President
Zane Stekel
Hi! My name is Zane Stekel and I am going into my fourth year of Molecular Biology and Genetics. I am so excited to serve as president of the College of Biological Sciences Student Council for the 2020-2021 school year. As president, I am responsible for overseeing all CBSSC related activities. In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis and soccer. Although this year will be different compared to years past, we will make sure to provide new and interesting programming for you. If anyone has any questions or ideas, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Email: cbssc@uoguelph.ca
Zane Stekel
Hi! My name is Zane Stekel and I am going into my fourth year of Molecular Biology and Genetics. I am so excited to serve as president of the College of Biological Sciences Student Council for the 2020-2021 school year. As president, I am responsible for overseeing all CBSSC related activities. In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis and soccer. Although this year will be different compared to years past, we will make sure to provide new and interesting programming for you. If anyone has any questions or ideas, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Email: cbssc@uoguelph.ca
Vice President of Clubs & Affairs
Julia Mellary
Hello! My name is Julia Mellary & I’m the Vice-President Internal for the 2020-2021 academic year! I am in my second year of Biological Science, and this will be my second year on the CBSSC! I am responsible for overseeing the eleven major-specific Accredited Student Organizations (ASOs) that fall under the College of Biological Science - a full list of these & their contact information can be found under the “Clubs and Organization” tab above! I also coordinate the CBS Peer-Mentorship program that connects CBS upper-year students with first-years! Outside the CBSSC, I am an Outreach Coordinator for the Phoenix Leadership Project charity, an avid knitter, and Fleetwood Mac super-fan! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about ASOs or how to get involved in the CBS! :)
Email: cbsscvpi@uoguelph.ca
Julia Mellary
Hello! My name is Julia Mellary & I’m the Vice-President Internal for the 2020-2021 academic year! I am in my second year of Biological Science, and this will be my second year on the CBSSC! I am responsible for overseeing the eleven major-specific Accredited Student Organizations (ASOs) that fall under the College of Biological Science - a full list of these & their contact information can be found under the “Clubs and Organization” tab above! I also coordinate the CBS Peer-Mentorship program that connects CBS upper-year students with first-years! Outside the CBSSC, I am an Outreach Coordinator for the Phoenix Leadership Project charity, an avid knitter, and Fleetwood Mac super-fan! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about ASOs or how to get involved in the CBS! :)
Email: cbsscvpi@uoguelph.ca
Vice President of Academic & Alumni Affairs
Jake Brill
Hello! My name is Jake Brill and I am your CBSSC Vice President external! I am entering my fourth year of Bio-medical science! As VP external, I am the first point of contact for CBS students that have any questions or concerns regarding academics so please do not hesitate to reach out! I am also responsible for planning events that will give students confidence in their academic endeavours and enlighten CBS students about various on-campus opportunities. When I'm not in school, I enjoy going up to my cottage, playing basketball and spending time with friends! I am always up for a conversation and I can't wait to get started!
Email: cbsscvpx@uoguelph.ca
Jake Brill
Hello! My name is Jake Brill and I am your CBSSC Vice President external! I am entering my fourth year of Bio-medical science! As VP external, I am the first point of contact for CBS students that have any questions or concerns regarding academics so please do not hesitate to reach out! I am also responsible for planning events that will give students confidence in their academic endeavours and enlighten CBS students about various on-campus opportunities. When I'm not in school, I enjoy going up to my cottage, playing basketball and spending time with friends! I am always up for a conversation and I can't wait to get started!
Email: cbsscvpx@uoguelph.ca
Vice President of Finance
Rebecca Lelievre
Hello! My name is Rebecca and I am in my third year studying Molecular Biology and Genetics. I have been a part of the CBSSC for the past two years and am really excited to be involved again this year. When I’m not studying or with my friends I love to cook and bake and binge every show on Netflix. I really hope that despite everything going on this year that I can continue to make a memorable and amazing University experience for everyone in this new role!
Email: cbsscvpf@uoguelph.ca
Rebecca Lelievre
Hello! My name is Rebecca and I am in my third year studying Molecular Biology and Genetics. I have been a part of the CBSSC for the past two years and am really excited to be involved again this year. When I’m not studying or with my friends I love to cook and bake and binge every show on Netflix. I really hope that despite everything going on this year that I can continue to make a memorable and amazing University experience for everyone in this new role!
Email: cbsscvpf@uoguelph.ca
Vice President of Communications
Kristine Sondergaard
Hey! My name is Kristine Sondergaard! I am the Vice President of Communications! I am currently in my third year of Human Kinetics! As VP of Comms, I am responsible for all the communications between the CBSSC and you! I am also responsible for merch so if you have any ideas to spice up our CBS swag, feel free to contact me. Outside of school, I am an avid traveller, dog-lover, and entrepreneur. I am always open to trying new things and meeting new people (both virtually and 6ft away).
Email: cbsscvpc@uoguelph.ca
Kristine Sondergaard
Hey! My name is Kristine Sondergaard! I am the Vice President of Communications! I am currently in my third year of Human Kinetics! As VP of Comms, I am responsible for all the communications between the CBSSC and you! I am also responsible for merch so if you have any ideas to spice up our CBS swag, feel free to contact me. Outside of school, I am an avid traveller, dog-lover, and entrepreneur. I am always open to trying new things and meeting new people (both virtually and 6ft away).
Email: cbsscvpc@uoguelph.ca
Vice President of Events
Srinidhi Balaji
Heyo! My name is Srinidhi Balaji (Call me Sri)! I will be the Vice President of Events (2020-21)! I am currently in my third year of Biomedical Science with a Minor in Marketing! As VP of Events, I am responsible for planning, organizing and managing all the fun events of the year! I am also responsible for getting our events approved. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any fun event ideas 😉. Outside of school, I am mostly spending my time with movies, books, and friends. I love writing and would love to read any aspiring writers work. I hope we can all meet in person soon but til then much love and support from 6 feet away!
Email: cbsscvpe@uoguelph.ca
Srinidhi Balaji
Heyo! My name is Srinidhi Balaji (Call me Sri)! I will be the Vice President of Events (2020-21)! I am currently in my third year of Biomedical Science with a Minor in Marketing! As VP of Events, I am responsible for planning, organizing and managing all the fun events of the year! I am also responsible for getting our events approved. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any fun event ideas 😉. Outside of school, I am mostly spending my time with movies, books, and friends. I love writing and would love to read any aspiring writers work. I hope we can all meet in person soon but til then much love and support from 6 feet away!
Email: cbsscvpe@uoguelph.ca
Chair of the Board
Erin Rudolph
Hi! My name is Erin Rudolph and I am the Chair of the Board for the CBSSC! I am currently enrolled in my third year of Biochemistry. As the Chair of the Board, I serve as the primary communicator between the Executive Team and the Board of Governors. I am also responsible for drafting meeting agendas and ensuring that meetings run efficiently. Outside of school, you can find me hanging out with my friends, at the gym, or DIYing something. Even though this year might be different, I hope to make it just as meaningful!
Email: cbssccb@uoguelph.ca
Erin Rudolph
Hi! My name is Erin Rudolph and I am the Chair of the Board for the CBSSC! I am currently enrolled in my third year of Biochemistry. As the Chair of the Board, I serve as the primary communicator between the Executive Team and the Board of Governors. I am also responsible for drafting meeting agendas and ensuring that meetings run efficiently. Outside of school, you can find me hanging out with my friends, at the gym, or DIYing something. Even though this year might be different, I hope to make it just as meaningful!
Email: cbssccb@uoguelph.ca