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Officers for Fall 2023 Term


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President - Justin Yan

Start Date - 29 Apr 2023

Discord Nickname: Justin Y

Discord Username: justhelizard

Favourite Courses - CMPT 363 | CMPT 354

Languages of Choice - Python | C++

Contact -
SFU Email: csss-president-current@sfu.ca

Bio -

Justin is a (technically 5th year now) Computing Science and Linguistics Joint Major who is sweating a little bit too hard on his courses so he can hopefully get into Graduate School. You may see him often at CSSS and non-CSSS events due to the nature of him tending to stay long hours on campus every day. He identifies as an Arts & Social Sciences Student due to the Linguistics side of his major and his minor in Cognitive Science too. He also lives a mere 15 minute drive or bus ride away from the Burnaby campus. If you ever run into him on campus, you might catch him trying to commit another session of CSIL isolation to push his mental limits to get the copious amounts of work done that he is required to.


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Vice-President - Valerie Kistrina

Start Date - 01 May 2023

Discord Nickname: valerie (int val 👾)

Discord Username: intval

Favourite Courses - CMPT295 | CMPT300

Languages of Choice - C | Python

Contact -
SFU Email: csss-vp-current@sfu.ca

Bio -

Valerie is a something year CS major and Stats minor student. She previously served as the (first!) Director of Educational Events and had so much fun that she is back to serve as VP this term! She loves sending e-mails with lots of color and emojis so keep an eye on your inbox for those! 😆💌 If have any questions, concerns or just want to discuss anything at all, feel free to send her a message or say hi if you see her around! 👋


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Treasurer - Gabriel Stang

Start Date - 01 May 2023

Discord Nickname: Gabe (geb)

Discord Username: gebdev

Favourite Courses - CMPT 379 | CMPT 295

Languages of Choice - C | Rust?

Contact -
SFU Email: csss-treasurer-current@sfu.ca

Bio -

Gabe is an nth year computing science student who currently resides inside the matrix. He likes working on way too many world changing projects at the same time & is the current president of the game dev club. Has a... 'complicated' relationship with Rust.


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Director of Resources - Sean Chan

Start Date - 01 May 2023

Discord Nickname: josh (sean)

Discord Username: derpywashere

Favourite Courses - CMPT 300 | MATH 340

Languages of Choice - C | Rust

Contact -
SFU Email: csss-dor-current@sfu.ca

Bio -

Sean is a third year Computing Science major and will someday pick up an additional Math major. He can always be spotted with a latte in hand while tending to the vending machines. Feel free to approach him for anything resource-y. (pls open csil)


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Director of Events - Patrick Peake

Start Date - 01 May 2023

Discord Nickname: Patrick

Discord Username: .quicksilver.

Favourite Courses - CMPT 225 | MACM 201

Languages of Choice - C | C++

Contact -
SFU Email: csss-doe-current@sfu.ca

Bio -

Patrick is a 4th year Computing Science Major. He's active on the CSSS discord so feel free to reach out if you have any questions. When not on campus he can be found watching Netflix, hiking, or driving.


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Director of Education Events - Micah Baker

Start Date - 01 May 2023

Discord Nickname: Micah

Discord Username: micahdb

Favourite Courses - CMPT 225 | CMPT 295

Languages of Choice - C | Go

Contact -
SFU Email: csss-doee-current@sfu.ca

Bio -

🙃 Hello, I'm Micah.


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Assistant Director of Events - Arya Faghihy

Start Date - 01 May 2023

Discord Nickname: Arya

Discord Username: the.main.man

Favourite Courses - CMPT 225 | CMPT 295

Languages of Choice - C++ | Python

Contact -
SFU Email: csss-adoe-current@sfu.ca

Bio -

Hello! I'm Arya, your ADoE for the 2023-2024 year! I'm also President at the Developers & Systems (DNS) Club!
➡️ I enjoy Comp Sci, Math, & reading!
➡️ If you've ever an announcement and thought to yourself "wait, what?", I probably wrote it.
➡️ In my free time I like to travel. Some of my favorite destinations are: Why, Arizona; Whynot, North Carolina; Best, Texas; & Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Feel free to reach out to me on Discord or via email! 😁


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Director of Communications - Isabelle Kwan

Start Date - 01 May 2023

Discord Nickname: Isabelle 🥝

Discord Username: kiwi.slice

Favourite Courses - CMPT 120 | MACM 101

Languages of Choice - Python | C++

Contact -
SFU Email: csss-doc-current@sfu.ca

Bio -

Isabelle is a 2nd year computing science student who loves dance, video games, and making new friends! She spends most her time at school helping others with their assignments while being confused about her own. If you ever see her on campus, give her a wave! She would love to get you as a feature in her newest video :)).


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Director of Multi-media - Yolanda Lam

Start Date - 01 May 2023

Discord Nickname: 🤝 yolanda

Discord Username: smol_lamb

Favourite Courses - CMPT 120 | LING 250

Languages of Choice - Python | N/A

Contact -
SFU Email: csss-domm-current@sfu.ca

Bio -

Yolanda is a third-year student who might be an imposter from Linguistics. She put her CSSS honorary membership to good use and became an E@L in Spring 2022, and is now the Director of Multi-Media. Not to brag, but she is also the President of the Linguistics Student Union. If you ever see her on campus, be careful not to trip over her!


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Director of Archives - Dina Zeng

Start Date - 01 May 2023

Discord Nickname: dina !

Discord Username: dee.nah

Favourite Courses - CMPT 295 | MACM 201

Languages of Choice - Java | C++

Contact -
SFU Email: csss-doa-current@sfu.ca

Bio -

Dina is a fourth-year Software Systems student who got lost on her way to campus and somehow ended up at the CSSS. Recently, Dina has developed a crippling gaming addiction. However, none of her friends approve of her choice of games, namely, League of Legends and Valorant. If you ever need to find Dina for any reason, follow the "POYO!" echoing down the hallways.


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Executive at Large 1 - Aiya Bowman

Start Date - 19 Sep 2023

Discord Nickname: Aiya E@L

Discord Username: aiyab

Favourite Courses - CMPT 363 | CMPT 272

Languages of Choice - Python | Javascript

Contact -
SFU Email: csss-eal-current@sfu.ca

Bio -

Aiya loiters around the Common Room regularly and is very approachable. Feel free to harass her about anything to do with the CSSS, CMPT courses, SFU, or just general stuff. Also knows an excessive amount about plants for a non-biology major


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Executive at Large 2 - Jake Choi

Start Date - 19 Sep 2023

Discord Nickname: Jake Choi 🦖

Discord Username: sshmurk

Favourite Courses - CMPT 225 | STAT 270

Languages of Choice - C | Python

Contact -
SFU Email: csss-eal-current@sfu.ca

Bio -

Jake is a 2nd year Computing Science student who is also interested in Statistics. When he isn’t struggling with basic programming problems, he enjoys creating hip-hop beats using FL Studio, or sharing his extensive knowledge of dinosaurs to others. On most days, he stays in the common room until late at night to study. Jake is open to meeting new people, so feel free to say hi!


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First Year Representative 1 - Emily Qin

Start Date - 19 Sep 2023

Discord Nickname: emily q

Discord Username: sideyem

Favourite Courses - CMPT120 | MACM101

Languages of Choice - Python | HTML

Contact -
SFU Email: csss-fyr-current@sfu.ca

Bio -

Emily is a first year student in Computing Science who is aiming to minor in business. She is always looking for new music and book recommendations, so reach out if there is anything that you are currently obsessed with! On campus you can usually find her studying on the 6th floor of the library or eating, since she is always hungry.


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First Year Representative 2 - Hanguang Chen

Start Date - 19 Sep 2023

Discord Nickname: Han

Discord Username: w_tzuyu

Favourite Courses - CMPT 120 | MATH 150

Languages of Choice - Python | C

Contact -
SFU Email: csss-fyr-current@sfu.ca

Bio -

Hi! My name is Han and I am a 1st year computer science student. I like to sleep, play video games, and meet new people! If you ever see me in the hallways, come and say hi!


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SFSS Council Representative - Mabel Ling

Start Date - 01 May 2023

Discord Nickname: Mabel

Discord Username: endizen

Favourite Courses - CMPT295 | TEKX101

Languages of Choice - Java | C

Contact -
SFU Email: csss-councilrep@sfu.ca

Bio -

Mabel is a 3rd year Computing Science student with an interest in IoT and math/physics. Outside of school, she can be found paddling with her dragon boat team, designing stickers based on terrible puns, and playing Tetris. (Will she ever hit SS rank??)


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Co-Frosh Week Chair - Micah Baker

Start Date - 27 Mar 2023

Discord Nickname: Micah

Discord Username: micahdb

Favourite Courses - CMPT 295 | CMPT 225

Languages of Choice - C | Go

Contact -
SFU Email: csss-froshchair@sfu.ca

Bio -

Frosh, Frosh, Frosh, Frosh, Frosh, Frosh, FROSH, FROSH, FROSH, FROSH, FROSH, FROSH! FROSH! FROSH! FROSH! FROSH!


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Co-Frosh Week Chair - Isabelle Kwan

Start Date - 27 Mar 2023

Discord Nickname: Isabelle 🥝

Discord Username: kiwi.slice

Favourite Courses - CMPT 272 | MACM 101

Languages of Choice - Python | C++

Contact -
SFU Email: csss-froshchair@sfu.ca

Bio -

Isabelle is a 2nd year computing science student who is super excited to be running FROSH with her co-chair, Micah! FROSH 2023 is going to be one to remember! ;)


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Systems Administrator - Jace Manshadi

Start Date - 01 May 2023

Discord Nickname: cancelled

Discord Username: modernneo

Favourite Courses - CMPT 433 | CMPT 471

Languages of Choice - C++ | Assembly

Contact -
SFU Email: csss-sysadmin@sfu.ca

Bio -

just here to have fun with python and jenkins.

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