Get to know more about your ESS council members
The Engineering Students’ Society Council is a group of student volunteers dedicated to the improvement of your time at the Schulich School of Engineering. We are a diverse group of students just like you, doing our best to be leaders for the engineering community here at the UofC. Our Board of Directors consists of the ESS President, 8 portfolio executives, 9 departmental representatives elected by you, and 10 first year representatives. Alongside our commissioners, we advocate on behalf of engineering students to the school, host social and professional events, and provide an array of services aimed at making your time at Schulich enjoyable!
We can’t wait to see you around!
-The ESS Council
2024-2025
He/They
Year & Major: 4th Year - Software
Weird fact about yourself: My skin and eyes turn yellow on occasion
Current song on repeat: Interia by AJR & Stayed Gone from Hazbin Hotel
Fave memory from eng: Yelling chants during ENGG week
Why you joined ESS: The community at Schulich has been incredible for me, and I want to expand it so as many people as possible can have as great of a time as I have!
She/Her
Year & Major: 2nd Year - Chemical w/ Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Minor
Weird fact about yourself: I don’t like chocolate…
Current song on repeat: Can’t Hold Us by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (feat. Ray Dalton)
Fave memory from eng: Dr. Kerry Black giving me my Iron Pin at the First Year Dinner
Why you joined ESS: I was excited to join a community of inspiring people, and to help make an impact on students at the Schulich School of Engineering
She/Her
Year & Major: 2nd Year - Software 💻
Weird fact about yourself: I’m really good at finding 4 leaf clovers - i’ve found like 15 in my life 🍀
Current song on repeat: Out Getting Ribs - King Krule
Fave memory from eng: Losing SEC last year - what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger 😤
Why you joined ESS: Because we’re lit 😝
She/Her
Year & Major: 3rd Year - Biomedical
Weird fact about yourself: I either wake up to Party Rock Anthem or I don’t wake up
Current song on repeat: Why by Dominic Fike
Fave memory from eng: Watching movies in the engg building when it’s deserted, cup run and the beginning of the year pub crawl.
Why you joined ESS: I wanted to be part of the community and work to improve the experience for engg kids.
He/Him
Year & Major: 3rd Year - Mechanical
Weird fact about yourself: I am lactose tolerant
Current song on repeat: Can’t Stop by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Fave memory from eng: Grabbing a couple drinks after an exam with my friends
Why you joined ESS: To get more involved and for the team, (Saachi and Yabi … bestie vibes fr :)
She/Her
Year & Major: 2nd Year - Software
Weird fact about yourself: everyone guesses my zodiac sign first try 😳
Current song on repeat: Tek it - Cafuné
Fave memory from eng: Doing anything but studying
Why you joined ESS: To connect and be part of the student engineering community :)
He/Him
Year & Major: 3rd Year - Electrical
Weird fact about yourself: I own way too many jackets.
Current song on repeat: Tyranny - Gesaffelstein
Fave memory from eng: Going to CSE 2024.
Why you joined ESS: I wanted to change the engineering community for the better, and be a leader in that community.
She/Her
Year & Major: 2nd Year - Mechanical
Weird fact about yourself: My hair was neon pink (not by choice)
Current song on repeat: Strawberries & Cigarettes - Troye Sivan
Fave memory from eng: Trauma bonding with everyone after exams😍!!
Why you joined ESS: I wanted to be connected with the engineering community and to help in creating a positive impact for students
She/Her
Year & Major: 4th Year - Mechanical & Business
Weird fact about yourself: I collect engg-themed patches (current count is 200+)
Current song on repeat: American Pie by Don Mclean
Fave memory from eng: Meeting students from across the country at conferences tied with when any of my design projects worked
Why you joined ESS: Bring hype to the deprived engg students!
2024-2025
She/Her
Year & Major: 3rd Year - Civil
Weird fact about yourself: Most of my hijabs are pink just in different shades 🎀
Current song on repeat: Arabic classics (no specific one 😓)
Fave memory from eng: Walking to my first second-year class and realizing I finally get to study something I’m interested in!!!
Why you joined ESS: I wanted to have a direct impact on the undergraduate society in Schulich and meet awesome people at the same time -> ESS is exactly that!
She/Her
Year & Major: 3rd Year - Mechanical w/ Digital Minor
Weird fact about yourself: I eat pizza backwards 🍕🔙
Current song on repeat: CHIHIRO - Billie Eilish
Fave memory from eng: Attending conferences in Winnipeg and Newfoundland, as well as patchtrading throughout UCalgary and with other schools.
Why you joined ESS: I joined ESS because I wanted to have a bigger impact on what goes on within the student body, as well as branch out and meet others who have a drive to improve Schulich.
She/Her
Year & Major: 3rd Year - Mechanical ⚙️
Weird fact about yourself: My favorite app on my phone is Wikipedia 🌐
Current song on repeat: HOT TO GO! - Chappell Roan 🔥
Fave memory from eng: Attending CELC 2024 and meeting so many amazing engineers from across Canada!
Why you joined ESS: To help bring together fellow engineers and make life a little bit better! (and touch grass…)
He/Him
Year & Major: 2nd Year - Mechanical w/ Digital Minor
Weird fact about yourself: I did boy scouts for 10 years, and patch culture in eng is INCREDIBLY similar to badge trading in scouts
Current song on repeat: Undercover Martyn by Two Door Cinema Club
Fave memory from eng: Attending CELC 2024 in Newfoundland
Why you joined ESS: I want to gain valuable experience, elevate the engineering community, and make some amazing friends
She/Her
Year & Major: 3rd Year - Mechanical
Weird fact about yourself: I can go months without checking my final grade
Current song on repeat: Vent by Baby Keem
Fave memory from eng: Late night study sessions with my friends, cup run, tap the town
Why you joined ESS: For Stephan and Yabi … bestie vibes fr :)
She/Her
Year & Major: 3rd Year - Civil
Weird fact about yourself: I randomly talk in the third person
Current song on repeat: Martin and Gina by Polo G
Fave memory from eng: “Studying” super late in the engg lounge
Why you joined ESS: For Saachi and Stephan … bestie vibes fr :)
She/They
Year & Major: 2nd Year - Electrical w/ Mechatronics Minor
Weird fact about yourself: I count cards during Go Fish.
Current song on repeat: Don’t Threaten Me With A Good Time, Panic! At The Disco
Fave memory from eng: That moment when our design project finally turned on and functioned! We all cheered!
Why you joined ESS: I was recruited during the Pride Parade and loved the community and people!
He/Him
Year & Major: 2nd Year - Undeclared
Weird fact about yourself: I wear shorts year round
Current song on repeat: Six Legs(tippy tappy toes) - Scrawny, Madilyn Mei
Fave memory from eng: Those five minutes after the last exam
Why you joined ESS: Abia told me to join, and to be more active within the engineering community
He/Him
Year & Major: 5th Year - Electrical
Weird fact about yourself: I have lived in 6 cities
Current song on repeat: Gata only by Floyy Menor
Fave memory from eng: Vibing in the engg lounge, if you want to find me I will probably be there.
Why you joined ESS: It’s the best way to connect with some great people while also making a great impact.
She/Her
Year & Major: 2nd Year - Mechanical
Weird fact about yourself: I own four Minion figurines which feels like too many… (Yes, the ones from Despicable Me)
Current song on repeat: Disturbia by Rihanna
Fave memory from eng: Pancake breakfast on Bermuda Shorts Day
Why you joined ESS: Because it’s awesome…
She/Her
Year & Major: 2nd Year - Mechanical
Weird fact about yourself: I bite ice cream. 🫥🫥
Current song on repeat: Netflix by Toquel, Hawk
Fave memory from eng: The TA’s
Why you joined ESS: I wanted to be more involved with the school community and help plan events for the school.
She/Her
Year & Major: 2nd Year - Biomedical
Weird fact about yourself: I put ketchup on pizza.
Current song on repeat: S91- Karol G
Fave memory from eng: The many hours my friends and I spent working on our design projects!
Why you joined ESS: I wanted to become more involved, and help make a positive impact on the engineering community!
He/Him
Year & Major: 2nd Year - Mechanical
Weird fact about yourself: I’ve rewatched Twin Peaks 7 times
Current song on repeat: The Flower Called Nowhere - Stereolab
Fave memory from eng: ENGG 204
Why you joined ESS: To help improve the eng community that I’m a part of :)
He/Him
Year & Major: 2nd Year - Electrical
Weird fact about yourself: I once had a man bun
Current song on repeat: Forrest Gump - Frank Ocean
Fave memory from eng: Writing the math 277 exam
Why you joined ESS: I saw the cool events that ess hosted last year and wanted to play a role in planning them.
She/Her
Year & Major: 2nd Year - Electrical
Weird fact about yourself: I have like no peripheral vision
Current song on repeat: Perfect Portrait of Young Love by The 502’s
Fave memory from eng: First year Eng dinner!!
Why you joined ESS: To contribute to the engineering community and make an impact!
She/Her
Year & Major: 3rd Year - Electrical
Weird fact about yourself: I have everything on light mode.
Current song on repeat: Summer - Good Kid
Fave memory from eng: Meeting engg students from all over Canada at conferences!
Why you joined ESS: To connect with the local engineering community and contribute to ESS’ sustainability goals!
He/Him
Year & Major: 4th Year - Software
Weird fact about yourself: I’ll wake up instantly when my alarm goes off.
Current song on repeat: n.h.i.e - 21 Savage, Doja Cat
Fave memory from eng: Procrastinating homework by playing table tennis in the Eng building.
Why you joined ESS: To contribute to the engineering community at Schulich!
He/Him
Year & Major: 2nd Year - Mechanical w/ Mechatronics Minor
Weird fact about yourself: My squat record is roughly the weight of 1.5 pandas 💪🐼
Current song on repeat: In Quiet Rooms - Ollie MN
Fave memory from eng: Making friendship bracelets
Why you joined ESS: To grow our skills together :)