⚠️ This is notification that the Presidential election BALLOTING PERIOD is now closed.
The results for the SOGS 2026–27 Presidential election, which is certified by Simply Voting (via the Western University Secretariat), are as follows below.
Voting turnout: 210 (3.1%) of 6,757 electors voted in this ballot. 19 voters abstained from choosing a candidate.
Matheus Sanita Lima 133 (69.6%)
Ahmad Haroon Awan 58 (30.4%)
🏆 We are pleased to announce that the winner of the 2026-27 Presidential Election is MATHEUS SANITA LIMA (PhD, Biology)!
We send a huge thank you to the candidates–Ahmad Awan (MSc, Epidemiology) and Matheus Sanita Lima (PhD, Biology)–for their interest in SOGS’ grad life culture, hard work campaigning, and tenacity getting out there in front of the membership for this election.
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⚠️ This is notification that the Vice-Presidential, Non-Executive Officer, and Community Advocate elections NOMINATION PERIOD will run until Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
Learn more below:
BALLOTING:
Vote for the 2026-27 SOGS President HERE:
https://westernuniversitysecretariat.simplyvoting.com/
MEET YOUR CANDIDATES:
We are thrilled to announce that we have two members running for SOGS President for the 2026-27 year–Ahmad Awan and Matheus Sanita Lima.
These candidates are now in their campaign periods, connecting with the SOGS membership via direct email, social media, a virtual Town Hall event, and SOGS communications between now and April 15th at 11:59 pm.
📣 Campaign period: Active until Sunday, April 12th at 11:59 pm.
🗳️ Balloting will take place from Monday, April 13th at 12 pm to Wednesday, April 15th at 12 pm.
Note: SOGS members shall only receive one (1) direct email from the candidates. SOGS will email all known SOGS members pertinent elections materials, including, but not limited to campaign addresses, posters, and contact information.
AHMAD AWAN
🎓 MSc Epidemiology (1st year)
😃 Instagram: @awan4sogspresident
📧 aawan42@uwo.ca
💼 LinkedIn: Ahmad Awan
MATHEUS SANITA LIMA
🎓 PhD Biology (5th year)
😃 Instagram: @matheus4sogs
📧 msanital@uwo.ca
Watch the presidential candidates’ town hall:
WHAT DOES THE PRESIDENT DO?
The President oversees the day-to-day operations of the Society of Graduate Students. The President:
💼 is an Executive Officer of the Society;
📊 is a vital part of the SOGS operations, overseeing the bookkeeping, legal, and administrative functions of the Society;
👩🏻🤝👨🏽 works collaboratively with the SOGS Vice-Presidents to ensure the Academic, Advocacy, Finance, and Student Services portfolios are maintained and in good standing;
📝 is responsible for reporting to the Board of Directors and SOGS Council, as well as holding monthly Executive meetings;
🗳 is a voting member of SOGS council;
🤝 attends monthly meetings with various WesternU campus stakeholders and administrators; and,
📚 receives formal training from the outgoing president, if a new president is elected.
More details on position of President is available in the SOGS Constitution & Bylaws (primarily under Bylaws 2.1.2.). The most current version can be downloaded at sogs.ca/documents.
If you have any questions about this elected position, please reach out to the current SOGS President, Cherin Chung (president@sogs.ca), who will be more than happy to chat with you!
Elections-related questions can be directed to the CRO, Jana Bataineh (cro@sogs.ca).
WHAT DOES THE PRESIDENT GET PAID?
The president will receive an annual stipend (paid monthly) of $38,965.06 (gross) for the 2026-2027 year.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION TIMELINES:
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- Nominations Open: Thursday, March 26; 10:00 am
- Nominations Close: Tuesday, March 31; 8:00 am
- All Candidates’ Meeting: TBD
- Campaign Period Begins: TBD
- Campaign Period Closes: Sunday, April 12; 11:59 pm
- Balloting Opens: Monday, April 13; 12:00 pm
- Balloting Closes: Wednesday, April 15; 12:00 pm
⚠️ All candidates will be required to attend an All Candidates’ Meeting prior to the the start of the campaign period to be eligible for the election.
⚠️ The campaign period will start following the All Candidates’ Meeting.
Please be advised that the following positions are to be elected at the upcoming April 2026 SOGS Council Meeting on April 23rd:
VICE-PRESIDENTS, DEPUTY SPEAKER, & SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR:
SOGS members in good standing wishing to nominate themselves to the positions of Vice-President, Deputy Speaker, and the Sustainability Coordinator, must send their nomination (and a campaign poster and up to 1-page text outlining why council should vote for you for inclusion in the Council mail-out) to the SOGS Speaker (speaker@sogs.ca) no later than Wednesday, April 15 at 11:59 pm.
SPEAKER:
SOGS members in good standing wishing to nominate themselves to the position of Speaker must send their nomination (and a campaign poster and up to 1-page text outlining why council should vote for you for inclusion in the Council mail-out) to the SOGS Deputy Speaker (deputy.speaker@sogs.ca) no later than Wednesday, April 15 at 11:59 pm.
Elections Timeline:
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- 📝 Nominations Deadline: Wednesday, April 15 at 11:59 pm
- 📣 Campaign Period: Thursday, April 16 to Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6 pm
- ⚠️ Candidates are NOT to campaign to Councillors or the President prior to the campaign period.
- 🗳️ Election: Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 pm (SOGS April 2026 Council Meeting)
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The role of VP Academic is to ensure that graduate students’ academic-related interests and concerns are represented by coordinating academic programs.
The Vice-President Academic oversees:
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- 📝 the annual hiring of the SOGS Peer Advisor on Academic Matters;
- 🎉 SOGS’ cornerstone conference, the Western Research Forum, with the Academic Committee Chair;
- 🎙️ the operations of Grad Cast Radio Show, with the Grad Cast Editorial Board Chair; and,
- 💰the administration of the adjudication of the 125th Scholarship and Academic Joint Fund, with the Academic Committee.
The Vice-President Academic works closely with:
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- 💼 the SOGS Executive Committee;
- 👥 the Academic Committee and Grad Cast Editorial Board;
- 🧑🎓various student leaders at SOGS and across campus;
- 🎓 the Western Student Experience Wellness Coordinator; and,
- 🏫 Western’s School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and Student Experience offices.
The Vice-President Academic sits on:
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- 🏫 the Western Senate Committee on Academic Curriculum and Awards (ACA), the Senate Committee on Academic Policy (POLICY), the ACA Subcommittee on Program Review – Graduate (SUPR-C), and other relevant University Committees.
🤑 The VP Academic will earn an annual stipend of $25,976.70.
❓Questions about the position? Get in touch with Anthony, our current VP Academic, at academic@sogs.ca.
This portfolio focuses on graduate student issues and equity concerns. The current priorities in this role are knowledge management; accessibility and inclusivity; and, improved partnerships with campus and community partners.
The Vice-President Advocacy oversees:
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- 📝 the hiring of the SOGS Commissioners (Accessibility, Gender Equity, International, Pride, Racial Equity & Inclusivity);
- 📊 the bi-annual Advocacy Survey;
- 🏳️🌈 SOGS’ annual Pride Week (June); and,
- 💰the events and initiatives of the Advocacy portfolio.
The Vice-President Advocacy works closely with:
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- 💼 the SOGS Executive Committee;
- 👥 the Sustainability Committee, 35+ Student Needs Committee, and the Accessibility, Gender Equity, Indigenous, International, Pride, Racial Equity and Inclusivity Commissioners and Commissions;
- 🧑🎓various student leaders at SOGS and across campus;
- 🎓 the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) (a national student union);
- ✊🏾 Western’s Office of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion; and,
- 🌎 Western International.
❓Questions about the position? Get in touch with Jasmine, our current VP Advocacy, at advocacy@sogs.ca.
The role of the VP Finance is to function as the Chief Financial Officer of the Society, managing the finances of the Society and overseeing the operation of the Grad Club.
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- 💰 the preparation of the SOGS and Grad Club annual budgets;
- 🔎 the SOGS and Grad Club annual audits;
- 📝 leading SOGS’ auditor tendering;
- 🍽️ Grad Club operations;
- 💸 the administration and disbursement of the SOGS Subsidy program; and,
- 🧑⚖️ the calculation of the annual SOGS Council grants.
The Vice-President Finance works closely with:
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- 💼 the SOGS Executive Committee;
- 👥 the Finance, Grad Club, and Subsidy Committees as official liaison;
- 🤑 the SOGS Finance and Grad Club Managers;
- 🧑🎓various student leaders at SOGS and across campus;
- 💰 Valente CPAs (SOGS’ current auditor); and,
- 🎓 Western Institutional Planning & Budgeting and Hospitality & Food Services.
❓Questions about the position? Get in touch with Evan, our current VP Finance, at finance@sogs.ca.
The VP Student Services oversees some of the benefits and services offered by the Society including, but not limited to the graduate student health and dental plan, social and orientation events, and various wellness initiatives.
The Vice-President Student Services oversees:
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- 🚌 the SOGS bus pass administration and negotiation;
- 🏥 the SOGS health plan tendering;
- 🎉 SOGS cornerstone events (O-Weeks, Wellness Week, 5 Days of SOGSmas) planning with their committees; and,
- 💰the administration of the adjudication of the Food Bank Program for Non-TAs, Social and Wellness Funds, and Peggy Collins Memorial Award, with their committees.
The Vice-President Student Services works closely with:
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- 💼 the SOGS Executive Committee;
- 👥 the Graduate Peer Support Committee, Health Plan Committee, and the Orientation & Social Committee, as official liaison;
- 🧑🎓various student leaders at SOGS and across campus;
- 🏥 StudentVIP (SOGS’ health plan broker);
- 🎓 the Western Student Experience Wellness Coordinator; and,
- 🏫 the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
The Vice-President Student Services sits on:
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- 💜 the Western Student Services Committee with the SOGS President, USC, and MBA Association; and,
- 🧠 the Western Mental Health and Wellness Committee.
🤑 The VP Student Services will earn an annual stipend of $25,976.70.
❓Questions about the position? Get in touch with Rawan, our current VP Student Services, at services@sogs.ca.
The Deputy Speaker oversees the Society’s Unified Documents policies, bylaws, and constitution. The Deputy Speaker works with the Speaker to run monthly council meetings.
The Deputy Speaker oversees:
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- 📝 the Society’s policies, bylaws, and constitution;
- 👩⚖️ SOGS’ Council Meetings if the Speaker is absent;
- ✍️ the drafting and maintenance of SOGS Council Meeting minutes;
- ✅ attendance and meeting sign-in;
- 🎓 the Policy Committee, as official liaison;
- 🍎 SOGS Councillor Orientation, with the Speaker; and,
- 💰the administration of elections at SOGS Council, with the Speaker.
The Deputy Speaker works closely with:
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- 💼 the SOGS Speaker;
- 👥 the Policy Committee Chair; and,
- 🧑🎓various student leaders at SOGS and across campus.
🤑 The Deputy Speaker will earn an annual stipend of $12,988.35.
❓Questions about the position? Get in touch with Aoife, our current Deputy Speaker, at deputy.speaker@sogs.ca.
The Speaker functions as an impartial non-executive officer that administers SOGS’ monthly Council meetings. The Speaker is also familiar with Robert’s Rules of Order and governance.
The Speaker oversees:
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- 👩⚖️ SOGS’ monthly Council Meetings, including the preparation and distribution of the Council Agenda package;
- ✍️ the Appeals Review Commission;
- ✅ Elections (Vice-Presidents, Non-Executive Officers, Sustainability Coordinator) and any by-elections at Council;
- 🍎 SOGS Councillor Orientation;
- 💰Council budget;
- ⚖️ the maintenance of SOGS’ Motions Database;
- 📝 rulings related to a dispute over the interpretation of Bylaws, Constitution, and Policies; and,
- 👩💼 the determination of department representatives and to coordinate the election of these representatives in advance of the October Council Meeting.
The Vice-President Student Services works closely with:
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- 💼 the SOGS Deputy Speaker;
- 👥 the SOGS Executive Committee; and,
- 🧑🎓various student leaders at SOGS and across campus.
🤑 The Speaker will earn an annual stipend of $25,976.70.
❓Questions about the position? Get in touch with Anemily, our current Speaker, at speaker@sogs.ca.
The SOGS Sustainability Coordinator represents the sustainability interests of SOGS members at meetings of external organizations on- and off-campus.
The Sustainability Coordinator oversees:
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- 📣 the representation of SOGS and its interests at meetings with EnviroWestern (USC), Western Sustainability, Western President’s Advisory Committee on Environment and Sustainability (PACES), and City of London Advisory Committees;
- 🎉 the coordination and planning of sustainability-themed events, with the Sustainability Committee; and,
- 📝 the Sustainability Resources database.
The Sustainability Coordinator works closely with:
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- 🌱 the Community Garden Coordinator;
- 🪴 the SOGS Sustainability Committee; and,
- 🧑🎓various student leaders at SOGS and across campus.
🤑 The Sustainability Coordinator will earn an a honoraria of $1,500 ($500 per term).
❓Questions about the position? Get in touch with Javier, our current Sustainability Coordinator, at sustainability.coordionator@sogs.ca.
The results for the SOGS 2026-27 Board of Directors election confidence vote, which is certified by Simply Voting (via the Western University Secretariat), are as follows below. Anthony Cruz, Antonia Yip, Bushra Kabbani, Erfan Zarenia, Isaac Withers, Jana Bataineh, Kayla Gauthier, Reza Ataeijaliseh, and Yashavi Patel have been elected as directors. We have received nominations from nine (9) candidates. As a result, this election will run as a confidence vote insofar as there are nine (9) Director spots open for the membership-at-large. CANDIDATES: Anthony Cruz, Antonia Yip, Bushra Kabbani, Erfan Zarenia, Isaac Withers, Jana Bataineh, Kayla Gauthier, Reza Ataeijaliseh, and Yashavi Patel. ———– ANTONIA YIP, PhD Education ———– ———– ERFAN ZARENIA, MSc Neuroscience ———– ———– JANA BATAINEH, PhD Audiology & Health and Rehabilitation Sciences ———– KAYLA GAUTHIER, PhD Health and Rehabilitation Sciences ———– REZA ATAEIJALISEH, PhD Biology No campaign poster available. ———– YASHVI PATEL, MSc Neuroscience Position Month of election Term Begins Appeals Review Commission November December 1 President As established by the University Secretariat – March of each year May 1 Vice-Presidents April May 1 Speaker April May 1 Deputy Speaker April May 1 Commissioners April May 1 Coordinators April May 1 Graduate Representative to the Senate As established by the University Secretariat As established by the University Secretariat Graduate Representative to the Board of Governors As established by the University Secretariat As established by the University Secretariat About the role: The VP Student Services oversees: They VP Student Services works closely with: The VP Student Services sits on: SPECIFICS: ❓Questions about the role? Reach out to president@sogs.ca. We received a total of 85 votes (1.26%) from the membership (6,750 members). This election was run as a RANKED BALLOT. Four candidates were eliminated in the first four rounds of voting. In the fifth and final round, the votes were as follows: Congratulations to Antonia Yip and Mohammad Zeraati for being elected to the SOGS Board of Directors! See the full vote breakdown here. CANDIDATES: QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES: 1) Name something you think SOGS could do better to expand its transparency. Want to nominate yourself? ABOUT THE GENDER EQUITY COMMISSIONER ROLE The Gender Equity Commissioner advocates on behalf of female and non-binary identifying SOGS members. The Gender Equity Commissioner connects students to campus or community resources, voices any concerns or interests at SOGS Council meetings and is a member of the Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Committee. The Commissioner works with other graduate students to bring activities/events/campaigns to create a safe and inclusive space to share concerns or opinions and work together to improve the graduate student experience at Western. VICE-PRESIDENT ACADEMIC The role of VP Academic is to ensure that graduate students’ academic-related interests and concerns are represented by coordinating academic programs. These include Gradcast, Western Research Forum, and the Academic Joint Fund.The VP Academic works closely with graduate students, the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS), and other academic affiliates and stakeholders to discuss various academic issues. The VP Academic oversees the Peer Advisor for Academic Matters program, which provides guidance and mediation for the graduate student academic appeals process. More information can be found here. VICE-PRESIDENT ADVOCACY This portfolio focuses on graduate student issues and equity concerns. The current priorities in this role are knowledge management; accessibility and inclusivity; and, improved partnerships with campus and community partners, including the Canadian Federation of Students. The VP Advocacy will earn a monthly stipend of $2,004 (May – August) and $2,054 (September – April) plus 4% vacation pay. VICE-PRESIDENT FINANCE The role of the VP Finance is to manage the finances of the Society and to oversee the operation of the Grad Club, which includes preparing the annual SOGS budget. The VP Finance is to liaise with finance-related stakeholders on campus, such as UWOFA and the University administration. The VP Finance also acts as the official liaison to the Subsidies, Finance, and Grad Club Committees. The VP Finance will earn a monthly stipend of $2,004 (May – August) and $2,054 (September – April) plus 4% vacation pay. VICE-PRESIDENT STUDENT SERVICES The VP Student Services oversees some of the benefits and services offered by the Society including, but not limited to the graduate student health and dental plan, social and orientation events, and various wellness initiatives. The VP Student Services acts as the official liaison to the Graduate Peer Support, Orientation and Social, and Health Plan committees. DEPUTY SPEAKER The Deputy Speaker oversees the Society’s policies, bylaws, and constitution. The Deputy Speaker works with the Speaker to run monthly council meetings. SPEAKER The Speaker oversees and administers the Society’s student government. The speaker functions as an impartial non-executive officer. They act as the official liaison of SOGS council, they prepare the monthly council package, and host monthly, annual and general meetings. The speaker is familiar with Robert’s Rules of Order and governance. ACCESSIBILITY COMMISSIONER The Accessibility Commissioner advocates on behalf of SOGS members with disabilities and those that face accessibility challenges. Their primary role is to work towards greater accessibility and inclusivity for those with a wide range of disabilities (including but not limited to physical disabilities, mental disabilities/disorders and learning disabilities) and accessibility challenges (including but not limited to parents of children with disabilities) that have historically been insufficiently accounted for within society. GENDER EQUITY COMMISSIONER The Gender Equity Commissioner advocates on behalf of female and non-binary identifying SOGS members. The Gender Equity Commissioner connects students to campus or community resources, voices any concerns or interests at SOGS Council meetings and is a member of the Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Committee. The Commissioner works with other graduate students to bring activities/events/campaigns to create a safe and inclusive space to share concerns or opinions and work together to improve the graduate student experience at Western. INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONER The International Commissioner advocates on behalf of international SOGS members. In addition to representing the community’s interests at SOGS Council meetings and campus stakeholders like Western International, the International Commissioner will function as a community advocate that works to connect international students to resources, supports local international grad student events and initiatives, and seeks out ways to best support international student and their experience at Western with campus partners. PRIDE COMMISSIONER The Pride Commissioner advocates on behalf of the 2SLGBTQIA+ SOGS members. In addition to representing the community’s interests at SOGS Council meetings and on campus, the Pride Commissioner helps connect students to resources, supports local 2SLGBTQIA+ events and initiatives, and seeks out ways to listen to and support 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. RACIAL EQUITY AND INCLUSIVITY COMMISSIONER The SOGS Racial Equity and Inclusivity Commissioner advocates on behalf of SOGS members who are visible minorities. They are responsible for reporting on issues and concerns affecting racialized graduate students at Western University. This Commissioner will facilitate a smoother transition into graduate studies and improve the overall graduate experience for racialized graduate students. They will also report on SOGS activities to and provide a voice for racialized graduate student community on campus. SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR The SOGS Sustainability Coordinator represents the sustainability and community interests of SOGS members at meetings of external organizations on- and off-campus. Working under the VP Advocacy and with the Sustainability Committee, the Sustainability Coordinator plans and facilitates sustainability-themed events and initiatives, and advocates for students’ concerns about the environment. They work on compiling and maintaining an online database of environment and sustainability resources. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION MEET YOUR PRESIDENT: The President oversees the day-to-day operations of the Society of Graduate Students. The President: Elections-related questions can be directed to the CRO, Antonia Yip (cro@sogs.ca). The president receives a monthly stipend of $3,186 (gross) for the 2025-26 year. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONBOARD OF DIRECTOR ELECTION RESULTS:
Voting turnout: 133 (2.0%) of 6757 electors voted in this ballot.
Congratulations to our candidates for being voted in as the 2026-27 SOGS Board of Directors!
BOARD OF DIRECTOR ELECTION CANDIDATES:
MEET YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION CANDIDATES:
ANTHONY CRUZ, PhD Psychology
BUSHRA KABBANI, MSc Biochemistry
ISAAC WITHERS, MSc Psychology
Election Dates
PAST ELECTIONS:
Please be advised that our VP STUDENT SERVICES position for the 2025-26 year is now vacant and requires a by-election.
Please see section 2.2.4. of our Bylaws for a full description of the obligations of the Commissioners.
REMUNERATION: Commissioners earn an honorarium of $500 per term, subject to Executive Committee approval.
HOW TO NOMINATE YOURSELF:
✍️SOGS members in good standing wishing to nominate themselves must send their nomination and 1-page election poster/platform to the SOGS Speaker no later than Thursday, August 28th at 6 PM.
🗳️ The International Commissioner By-Election will take place at SOGS Council on Thursday, August 28th at 6 PM.
⚠️ If no nominations for International Commissioner are received, we will extend nominations into September and hold the by-election at the SOGS Council meeting on September 25th at 6 PM.
NAME
EMAIL
CAMPAIGN POSTER
Town Hall Question – ANSWERS
Andrew Scicluna
asciclun@uwo.ca
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Read them here.
Antonia Yip
yyip7@uwo.ca
CLICK HERE
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Aoife Hawthorne
ahawtho3@uwo.ca
CLICK HERE
Read them here.
Lee Sikstrom
lsikstro@uwo.ca
CLICK HERE
Read them here.
Mohammad Zeraati
mzeraati@uwo.ca
CLICK HERE
Read them here.
Souvik Ta
sta4@uwo.ca
CLICK HERE
Read them here.
Utkarsh Sood
usood@uwo.ca
CLICK HERE
Read them here.
SOGS members in good standing wishing to nominate themselves must send their nomination (and a 1-page election poster/platform for inclusion in the SOGS Council mail-out) to the SOGS Speaker (speaker@sogs.ca) no later than Thursday, May 29th at 6 PM.
🧐 Should you have questions about this position, please feel free to contact the VP Advocacy (advocacy@sogs.ca).
Commissioners earn an honorarium of $500 per term.
The VP Academic will earn a monthly stipend of $2,004 (May – August) and $2,054 (September – April) plus 4% vacation pay.
The Vice-President Advocacy acts as the official liaison to the Sustainability Committee, and the Accessibility, Gender Equity, International, Pride, Racial Equity and Inclusivity Commissioners and Commissions.
The VP Student Services will earn a monthly stipend of $2,004 (May – August) and $2,054 (September – April) plus 4% vacation pay.
The Deputy Speaker will earn a monthly stipend of $501 (May – August) and $513.50 (September – April) plus 4% vacation pay.
The Speaker will earn a monthly stipend of $1,002 (May -August) and $1,027 (September – April) plus 4% vacation pay.
Commissioners earn an honoraria of $500 per term.
Commissioners earn an honorarium of $500 per term.
Commissioners earn an honorarium of $500 per term.
Commissioners earn an honorarium of $500 per term.
Commissioners earn an honorarium of $500 per term.
Coordinators earn an honorarium of $500 per term.
CANDIDATE
OPTION
VOTES
CHERIN CHUNG
YES
123 (93.2%)
NO
9 (6.8%)
VOTER SUMMARY
TOTAL
146
ABSTAIN
14 (9.6%)
CHERIN CHUNG, PhD French Literature 
💼 is an Executive Officer of the Society;
📊 is a vital part of the SOGS operations, overseeing the bookkeeping, legal, and administrative functions of the Society;
👩🏻🤝👨🏽 works collaboratively with the SOGS Vice-Presidents to ensure the Academic, Advocacy, Finance, and Student Services portfolios are maintained and in good standing;
📝 is responsible for reporting to the Board of Directors and SOGS Council, as well as holding monthly Executive meetings;
🗳 is a voting member of SOGS council;
🤝 attends monthly meetings with various WesternU campus stakeholders and administrators; and,
📚 receives formal training (April 2025) from the outgoing president, if a new president is elected.
More details on position of President is available in the SOGS Constitution & Bylaws (primarily under Bylaws 2.1.2.). The most current version can be downloaded at sogs.ca/documents.
If you have any questions about this elected position, please reach out to the current SOGS President, Cherin Chung (president@sogs.ca), who will be more than happy to chat with you! 
CANDIDATE
OPTION
VOTES
GABRIEL JOBIN
YES
121 (94.5%)
NO
14 (9.6%)
VOTER SUMMARY
TOTAL
146
ABSTAIN
7 (5.5%)
CANDIDATE
OPTION
VOTES
JANA BATAINEH
YES
123 (93.2%)
NO
9 (6.8%)
VOTER SUMMARY
TOTAL
146
ABSTAIN
10 (12.3%)
CANDIDATE
OPTION
VOTES
JEREMIAS CAMPOS
YES
87 (74.4%)
NO
30 (25.6%)
VOTER SUMMARY
TOTAL
146
ABSTAIN
29 (19.9%)
CANDIDATE
OPTION
VOTES
JOUD EL-SHAWA
YES
108 (88.5%)
NO
14 (11.5%)
VOTER SUMMARY
TOTAL
146
ABSTAIN
24 (16.4%)
CANDIDATE
OPTION
VOTES
RAWAN EL MOGHRABI
YES
107 (89.2%)
NO
13 (10.8%)
VOTER SUMMARY
TOTAL
146
ABSTAIN
26 (17.8%)
CANDIDATE
OPTION
VOTES
YUEN KI “KRISTY” NG
YES
119 (96.7%)
NO
4 (3.3%)
VOTER SUMMARY
TOTAL
146
ABSTAIN
23 (15.8%)
CANDIDATE
OPTION
VOTES
ZOLTAN RICHTER-BISSON
YES
123 (93.2%)
NO
9 (7.1%)
VOTER SUMMARY
TOTAL
146
ABSTAIN
20 (13.7%)
MEET THE 2025-26 CANDIDATES:
