GSS Executive
The GSS is directed by the Executive, an elected team of graduate students that work together to serve the interests of graduate students, kickstart initiatives, and represent the graduate student community at UBC.
KIMANI (PHILIP) KARANGU
GSS President
As our GSS President, Kimani is hard at work tackling an ambitious set of goals to support graduate students, while carefully coordinating the work of the GSS as a whole.
EMAIL: president@gss.ubc.ca
OPEN OFFICE HOURS: Tues, Wed 10am - 12pm, Thurs 12pm-5pm, Fri 2pm-4pm
NICOLAS ROMUALDI
VP University & Academic Affairs
As our VP of University & Academic Affairs, Nicolas connects graduate students with UBC’s administration and the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies, consulting and advocating for graduate student concerns.
EMAIL: vpacademic@gss.ubc.ca
OPEN OFFICE HOURS: Mondays & Wednesdays 3 - 5pm; Fridays 10 - 11am
ALIREZA KAMYABI
VP External Relations
As our VP External, Alireza builds and maintains the grad community’s connections with external bodies, making sure the graduate student voice is heard by legislators and student organizations.
EMAIL: vpexternal@gss.ubc.ca
OPEN OFFICE HOURS: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 9-11am, Tues 3-4pm
SARAH PARK
VP Students
As our VP Students Sarah engages with grad students and coordinates GSS events for the grad community.
EMAIL: vpstudents@gss.ubc.ca
OPEN OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 1-3pm
TAYO OLAREWAJU
Financial & Executive Oversight Officer
As our FEOO, Tayo oversees our executive team and society finances to ensure everything runs smoothly.
EMAIL: oversight@gss.ubc.ca
OPEN OFFICE HOURS: Friday 11am-5 pm