The LMPSU team
You can contact us any time at lmpexecs@gmail.com, or contact one of the team below.
The LMPSU representatives are elected every year by the student body.
Stay up to date with all LMPSU events and activities via Instagram.
Co-President
Riley Alvarez
rileydenise.alvarez@mail.utoronto.ca
Field of study: 4th year, Pathobiology specialist
Responsibility on council: Overlooks the running of LMPSU, organizes and hosts the LMPSU annual conference, and is the first point of contact between faculty and students.
About me: Hello! My name is Riley, a fourth-year Pathobiology student. Should you run into me outside of campus, you will likely find me reading, playing the drums, or learning as many skills as time permits. Please feel comfortable reaching out - I'm always happy to meet new faces!
Co-President
Steven Ding
Field of study: 4th year, Pathobiology Specialist
Responsibility on council: Overlooks the running of LMPSU, organizes and hosts the LMPSU annual conference, and is the first point of contact between faculty and students.
About me: Hi there! My name is Steven, a fourth-year Pathobiology student. Apart from my LMPSU duties and school work, you can find me exploring the outdoors, playing different sports with my friends, or working on my philosophy readings. If you have any questions about LMP, LMPSU, or university life in general, feel free to reach out to me!
Vice-President Academic
Sofija Volkanoska
sofija.volkanoska@mail.utoronto.ca
Field of study: 3rd year, Pathobiology Specialist
Responsibility on council: Overlooks the Mentorship Program and organises Academic Seminars throughout the year.
About me: Hi! My name is Sofija and I'm a third-year Pathobiology student. When I'm not studying, I can usually be found in a BSC (taking care of my cell cultures!) or on a dragon boat. I'm always happy to chat, so feel free to reach out!
Vice-President Finance
Aja Michalski
aja.michalski@mail.utoronto.ca
Field of study: 3rd year, Pathobiology Specialist
Responsibility on council: Overlooks the finances of LMPSU.
About me: Hi! My name is Aja and I'm entering my third-year in Pathobiology. When I'm not studying, I like to go on nature walks to the forest or beach to relax. :)
Vice-President Social
Olivia Ruffolo
olivia.ruffolo@mail.utoronto.ca
Field of study: 3rd year, Pathobiology specialist, physiology major
Responsibility on council: Oversees social events for specialist students.
About me: Hi! my name is Olivia and I am a third-year Pathobiology student. When I'm not in class, you’ll usually find me on the water, rowing, or planning my next adventure—whether it’s discovering a new restaurant or exploring another country. If you need anything or just want to chat, feel free to reach out!
Internal Affairs Officer
Angela Peng
Field of study: 4th year, Pathobiology Specialist, physiology major, immunology minor
Responsibility on council: Facilitates internal communications within LMPSU, acting as a liaison between executives, students, and faculty.
About me: Hello everybody, my name is Angela and I am a fourth year LMP student working as the internal affairs officer this year. Outside of studying, I usually read, make random crafts, tease my siblings, and I recently learned how to crochet :D.
External Affairs Officer
Rahim Kassam-Suleman
r.kassamsuleman@mail.utoronto.ca
Field of study: 4th year, Pathobiology Specialist
Responsibility on council: Facilitates external communications between LMPSU and other bodies, and oversees event bookings.
About me: Hi! My name is Rahim, and I’m this year’s External Affairs Officer. I’m starting my third year in Pathobiology. Outside class, you can find me hanging out with friends, reading, or trying something new.
3rd Year Specialist Representative
Catherine Wang
Field of study: 3rd year, Pathobiology Specialist, Nutritional Sciences Major, Chemistry Minor
Responsibility on council: Represent 3rd year students part of the LMP Specialist Program and voice their opinions and concerns and keep them update about upcoming social and academic events.
About me: Hey! I'm Catherine Wang and I'm currently a 3rd year LMP student and serving as your 3rd year rep! Other than being in academic clubs like the LMPSU and the Nutritional Sciences Student Association (NSSA), I love staying active and gym with the UC Dragon Boat team and the swim for the U of T Synchro team.
2nd Year Specialist Representative
David Geng
Field of study: 2nd year, Pathobiology Specialist
Responsibility on council: Represents 2nd year students and ensurees they are engaged within the LMP community.
About me: Hey! My name is David, and I am one of the 2nd year rep for LMPSU this year. In my spare time I love to play video games, the violin, or you can find me roaming around the campus. Feel free to reach out to me for anything!
2nd Year Specialist Representative
Ingrid Jin
Field of study: 2nd year, Pathobiology Specialist, Physiology major, and Sexual Diversity Studies minor
Responsibility on council: Represents 2nd year students and ensurees they are engaged within the LMP community.
About me: Hi! My name is Ingrid (she/her). I am currently the 2nd year rep of LMPSU and a fun fact about me is Nick Wilde is my favorite disney character.
Webmaster
Logan MacDonald
logan.macdonald@mail.utoronto.ca
Field of study: 3rd year, Pathobiology Specialist, Immunology Minor
Responsibility on council: Oversees the LMPSU website updates and changes.
About me: Hey! My name is Logan, and I'm a third-year Pathobiology student. When I'm not studying, I love reading, running and exploring new places around the city. If you want to talk about research, tech or anything else, I'm always down for a chat!
Graphic Designer
Chelsea Wen
Field of study: 2nd year, Pathobiology Specialist, Chemistry Minor
Responsibility on council: Creates and designs graphics for LMPSU
About me: Hi everyone! My name's Chelsea, and I'm so excited to be graphic designer this year. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, baking, sewing, and swimming.