The Executive team consists of four specialized roles: President, VP Operations & Finance, VP Student Life, and VP Education. The Executives are elected in the winter term of each year and take office on May 1. Meet this year’s elected Executives!
Meet the Executive Team

Michael Beauchemin
President

Seneca Velling
VP Operations & Finance

Amanda Fitzpatrick
VP Student Life

Matthew Gerrits
VP Education

Alana Guevara
VP Operations & Finance
Nada Abouelnaga
VP Student Life
Executive Action Plan
Explore this year's Executive Action Plan
Each year, the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) Executive Action Plan 2020 - 2021 (PDF) outlines goals that your Executive will be focusing on throughout their term, in alignment with the WUSA Long-range Plan Strategic Goals. These goals are created to inspire action and positive organizational changes that will increase student engagement and continue to serve, empower and represent the undergraduate students at the University of Waterloo.
Executive Action Plan 2020 - 2021 (PDF)
Abbie Simpson
President
pres@wusa.ca
519-888-4567 x32478
@yourwusaPres
Office:
SLC 2118F
Office Hours:
Monday |
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Tuesday |
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Wednesday |
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Friday |
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Role & Responsibilities: President
The President of the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association is the Chief Executive Officer of the corporation.
The President represents undergraduates to University administration, Senate, and Board of Governors, and is responsible for all aspects of student government. The President also provides leadership and oversight to the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA). The President chairs several WUSA committees and sits on high-level university committees like the President’s Advisory Committee on Mental Health.
This year, Abbie is working on projects like:
- Equity advocacy in collaboration with Nada
- Collaborating with alumni
- Advocating for improved mental health supports
Alana Guevara
VP Operations & Finance
vpof@wusa.ca
519-888-4567 x33880
@yourwusaVPOF
Office:
SLC 2118M
Office Hours:
Tuesday |
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Thursday |
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Role & Responsibilities: VP Operations & Finance
The VP Operations & Finance oversees the financial and administrative aspects of the corporation. This pertains mainly to the annual budgets, human resources and business operations. To help get all this done, they work with several funding and operational oversight committees.
The VP Operations & Finance also assists student groups with their budgeting, facilitates updates to the Health and Dental plan, and helps students with the UPass program.
This year, Alana is working on projects like:
- Ensuring fiscal responsibility for WUSA
- Increasing the availability of student spaces
- Supporting WUSA’s operations during the COVID-19 pandemic
Nada Abouelnaga
(She/Her) | VP Student Life
vpsl@wusa.ca
519-888-4567 x33780
@yourwusaVPSL
Office:
SLC 2118H
Office Hours:
Monday |
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Wednesday |
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Thursday |
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Role & Responsibilities: VP Student Life
The VP Student Life maintains and improves undergraduate student life programs by overseeing WUSA student-run services and clubs, working closely with WUSA’s Campus Life Department and overseeing new student transition (aka Orientation!).
The VP Student Life also represents University of Waterloo undergraduate students on University committees with a focus on advocacy to promote equity, inclusion and diversity at the University of Waterloo.
This year, Nada is working on projects like:
- Anti-Black racism advocacy
- Revamping support for our clubs
- Making volunteering with WUSA a rewarding experience for everyone
Megan Town
VP Education
vped@wusa.ca
519-888-4567 x32340
@yourwusaVPEd
Office:
SLC 2118G
Office Hours:
Monday |
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Wednesday |
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Thursday |
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Role & Responsibilities: VP Education
The VP Education helps students with academic and co-op issues, assists students with navigating the co-op process, and lobbies University administration and staff to improve academic services on campus.
The VP Education lobbies city, provincial and federal governments to help undergraduates access and achieve quality higher education. Visit the Advocacy section to learn more and get involved.
This year, Megan is working on projects like:
- Increasing our research capacity
- Meeting with students through WUSA town halls
- Ensuring students succeed academically, despite COVID-19