Team

Position Description: The President is the chief spokesperson of TMAPS. They are responsible for the overall vision of the organization and making sure the Board, Executive and staff are resourced to make that vision happen.

Position Description: The VP Events and Outreach is responsible for planning and coordinating events as well as volunteer programs with TMAPS. They are the chair of the Events Committee.

Position Description: The VP Academic is responsible for TMAPS governance and record keeping, as well as advocating in university committees such as the Senate and Chang School Council. They chair the Bylaws & Policy Committee.

About: Esther Deng is a dedicated education and communications professional currently serving as the Vice President of Governance and Academic Policy at TMAPS. With a background in teaching support, academic policy, and event coordination, she brings a collaborative and strategic approach to supporting student advocacy. Esther holds a Master of Professional Communication and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Nutrition and Food from Toronto Metropolitan University. She also has received project management, fundraising management, and adult education training and is passionate about fostering inclusive, transparent, and student-centred academic environments.

 The VP Services & Finance is responsible for the financial management of TMAPS and the delivery of services. They also chair the Bursary Committee and Finance Committee.

VP Equity & Campaigns is responsible for ensuring equity considerations in all aspects of TMAPS’ work and Policies. They represent TMAPS when issues regarding discrimination and equity are raised in the TMU community and need to be addressed. They are the chair of the Equity & Campaigns Committee.

Amanda Carey is a student in the Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Management Certificate program at the Chang School at Toronto Metropolitan University, currently completing her final course in Financial Management for Nonprofits.

Her academic focus aligns closely with her practical experience in event planning and volunteer coordination, where she has developed strong organizational and community-building skills. Amanda is particularly interested in roles that foster student engagement and connection.

She is motivated to contribute to creating inclusive, engaging opportunities for Chang School students and to support initiatives that strengthen community within the student body.

Denyse Clara is a third-year Advanced Social Work student at TMU, currently serving as a Student Senator and Class Representative across multiple TMAPS courses.

Denyse brings lived experience as a queer, Indigenous woman from Chile, a racialized person, caregiver, and disabled, working, part-time student. These experiences shape her understanding of education, advocacy, and the barriers many students face while balancing work, caregiving, financial pressures, and school. She is committed to centering the voices of marginalized, intersectional, part-time, and mature students who are often overlooked. Her goal is to amplify student voices, foster meaningful engagement, and ensure diverse experiences are heard and valued.

Position Description: The Student Rights Coordinator strives to improve the quality of student life of TMAPS members and oversee all TMAPS student support and advocacy. They provide one-on-one support for students using TMU’s appeals processes. The Student Rights Coordinator can assist with grade appeals or standing appeals, issues related to academic integrity or findings of academic misconduct or other concerns to do with the internal processes of Toronto Metropolitan University. The Student Rights Coordinator is an Advocate for students and is recognized by TMU in this capacity.

Position Description: The Events & Outreach Coordinator facilitates member outreach through events, programming, activities and campaign implementation. It is their role to create areas of growth for general members to get further involved in TMAPS operations and governance, and the larger students’ movement.

Position Description: The Communications & Campaigns Coordinator facilitates effective and inclusive communication between TMAPS and its membership through various different mediums, including but not limited to promotional materials, advertisements, letters, posters, newsletters, signages and so on. It is also their role to strengthen membership awareness, profile, public image and membership engagement in TMAPS.

Steph Rychlo is a community organizer and administrator with a background in student governance and coordinating student groups. They hold a Bachelor of Social Work from Toronto Metropolitan University with minors in Psychology and Sociology.