Exec Team
President - Shannon Smyth
they/them
integrated engineering
Shannon is a fourth-year Integrated Engineering student with a mechanical/electrical focus and a special passion for design engineering. They hope to work in green energy or astronomy after graduating. Aside from their A.O.E. involvement they are also an active volunteer with the Engineering Undergraduate Society and can often be found behind the bar, barbecue, or Red Sales counter - armed with anything you need to know about the UBC engineering community. Their hobbies include sword fighting, analyzing genre fiction, and going to IKEA. Their favourite Pokemon type is ghost.
Vice President - Nikita Paskiewich
she/her
mining engineering
Nikita is a fourth-year mining engineering student who’s been apart of AOE since her first year (2017). Over the years she’s held multiple positions in AOE, EUS, and UBC Mine Rescue, but this year she’s excited to step up in the AOE world as VP. Keep an eye out for her during recruitment events and around Week E^0 events. She will be in so many places during E-Week you’re going to think she has a clone (she does not, unfortunately). Ask her about her crochet projects, hiking, Marvel, or first aid and you may never escape.
Secretary - Hayden Scott
She/they
biomedical engineering
Hayden says that she attended her first A.O.E. meeting for the promise of making new friends, and now is the one writing the minutes! As well as A.O.E., they love cooking, watching animated movies, and tote bags. She’s also in BMEG, and loves talking about bioinformatics.
Treasurer - Alex Larson
She/her
Chemical Engineering
Alex loves learning in the CHBE program and applying the skills that she has learned to her baking. She also knits, crochets, and embroiders in her spare time. She plays DnD on the weekend and loves watching Dr. Who. She has too many interests, so she would love to hear about yours!
Membership Educator - Gillian Chiu
she/her
materials engineering
Gillian is one of our Membership Educators for the 2022/2023 school year. She’s completing her final year before graduating with a degree in Materials Engineering. Gillian is originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba but much prefers the Vancouver lifestyle and can’t imagine going back. This summer, she’s been working with a UBC-based start up that focuses on eliminating plastic waste, contributing to her long term goal of helping the environment through sustainable innovation. In her role with AOE, she’s hoping to develop a strong bond with our new members and help the sorority grow!
Membership Educator - Emma “Lemma” Jackson
she/her
mechatronics engineering
Emma is in her final year of Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Mechatronics, and is really excited to see where that takes her. She loves reading - she’s always looking for sci-fi and fantasy book recommendations. She’s also a major cat lover. Feel free to call her Emma or Lemma - she answers to both!
Members
Ada Hmoud
she/her - first year engineering
social coordinator
Hello, world! Meet our SoCo, Ada. When she’s not being haunted by the forces that be, she is an avid reader and lover of languages - both human and computer. You can find her exploring new places, enjoying nature, or overthinking one thing or another.
Sajida Chowdhury
SHE/HER - INTEGRATED ENGINEERING
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, ALUMNI OUTREACH CHAIR
Sajida is a 4th year Integrated Engineering student specializing in the biomedical aspects of mech and elec! She’s really interested in artificial organ development or remote robotic surgery. Outside of school, she likes karaoke, dancing, listening to people, and fangirling about Taylor Swift. She also really likes helping people reach their goals and plan out their lives.
Delila Gama
SHE/HER - FIRST YEAR ENGINEERING
MEMBER AT LARGE
Alyona Glazyrina
THEY/THEM - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MEMBER AT LARGE
Alyona is a 3rd year Mechanical Engineering student in the Aerospace option. Inspired by the Star Trek franchise, they decided to pursue aerospace engineering and contribute to the exploration of the cosmos. They love to travel to other countries, experience new cultures and foods, and read interesting books. Talk to them about all types of sci-fi, any genre of video game, or personal development.
Jacqueline Azzarello
SHE/HER - FIRST YEAR ENGINEERING
MEMBER AT LARGE
Emily Song
SHE/HER - FIRST YEAR ENGINEERING
MEMBER AT LARGE
Emily is from Toronto, Ontario and is in first year, interested in electrical and computer engineering. Her hobbies include hiking, watching anime, k-pop, making stupid ideas come to life through code, and crying about the ending of The Song of Achilles. Fun fact: she used to have 7 dogs at one point in her life!