GSS Executive

NICOLAS ROMUALDI
GSS President
While you can very often catch Nicolas in the GSS office, when he’s not hard at work you’ll most likely find him skating at the ice rink, or grabbing a cold one at Koerner’s Pub.
EMAIL: president@gss.ubc.ca
OPEN OFFICE HOURS: Fridays, 9am - 5pm

TARIQUE BENBOW
VP University & Academic Affairs
When he’s not working at the GSS or on his research, you might find Tarique catching a sunset at wreck beach, or getting to know the diverse people here on campus, their different ways of life, and exploring different cultures through music and food.
EMAIL: vpacademic@gss.ubc.com
OPEN OFFICE HOURS: Mondays & Wednesdays 3 - 5pm; Fridays 10 - 11am

SARA HOSSEINIRAD
VP External Relations
Sara is working through a PhD in electrical engineering and focuses on control engineering - designing algorithms to control mechanical systems. Part of her work in automation includes coordinating control systems for robotics. But when she’s not working hard at the GSS or at her degree, you’ll find her cycling around campus, reading classic novels, kayaking, camping, or exploring the city.
EMAIL: vpexternal@gss.ubc.ca
OPEN OFFICE HOURS: Thursdays 9am - 12pm, Fridays 9am - 2pm

POUYA REZAEINIA
VP Students
You’ll most often find Pouya working away at the GSS Loft or in the PhD office at Sauder, but when he’s not working, he’s out trying new things in the city, from hiking to visiting the art gallery, and trying new food.
EMAIL: vpstudents@gss.ubc.com
OPEN OFFICE HOURS: Fridays, 11am - 3pm

KIMANI (PHILIP) KARANGU
Financial & Executive Oversight Officer
He can be found playing indoor soccer and swimming when he’s not working, or exploring the city, and observing and chatting with people going about their everyday lives.
EMAIL: oversight@gss.ubc.ca
OPEN OFFICE HOURS: Thursdays & Fridays, 12pm - 3pm