The execution of the Commerce Students’ Association’s 50+ events each year would not be possible without a team of dedicated individuals.
Melani Fernando
President
The President is one of two elected positions on the Executive Council which is directly responsible for overseeing the CSA Council. The President works closely with internal and external stakeholders to the Asper School of Business to better serve the undergraduate students. The President leads and supports a team including the Executive Council, Advocacy Representative, and the Executive Assistant.
Christabel Agyei Gyamfi
Vice President Internal
The Vice President Internal (VPI) is one of two elected positions on the Executive Council which is primarily focused on internal relations of the CSA. The VPI works with the President to ensure the execution of the CSA’s strategic vision and success of the council as a whole. The VPI leads and supports a team including two (2) First Year Representatives, two (2) Human Resources Coordinators, Indigenous Representative and EDI Officer.
Nick Ridley
Vice President Finance
The Vice President Finance (VPF) is responsible for ensuring the financial viability and sustainability of the council, with the primary goal being to ensure that there are ample funds to run the CSA’s events and services. The VPF leads and supports a team including the Accounts Receivable Coordinator, Accounts Payable Coordinator, Internal Auditor, Ticketing & Analytics Coordinator, and Data Coordinator to perform the day-to-day accounting functions and manage online ticketing for all CSA events.
Reis Best
Vice President Corporate Relations
The Vice President Corporate Relations (VPCR) is responsible for establishing and maintaining partnerships with the business community to build the Corporate Partners Program and increase sponsorship for events organized by the CSA and Student Action Groups (STAGs). The VPCR leads and supports a team of seven (7) Manager of Corporate Relations and one (1) Manager of Corporate Outreach.
Gabrielle Baetiong
Vice President Marketing & Communications
The Vice President Marketing and Communications (VPM) is responsible for the strategic development and implementation of marketing campaigns and projects on a broad level for the CSA. The VPM ensures the cohesiveness of the CSA brand across all CSA council events and services as well as STAG events. The VPM leads and supports a team including the Digital Coordinator, Communications Coordinator, four (4) Content Creators, two (2) Merchandise Coordinators, and the Social Media Coordinator.
Shaelynn Su
Vice President Professional Development
The Vice President Professional Development (VPP) is responsible for conferences and professional networking events offered by the CSA. The Vice President Professional Development leads and supports a team including the Business Banquet Co-Chairs, National Business School Conference (NBSC) Co-Chairs, and External Events Coordinators.
Angelinne Seguinte
Vice President Academics Events
The Vice President Academics (VPA) is responsible for academic initiatives and resources offered by the CSA. The Vice President Academics leads and supports a team including the Grad & Alumni Coordinators, Case Competition Coordinators, and Student Development Coordinators.
Francine Alcedo
Vice President Community
The Vice President Community (VPC) is responsible for charity campaigns, volunteerism, and international engagement events offered by the CSA. The VPC leads and supports a team including the 5 Days Co-Chairs, Shinerama Co-Chairs, and International Engagement Co-Chairs.
Saad Hayat
Vice President Student Life
The Vice President Student Life (VPSL) is responsible for initiatives and social events that enhance student life. The VPSL leads and supports a team including the Commerce Socials Co-Chairs, Commerce Cares Co-Chairs, and The Commerce Week Co-Chairs.