Board of Directors
The Mohawk Students’ Association (MSA) is a Non-Profit Organization built for and led by Mohawk College students through an elected Student Board of Directors (BOD). Though we are a separate entity of the college, we work collaboratively to support Mohawk Students.
We empower Mohawk Students to create a community they can lean on for positive experiences, relevant supports, a listening ear, and a strong voice so they can achieve personal success in their college experience and beyond.
Elizabeth-Joy Phillips
President
Elizabeth-Joy Phillips graduated from the Social Service Work program in 2023 from Mohawk’s Six Nations Polytechnic College. And she came into her role as President of the MSA Board of Directors on November 29., 2022.
Using her passion for helping others, she started creating content on Instagram under the username the Queen_of_Resources, providing information to students to help them navigate college life. She brings a keen sense of fashion to her presidency, so you will see her in the halls, where she’s likely to greet you with a smile and helpful advice.
Michael Falletta
Treasurer
Michael Falletta (he/him), who was in the workforce for ten years decided to return to Mohawk College to study Business with a focus on marketing to support a career change. An avid cyclist and hiker, he can be seen walking home after winter classes at the Fennell campus on the icy escarpment.
Kisha Amoah
Corporate Secretary
Kisha Amoah (she/her) is ambitious in her goals, having run for Director at Large during her first year taking the fast-track program for Social Work at the Fennell Campus. Kisha wants to help students get more involved in life at Mohawk by accessing available resources, joining clubs of like-minded students, or taking the initiative at the college.
Harnoor Singh
Director at Large
Harnoor Singh (he/him) is taking Computer Systems Technology full-time at Mohawk’s Fennel Campus, focusing on Network Systems. During his spare time, Harnoor creates Instagram Reels and YouTube videos showing clips of popular video games, like Genshim Impact, an action role-playing game released worldwide by Hoyoverse in 2020.
Jassica Jassica
Director at Large
Jassica Jassica (she/her) is attending Mohawks triOS College in Mississauga and studying Business. Since an early age, Jassica has been interested in politics within her country, and her city, which led her to her current position as Director at Large with the MSA. As part of her platform, she hopes to improve the Mohawk College experience for international students and change its Health and Services sector.
Parvathy Rajan Palaparambil
Director at Large
Parvathy Rajan Palaparabil (she/they), a natural people person, ran for Director at Large while in her first year of Canadian Health Care for Foreign Trained Professionals at the IAHS campus. Parvathy wants to advocate for students from different communities, such as students with disabilities, international students, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ students, to enhance diversity and inclusion at Mohawk College.
Pedro Nemezio de Campos Silva
Director at Large
Pedro Nemezio de Campos Silva (he/him) comes into his role as Director at Large with several years of experience as a teacher from Brazil. He continues to pursue his passion for learning by taking the Educational Support program at the Fennel Campus. Pedro wants to address and re-evaluate post-pandemic learning at Mohawk College and hopes to create a space where bilingual students can share their languages with other students in a collaborative, fun, engaging way.
Rajneesh Saini
Director at Large
Rajneesh (Reet) Saini (she/her) is a first-year Early Childhood Education student studying at Mohawk College’s Fennell Campus. Reet wants to ensure every student gets an opportunity for personal and professional growth throughout their journey at Mohawk College. Reet also wants to ensure students can access the help and resources they need to be successful whenever they need it.
Shabadjot Kaur
Director at Large
Shabadjot Kaur (she/her) came to Canada in September fresh out of high school and excited to start her college experience. Shabad is a second-year biotechnology student who loves spending her free time in nature.
Alister Sadaghyani
Speaker
Upcoming Board Meetings
As a member of the MSA, you’re invited to sit in on every Board meeting. Get involved and stay in the loop about what your leaders are discussing!
Board of Directors
The Mohawk Students’ Association (MSA) is a Non-Profit Organization built for and led by Mohawk College students through an elected Student Board of Directors (BOD). Though we are a separate entity of the college, we work collaboratively to support Mohawk Students.
We empower Mohawk Students to create a community they can lean on for positive experiences, relevant supports, a listening ear, and a strong voice so they can achieve personal success in their college experience and beyond.
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Upcoming Board Meetings
As a member of the MSA, you’re invited to sit in on every Board meeting. Get involved and stay in the loop about what your leaders are discussing!