Meet the 2023-2024 Executive Team!
H O L L Y F E D I A S H
C O - P R E S I D E N T
Hi everyone! I’m Holly and I’m one of the Co-Presidents this year! UODC has been the highlight of university so far for me, and I’m so excited to play a greater role in the club this year. I’m going into my third year of Honours Psychology with a minor in Feminist and Gender Studies. I was born and raised in Toronto, and have always loved living there. My favourite dance style is lyrical but I love dancing in all styles! I’m always available to chat about all things UODC, dance, or anything else that’s on your mind. I’m super excited to get to know you all and can’t wait for this year!
C O - P R E S I D E N T
Hi everyone! I’m Holly and I’m one of the Co-Presidents this year! UODC has been the highlight of university so far for me, and I’m so excited to play a greater role in the club this year. I’m going into my third year of Honours Psychology with a minor in Feminist and Gender Studies. I was born and raised in Toronto, and have always loved living there. My favourite dance style is lyrical but I love dancing in all styles! I’m always available to chat about all things UODC, dance, or anything else that’s on your mind. I’m super excited to get to know you all and can’t wait for this year!
A N G E L A W U
C O - P R E S I D E N T
Hi friends! My name is Angela Wu and I am in my third year of the Honours Bachelor of Commerce and Juris Doctor program. I am one of this year’s Co-Presidents and I will also be teaching the all levels acrobatics class this year! I started with UODC during COVID times so I am so excited to be able to get back into dance and help lead this amazing team. I was born in Windsor but moved and grew up in Toronto (Scarborough) when I was 4. I love many styles of dance, but If I had to choose my top favourite, I’d be either Acro, Jazz or Tap. A fun fact about me is I am drowning in readings for school so you’ll probably see me around Terminus on my laptop before and after the dance classes I’m in so come say hello! I am very excited for this coming year and I can’t wait to meet all of you!
C O - P R E S I D E N T
Hi friends! My name is Angela Wu and I am in my third year of the Honours Bachelor of Commerce and Juris Doctor program. I am one of this year’s Co-Presidents and I will also be teaching the all levels acrobatics class this year! I started with UODC during COVID times so I am so excited to be able to get back into dance and help lead this amazing team. I was born in Windsor but moved and grew up in Toronto (Scarborough) when I was 4. I love many styles of dance, but If I had to choose my top favourite, I’d be either Acro, Jazz or Tap. A fun fact about me is I am drowning in readings for school so you’ll probably see me around Terminus on my laptop before and after the dance classes I’m in so come say hello! I am very excited for this coming year and I can’t wait to meet all of you!
G R A C E N A S S I F
V P D I G I T A L M E D I A
Hello everyone! My name is Grace and I am your VP Digital Media this year! I am currently in my third year pursuing a Bachelor of arts in Psychology. I was born and raised in Toronto, and now living in Ottawa for school - which I love! I adore dancing and have been a dancer for nearly 17 years. Although I trained in many different styles, contemporary will always be my favourite. I am a very artistic person, evidently I am a dancer, but I will also take any opportunity to bring up my love of all forms of visual art, like painting and sketching. I am really looking forward to getting to know you all & dancing with such a great group of students this year!
V P D I G I T A L M E D I A
Hello everyone! My name is Grace and I am your VP Digital Media this year! I am currently in my third year pursuing a Bachelor of arts in Psychology. I was born and raised in Toronto, and now living in Ottawa for school - which I love! I adore dancing and have been a dancer for nearly 17 years. Although I trained in many different styles, contemporary will always be my favourite. I am a very artistic person, evidently I am a dancer, but I will also take any opportunity to bring up my love of all forms of visual art, like painting and sketching. I am really looking forward to getting to know you all & dancing with such a great group of students this year!
S I L V I I V A R D I
V P F I N A N C E
My name is Silvi Ivardi and I am the VP Finance this year! I’m in the BSC in Psychology, French Immersion stream. I’m from all over the place, namely Oakville, Sudbury, Barrie, Thompson (Manitoba), St. John’s (NL), Thunder Bay and Midland, ON. My favourite styles are contemporary and lyrical. A fun fact about me is that I am also the VP Communications for the Psych Students’ Association!
V P F I N A N C E
My name is Silvi Ivardi and I am the VP Finance this year! I’m in the BSC in Psychology, French Immersion stream. I’m from all over the place, namely Oakville, Sudbury, Barrie, Thompson (Manitoba), St. John’s (NL), Thunder Bay and Midland, ON. My favourite styles are contemporary and lyrical. A fun fact about me is that I am also the VP Communications for the Psych Students’ Association!
O L I V I A P I S A N I
V P I N T E R N A L
Hi UODC! I’m Olivia, but you can call me Liv if you want to. I’m pursuing a joint honours in Communications and Sociology at uOttawa. This year, I am VP Internal and I am super excited. I was born and raised in Toronto and contrary to popular opinion, I actually like living there (Ottawa is a close second). My favourite dance style always depends on my mood, but I would say contemporary or jazz are my top two.
UODC is such a special community and I am so excited to be a part of it again this year! I am looking forward to dancing with you all!
V P I N T E R N A L
Hi UODC! I’m Olivia, but you can call me Liv if you want to. I’m pursuing a joint honours in Communications and Sociology at uOttawa. This year, I am VP Internal and I am super excited. I was born and raised in Toronto and contrary to popular opinion, I actually like living there (Ottawa is a close second). My favourite dance style always depends on my mood, but I would say contemporary or jazz are my top two.
UODC is such a special community and I am so excited to be a part of it again this year! I am looking forward to dancing with you all!
J E N N A Y A B E C H A R D
C O - V P S O C I A L E V E N T S & F U N D R A I S I N G
Hi everyone! My name is Jennaya and I’m your Co-VP of social events and fundraising for UODC! I’m in my 3rd year of sociology here at uOttawa but I’m from a small town in Ontario called Chatham. I’ve been dancing since I was three and have loved it my whole life. I do many styles of dance but my favourite is musical theatre which I’m so excited to have the chance to teach again this year! A final little fun fact about me is I’m a huge theatre kid/fan! Can’t wait to dance with you this year!
C O - V P S O C I A L E V E N T S & F U N D R A I S I N G
Hi everyone! My name is Jennaya and I’m your Co-VP of social events and fundraising for UODC! I’m in my 3rd year of sociology here at uOttawa but I’m from a small town in Ontario called Chatham. I’ve been dancing since I was three and have loved it my whole life. I do many styles of dance but my favourite is musical theatre which I’m so excited to have the chance to teach again this year! A final little fun fact about me is I’m a huge theatre kid/fan! Can’t wait to dance with you this year!
E M M A H A Y N E S
C O - V P S O C I A L E V E N T S & F U N D R A I S I N G
Hi! My name is Emma and I am one of the Co-VPs of Social Events and Fundraising for the 2023/24 season! I am a 3rd year Human Kinetics student and I’m also in the French Immersion stream. I’m from St. John’s, NL but a fun fact about me is that I’ve lived in 4 different provinces (including both coasts)! My favourite style of dance is either jazz or lyrical and I’m excited to teach some drop-in classes in those styles this year! I’m looking forward to all of the fun events we have planned for you all this year!
C O - V P S O C I A L E V E N T S & F U N D R A I S I N G
Hi! My name is Emma and I am one of the Co-VPs of Social Events and Fundraising for the 2023/24 season! I am a 3rd year Human Kinetics student and I’m also in the French Immersion stream. I’m from St. John’s, NL but a fun fact about me is that I’ve lived in 4 different provinces (including both coasts)! My favourite style of dance is either jazz or lyrical and I’m excited to teach some drop-in classes in those styles this year! I’m looking forward to all of the fun events we have planned for you all this year!
N I C O L E B O Y E
V P C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
Hey! My name is Nicole Boye, I am a second year student studying Political Science and Public Administration here at uOttawa, and I am your VP of Communications. When I am not in Ottawa, I am at home in Toronto. If I am not dancing, I am probably exploring what the city has to offer. My favourite dance style is hands down Afrobeats, but Hip Hop also has a special place in my heart. I can't wait to see everyone showcase their hard work and passion and this year's recital!
V P C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
Hey! My name is Nicole Boye, I am a second year student studying Political Science and Public Administration here at uOttawa, and I am your VP of Communications. When I am not in Ottawa, I am at home in Toronto. If I am not dancing, I am probably exploring what the city has to offer. My favourite dance style is hands down Afrobeats, but Hip Hop also has a special place in my heart. I can't wait to see everyone showcase their hard work and passion and this year's recital!
A N D R E A K O B E T I C
V P L O G I S T I C S
Hey, I'm Andrea and I am the VP Logistics for this season! I am currently studying International Studies and Modern Languages with a non-official focus on Latin American politics. I'm from Ottawa and I'd say my best local-person recommendation is Flour Kitchen, which is conveniently right on campus: although it can start to seem a bit too convenient when you start having pork bun withdrawals. I grew up as a total bunhead (ballet dancer for all you non-bunheads) but decided to switch styles after an unfortunate onstage incident (my elbow, his face) and now I mainly do contemporary and heels. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions regarding the club!
V P L O G I S T I C S
Hey, I'm Andrea and I am the VP Logistics for this season! I am currently studying International Studies and Modern Languages with a non-official focus on Latin American politics. I'm from Ottawa and I'd say my best local-person recommendation is Flour Kitchen, which is conveniently right on campus: although it can start to seem a bit too convenient when you start having pork bun withdrawals. I grew up as a total bunhead (ballet dancer for all you non-bunheads) but decided to switch styles after an unfortunate onstage incident (my elbow, his face) and now I mainly do contemporary and heels. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions regarding the club!
R O X A N A C S A K I
F I R S T Y E A R R E P Hey everyone! My name is Roxana Csaki and I am this year’s UODC first-year representative! I’m in my first year studying Communications in the French Immersion stream with hopes to add a Psychology minor next year. I was born in Romania and grew up in Richmond Hill (which is in the GTA), so I’m excited to explore Ottawa and get to know the good food spots. I started dancing at a very young age and have trained in various dance styles, but I’ve always loved jazz, pointe, and acro. I’ve had such a fun experience with UODC so far and I’m so grateful to be a part of this amazing team! I’m most looking forward to the recital this year, seeing everyone come together to share their passion for dance is such an exciting process. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just want to talk, I’m super excited to get to know everyone! |