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.

Julia contributes her project management and grant application skills to multiple mutual aid and volunteer organizations. Her most recent union work was with OPSEU 596’s social committee to organize the 2023 Winterfest Luncheon. She looks forward to representing the diverse interests and membership of TMAPS as a Director of Certificate Studies.

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.