for navigating this program, second and third years who were kind and welcoming, and other first years with whom I could laugh, share struggles , and relate. Despite the stress of school , I was able to unwind and connect through these events, which made me a better student and person. I think the community we have in IHP is so special because of its tight-knit qualities, and I would love to continue this year's momentum of fun events that bring us all closer together next year.

This year, I had the opportunity to be part of the social events committee under the guidance of Cadence and John. They were so encouraging to all us volunteers, and I could see the way they worked together to make everything run smoothly. I would say my previous experiences in student government, group ensemble work in theatre, and working as a camp counselor have really taught me how to work effectively as a teammate, as well as a leader, which are two qualities the role of Co-Director of Social Events really requires. This year, I served as the accessibility student representative, where I was given the opportunity to plan an event . I decided on a walk for Type One Diabetes, paired with an awareness campaign, and I can't wait for that to happen in the beginning of April. I believe my skills in creativity and open-mindedness will allow me to think outside the box while collaborating well with my fellow Co-Director and other executive council members. I will certainly bring positive leadership and a supportive attitude to this role as Co-Director of Social Events and am excited about the opportunity to get more involved in IHP!!

Program: Bachelor of Health Sciences

Current Year: 3

Candidate Information:

Through getting involved with IHPSA throughout the years, our community of Health Sciences and Health Studies students has always been what made this program worthwhile. Our current council has done incredible work in creating events and a plethora of opportunities that has shaped us into the program we are today. As one of your Co-Directors of Social Events, I hope to continue this positive impact by initiating events that all have one main prospect; bringing the community together. Through a combination of both fun and academic events, I hope to give the opportunity for all IHP students to not only take part in events beneficial for our future careers, but also as an outlet to showcase who we are outside of an academic lens. Whether it be a panel to showcase the potential career aspects of our degrees, a fun Karaoke/talent night, or a lively party during the holiday season, my goal is to implement events that are beneficial for everyone. I hope to continue the incredible events that we’ve had this year, as well as showcasing new ones that bring a new and exciting platform for everyone to enjoy :3

I am a dedicated and passionate person for any role I take on and always strive to make a positive influence. This year, I had the privilege of being one of your RFHS student representatives, where I was able to advocate for our program and learn more about the RFHS through council meetings. Additionally, as the Academic Programming Director for UM-ULH, I’ve gained experience in event planning such as panels to connect students with professional leaders in healthcare, workshops like the Living with Dementia workshop that advocated and spread awareness for those affected by Dementia, and fun Snack and Study nights to bring the community together. I also was an SI leader for CHEM 1100 this year, where I interacted with many incredible first-year students and assisted in their education and journey through their time in first-year chemistry. Through these roles, I've deeply gained a sense of dedication and leadership to foster safe spaces where everyone is welcomed, valued, and advocated for. This role for me is not only about showcasing the initiatives that I want to see in our program, but also being a voice to implement events, opportunities, and engagement that all of our faculty members would enjoy.

Program: Bachelor of Health Sciences

Current Year: 1

Candidate Information:

I am running for Co-Director of Social Events because as someone who attended a majority of IHP events this year, I found value in all of these events and I want to contribute to creating and hosting more inclusive and engaging events that reflect what students truly want. Building on widely loved traditions, I want to introduce more collaboration with UofM clubs and associations to expand opportunities and mingle with other communities.

I also hope to diversify events through initiatives like volunteering, community tours, and hands-on workshops like suturing, where students can explore their interests and the broader community. In addition, I am committed to strengthening the sense of community within IHP by creating opportunities for students across all years to connect, through mixers, peer-mentorship events, and small group activities like study socials or game nights.

Most importantly, I will prioritize student input by gathering feedback at the start of each term and using tools like Instagram polls to guide monthly event planning. I want our events to genuinely reflect student interests and needs.

Overall, I am dedicated to building a connected, responsive, and welcoming student community in IHP and I would be proud to represent you.

I bring strong experience in event planning, promotion, and cross-campus collaboration. Some things I did include organizing an ethics café on AI dependence with the Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties Youth Advocacy Committee, I volunteered with Let’s Talk Science and was selected as Volunteer of the Month, and I am currently collaborating with UMSU and Career Services as a Sustainability Ambassador to work on projects and host an event in late March. Additionally, as a member of the IHP Social Media Committee, I provided ideas, insight, and helped create REELs, which is useful as I will collaborate with the Social Media Director in this role.

I am involved with UMSU, Sustainability Ambassadors, LTS, WISDOM, UMSynBio, UMBlood, UMULH, MHRE, and have attended pre-med events, which all give me insight into diverse and successful event models in university. Additionally, in high school, I held leadership roles in UNESCO, Environmental, BIPOC, and Philosophy clubs, where I organized and led initiatives. I also collaborated externally, working with the City of Winnipeg on a tree-planting project and coordinating a walk supporting youth with cancer alongside St. John’s-Ravenscourt. These experiences strengthened my leadership, creativity, and collaboration, allowing me to contribute effectively to this role!