**Ben Jesseau – President
President Jesseau continued his excellent work on Laurier’s campuses throughout the entirety of the winter semester. He grew from the feedback given after the issues faced by those running the clubs fair in September, creating meaningful connections with board members and the student body.
Described as being a good communicator, efficient and clear with his goals, President Jesseau has worked to maintain a friendly relationship with the board. While his performance as president was strong, he could have improved by bringing greater attention to social and political issues happening that have an impact on students. President Jesseau will be remembered as a competent president who created an opening and welcoming environment for students and the board.
Gabrielle Russo – Chair
Chair Russo is thanked for her hard work on the board this year. She has proven herself to be a strong leader, running board meetings efficiently and asking necessary questions to help directors gain a better understanding of board policies.
Creating a positive atmosphere for the board, Chair Russo is described as an efficient communicator who cares greatly about her role. She will be missed as she graduates this term.
**Lulia Habtemichael – Vice Chair
A member of the ownership and linkage committee, student life levy and chair of the direct inspection committee, Vice Chair Habtemichael has been a vital part of the board this term.
Described as dedicated and timely with presentations that were well-organized and thought out, Vice Chair Habtemichael has fostered a strong relationship with directors on the board and fulfilled her role as Vice Chair with grace. She is thanked for her hard work this term and helping to update outdated contact information for resources in the women’s bathroom in the library.
**Noah Espiritu – Director
Director Espiritu played an active role on the board through his role on the finance committee. His enthusiastic participation in board meetings did not go unnoticed and he is thanked for his dedication to the board and its proceedings.
**Avinash Godse – Director
Director Godse t did not respond to schedule an interview with The Cord.
Daniel Rubinoff – Director
Director Rubinoff did not respond to schedule an interview with The Cord.
Natalie Bounket – Director
Director Bounket did not respond to schedule an interview with The Cord.
Griffin St. George – Director
Director St. George declined to complete a board review with The Cord.
Bilal Tariq – Director
Director Tariq is a strong representative of the Brantford campus and was a member of the ownership and linkage committee this term. With strong attendance to board meetings, Director Tariq is thanked for his dedication to participating on the board.
Aya Ijam – Director
Director Ijam has played an active role with the board through her participation on the health and dental committee as well as being a head icebreaker. She is thanked for her work on the board this term and her focus on making the thoughts and perspectives of international students at Laurier a focus.
Nicole Lehecka – Director
Director Lehecka showed her dedication to her role as a director through her work leading the ownership and linkage committee and being an active member of the health and dental committee and direct inspection committee. An enthusiastic representative of the board, Director Lehecka is thanked for her concentrated efforts to help numerous board committees run efficiently.
Devanda Nakshatra – Director
Director Nakshatra did not respond to schedule an interview with The Cord.
Anya Russolo – Director
Director Russolo was an active and enthusiastic part of the board through her role as a member of the ownership and linkage committee. She is thanked for her dedication to the board amongst her busy role as a don.
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