MScA Executive Team 2021/2022
Siddharth Ashra,
MScA Co-President
Program stream:
International Business
Undergrad degree:
Bachelor of Commerce
Why did you join the MScA?
The inner urge to constantly do good for the society and obviously, Ivey’s cohort.
What is your favourite quote?
It isn't about the number of times that you fall down, but about that one time when you get up and never fall down there again!
What are you currently reading?
Apart from cases, SISU: The Finnish Art of Courage
If you could have one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
Fish and Chips
Mehrdad Saniei-Pour,
VP Business Analytics
Program stream:
Business Analytics
Undergrad degree:
BASc Electrical Engineering
Why did you join the MScA?
In my undergrad, the clubs and associations that I was a part of supported my growth to become the person I am today. Now it is my turn to return the favour and provide the same opportunities to others to support their growth.
What is your favourite quote?
“Give light and people will find the way”
– Ella Baker
What are you currently reading?
When We Cease To Understand The World by Benjamin Labatut
If you could have one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
Iranian Kebabs
Bhavya Vora,
VP Finance
Program stream:
International Business
Undergrad degree:
Business Administration, major in Finance
Why did you join the MScA?
I joined the MScA because I want to foster a feeling of trust, reliability and togetherness. By being transparent and allocating funds equitably, I want to make sure that students find value and get more than what they expect from our initiatives.
What is your favourite quote?
Okay, I have 2!
1. There’s time and place for everything.
2. Why worry if it won't matter a couple of years down the line?
What are you currently reading?
Switching between The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini and Venture Deals by Brad Feld & Jason Mendelson
If you could have one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
Mom-made palak paneer (Indian dish)
Ryan Mendonsa,
MScA Co-President
Program stream:
Digital Management
Undergrad degree:
Science & Business (Biotechnology Specialization) Minors in Biology and Economics
Why did you join the MScA?
I ran for the MScA to become a bigger leader amongst my peers. I wanted to be more involved during my Ivey tenure with goals to motivate students, excite opportunities and engage with networks.
What is your favourite quote?
“A society grows great when old men plant trees, the shade of which they know they'll never sit in”
- Greek Proverb
If you could have one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
Sushi
Naba Zia, VP Digital Management
Program Stream:
Digital Management
Undergrad Degree:
BSc in Medical Science and Psychology
Why did you join the MScA?
I joined the MScA because I want to help foster a supportive and collaborative environment for my peers. I plan on hosting DM specific events to bring more opportunities to DM students and enhance their overall student experience at Ivey.
What is your favourite quote?
“You should never settle for who you are.”
-Michael Scott
What are you currently reading?
The Future Is Faster Than You Think by Peter Diamondis and Steven Kotler
If you could have one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
Wings!
Karuna Varma,
VP Internal
Program stream:
International Business
Undergrad degree:
Bachelors in Commerce (Honours degree)
Why did you join the MScA?
To stay involved! I am super grateful to have the opportunity to study at Ivey and I want to make the most of it by making my impact and I believe MScA is the absolute place to do that!
What is your favourite quote?
“Let everything happen to you – beauty and terror. Keep going, no feeling is final.”
What are you currently reading?
A case study? Apart from that, “The power of your subconscious mind” by Joseph Murphy
If you could have one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
PASTA!!!!!!
Marium Nur Vahed,
VP Diversity and Inclusion
Program stream:
Digital Management
Undergrad degree:
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Diaspora and Transnational Studies & Anthropology
Why did you join the MScA?
I joined the MScA because I love having conversations with students about their stories, experiences, and ideas for change. I am excited to use our experiences as a building block for creating a positive, equitable, and inclusive environment at Ivey for everyone.
What is your favourite quote?
When I need a reminder to take a break I think about this quote: “Boredom always precedes a period of great creativity”
-Robert M Pirsig
What are you currently reading?
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
If you could have one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
A samosa pav with a cup of masala chai
Alex Li,
CEMS Club Canada President
Program stream:
International Business / CEMS MiM
Undergrad degree:
Bachelor of Intercultural Communication with a minor in French language and French culture
Why did you join the MScA?
Before coming back to Canada for my master's degree, I lived in 4 countries and travelled to approximately 20 countries in my 9-year abroad life. In my 9-year abroad life, I had some precious chances to work with talented people from various cultural backgrounds and learned a lot from them. I believe that joining the MScA means being accepted by a powerful and intimate family where lie the rights and obligations simultaneously. The MScA would provide me with an opportunity to evolve into a professional with other talented individuals from various backgrounds in terms of age, education, nationality, gender, race and professions. My leadership abilities, as well as teamwork skills, would be refined through collaborating with other MScA executive members and through serving the Ivey/CEMS community.
What is your favourite quote?
“People should pursue what they're passionate about. That will make them happier than pretty much anything else.” —Elon Musk
What are you currently reading?
The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business
If you could have one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
Chinese hotpot!
Gayatri Chugh,
VP International Business
Program stream:
International Business
Undergrad degree:
Bachelor of Law and Business Administration
Why did you join the MScA?
I joined the MScA to work for and represent my cohort and leave an impact. It allows me an opportunity to grow and develop my leadership skills while being able to enhance the Ivey experience.
What is your favourite quote?
"In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
-Abraham Lincoln
What are you currently reading?
The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
If you could have one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
Tandoori Chicken
Emily Paige Mork,
VP External
Program stream:
Digital Management
Undergrad degree:
BSc Human Nutrition & Dietetics
Why did you join the MScA?
I believe I can make an impact on our Ivey experience, and look forward to making the MSc a well known program.
What is your favourite quote?
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.
What are you currently reading?
It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
If you could have one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
As a dietitian, this is a tough one! I have to go with tacos.
Amandeep Sehgal,
Chief Returning Officer
Program stream: International Business
Undergrad degree:
BTech in Marine Engineering
Why did you join the MScA?
To work with a team of motivated individuals working towards a common goal to ensure effective communication among the cohort and Ivey management. Moreover, I want to facilitate a fair election process for the incoming cohorts and to make sure that all backgrounds and ethnicities are given equal opportunities to take on executive roles in the MScA.
What is your favourite quote?
“The world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be only the beginning.”
— Rebecca West
What are you currently reading?
Thinking, Fast and Slow - by Daniel Kahneman
If you could have one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
Butter Chicken!!