Meet the 2026 - 2027 Candidates

Profiles are presented in order of submission. Candidates will be emailed by Director of Membership for next steps.

Reminder for candidates - Candidates may not promote their candidacy on any personal, chapter, association, or institutional platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or other social media channels. Candidates may also not share or repost screenshots, graphics, or any candidate materials outside of the official CNSA website. Candidate information will be published only through the official CNSA website.

These guidelines are in place to ensure fairness and equal opportunity across all candidates throughout the election process. Violation of these rules may result in disqualification.

Presidential Candidates

Vice-President Candidates

Director of Communications Candidates

Ryan Criztoff Tandiama
University of the Fraser Valley

Director of Research Candidates

Director of Memberhip Candidates

Director of Advocacy Candidates

Director of Indigenous Health Advocacy Candidates

Alicia Pongracz
Selkirk College

Director of New Graduate Engagement Candidates

Hugo Tam
Ontario Tech University

Ontario Regional Director Candidates

Western Regional Director Candidates

Catherine Mah
University of Alberta

National Conference Director Candidates

Sophia Zhao
University of Ottawa

ATLANTIC REGIONAL DIRECTOR CANDIDATES

PRAIRIE REGIONAL DIRECTOR CANDIDATES