Meet the Team!
Student Union Executives
Meghan Smith
Co-President
Meghan is in her fifth year of Environmental Science in the Applied Biology Stream. Meghan enjoys hiking and paddleboarding during the summer and skiing during the winter. She also enjoys photography and reading, and volunteering at the Vancouver Aquarium! Meghan spent the past summer working with Dr. Chelsea Little through a USRA looking at the distribution and abundance of aquatic invertebrates in alpine streams. She previously worked co-ops with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (FFSBC) as an outreach instructor and with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) as an entomology research assistant and hopes to continue expanding her opportunities in environmental science after graduation.
Katelyn Owsnett
Co-President
Katelyn is in her fourth year of Environmental Science in the Applied Biology stream, and she is also pursuing a minor in Physical Geography. She is passionate about understanding ways to preserve natural ecosystems through restoration and conservation practices. She is also a co-op student and has gained valuable experience with climate change modelling and environmental fieldwork! She enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time reading her favourite books.
Samuel Lee
Co-Interdepartmental Representative
Samuel is in his fifth year of Environmental Science in the Environmental Earth Systems concentration as well as minoring in Political Science. Samuel finds being involved in the EVSCSU to be super rewarding and add a layer of depth to the university experience. Outside of the EVSCSU, Samuel is involved in politics and seeks to use his knowledge to steer public policy outcomes. In his free time, Samuel birdwatches.
KATHERINE WAGNER
Treasurer
Katherine is in her fifth year of Environmental Science Honours in the Applied Biology stream. This past summer she took courses at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, gaining hands on experience doing forest surveys, clam garden restoration, and exploring coastal ecosystems. When she isn’t studying for her many exams, Katherine enjoys spending her time traveling, line dancing, and getting outside.
Trey Schober
Council Representative
Trey is in his third year of Environmental Science in the applied biology stream. When not in class or studying, he can be found outdoors hiking, kayaking, and mountain biking. He also enjoys reading, watching too many movies, card games, and playing volleyball. Outside of his major, Trey is really passionate about biological anthropology and archaeology, which he is currently taking a minor in.
Naiya Harlow
Secretary and Co-Interdepartmental Representative
Naiya is in her third year of Environmental Science in the Environmetrics stream and completed her first co-op semester over the summer. While she doesn’t quite know what to do with her degree she is especially interested in fisheries management and data analysis. She enjoys a range of outdoor activities from paddling to hiking and camping whenever she has time. She also enjoys playing with her dog, a chaotic chocolate lab named Chooey.
Simrat Kaur
Co-Event Coordinator
Simrat is in her fourth year of Environmental Science in Applied Biology stream. She is aiming to secure a co-op position next summer to gain practical experience and explore her interests in the field. Simrat hopes to build a career in ecology and conservation, contributing to research that protects biodiversity and natural habitats. In her free time, Simrat enjoys running, hiking, and cafe hunting – always on the lookout for a new trail or a cozy coffee spot.
Brooklynn Saumier
Co-Event Coordinator
Brooklynn is in her second year of Environmental Science in the Applied Biology stream and is pursuing a minor in Climate and Society. She is hoping to get a co-op position in the spring and do a semester abroad in her third year. Brooklynn enjoys letting off school stress by hanging out with her friends and family, being outdoors, reading, crafting, bouldering, or playing the drums. With her degree, Brooklynn is hoping to work in research positions around the world, aiding in the collection of valuable environmental information that can be shared to gain awareness and allow for the creation of solutions to the environmental crisis.
Ilyssa Shulman
Webmaster
Ilyssa is in her fourth year of studying environmental science with a concentration in applied biology. She is particularly interested in forestry, stream ecosystems and riparian conservation and restoration. When she’s not at school, you can find Ilyssa rock climbing, canoeing or backcountry ski touring.
Simran Mander
Outreach Coordinator
Simran is in her fifth year of studying Environmental Science in the general stream! She is most interested in forest management and environmental policy. She is hoping to get a co-op position for the summer term and gain more experience working in the field! If she is not at school, she is working out, spending time with family, reading, or going outside!
Want to join our team?
If you’re enrolled in an EVSC course, or are in the EVSC program, all you have to do is show up to one of our meetings to be involved! If you’d like to become an executive team member and play a key roll in our student union, we hold elections for executive roles at our first meeting of the Fall and Spring semester.