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!
Michael Beauchemin
President
Seneca Velling
VP Operations & Finance
Amanda Fitzpatrick
VP Student Life
Matthew Gerrits
VP Education
Explore this year's Executive Action Plan
Each year, the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) Executive Action Plan 2019 - 2020 (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.
pres@wusa.ca
519-888-4567 x32478
@yourwusaPres
Office:
SLC 2118F
| 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. |
In the event you are unable to make the office hours, Michael is available by email, pres@wusa.ca.
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 overseeing all aspects of student government. The President also provides leadership and supervision to the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA).
The President sits on or chairs the following Committees and Commissions, in addition to others that are added from time to time:
vpof@wusa.ca
519-888-4567 x33880
@yourwusaVPOF
Office:
SLC 2118M
| Tuesday | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
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.
The VP Operations & Finance also assists student groups with their budgeting, facilitates updates to the Health and Dental plan, and oversees the Marketing & Communications Department.
The VP Operations and Finance sits on the following Committees and Commissions:
(She/Her) | VP Student Life
vpsl@wusa.ca
519-888-4567 x33780
@yourwusaVPSL
Office:
SLC 2118H
| 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. |
In the event you are unable to make the office hours, Amanda is available by email, vpsl@wusa.ca.
The VP Student Life maintains and improves undergraduate student life programs by supervising WUSA student-run services and clubs, handling accountability of societies, communicating with colleges and residence councils, and overseeing projects and commissions.
The VP Student Life also represents University of Waterloo undergraduate students on University and community committees, most notably in the area of student-funded, University-run student services such as Athletics and Counselling Services.
The VP Student Life sits on the following Committees and Commissions:
vped@wusa.ca
519-888-4567 x32340
@yourwusaVPEd
Office:
SLC 2118G
| 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. |
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.
The VP Education sits on the following Committees and Commissions: