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.
President
Olivia Ruffolo
olivia.ruffolo@mail.utoronto.ca
Field of study: 4th year, Pathobiology specialist, physiology major
Responsibility on council: Facilitating overall organization and operation of the LMPSU.
About me: Hi everyone! My name is Olivia and I am a fourth year student studying pathiobiology and physiology. Outside of school, I love trying new restaurants and cafes and doing anything active. Recently, I have been rowing, biking, and playing a lot of soccer and tennis. If you need anything or just want to chat, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Vice-President
David (Jiahao) Geng
Field of study: 3rd year Pathobiology Specialist
Responsibility on council: Support the president in union organization and operations.
About me: Hello! My name is David, and I am in my third year doing a specialist in pathobiology. In my free time, I like to play video games, watch soccer, or just read about whatever interests me at the moment. Feel free to reach out if you want to chat!
Secretary of Academic
Ingrid Jin
Field of study: 3rd year, Pathobiology Specialist, physiology major, sexual diversity studies minor
Responsibility on council: Facilitating mentorship program, academic seminars and ASSU course evaluations.
About me: Hihi, my name is Ingrid. I am in my third year studying pathobiology, physiology, and sexual diversity studies. In my spare time, I enjoy watching kpop content and DANCE!!!
Secretary of Finance
Rahim Kassam-Suleman
r.kassamsuleman@mail.utoronto.ca
Field of study: 4th year, Pathobiology Specialist
Responsibility on council: Manages financial records, oversees funding and purchases, and processes reimbursements.
About me: Hi! My name is Rahim, and I’m this year's Secretary of Finance. I’m starting my fourth year in Pathobiology. Outside class, you can find me hanging out with friends, reading, or trying something new.
Secretary of Events
Blanche Cheng
blanche.cheng@mail.utoronto.ca
Field of study: 4th year Pathobiology Specialist, Immunology Minor
Responsibility on council: Facilitating social events, contacting catering services, and collaborating with Internal Affairs Liaison to organize General Meetings and Elections.
About me: Hello! My name is Blanche and I'm a fourth year Pathobiology student currently on my co-op term working in industry research. In my free time, I enjoy archery and playing the piano!
External Affairs Liason
Sofija Volkanoska
sofija.volkanoska@mail.utoronto.ca
Field of study: 4th year Pathobiology Specialist, Biochemistry Major
Responsibility on council: Facilitates external communications between LMPSU and other bodies, and oversees event bookings.
About me: Hi! My name is Sofija and I am a fourth-year Pathobiology and Biochemistry student. When I'm not studying, I can usually be found baking sweet treats, at a lab bench, or on a dragon boat. I'm always happy to chat, so feel free to reach out!
Internal Affairs Officer
Logan MacDonald
logan.macdonald@mail.utoronto.ca
Field of study: 4th year, Pathobiology Specialist, Immunology Minor
Responsibility on council: Facilitates internal communications within LMPSU, acting as a liaison between executives, students, and faculty.
About me: Hey! My name is Logan, and I'm a fourth-year Pathobiology student. When I'm not studying, you’ll find me building my digital marketing startup, cooking new dishes, or exploring cool spots around the city. If you want to talk about research, tech or anything else, I'm always down for a chat!
LMP-ASIP Student Representative
Jeff Chen
Field of study: 4th year, Pathobiology Specialist, Immunology Minor
Responsibility on council: Represents LMP students in the ASIP program.
About me: Hello! My name is Jeff, and I'm taking a gap year to work in biotech. In my free time I enjoy reading and eating good food.
4th Year Specialist Representative
Catherine Wang
Field of study: 4th year, Pathobiology Specialist, Nutritional Sciences Major
Responsibility on council: Liaison to LMP 4th year student body, promotes and supports LMPSU events.
About me: Hey y'all I'm Catherine Wang and I'm currently a 4th year LMP student and serving as your 4th year rep! Other than being in academic clubs like the LMPSU and the Nutrional Sciences Student Association (NSSA), I love staying active like gymming with the UC Dragon Boat team, running with the U of T Run Club, or swimming on my own!
Creative Director
Chelsea Wen
Field of study: 3rd year, Pathobiology Specialist, Chemistry Minor
Responsibility on council: Designs graphics for social media and creates promotional material for the annual LMPSU conference!
About me: Hi everyone! My name is Chelsea, and I'm so excited to be part of LMPSU again this year. Outside of class you can find me at the pool, reading a novel (contemporary or historical fiction), or baking a batch of something to have for breakfast during the week!
3rd Year Specialist Representative
Boyan Xue
Field of study: 3rd year, Pathobiology Specialist, Biochemistry Major, Immunology Minor
Responsibility on council: Liason to LMP 3rd year student body, promotes and supports LMPSU events
About me: Hello everybody! My name is Boyan. I am a 3rd year student at LMP and I’m really happy to be your 3rd year representative at LMPSU. In my free time, I enjoy cooking and gaming with friends. Feel free to reach out whether you want a chat or chess game!
2nd Year Specialist Representative
Stephanie Chan
stephaniectw.chan@mail.utoronto.ca
Field of study: 2nd year, Pathobiology Specialist, Neuroscience Major, and Education & Society Minor
Responsibility on council: Liaison to LMP 2nd year student body, promotes and supports LMPSU events.
About me: Hi! I'm Stephanie (she/her), a second year Pathobiology student and one of this year's second year representatives. Outside school, you can catch me playing ultimate frisbee, dragon boating, or taking care of my plants.
2nd Year Specialist Representative
Oliver Zuokang
oliver.zuokang@mail.utoronto.ca
Field of study: 2nd year, Pathobiology Specialist, Molecular Genetics Major
Responsibility on council: Liaison to LMP 2nd year student body, promotes and supports LMPSU events.
About me: Hey there! My name is Oliver. I'm a second year pathobiology specialist and the other LMPSU second year representative. My hobbies are singing, playing the guitar, and rock climbing.