Co-President
Dursa Koshkebaghi
About me:
- Fourth Year, Honours Specialization in Neuroscience
My Duties on BUGS:
- Coordinate VPs and be a resource to all executives for VP initiatives
- Act as a liaison for sponsorships and other Science clubs
- Attend Biology Department meetings
- Act as a bridge between the biology faculty members and undergraduate students
Interests outside of BUGS:
- Baking, socializing
- Reciting quotes from the Office
- Puns
Co-President
Vicky Chang
About me:
- Fourth Year, Honours Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences
My Duties on BUGS:
- Coordinate VP’s and be a resource to all executives for VP initiatives
- Act as a liaison for sponsorships and other Science clubs
- Attend Biology Department meetings
- Act as a bridge between the biology faculty members and undergraduate students
Interests outside of BUGS:
- Lots of painting
- Coffee dates
- Watching “The Good Place”
- Socializing
VP Academics
Flora Li
About me:
- Fourth Year, Honours Specialization in Genetics
My Duties on BUGS:
- Plan and execute most academic based events on BUGS such as the NSERC info session and Prof Meet and Greet
- Represent the undergraduate student voice on the BUEC
- Manage the Academics Committee
Interests outside of BUGS:
- Hanging out with friends
- Listening to music
- Going to the gym
Co-VP Outreach
Our Duties on BUGS:
- Fall Preview Day and March Break Open House
- Work with the Biology Outreach Committee to design experiments, organize events for the day, and recruit/ train volunteers
- Helen Battle Lecture Series
- Book rooms, reserve accommodations, organize schedule, set up transportation (if necessary) for lecture
- Dinner/Lunch With a Prof
- Organize schedule of professors and attendees
Crystal Valdez
About me:
- Fourth year, Honours Specialization in Physiology
Interests outside of BUGS:
- Kpop
- Kdramas
- Cooking
- Embroidery
Co-VP Outreach
About me:
- Third year, Honours Double Major in Pharmacology and Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences
Interests outside of BUGS:
- Travelling
- Dancing
- Reading
- Binging Netflix
VP Webadmin
Robert Merentsov
About me:
- Fifth Year, Double Major in Biology and Medical Science
My Duties on BUGS:
- Maintain and build the BUGS website to accurately reflect new updates and events
- Strive to develop new and innovative strategies to manage BUGS’ social media presence
- Manage and collaborate with the Promotions/Social Media Committee
Interests outside of BUGS:
- Basketball
- Video games (League, Valorant, etc.)
- Anime
- Guitar
Co-VP Promotions and Operations
Our Duties on BUGS
- Design posters, cover photos, merch (T shirts, stickers etc)
- Develop new promo ideas
- Collaborate with social media to provide graphics/ promote BUGS
- Oversee the promotions & social media committee
Katie Tchang
About me:
- Third Year, Honours Specialization in Physiology and Pharmacology
Interests:
- Digital art
- Photography
- Finding new cooking recipes
Co-VP Promotions and Operations
Matthew Chung
About me:
- Fourth Year, Honours Specialization in Biology (Currently on internship)
Interests:
- Drawing
- Cooking
- Listening to podcasts
- Dragon boat
- Gardening
VP Fundraising
Stephanie Fu
About me:
- Third Year, Honours Specialization in Microbiology and Immunology
My Duties on BUGS:
- Plan, organize, and execute all fundraising events for BUGS where all proceeds go to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC)
- Pie Day
- Krispy Kreme Sales
- Succulent sales
- Work to develop new innovative and creative ways to improve events to get more donations
- Manage and collaborate with the Fundance (Fundraising/Finance) committee
Interests outside of BUGS:
- Watching Yotube
- Cooking
- Reading (always looking for book recommendations!)
VP Finance
Anne Cao
About me:
- Fourth year, Double Major in Pathology and Physiology
My Duties on BUGS:
- Compose budget for each event and overall academic year
- Manage all income and expenses acquired throughout the year
- Manage and collaborate with the Fundance (Fundraising/Finance committee)
Interests outside of BUGS:
- Bubble tea
- Disney+
- Taking naps
- Doing crafts
- Snacking
VP Admin
William Ding
About me:
- Fourth Year, Honors Specialization in Biochemistry of Infection and Immunity
My Duties on BUGS:
- Send weekly emails to BUGS members detailing upcoming events or opportunities
- Maintain the BUGS membership email list
- Lead and collaborate with the First Year Committee to promote BUGS initiatives and organize first-year oriented events (academic or social)
Interests outside of BUGS:
- Music (alto saxophone and piano)
- Youtube
- History
- Philosophy
- Language studies
VP Events
Karen Wong
About me:
- Fourth Year, Honours Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences
My Duties on BUGS:
- Plan and host social events for BUGS members:
- General Meetings
- Socials
- Create new event ideas to enhance member involvement
- Manage the Events Committee to assist in events planning
Interests outside of BUGS:
- Weightlifting
- Running
- Thrifting
- Trying new foods