Ali Shahid  Director of Finance & Operations

Ali came to George Brown College by way of the University of Toronto and the Ontario College of Art and Design. “I have a wide range of experiences which I would like to bring to the table to help improve the student experience at our college,” he said. Ali also worked as a bookkeeper for two years.

“I believe in the highest of transparency in the financial process and I firmly believe that we can do things that benefit everyone by hearing the voice of students and acting on their feedback,” he said.

Leon Cox  Director of Internal Affairs

Before being elected to the board of directors, Leon worked in the Campaigns department of the Student Association and helped raise student awareness of critical issues. He was also a regular contributor to the Dialog, the student newspaper.

While in office, Leon plans on increase the SA’s presence on campus to improve student awareness, participation and use of SA services, improving internal efficiency and communication and strengthening the relationship between the SA and the George Brown College administration.
“As a GBC student and SA staff, I have noticed opportunities for improvement in the efficiency and efficacy with which the SA represents the student body,” he said.

Cindy Brownlee  Director of Education & Equity

Cindy is back for her third term on the board of directors. The vice president of Ryerson for two terms, Cindy helped increase student health insurance coverage by $300,000 without increasing prices to students.

She is also to thank for wireless Internet at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts and discount movie tickets sold at Student Association offices. This year, Cindy intends to create an equity of services across all campuses and increase access to college and university for underrepresented groups. “I stand for students. My time at the SA has been dedicated to serving students,” she said.

Daniel N. G. MacDonald  Director of Public Relations

Daniel was the vice president of St. James and academic issues for the 2010-2011 school year.

“I wasn’t sure I would run for a second term; however, after careful consideration and encouragement by students, it was hard to say no. One year is not enough to accomplish everything; in this second year – we’re gonna kick some butt!” he said. Daniel intends to focus on a full implementation of the Student Representative Councils with a college buy-in, creating a student marketplace on the Student Association’s website where students can buy and sell used textbooks, and helping with the SA’s branding.

Brandon Wallace  Director of Student Life & Campus Relations

While Brandon is Mr. Popularity, he’s also a born leader. “My straight – forward approach to issues in my everyday life translates well into leadership qualities, as there is never any backing down or shying away from pertinent, pressing issues,” he said.

This year, Brandon was a member of the Events team. Using that experience, Brandon wants to raise and improve school spirit, make a difference in the rebranding of the Student Association, help create an SA board that has maximum student representation on all levels, and help SA events reach their full potential.