THE executive council

The Bachelor of Global and International Studies (BGInS) Students' Executive Council are elected members of the BGInS Students' Society who facilitate the academic and social events of students enrolled in the program. ​

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​Hannah velle
President

Hannah is a fourth-year student specializing in the Global Law and Social Justice specialization, with a minor in history. She remembers the sense of community she felt within the society in her first year and hopes to revive that for BGInS Students in a post-pandemic world! Outside of BGInSSS, she also acts as the Director of Media for the Carleton United Nations Society and volunteers with the Carleton University Sexual Assault Support Centre. Post graduation, she plans to spend some time working in the non-profit sector before going to pursue a Masters of Laws and eventually, a Juris Doctor. In her free time, Hannah enjoys hiking, cooking, true crime podcasts, travelling, and exploring new bubble tea shops! She loves meeting fellow BGInS students, so if you see her on campus, make sure you come say hi!
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​​Gauri bhardwaj
Vice President Academic

Gauri is a fourth year international student specializing in Global Politics. Coming from India, she is a huge fan of street food and cultural celebrations! She loves interacting with people from different backgrounds and hence, has been involved on campus since first year. She has been a part of clubs like UNICEF Carleton, TEDxCarletonUniversity and even acted as a Mentor and Group Manager for BUMP. Her research interests are focused on race and gender studies in the developing nations. In her free time, she loves going on Starbucks runs with her friends and exploring more of Ottawa! She wishes to work within the government to create sustainable policies after graduating. You can find her on campus usually around UC or in the quad so make sure to say hi!
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alessia montroy
​​Vice President Social

Alessia is a second year student specializing in Global Law and Social Justice with a minor in History. Previously serving as the first year representative in 2021/22, she is excited to take on the role of VP Social. Outside of the BGInSSS, you can find Alessia working at the library, rowing on the Rideau, or participating in intramural hockey and soccer. She can't wait to organize some incredible events for the BGInS community this year!​

Francesca lepore
​​Vice President Internal

Francesca is a third- year student specializing in Global Politics with a minor in Human Rights and Social Justice. Her passion for leadership, student advocacy and engagement has motivated her involvement with the Carleton community. She has been involved since her first year and started with the UNICEF Education and Advocacy Executive Committee, Events Committee for the BGInSSS and Engineers Without Borders. During the 2021-2022 academic year, she was elected as a FPA CUSA Councillor, and her participation continued with UNICEF Carleton as VP of Internal Affairs. This academic year, outside of the BGInSSS, she was elected as the VP Operations for the Carleton Academic Student Government and re-elected as a CUSA Councillor. She enjoys traveling, discovering cute cafes, discussing politics, and listening to music (typically Harry Styles or One Direction). She loves meeting fellow students so make sure to say hi when you see her on campus (and tell her about any cute cafes in the area)! ​​

​Claire O'brien
​Vice President Media and Communications

Claire is a third year student specializing in Global Media and Communications with a minor in Human Rights and Social Justice. Outside of class, Claire works as a Community Developer within Carleton Residence and is a Communications Coordinator with WUSC Carleton. In her free time, she enjoys reading, finding new coffee shops in Ottawa and creating dream travel itineraries. Her favourite spot to study on campus is the Nicol Building - so if you see her in there make sure to stop and say hi!
 

Gabe paraskevopulos
​​Vice President Finance

Gabe is a third-year student specializing in Global Politics. He was attracted to BGInS by the high achieving, passionate environment which was reminiscent of his high school experience. The pandemic put a wedge between all of us and the community we were promised, he hopes to bring us together once again. In addition to his position within the society, he is also Vice President Finance/Secretary-Treasurer of CUSA. He loves education, student affairs, and flowers.
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Year Representatives

The Year Representatives are positions elected by Society members in their corresponding year. They represent the needs and opinions of their year and facilitate study group sessions. 

​Vacant
Year representatives

All of our year representative positions are currently vacant. Check our social media channels over the next few weeks for more information on how you can run.

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