Executive Council 2018-2019
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.
Executive Profiles
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Talia Rampelt
President Talia is a third-year student specializing in Global Politics. From Waterloo, Ontario, she is especially interested in environmental activism, development and policy. Talia is passionate about event planning, and spends her spare time doing correspondence work in the office of MP Elizabeth May. When she’s not on campus, you can find her travelling, gardening, playing intramural dodgeball or spending time with friends, family, and her beloved pets. Talia is thrilled to be returning for her second term as an executive, and incredibly honoured to be serving as the first female president in the history of our Society. She looks forward to fostering growth within the BGInS community through new events, partnerships, and opportunities for our members this year. 
Monica Lung
Vice President Media & Communications Monica is a fourth-year student specializing in Global Law and Social Justice with a Minor in French. Passionate about the evolving nature of non-traditional international security threats –particularly the social effects of climate change– Monica is always eager to apply interdisciplinary approaches in her study of contemporary global issues. During her time at Carleton University, she has worked as a legal research assistant for the African Court Research Initiative, interned as a Political Adviser at the Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations Headquarters, and is currently a Teaching Assistant for the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies. Outside of the BGInS community at Carleton, Monica is a CUSA Councillor and a Faculty of Public Affairs Ambassador. Now in her third term on the BGInS Students’ Society Executive Council, she is excited to continue building a robust student community for the ever-growing BGInS program. |
Graeme Postma
Vice President Finance & Sponsorship Graeme is a third-year student specializing in the International Economic Policy with a possible minor in Spanish if he has time! Coming from Burlington, he came to Ottawa to take advantage of the capital but mainly to get away from the Suburbs. While some find economics boring, Graeme is interested in analyzing how economic policies are continuously shaping our world through the global and international levels with his main interests being environmental policies and international trade. While not at Carleton, Graeme has had the ability to work for a Small Law Office for two summers and participate in an international consulting internship in Lima, Peru for a sustainable company which have propelled his interests in Law and Sustainability. Graeme also enjoys being active with his two dogs, listening to music and trying new foods. 
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Maddy McBain
Vice President Social Maddy is a third year BGInS Student specializing in Global Law and Social Justice. She was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia (In Eastern Passage for any Blue nosers). Being from a military family, she has moved around quite a lot. The most exciting place she has ever lived is Brussels, Belgium where she went to high school. Maddy decided to call Ottawa home after she found out what an amazing program BGInS is, but still strongly dislikes Ottawa winters. In studying at Carleton, Maddy has developed an interest in military policy. She was even able to pursue this interest while completing her International Experience Requirement at NATO. One day, she hopes to work as a defence policy officer with the government of Canada. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, swimming, dancing, spending time with her friends, petting dogs, and of course planning events for BGInS. If you ever see her on campus, don’t be afraid to say hi! |
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Maximilian Lee
Vice President Academics & Administration Max is a second-year student specializing in Global Law and Social Justice. Max is interested in the relationships between governments, institutions, and law, so he came from Vancouver to Ottawa to experience the political climate in the capital city. Currently, Max interns for the longest serving, female Member of Parliament, Dr. Hedy Fry of Vancouver Centre. When he’s not studying, working, or most likely, sleeping, Max enjoys listening to a wide variety of music (especially 90s and early 2000s hip hop), playing videogames with his friends, and taking photos. He’s always down to chat, so if you see him in the hallways, feel free to hit him up! |
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Year Representative Profiles
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Gemma Patey
First Year Representative Gemma is beyond excited for her first year in the Global Politics specialization in BGInS! Born and raised in the small town of Georgetown, Gemma is excited for everything city life has to offer in Ottawa! She volunteers for her hometown M.P. when she’s not consumed by the abundance of papers that need to be written or the many coffee shops that have yet to be explored. She plays soccer and field hockey and is a second-degree black belt with a soft spot for her karate family back home. Gemma is interested in viewing global and international issues from a Women and Gender Studies lens and is hoping (and knowing) that the BGInS program will direct her to the perfect career! |
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Liam Ryan
Second Year Representative Liam is a second year student specializing in Globalization, Culture, and Power within the BGInS program. Originally from Windsor, Ontario, Liam came to Carleton to study what he is most passionate about: globalization and cultural change within the newly understood anthropocene. Outside of the classroom Liam is often working on art or media projects specifically watercolour painting and film. He also loves to spend free time exploring Ottawa, hiking, studying new languages, or playing video games. |
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Maheep Sandhu
Third Year Representative Maheep is a third year specializing in Migration and Diaspora Studies. He is from Brampton, and is very passionate about sustainable transit, renewable energy and climate change, which led him to start an organization called Student Energy Carleton. To fulfill his International Experience Requirement, Maheep worked as a junior consultant for the Enlight Solar Academy in Uganda this summer, and he currently works for a Member of Parliament. Maheep spends most of his time listening to podcasts on the OC Transpo, planning impromptu vacations, or cooking at home. Maheep is very excited to be representing Third Year BGInS students this year! |
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Irene Wang
Fourth Year Representative Irene is a fourth-year student specializing in Global Politics with a minor in Economics. She is completing her Honours Research Essay on the international political economy of responses to the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on the dynamics of inequality and democratic institutions. Some of her favourite highlights while studying at Carleton include competing in Model United Nations conferences, completing immigration policy research in Vancouver, and spending long nights in the library with good company. While she doesn’t have much time for hobbies, she can always be found roaming the city with a book in her hand. |
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Former Executive Teams
BGInS Students' Society Executive Council (2017-2018)Noah Hollis, President
Talia Rampelt, Vice President Social Monica Lung, Vice President Academic & Administration Beatrice Borres, Vice President Media & Communications Clémence Nizet, Vice President Finance & Sponsorship: Maximilian Lee, First Year Representative Alec Verch, Second Year Representative |
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Pictured (left to right): Kayley Lenders, Breanna Kubat, Ben Wilson, Irene Wang, Keean Nembhard, and Afreen Delvi
Not Pictured: Noah Hollis and Monica Lung |
BGInS Academic Society Executive Council (2016-2017)Keean Nembhard, President
Kayley Lenders, Vice President Internal Affairs Afreen Delvi, Vice President of Public Relations & Membership Irene Wang, Vice President of Communications Breanna Kubat, Secretary Ben Wilson, Treasurer Noah Hollis, First Year Representative Monica Lung, Upper Year Representative |