Biomedical Engineering Graduate Association (BMEGA) Annual Election

BMEGA

BMEGA is a student organization representing all the graduate students in the School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME).
The mission of the group is to support academic and professional success of SBME grads and promote social involvement.

This year, executive positions are open as follows:

President

SBME Program Liaison

Communications Coordinator

Secretary

Treasurer

Social Coordinator

Industry Liaison

Undergraduate Liaison

Member at Large

Executive duties and further information is available in the Constitution:

https://bmega.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2019/03/BMEGA-Constitution-2019.pdf
(https://bmega.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2019/03/BMEGA-Constitution-2019.pdf)
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2024W Election Candidates
Voting Period: August 13-20 (Survey will close on August 20 at 11:59 PM PT.)

Instructions: Please vote for who you would like to represent you as BMEGA executives for this upcoming school year. For each position, you may select one candidate or abstain. Please note that some roles have no candidates at the moment.

Name	Executive Position	Bio
Jack Price	President	Hello, I’m Jack, a third year Ph.D. candidate in the Haas lab. I have been apart of BMEGA for 2 years, first as the secretary in 2021-22 and last year I had the pleasure of serving as president. Over my tenure with BMEGA I have personally been involved with many events. A few notable ones are the winter holiday party, the spring gala, and the recurring movie nights. My motivation for running in this election is to create a sense of community amongst all the different labs that are apart of SBME. I aim to do this by hosting at least one event per month, plus one larger event in each semester for the next year. As someone with experience in running student events I have learned from previous events on how to maximize student engagement and to keep things organized. I am very excited to work with BMEGA again this year and thank you for your consideration.
Konrad Swic	President	Hey Hey! I'm Konrad, an incoming M.Eng student from Vancouver. After finishing my undergrad in BMEG here at UBC, I took a year to relax, travel, and explore. During that time, I tackled a month-long bikepacking trip, started the Pacific Crest Trail, survived a deadly rattlesnake bite, and now, I’m back at UBC, hoping to be your next BMEGA president. Some of you may recognize me; that’s because a few years ago, I was one of the co-presidents of the Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Student Association, and the year before that, I was one of the social coordinators. If you remember having a really good time those years, that was me; if you remember that time being really hard, stressful, and not fun—yeah, that wasn’t me. As president, my main goal will be to foster a strong community among the Biomedical Engineering graduate students. I also hope to promote mental health and well-being, ensuring everyone feels connected, supported, and empowered to succeed. Let's build a stronger, more connected graduate community together!
Arshaan Dhingra	SBME Program Liaison	Hey everyone! My name is Arshaan, and I am running to be your program liaison. I've been an SBME student since 2019, and throughout my time in undergrad and now grad school, I've become well aware of the frustrations and concerns we all share regarding the program. As your liaison, I hope to leverage the connections I have built over the past five years at SBME to bring your ideas and suggestions to life and improve the future of the program.
No Candidates	Communications Coordinator
Rhea Kaul	Secretary	Hi! My name is Rhea, and I am excited to be joining the MASc program this fall after recently graduating with a degree in Biomedical Engineering from UBC. During my time as an undergraduate, I had the privilege of being actively involved in various student clubs and organizations, which played a significant role in making UBC feel like home. These experiences have fueled my desire to give back to the student community by contributing to BMEGA as their Secretary. In this role, I aim to ensure that our community remains well-informed through regular emails and updates about navigating grad school and the exciting opportunities available on campus. I am well versed in organizing meeting minutes, coordinating with multiple groups, and fostering clear communication. I am eager to bring these skills to the council to support and enhance our collective experience as graduate students.
No Candidates	Treasurer
Taia Yuen-Joaquin	Social Coordinator	Hi Everyone! My name is Taia and I am a Master's student working on niche engineering for stem cells. I believe that one of the most important keys to success in grad school is having a support system, both inside and outside your lab. Because of SBME's diverse nature, you may only meet some people in this program at certain events, such as the SBME symposium or research day. As your Social Coordinator, I aim to help create a tighter knit and inclusive community with planned events throughout the year. I want to create environments where we can socialize with people outside of our own labs (and students adjacent to SBME) and help make our grad school journeys a little more friendly. Some ideas include barbeques, intermural teams, board game nights to name a few though I'd love to hear what you think! I have experience in planning events throughout my undergrad and the past year, including an outreach event that hosted 120+ students across the lower mainland. Looking forward to meeting you all! https://docs.google.com/document/d/11QrXtWpigByVDZQLMuuraQmyu1As-Wd8tLCW6DsNS6I/edit?usp=sharing
Taehyun Kim	Industry Liaison	Hi! My name is Tae, and I would like to serve as the Industry Liaison for BMEGA. I bring firsthand experience from my co-op work as a biomedical engineer at Aspect Biosystems and from my previous role as a biomedical engineering technologist at Vancouver Coastal Health. I actively seek industry sponsorship for BMEGA and its various initiatives to enhance the educational and professional experiences of biomedical engineering students by providing ample opportunities for industry interaction and career advancement. My commitment is to enrich our community by facilitating industry-academia partnerships and driving the aspirations of our students.
No Candidates	Undergraduate Liaison
No Candidates	Member at Large

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