Election Information

Student Governor (1 open position)

• Anwoy Barua

  I am currently serving as Vice President of Student Affairs at the Ontario Tech Student Union, and I am honoured to be entering my second term in this role. Through this experience, I have worked closely with students, university leadership, and external partners to advocate for student needs and strengthen institutional decision-making. I believe effective governance requires transparency, accountability, and meaningful student representation. If selected, I will bring a strong student voice to the Board of Governors and contribute to decisions that support academic success, student well-being, and the long-term sustainability of the university.

• Kailey Haskell

  I'm running for the Board of Governors to represent student voices at the university governance level. As the incoming President of the Ontario Tech Student Union, I believe it is my responsibility to be involved with governance and ensure that student needs are being taken into account with strategic planning, and to keep students in the know of what is going on at our university. I hope to work collaboratively with stakeholders to contribute to a cohesive partnership between students, faculty, and administrative staff.

• Amani Nadeem

  Effective governance demands courage, clarity, and accountability. As a student leader deeply engaged in policy, accessibility, and institutional advocacy, I am prepared to contribute at the highest level of decision-making. The Board of Governors shapes Ontario Tech’s financial sustainability, strategic direction, and public accountability. I will bring independent judgment, principled leadership, and a commitment to ensuring student voices influence - not follow - key decisions. I am ready to ask difficult questions, evaluate risk responsibly, and uphold the University’s long-term interests. Strong institutions require strong governance, and I am prepared to serve with integrity and purpose.

• Teerth Panchal

  I am running for Student Governor on Ontario Tech’s Board of Governors to be a strong, student-centered voice for meaningful change. I am committed to advocating for student rights, improving the student experience, and ensuring student concerns are heard at the highest level. Through my leadership and advocacy work, I have supported initiatives related to mental health, international student support, sexual violence prevention, and anti-racism. I believe in building a more inclusive, supportive, and equitable campus for all students. As Student Governor, I will represent students with integrity, dedication, and a genuine commitment to positive change.

• Dave Paquette

  Hello, my name is Dave Paquette, and I am a Mechatronics Engineering student committed to strengthening student representation at Ontario Tech. I am running because I believe every student deserves representation and a clear voice in the decisions that shape our academic experience. My involvement on campus has helped me develop strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills that support my understanding of the student needs. If elected, I will prioritize transparency between students and the university leadership. I am dedicated to representing our community with integrity and with a student‑first attitude.

• Sameer Qureshi

  I am a dedicated full-time student committed to strengthening transparency, accountability, and student representation at Ontario Tech University. Through leadership in student organizations and broader public governance initiatives, I have developed strong skills in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and strategic decision-making. I understand that the Board of Governors is responsible for long-term institutional sustainability, financial oversight, and effective governance. If elected, I will act in the best interests of the university while ensuring student perspectives are responsibly and constructively represented in Board deliberations.

Teaching Staff Governor (1 open position)

• Sasha Baglay

  I am an Associate Professor (Legal Studies) in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities. I have been a member of the FSSH faculty since 2006 and have always been dedicated to the success of the faculty, students and our university. I have served as a Director of the Legal Studies Program, an Interim Director of the Master of Arts in Social Practice and Innovation and sat on various faculty committees. I would like to continue my service to the university through membership at the Board of Governors.

• Peter Lewis

  Ontario Tech is positioning itself as a leader in the integration of Artificial Intelligence into education and research, spending significant energy and resource. It is therefore vital that the board includes those with knowledge of AI, experience implementing AI in organizations, and an understanding of the concerns, risks, challenges, and opportunities this represents. As a CRC in Trustworthy AI with a background in supporting adoption of AI (>75 companies; >$7M value created), I offer to bring this to the board. As faculty representative, I will ensure the faculty perspective on AI in the classroom and in research is fully represented.

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