An Executive Committee of elected members meets regularly to carry out duties as described by our Bylaws. Feel free to contact the Executive Committee members directly, or see below for information about Stewards, which represent and work with members at the departmental level.
The Executive Committee consists of:
The President, who has a variety of roles including being the primary spokesperson and chief administrator for the Local.
president.psac901@gmail.com
Jake Morrow
The Vice President Community Relations, who builds and maintains relationships with various contacts and communities, including organizations within the University and the Kingston community, on behalf of the Local.
vpc.psac901@gmail.com
Paul Akpomuje
The Vice President Postdoctoral Scholars, who, along with the President, is the chief representative and advocate for Postdoctoral Scholars (Unit 2) including during bargaining.
vppd.psac901@gmail.com
Shideh Ahmadi
The Vice President Research Assistants, who, along with the President, is the chief representative and advocate for members working as Research Assistants.
vpra.psac901@gmail.com
Akomaye Undie
The Information Officer, who maintains stewardship of the Local’s records, information, and communications, including bylaws.
info.officer.psac901@gmail.com
Michelle Wong
The Treasurer, who is responsible for overseeing the Local’s financial affairs and maintaining records of these activities.
treasurer.psac901@gmail.com
Luna Johnson
The Co-Chief Stewards, who jointly oversee grievance processes and the activities of department stewards, including acting as stewards for members in departments without these representatives.
chiefsteward1.psac901@gmail.com
Emerson MacNeil
chiefsteward2.psac901@gmail.com
Kavya Harshitha Jidugu
The Equity Officer, who addresses equity issues and issues of harassment within the Local, the University, and related external bodies through various means, including consultation with international members in order to ensure that their needs are appropriately addressed.
equity.psac901@gmail.com
Idorenyin Williams
The Occupational Health and Safety Officer, who oversees member-representatives on Joint Health and Safety Committees, including taking on this role themselves when such positions are vacant; they are also responsible for liaising with the employer’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety, and Physical Plant Services, among others. safety.psac901@gmail.com
Noushin Rajabalinia