Les membres

Poste	Personne	Couriel
Président(e)	Pascal Blais	president@ecouo.ca
VP aux Communications (Anglophone)	Juliet Semaan	communications@ecouo.ca
VP aux Communications (Francophone))	Clara Ngo	communications@ecouo.ca
VP aux Affaires Internes	Kayla Kershman	internal@ecouo.ca
VP aux Finances	Mark Patterson	finance@ecouo.ca
VP aux Affaires Sociales	Molly Doan	social@ecouo.ca
VP aux Affaires Académiques	Brendon Andrews	academic@ecouo.ca
VP aux Affaires Philanthropiques	Mitra Rostami	philanthropic@ecouo.ca
Représentant des Étudiants de 1re année	Phil Spencer	firstyear@ecouo.ca
Directeur de la T.I.	Evan Culic	it@ecouo.ca

President: Pascal Blais
Unofficial Title(s): P-scal Hometown: Cobourg, Ontario Living in Ottawa Since: First Year (2008) Interests: Hanging out with friends, meeting new people and having an all-round good time Why Economics?: It’s the perfect mix of social sciences and mathematics, both of which I enjoy. Favourite Place on Campus: The lounge outside the ESA office Quote: “You don’t lead by hitting people over the head – that’s assault, not leadership.” Dwight D. Eisenhower Little known fact about yourself: I once bowled with Alexei Kovalev
VP Finance: Mark Patterson
Unofficial Title(s): franco, the frenchman, frenchie, Jean-Claude Hometown: Ottawa Living in Ottawa Since: 1992 Interests: sports, music Why Economics?: money, math, social sciences… what’s not to love? Favourite Place on Campus: ESA office and Site. Can’t decide Quote: « Happiness is like peeing in your pants. Everyone can see it, but only you can feel its warmth » Little known fact about yourself: I love F-R-I-E-N-D-S Other: Yeeeaaaaahhhhhh Buuuudddddddaaaaaaaayyyyyy
VP Academic: Brendon Andrews
Unofficial Title(s): n.a. Hometown: Ottawa, ON Living in Ottawa Since: Day 1 of life, with a brief interruption for high school Interests: Rugby, Billiards, Russian Literature, and of course, Economics. Why Economics?: There are two types of people – people who understand economics and argue about economics and people who don’t understand economics but argue about it anyway. I prefer being the first kind. Favourite Place on Campus: Two places – the quietest place on campus and anywhere in DMS, depending on my mood. I can’t tell you about the first though! Quote: « You are all a lost generation. » (Gertrude Stein in conversation) – quoted by Ernest Hemingway in the epigraph of The Sun Also Rises. Little known fact about yourself: I share a birthday with Stephen Harper, I speak some Russian, and I am actually quite a horrid rugby player (but probably a good ref).
VP Communications (Anglophone): Juliet Semaan
Unofficial Title(s): n.a. Hometown: Ottawa, ON Living in Ottawa Since: 2005 Interests: Everything. Why Economics?: Random but then I loved it so I stayed. Favourite Place on Campus: DMS2170! Quote: « If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them. » ~ Henry David Thoreau Little known fact about yourself: I’ve lived in 4 different countries on 2 different continents.
VP Communications (Francophone): Clara Ngo
Hometown: Toronto, ON Living in Ottawa Since: 2007. Interests: J’aime danser, writing, playing volleyball, watching soccer games (allez Real Madrid!!! allez Brésil!!!), laughing, spending time with family and friends. Why Economics?: I just like it!!! Favourite Place on Campus: The picnick tables outside of JockTurcot. Et surtout le bureau de l’AÉSÉ. Quotes: » Il faut d’abord savoir ce qu’on veut, il faut ensuite avoir le courage de le dire, il faut ensuite l’energie de le faire ». Georges Clemenceau. « No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. » Eleanor Roosevelt Little known fact about yourself: I was published twice, 4 years ago, and I worked with one of the best writers in Toronto. I had brunch and dinner with Micheal Jean (previous Governor General of Canada). I love to laugh, and believe that laughing is a cure for many things.
VP Internal: Kayla Kershman
Unofficial Titles: Sharpie, Skittles, Mighty D Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario Living in Ottawa Since: Birth Interests: All sports but in particular snowboarding, soccer, volleyball, going to the gym, teaching snowboarding, scorekeeping basketball games, watching movies, reading, hanging out, baking, music, and partying Why Economics?: Why not? Favorite place on campus: ESA office or 5th floor of the library Quote: « Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidise it » Ronald Reagan
VP Social: Molly Doan
Unofficial Title(s): Biggie-Mols, Ga-molly Hometown: Charlottetown, PEI (officially) but Toronto currently Living in Ottawa Since: 2008 Interests: Books by or about Winston Churchill, experimental cooking, travelling in countries where I have zero grasp of the language, the makeshift garden in my apartment, Paris, U2. Why Economics?: My Dad started reading The Economist around the time my university applications were due. It was added to the list of possible careers, between wine-maker and shrink. Favourite Place on Campus: The overpass from Arts to Simard that is lined with couches. I stumbled upon it during exams; there was someone asleep on every couch. Magical place. Quote: “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” – Winston Churchill Little known fact about yourself: I love doing the Roger Rabbit.
VP Philanthropic: Mitra Rostami
Unofficial Title: Meetch Hometown: Ottawa Living in Ottawa Since: Birth Interests: Food, friends, the backstreet boys…could it get any better? Why Economics?: It’s what the cool kids do. Favourite Place on Campus: ESA lounge and any picnic table! Quote: “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.”- Confucius Little known fact about yourself: I’m pretty much a recorder prodigy. No big deal. Other: I’m a twin. (The better one, don’t worry.)
First Year Representative: Phil Spencer
Unofficial Title(s): Philbo Baggins Hometown: Barrie, ON Living in Ottawa Since: 2011 Interests: Running, Hiking, Dogs, Travelling and Grocery Shopping. Why Economics?: Because economics is a practical perspective to formulate solutions for developmental issues. Favourite Place on Campus: Rideau Canal…run, skate, and blade. Quote: “We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone. “ –Ronald Reagan Little known fact about yourself: I have over 470 Geocache finds.
Director of IT: Evan Culic
Unofficial Title(s): Brooks, Even Steven, Que Hometown: Brockville, Ontario Living in Ottawa Since: 2008 Interests: Any movie by Guy Ritchie, RUSH, Doctor Who, Xbox Kinect Why Economics?: Because I wanna make a dolla dolla bill, yo’ Favourite Place on Campus: The underpass at the Campus bus stop. Quote: Instead of a quote, here is a joke… when a clock gets hungry, it goes back four seconds Little known fact about yourself: My grandfather was born in the 1800′s. True story, bro.