Abigayle Diemer is a 4th year student at the University of Windsor in Windsor, Ontario, where she is studying Civil Engineering.

Abby first became involved with CFES when she attended Congress 2016. Since then, Abby has participated in many other CFES events, including:
• VP External, University of Windsor 2016-2017
• Congress 2016
• CFES PM 2016
• CDE 2016
• Congress 2017

On top of being a part of CFES, Abby is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including:
• Active member of Women in Engineering Club
• Volunteer for our intramural engineering hockey teams
• Leader for Frosh Week
• have always been involved in our engineering society
In her spare time, Abby enjoys her hobbies of Figure Skating Coach, beach volleyball (recreational league), dance, board games, and literally anything with friends.

The Ontario Ambassador is responsible for facilitating communication between the CFES and the members of the Ontario Region. The Ontario Ambassador is elected at Congress by the members of the Ontario Region and also holds the position of Director of CFES Affairs for the Engineering Student Societies’ Council of Ontario, [ESSCO]. The Ontario Ambassador represents the Ontario Region as a voting member of the CFES Board of Directors. In addition, the Ontario Ambassador also supports the rest of the CFES Officer team with Federation objectives and mandates.

Erin is a 5th year student at Carleton University in Ottawa, ON, where she is studying Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering.

Erin first became involved with CFES when she attended Congress 2016. Since then, Erin has participated in many other CFES events, including:
• Administration Commissioner 2016-2017
• PM 2016

On top of being a part of CFES, Erin is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including:
• Rideau River Residence Association (RRRA) Floor Representative, Formal Events Committee, & Constitutional Board Member 2013-2014
• Carleton EngSoc (CSES) Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Councillor 2014-2015
• Carleton EngSoc (CSES) Movember Director 2014-2015
• Carleton Engineering Mentorship Program Mentor 2014-2015
• Carleton Academic Student Government (CASG) Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Councillor 2014-2015
• Troitsky Bridge Building Competition Team Member & Captain 2014/2015/2016
• Carleton EngSoc (CSES) VP Social 2015-2016
• Carleton University Students’ Association Engineering Councillor 2015-2015
• Carleton University Students’ Association Constitutional and Policy Review Committee Secretary 2015-2016
• Carleton University Student Senator 2015-2016
• Carleton GNCTR Sponsorship Sub-Captain 2016-2017
• Carleton EngFrosh Facilitator 2014-2015, Head Facilitator 2016

In her spare time, Erin enjoys playing field hockey, yoga, drinking tea, and spontaneous road trips.

The Vice President Finance & Administration (VPFA) acts as the Treasurer for the CFES, managing all bank accounts, signing authority, and general finances. This includes managing the member’s and their fees, the Officer and Small School Travel Fund, budgeting and tracking expenses for internal meetings and special projects, and where required, providing assistance the Federation’s multiple Activities.
In addition to finances, the VPFA manages changes to the various Governing Documents (Policy Manual, Constitution, Document of Stances, By-Laws, and Activity Agreements), and ensures they are readily available.
Finally, the VPFA plans the timing and content for Board of Directors’ Meetings, and working alongside the Administrative Commissioner, ensures the documental organization of the CFES is maintained.

Kurt Blais is a +5th year student at the University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta where he is studying Civil Engineering.

Kurt first became involved with CFES when he attended the Conference on Diversity in Engineering in 2016. Since then, Kurt has also participated in other CFES events, including:
• Canadian Engineering Competition, 2017

On top of being a part of CFES, Kurt is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including:
the University of Calgary’s Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race for 3 year, spending 2 of those years as our Spirit Captain. Their team has placed 1st and 3rd overall in 2015 and 2016 respectfully. Last year Kurt was the University of Calgary’s Civil Engineering Undergraduate Society’s President and sat on the Engineering Student Society’s Board of Directors as the Civil Engineering Representative.

Kurt also loves the Rocky Horror Picture Show, kind of obsessively.

The Vice President Services (VPS) is the executive member responsible for providing and overseeing resources and services for members. This includes communicating with and acting as a resource to the Activity Managers for Congress, the Canadian Engineering Competition, the Conference on Diversity in Engineering, President’s Meeting, and Lean 6 Sigma. The VPS is also responsible for ensuring that the responsibilities outlined in the Activity Agreements are completed. Other services that are coordinated through the VPS are the partnership program, the CFES newsletter, and initiatives for National Engineering Month. These services provide valuable resources to the members and encourage the interaction of engineering student leaders across Canada.

Mitch is a 5th year student at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where he is studying Civil Engineering.

Mitch first became involved with CFES as Vice President External 2015-2016 of the Saskatoon Engineering Students’ Society. Since then, Mitch has participated in many other CFES events, including:
• VP External Affairs 2015-16
• VP Academic 2016-17 (appointed in November 2016)
• Congress 2015,16,17
• CDE 2016
• Organizer for National Conference on Women in Engineering, 2015

On top of being a part of CFES, Mitch is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including:
• Saskatoon Engineering Students’ Society:
• President 2016-17
• VP External Affairs 2015-16
• Council Chair 2015-16
• VP Logistics 2014-15
• First Year Director 2013-14

In his spare time, Mitch enjoys playing music, basketball, volleyball, reading, running, and planning outlandish roadtrips.

The Vice President Academic (VPA) is the executive member responsible for addressing the academic concerns of Canadian engineering students, and acts on behalf of the CFES to national or regional organizations concerned with Canadian engineering education. The VPA is responsible for framing a national image of the academic needs of Canadian engineering students. This responsibility includes the upkeep of the CFES Document of Stances, for which they are to research the implications of potential stances and present any appropriate stances on behalf of the National Executive. They are expected to develop an understanding or academic initiatives, integrated work experience, curriculum content, accreditation standards, and potential future changes impacting engineering education, and communicate these effectively with members.

Zenon Kripki is a 4th year student at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where he is studying Chemical Engineering.

Zenon first became involved with CFES when he attended Congress 2014. Since then, Zenon has participated in many other CFES events, including:
• Congress 2015, 2016, 2017
• CDE
• PM
• Corporate Relations Commissioner 2015/2016
• Corporate Relations Commissioner 2016/2017
• Translator, Congress 2015
• VP Sponsorship National Conference on Women in Engineering, 2014

On top of being a part of CFES, Zenon is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including:
• VP Corporate Relations, World Mining Competition 2016
• Coordinator, Cameco Spectrum 2016
• Director, Saskatoon Engineering Competition 2014

In his spare time, Zenon enjoys Travelling, eating at cool restaurants and cafes, and drinking good wine.

The President is the captain of the organization and this individual’s role can be broken down into three broad categories: direction, support, and representation. Through synthesis of existing long term plans of the Federation and the perspective of the CFES constituents, the President spearheads the overarching vision of the Federation. This vision is, in turn, converted into goals that are executed by the hardworking members of the Officer Team, who are supported by the President’s guidance and leadership. Lastly, where there may be goals fulfilled through advocacy, the President is the lead representative of the Federation to these external organizations, such as Engineers Canada.

Ultimately, the CFES aims to serve undergraduate engineering student societies and improve the undergraduate student experience. It is the responsibility of the President to ensure that these two aims are guiding principles in all CFES activities.

Eric Power is a 3rd year student at the University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia, where he is studying Electrical Engineering.

Eric first became involved with CFES when he attended PM 2015 as VP External. Since then, Eric has participated in many other CFES events, including:
• Congress 2016
• PM 2016
• Congress 2017

On top of being a part of CFES, Eric is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including:
• VP External for the University of Victoria
• Engineering Competition Organizer
• Conference Hosting

In his spare time, Eric enjoys kayaking, soccer, public speaking, fiddling with electronics, and brewing beer.

The West Ambassador is responsible for facilitating communication between CFES and the members on the West Region. The President of the Western Engineering Students’ Societies Team (WESST) holds the role of West Ambassador, and represents the Western Region as a voting member on the CFES Board of Directors. The West Ambassador also assists the rest of the CFES Officer team with meeting federation objectives, special projects, and mandates.

Katie Arnold is a 2nd year student at University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario, where she is studying Mechanical Engineering.

Katie first became involved with CFES when she volunteered with CDE 2015 at the University of Waterloo. Since then, Katie has participated in many other CFES events including:
• CDE 2016
• Congress 2017

On top of being a part of CFES, Katie is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including:
• VP Operations and Finance of the Waterloo Engineering Society B, September 2016 – December 2017
• VP Services of the Engineering Student Societies’ Council of Ontario (ESSCO), 2016 – 2017
• Orientation Week Leader, 2016 & 2017 (This year she gets to plan the aerial photo!)

She is currently employed as a co-op student at Bombardier Aerospace, and spends her free time sketching, brewing tea, browsing Netflix, and making up excuses to go to Kickoff.

The Administration Commissioner is responsible for ensuring accurate documentation of meetings and initiatives are recorded and distributed, including minutes for all CFES General Assemblies. The Administration Commissioner is also responsible for ensuring website content is up to date, participating in Engineers Canada’s EIT Committee on behalf of the CFES, and assisting the rest of the Officer team with meeting the federation objectives.

Lori Wareham is a recent graduate of the Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John’s, Newfoundland, where she studied Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering with a Focus Stream in Law & Policy.

Lori became involved (and aware!) of the CFES in 2013 when she was selected as the VP Hospitality for CEC 2015. Since then she has been fortunate to have attended internal conferences and meetings, participate on the officer team, and represent the CFES with events hosted by international partners.
• VP Hospitality (CEC 2015)
• IEC Commissioner (June/July 2015 – April 2017)
• Co-Chair (PM 2016)
• CEC 2014/2015
• NCWiE 2014
• Congress 2016/2017
• PM 2016
• BEST Porto Course 2014
• EBEC (European Engineering Competition) (Porto) 2015
• BEST Liege Course 2016
• International Projects Form (Tallinn) 2017

Having served on MUN Eng Soc B for 2 years, Lori was able to participate actively within her faculty as well as be a representative throughout the University, and community. Most special to her were Pi Day, Pajama Day, and the annual MUN Engineering Society Charity Ball- which cumulatively raised over $25000 for local charities. She works with her Faculty to help develop outreach programming for youth to interest them in STEM, and is involved with her local Women in Science and Engineering chapter. She has also completed, and is still currently completing, research focused towards the retention and attraction of diversity within undergraduate engineering education- a topic she is very passionate about!

Should you find Lori outside of her responsibilities and roles (and sometimes even within them) she will probably be hiking, napping, initiating a dance party, listening to remix to ignition, or trying to get you to in-good-spirits debate with her about literally anything.

The primary role of the National Councillors (“NCs”) is to provide institutional knowledge to the organization. The National Councillors have typically been involved in CFES for several years and can speak to projects and initiatives undertaken by various different executive teams and their successes or failures. This is particularly useful when considering the annual turnover rate of the membership and officer team. Aside from providing this insight, the National Councillors also undertake various projects according to their strengths and preferences, and other miscellaneous tasks throughout the year as needed. They each have a vote at the CFES Board of Directors.

Amir Kiassat is a recent graduate of Conestoga College in Cambridge, Ontario where he studied Mechanical Systems Engineering.

Amir first became involved with CFES when he attended PM 2014. Since then, Amir has participated in many other CFES events including:
• CDE 2015
• Congress 2016
• PM 2016
• Congress 2017
• VP External for Conestoga (2015-16)
• Ontario Ambassador (2016-17)

On top of being a part of CFES, Amir is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including Conestoga College’s Orientation Week.

The primary role of the National Councillors (“NCs”) is to provide institutional knowledge to the organization. The National Councillors have typically been involved in CFES for several years and can speak to projects and initiatives undertaken by various different executive teams and their successes or failures. This is particularly useful when considering the annual turnover rate of the membership and officer team. Aside from providing this insight, the National Councillors also undertake various projects according to their strengths and preferences, and other miscellaneous tasks throughout the year as needed. They each have a vote at the CFES Board of Directors.

The Quebec Ambassador is responsible for facilitating communication between the CFES and the members of the Quebec Region. The Quebec Ambassador is the elected position of Vice President aux Affaires Politiques of the Confédération pour le rayonnement étudiant en ingénierie au Québec/Québec’s Confederation for Engineering Student OUtreach, [CREIQ-QCESO], by the members of the Québec Region. The Quebec Ambassador represents the Quebec Region as a voting member of the CFES Board of Directors. In addition, the Quebec Ambassador also supports the rest of the CFES Officer team with Federation objectives and mandates.

Daniel Tremblay is a 5th year student at Dalhousie University Sexton Campus in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he is studying Materials Engineering.

Daniel first became involved with CFES when he attended PM 2016 as Dalhousie’s VP External. Since then, Daniel has participated in many other CFES events, including Congress and CDE.

On top of being a part of CFES, Daniel is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including:
• President Dalhousie Undergraduate Engineering Society
• Dalhousie Student Union Engineering Rep
• Dalhousie Engineering Orientation Chair

In his spare time, Daniel enjoys ultimate frisbee, hiking, video games, and cooking.

The Atlantic Ambassador is responsible for facilitating communication between CFES and the members on the Atlantic Region. The President of the Atlantic Council of Engineering Students/Conseil Atlantique des étudiantes en génie [ACES-CAEEG] holds the role of Atlantic Ambassador and represents the Atlantic Region as a voting member on the CFES Board of Directors. The Atlantic Ambassador also assists the rest of the CFES Officer team with meeting federation objectives and special projects.

Emma is a 2th year student at Waterloo University in Waterloo, ON, where she is studying Mechatronics Engineering. Emma first became involved with CFES when she attended CDE 2015 as a volunteer. On top of being a part of CFES, Emma is also part of the University of Waterloo Formula Motorsports team as a member of the Electrical system. She has also held six directorships within her Eng Soc, including Women in Engineering, and marketing. For the past three years, she has also been the Site Manager for Science Expo, a student-run organization introducing high school students to STEM. In her spare time, Emma enjoys photography, ukulele, cheering on the Blue Jays, watching (lots of) movies.

The Media & Marketing commissioner position is primarily responsible for CFES external branding and communications. This includes managing our social media outlets, maintaining and improving the organization’s branding, and coordinating with activity managers to ensure consistent organization identity.

Dani Lake is a 4th year student at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, where she is studying Electrical Engineering & Management.

Dani first became involved with CFES when she attended CDE 2015 at the University of Waterloo. Since then, Dani has participated in many other CFES events including:
• CDE 2016
• Congress 2017

On top of being a part of CFES, Dani is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities as part of the McMaster Engineering Society including:
• VP Student Life 2017/2018
• AVP Events 2016/2017

Dani can be found making and selling the best coffee on McMaster’s campus, come visit her at the Union Market! In her spare time she love to be outdoors exploring the Hamilton, especially hiking along one of their many waterfalls. She also love playing rugby, eating, and napping.

The Conference on Diversity in Engineering, (CDE), Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual Conference on Diversity in Engineering. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

CDE aims to encourage discussion and collaboration between engineering students and professionals around the theme of diversity in engineering. the goal of CDE is to develop knowledge surrounding the variety of individuals, cultures and perspectives found within engineering communities. CDE further aims to instill a notion of positivity and togetherness in creating spaces that value harnessing the differences between groups of engineering students and professionals

Kelsey Crawford is a 4th year student at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, where she is studying Chemical Engineering.

Kelsey first became involved with CFES in her previous previous position as VP External for the Western Engineering Society.

On top of being a part of CFES, Kelsey is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities including:
• VP External
• Marketing Director
• Women in Engineering Volunteer Director

In her spare time, Kelsey enjoys volleyball, travelling, and badminton.

The International Relations Commissioner role within CFES centers around the development and sustainability of our relationships with our partner student organizations, those being- Board of European Students of Technology, National Association of Engineering Student Councils, and Bonding. The goal of this role is to continue to bring insight to our organization from our global partners, as well as provide support to their organizations through constant communication.

Jeanne Larose-Dutil is a 4th year student at Université Laval in in Quebec City, Quebec, where she is studying Mechanical Engineering.

Jeanne first became involved with CFES in her position as VP External for the Association des Étudiants en Sciences et Génie de l »Université Laval [AESGUL].

On top of being a part of CFES, Jeanne is also involved in her engineering student society, AESGUL.

In her spare time, Jeanne enjoys running.

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Jakob Gattinger is a 4th year student at the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, British Columbia where he is studying Mining Engineering.

Jakob first became involved with CFES at Congress 2016.

On top of being a part of CFES, Jakob is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including:
• UBC Vancouver Academic Senate – Student Member
• UBC Engineering Undergraduate Society – VP Academic
• UBC Alma Mater Society – Member of the Board of Directors Representing Engineering

In his spare time, Jakob enjoys soccer and volleyball.

The Chairperson must provide an environment for all members to participate in the democratic process. That is, ensure confidentiality and an unbiased enforcement of the rules governing the CFES.

The Chairperson shall also occasionally act as a resource while fulfilling their duties and is expected to maintain a working knowledge of, and act in compliance with, the pertinent documents.

Loralyn Blondin is a 4th year student at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, where she is studying Geological Engineering.

Lora first became involved with CFES when she attended Congress 2016. Since then, Lora has participated in many other CFES events including Congress 2017.

On top of being a part of CFES, Lora is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities at Queen’s University, including:
• Equity Officer
• Chair of External Communication Committee
• Director of Conferences

In her spare time, Lora likes looking at rocks, calling any/all bodies of water ‘the ocean’ and very much enjoys eating food, lots and lots of food.

The Leadership Development Commissioner role within the CFES provides the content for a complete session stream at Congress that is designed for newly involved students to better groom them for future involvement. Additionally throughout the year the Leadership Development Commissioner acts as a Leadership resource to all engineering societies across Canada.

Hung Ly is a 4th year student at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, where he is studying Aerospace Engineering.

This is Hung’s first experience with the CFES!

On top of being a part of CFES, Hung is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including:
• Aerospace Councillor
• Technical Director
• Engfrosh Head and Facil
• Musical Stage Manager
• OEC 2016 Competitor

In his spare time, Hung enjoys programming, hiking, and biking.

The IT Commissioner is responsible for maintaining the technical services of the CFES, including the web accounts and internal collaboration tools used by the CFES and our activity groups. The IT Commissioner roles include assisting in new technical developments and implementing tools as required.

Edwin Philippe Gonzalves Alegre is a+5th year student at Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario, where he is studying Electrical Engineering.

Edwin first became involved with CFES when he attended Congress 2015,Since then, Edwin has participated in many other CFES events, including Congress 2016 and being a part of the CEC Planning Committee.

On top of being a part of CFES, Edwin is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including:
• President of Ryerson Engineering Student Society
•Communications Director of Ontario Engineering Competition 2015
•Chair of the Ryerson Engineering Spirit and Orientation Committee 2016
•Chair and President of IEEE Ryerson 2016

In his spare time, Edwin enjoys fishing, robotics, and sending people to the Shadow Realm.

The Canadian Engineering Competition Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annualCanadian Engineering Competition . This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the Competition. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the Competition concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

The main goals of the Canadian Engineering Competition are to promote excellence in design and communication, and to improve the image of engineering. The Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC) is an event promoting innovation on the part of undergraduate engineering students. This competitive forum provides an opportunity for students to overcome today’s real life problems by combining technological and social aspects.

The CEC is the national finals for the four regional engineering competitions. This competition gives students from across the country the opportunity to develop, demonstrate and evaluate their abilities in the six main categories. The competition also promotes communication between students and industry.

The President’s Meeting Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual President’s Meeting. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

Every year, the President’s Meeting (PM) brings the CFES Board of Directors, the National Executive, and members together. These students are leaders in their schools and this retreat-style conference serves as an introduction to the CFES, a chance to network with fellow engineering societies, informational sessions and preparation for Congress.

Max Starkman is a 5th year student at the Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he is studying Chemical Engineering.

Max first became involved with CFES as when he attended Congress in 2016. Since then, Max has participated in many other CFES events, including Congress 2017.

On top of being a part of CFES, Max is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including his position as Dalhousie Undergraduate Engineering Society VP Social in Winter 2016.

In his spare time, Max enjoys hockey, baseball, guitar, piano, and videography.

The Congress Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual CFES Congress. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

CFES Congress is an annual, bi-lingual, student-run conference that has two primary objectives. The first is that CFES Congress is the annual general meeting of the CFES and the second is that it provides a platform from which students can collaborate with and learn from our industry partners, sponsors and fellow students. Attracting between 150 and 200 delegates from over 40 engineering schools, CFES Congress is a great opportunity to reach out and engage engineering student leaders from every institution and field of engineering.

Jessica Dakkak is a 5th year student at the University of McGill in Montreal, Québec, where she is studying Mechanical Engineering.

Jessica first became involved with CFES when she chaired the CFES Conference on Diversity in Engineering at McGill in 2016. Her involvement with the CFES continued in her previous previous position as VP External for the McGill Engineering Undergraduate Society.

On top of being a part of CFES, Jessica is also involved in many conferences and student activities on campus including:
• VP Internal 2014-2015 of Promoting Opportunities for Women in Engineering
• VP External 2016-2017 McGill Engineering Undergraduate Society

In her spare time, Jessica enjoys skiing, reading, traveling and meeting new people.

The Corporate Relations Commissioner (CRC) role involves managing and strengthening relationships between the CFES and organizations we work with or who reach out to us for student input, with a focus on Engineers Canada and the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of Canada (ACEC). The CRC is also tasked with connecting industry representatives to our activity organizing committees and representing the CFES at some of our partners’ meetings and conferences.

Celeste Lalande is a 4th year student at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, where she is studying Architectural Engineering.

Celeste first became involved with CFES when she attended Congress 2017. 

On top of being a part of CFES, Celeste is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including:
• Carleton Student Engineering Society VP Social (2016-17)

• CSES Program Councillor (2015-16)

• CSES First Year Rep (2014-15)

• Troitsky Bridge Building Competition

In her spare time, Celeste enjoys camping, hiking, basketball, and DIY’s.

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Lori Wareham is a recent graduate of the Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John’s, Newfoundland, where she studied Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering with a Focus Stream in Law & Policy.

Lori became involved (and aware!) of the CFES in 2013 when she was selected as the VP Hospitality for CEC 2015. Since then she has been fortunate to have attended internal conferences and meetings, participate on the officer team, and represent the CFES with events hosted by international partners.
• VP Hospitality (CEC 2015)
• IEC Commissioner (June/July 2015 – April 2017)
• Co-Chair (PM 2016)
• CEC 2014/2015
• NCWiE 2014
• Congress 2016/2017
• PM 2016
• BEST Porto Course 2014
• EBEC (European Engineering Competition) (Porto) 2015
• BEST Liege Course 2016
• International Projects Form (Tallinn) 2017

Having served on MUN Eng Soc B for 2 years, Lori was able to participate actively within her faculty as well as be a representative throughout the University, and community. Most special to her were Pi Day, Pajama Day, and the annual MUN Engineering Society Charity Ball- which cumulatively raised over $25000 for local charities. She works with her Faculty to help develop outreach programming for youth to interest them in STEM, and is involved with her local Women in Science and Engineering chapter. She has also completed, and is still currently completing, research focused towards the retention and attraction of diversity within undergraduate engineering education- a topic she is very passionate about!

Should you find Lori outside of her responsibilities and roles (and sometimes even within them) she will probably be hiking, napping, initiating a dance party, listening to remix to ignition, or trying to get you to in-good-spirits debate with her about literally anything.

The primary role of the National Councillors (“NCs”) is to provide institutional knowledge to the organization. The National Councillors have typically been involved in CFES for several years and can speak to projects and initiatives undertaken by various different executive teams and their successes or failures. This is particularly useful when considering the annual turnover rate of the membership and officer team. Aside from providing this insight, the National Councillors also undertake various projects according to their strengths and preferences, and other miscellaneous tasks throughout the year as needed. They each have a vote at the CFES Board of Directors.

Amir Kiassat is a recent graduate of Conestoga College in Cambridge, Ontario where he studied Mechanical Systems Engineering.

Amir first became involved with CFES when he attended PM 2014. Since then, Amir has participated in many other CFES events including:
• CDE 2015
• Congress 2016
• PM 2016
• Congress 2017
• VP External for Conestoga (2015-16)
• Ontario Ambassador (2016-17)

On top of being a part of CFES, Amir is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including Conestoga College’s Orientation Week.

The primary role of the National Councillors (“NCs”) is to provide institutional knowledge to the organization. The National Councillors have typically been involved in CFES for several years and can speak to projects and initiatives undertaken by various different executive teams and their successes or failures. This is particularly useful when considering the annual turnover rate of the membership and officer team. Aside from providing this insight, the National Councillors also undertake various projects according to their strengths and preferences, and other miscellaneous tasks throughout the year as needed. They each have a vote at the CFES Board of Directors.

Erin is a 5th year student at Carleton University in Ottawa, ON, where she is studying Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering.

Erin first became involved with CFES when she attended Congress 2016. Since then, Erin has participated in many other CFES events, including:
• Administration Commissioner 2016-2017
• PM 2016

On top of being a part of CFES, Erin is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including:
• Rideau River Residence Association (RRRA) Floor Representative, Formal Events Committee, & Constitutional Board Member 2013-2014
• Carleton EngSoc (CSES) Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Councillor 2014-2015
• Carleton EngSoc (CSES) Movember Director 2014-2015
• Carleton Engineering Mentorship Program Mentor 2014-2015
• Carleton Academic Student Government (CASG) Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Councillor 2014-2015
• Troitsky Bridge Building Competition Team Member & Captain 2014/2015/2016
• Carleton EngSoc (CSES) VP Social 2015-2016
• Carleton University Students’ Association Engineering Councillor 2015-2015
• Carleton University Students’ Association Constitutional and Policy Review Committee Secretary 2015-2016
• Carleton University Student Senator 2015-2016
• Carleton GNCTR Sponsorship Sub-Captain 2016-2017
• Carleton EngFrosh Facilitator 2014-2015, Head Facilitator 2016

In her spare time, Erin enjoys playing field hockey, yoga, drinking tea, and spontaneous road trips.

The Vice President Finance & Administration (VPFA) acts as the Treasurer for the CFES, managing all bank accounts, signing authority, and general finances. This includes managing the member’s and their fees, the Officer and Small School Travel Fund, budgeting and tracking expenses for internal meetings and special projects, and where required, providing assistance the Federation’s multiple Activities.
In addition to finances, the VPFA manages changes to the various Governing Documents (Policy Manual, Constitution, Document of Stances, By-Laws, and Activity Agreements), and ensures they are readily available.
Finally, the VPFA plans the timing and content for Board of Directors’ Meetings, and working alongside the Administrative Commissioner, ensures the documental organization of the CFES is maintained.

Kurt Blais is a +5th year student at the University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta where he is studying Civil Engineering.

Kurt first became involved with CFES when he attended the Conference on Diversity in Engineering in 2016. Since then, Kurt has also participated in other CFES events, including:
• Canadian Engineering Competition, 2017

On top of being a part of CFES, Kurt is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including:
the University of Calgary’s Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race for 3 year, spending 2 of those years as our Spirit Captain. Their team has placed 1st and 3rd overall in 2015 and 2016 respectfully. Last year Kurt was the University of Calgary’s Civil Engineering Undergraduate Society’s President and sat on the Engineering Student Society’s Board of Directors as the Civil Engineering Representative.

Kurt also loves the Rocky Horror Picture Show, kind of obsessively.

The Vice President Services (VPS) is the executive member responsible for providing and overseeing resources and services for members. This includes communicating with and acting as a resource to the Activity Managers for Congress, the Canadian Engineering Competition, the Conference on Diversity in Engineering, President’s Meeting, and Lean 6 Sigma. The VPS is also responsible for ensuring that the responsibilities outlined in the Activity Agreements are completed. Other services that are coordinated through the VPS are the partnership program, the CFES newsletter, and initiatives for National Engineering Month. These services provide valuable resources to the members and encourage the interaction of engineering student leaders across Canada.

Mitch is a 5th year student at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where he is studying Civil Engineering.

Mitch first became involved with CFES as Vice President External 2015-2016 of the Saskatoon Engineering Students’ Society. Since then, Mitch has participated in many other CFES events, including:
• VP External Affairs 2015-16
• VP Academic 2016-17 (appointed in November 2016)
• Congress 2015,16,17
• CDE 2016
• Organizer for National Conference on Women in Engineering, 2015

On top of being a part of CFES, Mitch is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including:
• Saskatoon Engineering Students’ Society:
• President 2016-17
• VP External Affairs 2015-16
• Council Chair 2015-16
• VP Logistics 2014-15
• First Year Director 2013-14

In his spare time, Mitch enjoys playing music, basketball, volleyball, reading, running, and planning outlandish roadtrips.

The Vice President Academic (VPA) is the executive member responsible for addressing the academic concerns of Canadian engineering students, and acts on behalf of the CFES to national or regional organizations concerned with Canadian engineering education. The VPA is responsible for framing a national image of the academic needs of Canadian engineering students. This responsibility includes the upkeep of the CFES Document of Stances, for which they are to research the implications of potential stances and present any appropriate stances on behalf of the National Executive. They are expected to develop an understanding or academic initiatives, integrated work experience, curriculum content, accreditation standards, and potential future changes impacting engineering education, and communicate these effectively with members.

Zenon Kripki is a 4th year student at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where he is studying Chemical Engineering.

Zenon first became involved with CFES when he attended Congress 2014. Since then, Zenon has participated in many other CFES events, including:
• Congress 2015, 2016, 2017
• CDE
• PM
• Corporate Relations Commissioner 2015/2016
• Corporate Relations Commissioner 2016/2017
• Translator, Congress 2015
• VP Sponsorship National Conference on Women in Engineering, 2014

On top of being a part of CFES, Zenon is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including:
• VP Corporate Relations, World Mining Competition 2016
• Coordinator, Cameco Spectrum 2016
• Director, Saskatoon Engineering Competition 2014

In his spare time, Zenon enjoys Travelling, eating at cool restaurants and cafes, and drinking good wine.

The President is the captain of the organization and this individual’s role can be broken down into three broad categories: direction, support, and representation. Through synthesis of existing long term plans of the Federation and the perspective of the CFES constituents, the President spearheads the overarching vision of the Federation. This vision is, in turn, converted into goals that are executed by the hardworking members of the Officer Team, who are supported by the President’s guidance and leadership. Lastly, where there may be goals fulfilled through advocacy, the President is the lead representative of the Federation to these external organizations, such as Engineers Canada.

Ultimately, the CFES aims to serve undergraduate engineering student societies and improve the undergraduate student experience. It is the responsibility of the President to ensure that these two aims are guiding principles in all CFES activities.

Jessica Dakkak is a 5th year student at the University of McGill in Montreal, Québec, where she is studying Mechanical Engineering.

Jessica first became involved with CFES when she chaired the CFES Conference on Diversity in Engineering at McGill in 2016. Her involvement with the CFES continued in her previous previous position as VP External for the McGill Engineering Undergraduate Society.

On top of being a part of CFES, Jessica is also involved in many conferences and student activities on campus including:
• VP Internal 2014-2015 of Promoting Opportunities for Women in Engineering
• VP External 2016-2017 McGill Engineering Undergraduate Society

In her spare time, Jessica enjoys skiing, reading, traveling and meeting new people.

The Corporate Relations Commissioner (CRC) role involves managing and strengthening relationships between the CFES and organizations we work with or who reach out to us for student input, with a focus on Engineers Canada and the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of Canada (ACEC). The CRC is also tasked with connecting industry representatives to our activity organizing committees and representing the CFES at some of our partners’ meetings and conferences.

Kelsey Crawford is a 4th year student at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, where she is studying Chemical Engineering.

Kelsey first became involved with CFES in her previous previous position as VP External for the Western Engineering Society.

On top of being a part of CFES, Kelsey is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities including:
• VP External
• Marketing Director
• Women in Engineering Volunteer Director

In her spare time, Kelsey enjoys volleyball, travelling, and badminton.

The International Relations Commissioner role within CFES centers around the development and sustainability of our relationships with our partner student organizations, those being- Board of European Students of Technology, National Association of Engineering Student Councils, and Bonding. The goal of this role is to continue to bring insight to our organization from our global partners, as well as provide support to their organizations through constant communication.

Jeanne Larose-Dutil is a 4th year student at Université Laval in in Quebec City, Quebec, where she is studying Mechanical Engineering.

Jeanne first became involved with CFES in her position as VP External for the Association des Étudiants en Sciences et Génie de l »Université Laval [AESGUL].

On top of being a part of CFES, Jeanne is also involved in her engineering student society, AESGUL.

In her spare time, Jeanne enjoys running.

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Jakob Gattinger is a 4th year student at the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, British Columbia where he is studying Mining Engineering.

Jakob first became involved with CFES at Congress 2016.

On top of being a part of CFES, Jakob is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including:
• UBC Vancouver Academic Senate – Student Member
• UBC Engineering Undergraduate Society – VP Academic
• UBC Alma Mater Society – Member of the Board of Directors Representing Engineering

In his spare time, Jakob enjoys soccer and volleyball.

The Chairperson must provide an environment for all members to participate in the democratic process. That is, ensure confidentiality and an unbiased enforcement of the rules governing the CFES.

The Chairperson shall also occasionally act as a resource while fulfilling their duties and is expected to maintain a working knowledge of, and act in compliance with, the pertinent documents.

Loralyn Blondin is a 4th year student at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, where she is studying Geological Engineering.

Lora first became involved with CFES when she attended Congress 2016. Since then, Lora has participated in many other CFES events including Congress 2017.

On top of being a part of CFES, Lora is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities at Queen’s University, including:
• Equity Officer
• Chair of External Communication Committee
• Director of Conferences

In her spare time, Lora likes looking at rocks, calling any/all bodies of water ‘the ocean’ and very much enjoys eating food, lots and lots of food.

The Leadership Development Commissioner role within the CFES provides the content for a complete session stream at Congress that is designed for newly involved students to better groom them for future involvement. Additionally throughout the year the Leadership Development Commissioner acts as a Leadership resource to all engineering societies across Canada.

Hung Ly is a 4th year student at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, where he is studying Aerospace Engineering.

This is Hung’s first experience with the CFES!

On top of being a part of CFES, Hung is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including:
• Aerospace Councillor
• Technical Director
• Engfrosh Head and Facil
• Musical Stage Manager
• OEC 2016 Competitor

In his spare time, Hung enjoys programming, hiking, and biking.

The IT Commissioner is responsible for maintaining the technical services of the CFES, including the web accounts and internal collaboration tools used by the CFES and our activity groups. The IT Commissioner roles include assisting in new technical developments and implementing tools as required.

Katie Arnold is a 2nd year student at University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario, where she is studying Mechanical Engineering.

Katie first became involved with CFES when she volunteered with CDE 2015 at the University of Waterloo. Since then, Katie has participated in many other CFES events including:
• CDE 2016
• Congress 2017

On top of being a part of CFES, Katie is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including:
• VP Operations and Finance of the Waterloo Engineering Society B, September 2016 – December 2017
• VP Services of the Engineering Student Societies’ Council of Ontario (ESSCO), 2016 – 2017
• Orientation Week Leader, 2016 & 2017 (This year she gets to plan the aerial photo!)

She is currently employed as a co-op student at Bombardier Aerospace, and spends her free time sketching, brewing tea, browsing Netflix, and making up excuses to go to Kickoff.

The Administration Commissioner is responsible for ensuring accurate documentation of meetings and initiatives are recorded and distributed, including minutes for all CFES General Assemblies. The Administration Commissioner is also responsible for ensuring website content is up to date, participating in Engineers Canada’s EIT Committee on behalf of the CFES, and assisting the rest of the Officer team with meeting the federation objectives.

Emma is a 2th year student at Waterloo University in Waterloo, ON, where she is studying Mechatronics Engineering. Emma first became involved with CFES when she attended CDE 2015 as a volunteer. On top of being a part of CFES, Emma is also part of the University of Waterloo Formula Motorsports team as a member of the Electrical system. She has also held six directorships within her Eng Soc, including Women in Engineering, and marketing. For the past three years, she has also been the Site Manager for Science Expo, a student-run organization introducing high school students to STEM. In her spare time, Emma enjoys photography, ukulele, cheering on the Blue Jays, watching (lots of) movies.

The Media & Marketing commissioner position is primarily responsible for CFES external branding and communications. This includes managing our social media outlets, maintaining and improving the organization’s branding, and coordinating with activity managers to ensure consistent organization identity.

Edwin Philippe Gonzalves Alegre is a+5th year student at Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario, where he is studying Electrical Engineering.

Edwin first became involved with CFES when he attended Congress 2015,Since then, Edwin has participated in many other CFES events, including Congress 2016 and being a part of the CEC Planning Committee.

On top of being a part of CFES, Edwin is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including:
• President of Ryerson Engineering Student Society
•Communications Director of Ontario Engineering Competition 2015
•Chair of the Ryerson Engineering Spirit and Orientation Committee 2016
•Chair and President of IEEE Ryerson 2016

In his spare time, Edwin enjoys fishing, robotics, and sending people to the Shadow Realm.

The Canadian Engineering Competition Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annualCanadian Engineering Competition . This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the Competition. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the Competition concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

The main goals of the Canadian Engineering Competition are to promote excellence in design and communication, and to improve the image of engineering. The Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC) is an event promoting innovation on the part of undergraduate engineering students. This competitive forum provides an opportunity for students to overcome today’s real life problems by combining technological and social aspects.

The CEC is the national finals for the four regional engineering competitions. This competition gives students from across the country the opportunity to develop, demonstrate and evaluate their abilities in the six main categories. The competition also promotes communication between students and industry.

The President’s Meeting Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual President’s Meeting. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

Every year, the President’s Meeting (PM) brings the CFES Board of Directors, the National Executive, and members together. These students are leaders in their schools and this retreat-style conference serves as an introduction to the CFES, a chance to network with fellow engineering societies, informational sessions and preparation for Congress.

Max Starkman is a 5th year student at the Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he is studying Chemical Engineering.

Max first became involved with CFES as when he attended Congress in 2016. Since then, Max has participated in many other CFES events, including Congress 2017.

On top of being a part of CFES, Max is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities, including his position as Dalhousie Undergraduate Engineering Society VP Social in Winter 2016.

In his spare time, Max enjoys hockey, baseball, guitar, piano, and videography.

The Congress Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual CFES Congress. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

CFES Congress is an annual, bi-lingual, student-run conference that has two primary objectives. The first is that CFES Congress is the annual general meeting of the CFES and the second is that it provides a platform from which students can collaborate with and learn from our industry partners, sponsors and fellow students. Attracting between 150 and 200 delegates from over 40 engineering schools, CFES Congress is a great opportunity to reach out and engage engineering student leaders from every institution and field of engineering.

Dani Lake is a 4th year student at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, where she is studying Electrical Engineering & Management.

Dani first became involved with CFES when she attended CDE 2015 at the University of Waterloo. Since then, Dani has participated in many other CFES events including:
• CDE 2016
• Congress 2017

On top of being a part of CFES, Dani is also involved in a number of other extra-curricular activities as part of the McMaster Engineering Society including:
• VP Student Life 2017/2018
• AVP Events 2016/2017

Dani can be found making and selling the best coffee on McMaster’s campus, come visit her at the Union Market! In her spare time she love to be outdoors exploring the Hamilton, especially hiking along one of their many waterfalls. She also love playing rugby, eating, and napping.

The Conference on Diversity in Engineering, (CDE), Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual Conference on Diversity in Engineering. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

CDE aims to encourage discussion and collaboration between engineering students and professionals around the theme of diversity in engineering. the goal of CDE is to develop knowledge surrounding the variety of individuals, cultures and perspectives found within engineering communities. CDE further aims to instill a notion of positivity and togetherness in creating spaces that value harnessing the differences between groups of engineering students and professionals