DSU Representative Committee elections: get to know the Refresh party

Refresh Candidates

College Relations Coordinator
Brandon Eyre

David Lam Campus Coordinator
Kevin Taki

External Relations Coordinator
Clarissa Fragoso Pinheiro

Internal Relations Coordinator
Rodrigo Meirelles

Treasurer
Colin Davies

Aboriginal Liaison
Brent Stant

Disabled Students’ Liaison
(none)

Pride Liaison
Aliza Bosa

Women’s Liaison
Iloradanon Efimoff

Member-at-Large (3 positions)
Aran Armutlu
Sonia Keshane
Rodney Stehr

A vote to Refresh…

“I believe the Students’ Union is… a [place] for students to be able to talk equally with the college, an organization that cares for students, and every student’s representative. This is something that… students of [all schools desire]; the Students’ Union needs to be working to engage students with the college and have the students’ voices heard. I will be able to stand up to the college… because I know I will be working with the support and understanding of the student body, through my engagements and talks with students.” — Brandon Eyre, candidate for College Relations Coordinator

“Students at the David Lam campus deserve more! I will fight to make your experience at Douglas affordable, bring long-needed attention and representation back to our campus and our students, and promote your voice. I will fight [by] you to bring events for students at the David Lam campus, and increase the variety of events being held.” — Kevin Taki, candidate for David Lam Campus Coordinator

“As an international student, I truly understand the importance of receiving a good education while also understanding students’ financial struggle to obtain [such an education]. I see education as our… most powerful tool to change the world and ourselves. Student[s] should not have this right taken from them. I’ll do whatever is in my power to make our voices heard not only within campus, but also [on] a provincial and federal level.” — Clarissa Fragoso Pinheiro, candidate for External Relations Coordinator

“I feel very passionate about the Students’ Union and feel it’s a great tool for fostering a positive college environment, but in its current state [the DSU] is being under-utilized. With my team I will fight to improve the representations students have in their union and provide members with the tools to have their voices heard.” — Colin Davies, candidate for Treasurer

“I’ve been involved in the pride community since I was [12] years old. My personal values are around building community and anti-oppression work, and I am extremely passionate and dedicated to working with the queer and trans community. I’m running for pride liaison so we can build the pride community at Douglas. I would like us to focus on more events and continue to make the pride room a safe and accessible place for students to come and hang out.” — Aliza Bosa, candidate for Pride Liaison

“For the past year I have been heavily involved on campus, I know the school and the students, and [the] DSU will be the next progressive step. Most importantly, Refresh will bring transparency; who we are, what we do, how we do it. These are all things that will be for all students to know and understand, and hopefully be a part of.”— Aran Armultu, candidate for Member-at-Large

“I am… the current DSU aboriginal liaison, [and] I am quite active with this position, promoting events and campaigns [that] engage both students and faculty. I am running in this election for member-at-large and I am looking forward to continue working with and for the students, faculty, and community. I will continue in representing you, promoting your voice, and working on making your time as a Douglas College student a memorable one.” — Sonia Keshane, candidate for Member-at-Large

“Just because we are at a college and not a university doesn’t mean that we have to settle for second-rate representation or second-rate services. A women’s centre or an aboriginal centre that operates in a space slightly smaller than a parking lot is not acceptable for campuses that serve nearly 20,000 students, nor [is] a library that operates at hours that do not adequately serve the needs of the populace. We can change this if we work collectively.” — Rodney Stehr, candidate for Member-at-Large