Hi UBC Arts! My name is Emma (she/her) and I am so honoured to be your AUS President! I am in my third year, studying in the B+MM program with a major in Sociology & a minor in Environment & Society.

On the rare occasion that I’m not camping out in the AUS office, you can find me checking events & places off my Vancouver bucket list, fuelling my caffeine dependency at Starbucks, or giving campus tours through my job as a UBC Student Ambassador.

Over the past two years, the AUS has become my home on campus, and I look forward to seeing AUS initiatives help Arts students to find their community, too. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me for any questions or concerns – or even just to connect! You can reach me at president@aus.ubc.ca, or via. my personal Instagram @emmamartinrousselle.

Hi UBC Arts! My name is Ayesha (she/her) and I am super EXCITED to be your first-ever VP Arts Caucus! I am in my second year, studying Political Science and Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice.

When I am not in AUS land you can catch me at your local bookstore buying a bunch of books I definitely don’t need or out on a run at your nearest trail!

I am super pumped to be representing you and working with Art students to ensure that student voices are heard in decision-making spaces! I joined the AUS in my first year and can confidently say that this space is what I look forward to the most when I think of UBC.

If you ever have any questions about the AMS, First Year Committee, or Upper Year Committee, please free to reach me at vpartscaucus@aus.ubc.ca

Hey UBC Arts, my name is Leah Liji (she/her) and I’m so excited to be your VP Finance this year!

Financial literacy is one of my passions and I am so proud to be spearheading a series of student-oriented workshops about credit and investing. As VP Finance I take care of the AUS’s financial health by managing grants, reimbursements and optimizing budget allocation to support our initiatives on campus.

If I’m not looking at a budget report you might catch me yapping about my favorite tv show/the recent F1 race, playing soccer, or helping clients at my job at TD Canada Trust. Hit me up if you have any questions (finance or not) through email, vpfinance@aus.ubc.ca or @leahliji on Instagram.

Hi UBC Arts!! My name is Batul Saifee (she/her) and I’m super excited to be your Vice President Academic this year! I am an international student in my third year working on majoring in Cognitive Systems. This is my second year in the AUS, and I am so so grateful for the opportunity to serve this community which has been my home away from home!
I was an Academic Research Support Coordinator last year and I hope to bring the experience and skills I gained into my new role as I lead the Academic portfolio this year!

I will strive to ensure that Arts students get the smoothest academic journey through their undergraduate careers. Keep an eye out for fun and informative events about managing schoolwork load while prioritizing health and wellbeing!
I love travelling and exploring new places, drawing, thrifting, and buying books I don’t need!! Fell free to connect with me via vpacademic@aus.ubc.ca or Instagram @batulsaifee_ : )

Hey UBC Arts!! My name is Aakriti (she/her) and I am your Vice President Engagement this year! I’m a third-year psychology and visual arts major. I love anything to do with art, dogs, reading, music, and exploring new places!

I joined AUS the summer before my first year and it was such a good decision. I’ve met so many amazing people and feel like I have a little space in this huge community. This year, I look forward to continuing to build a sense of community via our social media account, @ubcaus! Feel free to reach out anytime via social media or through email at vpengagement@aus.ubc.ca!

Hi UBC Arts! I'm Julia (she/her) and I'm honored to be your Vice-President Internal this year. I'm heading into my third year double majoring in Political Science and Chemistry. In my free time, I like to lounge at the beach, explore Vancouver ramen restaurants, kayak, or whitewater rafting!

I joined the AUS last year as a transfer student - and I am incredibly grateful for the people and community I have found. This year, I hope to create opportunities for student leadership through recruitment and elections, while enabling AUS members to find their community with BBQs and Retreats.

If you ever want to chat about AUS, getting involved, or all things non-AUS, reach out at vpinternal@aus.ubc.ca or @thejuliado on instagram!

Hey, y’all! I’m Kaysan (he/him), your AUS VP Administration this year. I’m a third-year international student from Jakarta, Indonesia, majoring in Political Science.

Aside from overseeing the AUS’s Operations, Governance, and Sustainability departments with the rest of the team, I’d probably be cat-sitting, museum-hopping, boba-tasting, thrifting, or recreating my dream apartment in the Sims 4.

This is my third year in the AUS, which has since been my home away from home. I’m excited to connect with students about all the exciting things the AUS has to offer. The Administration Portfolio has so many initiatives in-store – making our Arts Student Centre a lively hub, upholding transparency in AUS Council, and providing various Food Hub services to name a few. Feel free to reach out at vpadmin@aus.ubc.ca or on Instagram @kaysan.kaysan!

Hey everyone! My name is Ashley Haines (she/her) and I am so excited to be your Vice President External this year! I am in my fifth year studying International Relations and Sociology.

In my free time aside from overseeing the Sponsorship and Philanthropy departments, you can find me curating Spotify playlists, catching sunsets, going to fairs specifically to pet cows, binging trashy reality TV, and working at YVR Airport!

This is my third year in the AUS, and I am so thankful to have met the people I have (some who have become lifelong friends!) and created so many amazing memories thus far—the same goes for this academic year! I want to connect with you and tell you all about how the AUS can help make your UBC journey one for the books—reach out to me at vpexternal@aus.ubc.ca or on Instagram @haines.ashleyy :)

Hello!! My name is Sean Maskrey (he/they) and I’m your Vice President Student Life for this year! I am a third-year student majoring in Political Science and Economics.

I joined the AUS in my first year at UBC as part of the First Year Committee and I am so grateful to get to be a part of planning events that make your experience in Arts and at UBC more fun and memorable! Some of my interests include pop culture, fashion, animation, dance, and Twitter.com (sorry).

The Student Life Portfolio plans the major social and holiday events for the AUS and does its best to provide opportunities for you to unwind, relax, and have fun while also meeting your fellow Arts peers! I hope to see you at events!!! <<<333