Executive Committee
Chaired by the President, the Executive Committee oversees the day-to-day operations of the UTSU. The executives are elected in the spring and work throughout the year. The members of the Executive Committee are:

Elizabeth Shechtman
PRESIDENT
The President is the chief executive, primary spokesperson, and overall leader of the UTSU. They set the tone and direction of the organization as a whole.
Elizabeth can be reached at president@utsu.ca

Samir Mechel
VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE & OPERATIONS
The Vice-President, Operations ensures that the UTSU runs smoothly. They oversee the finances, the services that the UTSU provides to students, and liaises with the general manager in planning and overseeing UTSU’s daily operations.
Samir can be reached at vpoperations@utsu.ca

Aidan Thompson
VICE PRESIDENT PUBLIC & UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS
The Vice-President Public and University Affairs acts as the chief liaison for affairs with the University of Toronto administration and academic divisions on behalf of the UTSU, as well as the chief liaison to all external organizations alongside the President. They also act as the Interim President in the absence of the President and Vice-President, Operations.
Aidan can be reached at vppua@utsu.ca

Fatima Sohail
VICE PRESIDENT EQUITY
The Vice-President, Equity advances the interests of students from marginalized communities, organizing campaigns aimed at making U of T a more inclusive, equitable space. They also ensure that the UTSU itself is acting equitably.
Fatima can be reached at vpequity@utsu.ca

Fiona Hewes
Vice-President Student Life
The Vice-President, Student Life works to improve the social lives of all students. They oversee Orientation and Frost Week and host smaller events throughout the year. They also provide support to student clubs.
Fiona can be reached at vpsl@utsu.ca

Al-Amin Ahamed
Vice-President Professional Faculties
The Vice-President, Professional Faculties looks after the needs of professional faculty students, ensuring that they’re represented within the UTSU and working to improve their academic and social lives.
Al-Amin can be reached at vpprofessionalfaculties@utsu.ca