GCSA elections
If you want to represent Georgian College students, help decide what events and activities should run, and have a say in how student fees are spent, then consider running for a position on the Georgian College Students’ Association (GCSA).
GCSA executive elections
About positions and elections
GCSA executive elections run every year in January and February.
Position term is from May 1 to April 30.
All positions are paid an honorarium.
Being a part of GCSA allows you to:
- act as an advocate for all students
- get to know other student leaders
- spruce up your resumé for graduation
- put some extra money in your pocket
Important dates:
- Nominations: mid January
- Campaigning: late January to mid-February
- Voting: mid-February
Learn more about how you can join GCSA on MyGCLife
Questions? Contact your campus representative
Constitution
The GCSA Constitution is the document put together by the Students’ Executive Council at the Barrie, Owen Sound and regional campuses to provide guidelines for all student governance at Georgian.
2026/2027 elected council
Barrie Campus
President
Shyla Tighe
Email Shyla
VP Administration
Becky Thivierge
Email Becky
VP Health and Fitness
Elias Veramendiz
Email Elias
VP Student Engagement
Max Pranav
Email Max
VP Campus Life & Culture
TK Maliki
Email TK
VP Student Sustainability
Mits Rajeev
Email Mits
Owen Sound Campus
President
Cynthia Idiaye
Email Cynthia
VP Internal Relations
Fredia Mboe
Email Fredia
VP Health and Wellness
Lareesa Sarhangi
Email Lareesa
VP Administration
Kritika Timsina
Email Kritika
VP Student Engagement
Tenzin Lhadon
Email Tenzin
Board of Governors representative
The term for the student representative on the Board of Governors is Sept. 1, 2026 to Aug. 31, 2027. This is a volunteer position; the student governor provides a link to the board for the student body and participates on Board committees as well as attends a variety of college functions (e.g. opening ceremonies, awards, etc.). Governors are reimbursed for expenses such as travel, meals and accommodations for board-approved business. The student governor is encouraged to attend the Higher Education Summit that is held annually in Toronto at the end of November.
Nominations: March 16 to April 17
Campaigning: April 21 to May 1
Voting: May 4 to 6
*Please note, there is one position available; the Board of Governors Representative is college-wide.