MScA Executive Team 2022/2023
Siddharth Ashra,
MScA Co-President Winter 2022
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!
If you could have one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
Fish and Chips
Tristan Hicks,
VP Business Analytics
Program stream:
Business Analytics
Undergrad degree:
BSc Double Major Genetics & Biology, Western University
Why did you join the MScA?
I joined the MScA to give back to the Ivey community which has given so much to me already and to make the student experience the best it can be for my MSc peers.
What is your favourite quote?
"Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it."
– Charles L Swindoll
If you could have one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
Steak
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)
Kezia Joshua, MScA Co-President Fall 2022
Program stream:
Digital Management
Undergrad degree:
Environment & Business with Minor in Economics, University of Waterloo
Why did you join the MScA?
I wanted to become MScA president to be the vessel in guiding the Ivey students throughout their time in the program. I want students to develop, fulfill and showcase their talents and abilities amongst each other. With my experiences and drive to lead, I believe I have the strength to bring out the true potential of the MSc students.
What is your favourite quote?
“You can’t control the outcome, but you are 100% in control of the effort.” - Larry Elder
If you could have one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
Tacos
Ziana Nathoo, VP Digital Management
Program Stream:
Digital Management
Undergrad Degree:
BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Western University
Why did you join the MScA?
I joined the MScA to foster a supportive and inclusive environment, advocate for my peers and discover ways to improve and advance the digital management stream of the MSc program. I am excited at the chance to initiate opportunities for my peers and enhance the overall student experience at Ivey.
What is your favourite quote?
“Believe you can and you’re halfway there”
- Theodore Roosevelt
If you could have one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
Samosas
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.