AMS Executive

The AMS is directed by a five-member group of student executives, elected annually by UBC students.

They run our multimillion dollar student society, and manage all the AMS does on a daily basis (committees, clubs, finances, businesses, SUB operations, future projects, student services, advocacy and much much more). Executives represent all students in communications, interactions and advocacy with the University and other community organizations.

In addition to five elected members, the Executive Committee includes an Executive Coordinator for Student Services, who oversees all AMS service groups. The committee meets once a week to discuss all the current issues in the Society.

President

Caroline Wong | president@ams.ubc.ca

The President is the public face of the Society, coordinates the Executive Committee, and is involved in almost any issue affecting the AMS.  The President holds a seat on all AMS committees.

Key Projects for 2013/2014: Restructuring AMS Communications

VP Academic & University Affairs

Kiran Mahal | vpacademic@ams.ubc.ca

The Academic and University Affairs Office of the AMS acts as a liaison between students and the University administration, and advocates for student interests on education, student housing, health and wellbeing, and many other issues.

Key Projects for 2013/2014: Student Mental Health | Exam Database and Assessment Office | Acadia Park Needs Assessment

VP Administration

Derek Moore | vpadmin@ams.ubc.ca

The Administration Office of the AMS is responsible for the workings of the Student Union Building and student life related activities.

Key Projects for 2013/2014: New SUB |  Student Administrative Commission | Shinerama

VP External

Tanner Bokor | vpexternal@ams.ubc.ca

The External Office of the AMS is responsible for lobbying the municipal, provincial, and federal governments on behalf of the students at UBC Vancouver.

Key Projects for 2013/2014: Get on Board | Where’s The Funding | U-Pass

VP Finance

Joaquin Acevedo | vpfinance@ams.ubc.ca

  • Responsible for managing the AMS’ money, from preparing an annual budget and financial statements, to working with AMS staff, organizations, businesses, and services to monitor their spending.
  • Chairs the Finance Commission, ensuring AMS clubs and constituencies submit annual financial reports, sits on the board of directors of CiTR
  • Works with the Society’s businesses and SUB building and facility managers to implement the AMS Lighter Footprint Strategy.

Executive Coordinator of Student Services

Matthew Duguay | services@ams.ubc.ca

Appointed to oversee all AMS service groups.

  • Provides training, guidance, and support for the service coordinators and student staff managing the day-to-day activities of the individual services.
  • Sits on Student Council as a non-voting representative and on the Executive Committee. In both roles speaks on behalf of the Services and work to promote their interests within the Society.
  • Involved in include Learning Enhancement Academic Partnership (LEAP). This project is a partnership between the AMS and the University that fosters academic learning through the promotion of online and physical resources.
  • Sits on various other committees throughout the year.

AMS Executives each have their own set office hours.

For AMS Executives (and curious students)