Executive Team
Meet the elected executives serving the University of Regina student body, alongside the founding leaders who built URSA's governance foundation.
Executive Council
Elected student representatives serving the 2026–2027 term
Ethan Wiechert
Geography and Environmental Science
Chief spokesperson and strategic lead representing the student body across the University, media, and government.
Mary Makinwa
Psychology
Manages internal administration, governance frameworks, recordkeeping, and committee alignment.
Javad Harati
Business & Financial Administration
Ensures financial integrity, transparent budgeting, auditing compliance, and student resource allocation.
Teniola Omotayo
Political Science
Leads policy advocacy, university and governmental relations, and external coalition partnerships.
Lila Banionyte
Social Work
Leads student engagement, campus events, community building, wellness initiatives, and accessibility.
Founding & Transition Leadership
The interim team that established URSA's constitution and governance model
Matthew McStravick
Political Science
Led the establishment of URSA, spearheaded constitutional foundations, and guided the interim transition.
Ella Gidluck
Philosophy & Politics
Designed and implemented initial governance records, policy frameworks, and council administrative systems.
Ben Alexander
Philosophy
Led initial student advocacy campaigns, campus stakeholder outreach, and provincial coalition dialogue.
Kimberley Kaufman
Social Work
Championed student accessibility, campus life engagement, and foundational community programming.