Our Council

President

Peter Chimienti

As President, my role is to ensure that BUSS operates smoothly with no conflicts or issues. I act as a liaison between the students and the department to voice any complaints and ensure that students have the best academic year possible, whether it be academically, socially, or professionally.

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VP Internal

Josh Negenman

As VP Internal, I am responsible for planning social events throughout the year, including fall and winter banquets, BUSS Blues pubs, apartment crawls, the U1 sorting hat event, EUS Internals events, and others.

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VP External

Graeme McDougall

As VP External, I organize events with the bioengineering community outside McGill, including industry tours, lab visits, alumni relations, and networking.


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VP Finance

Beth Cushnie

As VP Finance, I keep track of the budget, payments, and funding applications. Basically, sit in the corner with some spreadsheets and tell people not to spend money.

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VP Academic

Julianna Raabel

My role as VP Academic is to work with students and professors to promote academic engagement, voice, and resolve academic concerns, and develop helpful resources for courses.

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VP Communications

Marc Amin

As VP Comms, I am responsible for all communications between BUSS and the bioengineering student body, as well as managing BUSS' social media, our website, and our weekly newsletter.

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VP Administration & Engagement

Serena Kim

As VP AE, I am responsible for managing the departmental merch orders each semester, organizing the Bioeng teams for EUS Sports, and overseeing the activities of First-Year Council.

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Equity Coord

Claire Levasseur

My role as Equity Coord is to promote equity and inclusivity in the Bioengineering department, and ensure all students have opportunities to participate in BUSS activities.


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Mental Health Coord

Sophie Allard

As Mental Health Coord, I promote mental health in the bioengineering community through events, initiatives, and the distribution of resources.



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Year Representatives

U0 Rep

Kristina Kerkelova

I represent the interests of U0 Bioengineering students at EUS Junior Council and BUSS meetings. I organize events for U0s in bioengineering through BUSS and help organize events for all First-Years in engineering through JC!

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U1 Rep

Mika Chang

I organize fun events for all U1 Bioengineering students and advocate for their needs, concerns, and requests.




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U2 Rep

Olivia Ouellet

I am in charge of organizing events for the U2 class and ensuring that all concerns and suggestions are heard.




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U3 Rep

Ingi El Shahid

I represent the U3 students on the council by defending their interests and discussing their issues.




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U4 Rep

Lena Kozarov

I plan social, professional, and academic events for the U4s in Bioengineering program! I also present any questions, comments, or concerns from the U4s in Bioengineering to the department and faculty.

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