Vote Sacha
Every Voice Counts
I Bring a lot of Experience to the Table
Governance CV
Capilano Students’ Union
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President
Sep 2016 – Jun 2017
North Vancouver, British Columbia
• Preside over all meetings of the Executive Committee (and, as needed, the Board)
• Represent the CSU as its spokesperson on general issues
• Lead professional development for Board members
• Lead strategic planning activities, including monitoring and evaluation• Contribute to all governance areas as a member, ex officio, of all CSU committees
• Liaise with legal counsel on behalf of the Board, as needed
• Ensure that the Board is at all times compliant with statutory obligations
Meeting with Premier Clark
Vice-President of External Relations
Jun 2016 – Jun 2017
North Vancouver, British Columbia
• Chairs the Standing Committee on External Relations
• Work with all levels of government for a more accessible post-secondary education system
• Be the liaison between the CSU and other organizations representing post-secondary students
• Coordinate external communications and marketing
• Lead the research and development of policy positions on external political issues
• Drive the communication with Capilano University students on post-secondary educational issues
• Negotiate contracts between the CSU and local authorities (such as the U-Pass BC agreement)
• Coordinate the planning and execution of campaigns on post-secondary educational issues
Government Relations Lunch including Jordan Sturdy ML
Vice-President of University Relations and Services
Jun 2014 – May 2016
I directed and implemented the strategic goals of the Capilano Students’ Union regarding its relations with the university and other stakeholders. I also lead the development and expansion of student services and programs for the 7,000+ members of the Capilano Students’ Union.
Other duties:
• Chairs the Standing Committees on University Relations, and Services
• Assist students in navigating and resolving academic and other disputes with the University
• Lead the research and development of policy on academic issues
• Provide support for student representatives on university governance bodies and committees
• Represent the CSU to the Capilano University Board of Governors, Senate, and the Faculties
• Build a strong relationship between the CSU and the Capilano University senior administration
• Be the liaison between the CSU and the faculty association, staff union, and alumni association
• Oversee the development and implementation of new student services
• Negotiate service agreements, and any contracts between the CSU and Capilano University
• Coordinate the development, maintenance, and programming of student spaces
Co-Chair
U-Pass BC advisory committee
Jun 2016 – Jun 2017
British Columbia, Canada
• Participate in U-Pass BC discussions with 10 post-secondary institutions and student societies
• Lead the negotiation of multi-year U-Pass BC agreements with TransLink and the province
• In 2016, elected by Metro Vancouver’s student associations as student co-chair
• Coordinate the U-Pass BC lobbying work of 10 student associations
Alliance of British Columbia Students
Chairperson
Oct 2015 – May 2016
• Preside over all meetings of the Alliance’s Board and Executive Committee
• Represent the Alliance to external organizations, and as spokesperson
• Coordinate, with the Director of Campaigns, the Alliance’s advocacy work and campaigns
• Coordinate, with the Director of Finance & Administration, the Alliance’s finances and records
• Responsible for growing the membership of the Alliance
• Identify partnership opportunities with both member and non-member organizations including all levels of government
Province of British Columbia Press Release: Premier Clark takes action against Sexual Violence on Campuses
Director of Campaigns
Feb 2015 – Oct 2015
-Lead the planning and execution of the Alliance’s provincial campaigns
-Plan, coordinate, and execute the Alliance’s annual Lobby Days event
-Supported the research and development of policy asks
-Coordinated the booking of meetings with over 40 MLAs over three days
-Included meetings with cabinet ministers on student issues
-Over ten student societies participated, representing over 150,000 BC students
Capilano Students Union
Chair, Building Committee
Jan 2014 – Jun 2014
North Vancouver
Acted as a delegate for the Students’ Union during the Physical environment committees of Capilano University and oversaw the development of the Students’ Union’s own renovations, totaling $250,000.00+
Chair, Transportation Committee
Jan 2014 – Jun 2014
North Vancouver
Managed relations between key stakeholders, both internal and external to the University, so as to effectively advocated for Transportation accessibility at Capilano and in the lower mainland.
Volunteer Experience
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Board of Directors
Squamish Community Foundation
Oct 2017 – Feb 2018
Community Foundations bring together people who care about their communities. They facilitate philanthropy by partnering with donors to build permanent endowments and other funds from which they support community projects. Because community foundations focus on building permanent endowments, they are able to address long-term community challenges as well as immediate needs.
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Volunteer
Katimavik
Jan 2011 – Jun 2011
Cause Social Services
Amqui, Québec and Prince George, British Columbia
• 6-month immersive volunteer program (3 months completely in each official language)
• Contributed over 800 hours of volunteer work
• Experience included 3 months at an outdoor recreational park in Québec, and 3 months at a daycare in Prince George working with high-needs, infants at risk (ages 2 – 4)Volunteer
Scouts Canada
2008 – 2011
Volunteer duration 3 yrs
Cause Children
• Volunteered over 100 hours at various scouting camps and events for children and youth
