FIT SGA 2023-2024
Meet the Team
President
Amanda Knight
She/Her
I will use my position to be the bridge between the faculty and the students to voice concerns. I will grow the visibility of SGA throughout campus.
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday 2:00 pm - 3:00pm
Director of Communications
Tasha Bwalya
She/Her
I'll always be accessible to talk with the FIT community. Hit me up anytime and anywhere.
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Secretary for Academic Affairs
Sam Barnes
She/Her
I am excited to finish the work started by my predecessors and start new initiatives that will better academics for both students and faculty.
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Secretary of Diversity & Inclusion
Mackenzie Harding
She/Her
I will contribute by connecting & supporting cultural clubs on-campus. I plan to advocate for students' needs academically & non-academically.
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Secretary of Sustainability
Izzy Fitzsimmons
She/Her
I plan on being a friend to all members on SGA! I would like to be as helpful as I can to my fellow members and be productive in this new position!
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Senator for Illustration
Alana Moy
She/Her
I will be listening to all my peers and what is working for them and what's not. I'll be very hands on and outspoken for whatever comes to me and needs addressing.
OFFICE HOURS
Wednesday 3:00 pm - 5:00pm
Senator for Footwear and Accessories Design
Anika Blau
She/Her
I will contribute to my SGA position by bridging the students and faculty of my major and creating an environment where honest conversations can be had.
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Senator for Art History and Museum Professions
Claire Quigley
She/Her
I hope to work with students within my major to succeed in their coursework, make connections with one another and keep our program as enriching as it can be. While serving on the Sustainability committee for SGA, my committee members and I are working on several exciting initiatives to improve sustainability efforts on campus.
OFFICE HOURS
Wednesday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Senator for Textile Development & Marketing
Haylie Payne
They/Them
I will work with the TDM chair department to communicate student and faculty questions, comments and concerns. I hope to advocate for students and facilitate opportunities to connect with peers and alumni. I will also be continuing to work on the Sustainability Committee to further develop textile recycling efforts as well as create more opportunities for students to interact with the Natural Dye Garden.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday 4:00 pm - 6:00pm
Senator for Health & Wellness
Kailie Ryan
She/Her
I am excited to be a member of the campus affairs committee and contribute to that team as need be as well as starting initiatives to make fitness and wellness classes more accessible to FIT students.
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Tuesday 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Senator for Fashion Design
Kira Cunningham
She/Her
I will contribute by addressing fashion students needs in terms of equipment, work load, and mental health.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Senator for Clubs and Organizations
Lonnie Brown
They/Them
I will contribute by ensuring that clubs and organisations are using their resources to the fullest and preparing new clubs for success.
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Senator for Advertising & Marketing Communications
Shannon Higgins
She/Her
For my AMC peers, I'm looking to be an open ear and encourage them to speak up about our major.
I want to bring our concerns directly to our chair Loretta Volpe and determine what can be added to the current restructuring of the AMC AAS program.
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Senator for Residential Students
Sophia Hull
She/Her
Stop by A370 during office hours and let's chat!
OFFICE HOURS
Thursday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Senator for Fabric Styling
Yasmine Marcus
She/Her
By continuing to communicate, advocate and collaborate with students on campus I hope to see through changes that will make FIT everyone's dream school.
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Vice President
Ruki El
She/Her
I plan to establish good relationships with the advisor, executive board, and entirety of the Student Senate. Additionally, I plan to advocate for approved and excused mental health days for all students, and improve student dissatisfaction with Career and Internship Services.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Director of Finance
Kiara Subardjo
She/Her
I wanted to create an efficient and proactive working environment that focuses on inclusion, access, support, community involvement, and prioritizing student well-being by providing as much support as we can through our committee.
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Secretary of Campus Affairs
Baishnavi Mishra
She/Her
As the Secretary of Campus Affairs, I would meticulously document committee meetings, maintain organised records, and efficiently communicate updates to ensure smooth operations. I'll actively engage my committee members, channeling their feedback to improve campus affairs, and assist in event planning and coordination promoting and enriched campus experience for all.
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Secretary for Student Affairs
Abby Caimano
She/They
In my position as Secretary for Student Affairs, I hope to be an advocate for the needs of students outside of the classroom, to ensure that all FIT students have the support they need during their time here. As chair of the Student Affairs Committee, I will work with my members to expand our Material Swap initiative, as well as working on new goals for the semester.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Senator for Communication Design
Aditi Joshi
She/Her
Bridge gaps, Elevate student concerns, Promote cohesion and Engage with peers.
OFFICE HOURS
Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Senator for Fashion Business Management
Alexa Scottie
She/Her
I will contribute to my position by speaking for the needs of the FBM students and actively listen to all of the problems that they are facing in order to find solutions.
OFFICE HOURS
Thursday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Senator for Home Products Environment
Ary Gordon
She/Her
I aim on exposing more students to my major, and possibly inspiring some to apply.
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Senator for Packaging Design
Elizabeth Yu
She/Her
I want to bring more awareness and ressources to my major, as PK design is very small and unknown!
I also want to help students who aren't as active on campus find more opportunities to engage with their school and meet new people as connections are so important in any industry!
OFFICE HOURS
Monday 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Senator for Commuter Students
Jenny Lin
She/Her
I am committed to my committee, Career and Internship. Our goal is to make the job bank more diverse; there need to be more jobs other than fashion related positions.
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday 4:00pm - 6:00 pm
Senator for Spatial Experience Design
Kelly Lo
She/Her
I will take into account concerns of fellow students in Spatial Experience, as well as work on a way in which SED students can gain prior knowledge on 3D software.
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Senator for International Students
Lakshya Lodha
He/Him
I will give our community of international students' varied needs and concerns top priority as their senator in the SGA. I'll try to improve programs for cultural exchange, facilitate candid conversations to resolve any difficulties they encounter, and support inclusivity and support services specific to their particular experiences. With the help of my fellow SGA members, I want to make that FIT's international students are recognized, appreciated, and given the tools they need to succeed in both their academic and personal endeavors.
OFFICE HOURS
Thursday 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Senator for Fine Arts
Sebastian Rice
He/They
I'm honoured to be a part of SGA this year! I plan to give Fine Arts students the resources they need to successfully complete their degrees, increase financial transparency in FA courses, and to encourage open, productive communication between faculty and students. I have a lot of experience navigating the quirks of the program, and I hope that I can be a resource for any and all student's questions.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Senator for Graphic Design
Sonya Bakst
She/Her
I hope to improve channels of communication between students and administrators in my major.
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday 12:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Senator for Cosmetics & Fragrance Marketing
Tabitha Gessling
She/Her
Taking any questions and concerns from current CFM students and resolving them. Also, trying to curate more networking/alumni events for CFM students to explore career paths post grad.
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday & Wednesday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm