AGM - Key Persons
Ateeq is passionate about giving back to the community, sports and working with diverse people to make a change!
Harriet South graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in English literature and Classical languages. She served as a Stong College Council member, a student rep on the Faculty of Arts Council, and the president of the Classical Studies Students Association. Harriet was also the first librarian appointed to the Judith Rosner-Siegel Memorial Library, Vanier College.
Harriet returns to York following a multi-faceted career with non-profits. She has advocated for workplace health and safety, awareness of mental health issues, and reducing barriers to learning. Harriet's current focus is on decolonizing the academy.
Mother Earth plays a significant role in Kiara's life, fueling her responsibility to protect Earth and support the traditional stewards, which translates to her civil engineering studies at York University. At university, she co-founded York University's Best Buddies Chapter after a ten-year hiatus. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outside as well as reading to learn more about how the world really works.
Job Titles:
- Mapuche Organizational Specialist
Ruby is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work at York University. She also serves as Events and Activism Chair for the York Federation of Students' Access Centre and as a Student Advisory Group Member for the Ontario Association of Social Workers. She also collaborates with various grassroots groups striving to advance migrant women's rights, advocating for labour rights, and disability justice. During her undergraduate years at York, she worked at the York Federation of Students' Wellness Centre for three years. Ruby is driven by her commitment to intersectional social justice and a desire to empower students and community members through community activism.
Sajeth Paskaran (he/him) is an alumni of York University who graduated with a degree in Criminology and Political Science. During his time in undergrad, Sajeth partook in several student-led campaigns like YU Divest & Fight the Fees, and was elected as President of McLaughlin College Council. During his tenure, he collaborated with other groups and advocated for better student conditions on and off campus. Since graduating, he has various work experience, working first hand in public safety while bringing forward progressive insights when it comes to safety and security. He completed an internship abroad with the United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime, and is looking to bring back his experience to serve the necessary advocacy work needed on campus and beyond.
Tanzil Islam is a York University alumnus. She holds a BSc in Environmental Sciences and a Master's in Environmental Studies. Tanzil works in the shelter sector doing research around homelessness. In the past, she has done political campaigning, environmental education, research and evaluation work with environmental non-profits and community health centres.