The Executive Committee communicates the wishes of USC to the entire organization through projects, policies and awareness initiatives. Through the Senior Managers and administration team, the Executive Committee helps the USSU maintain a wealth of relevant services that enhance the student experience. Below are the Executive members and a brief explanation of their position profiles. Please feel free to contact them directly.

Hi everyone, I’m Abtin Safaeian (He/Him), and I am honoured to serve as your 2026–2027 University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union President. I am entering the fourth year of my undergraduate degree at the University of Saskatchewan, where I am pursuing a major in Neuroscience with a minor in Mathematics. My academic interests focus on brain computer interfaces and neuroplasticity, particularly how neural systems adapt over time to improve interactions with external technologies using brain derived signals.

Leadership and community involvement have been central to my journey. In high school, I served as president of various different clubs, including being the president of the Chess, Rubik’s Cube, and visual arts clubs, and the co president of the debate club, while also contributing to the student council and participating in a wide range of volunteer activities. At the University of Saskatchewan, I’ve held several executive positions, including Vice President of Marketing of the USask Entrepreneur Club and President of the USask Table Tennis Club.

As President, I am committed to actively listening to students, understanding the challenges they face, and taking meaningful action on the issues that matter most to them. My goal is to help make the USSU more responsive to student needs by focusing on affordability, academic support, and student wellness. I encourage students to please feel free to reach out with their ideas or concerns so we can work together to make meaningful improvements across campus.

• Oversee all affairs of the Union;
• Chief spokesperson for the Union;
• Chair the Executive Committee and Council;
• Coordinate the Executive;
• Become familiar with the operations of the offices of the University’s senior administration and report on student-related activities;
• Serve as a member of the Board of Governors of the University;
• Liaise with other student associations, unions, and organizations in Canada;
• Participate in individual student loan appeals;
• Ensure that all governance policy documents are up to date and relevant.
• Responsible for federal, provincial, and municipal government relations;
• Participate in government committees regarding student issues.

Abtin Safaeian

President
(306)966-6965
president@ussu.ca

Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

My name is Elmer Vincent (he/him), and I’m excited to serve as your Vice-President Operations and Finance for the 2026–2027 year! I’m currently in my final year of my bachelor’s degree in Computer science with minors in Psychology and Mathematics.

I’ve had the opportunity to serve as a Member of Students’ Council for International Students, President of Red Cross USask, President of the South Indian Students Association, and as an executive member for a few other student clubs over the past three years. When I’m not on campus, I’m usually driving around the city with friends, trying new food spots, or writing scripts for advertisements.

Please feel free to reach out if you have questions, ideas, or just want to say hi! I’m always happy to listen and help however I can.

• Liaise with the operations and services of the Union;
• Ensure that the annual Union budget is prepared;
• Responsible for all issues regarding campus groups;
• In conjunction with the Controller, be responsible for overseeing the annual audit;
• Ensure that all operational policy documents are up to date and relevant;
• Responsible for transit and transportation affecting the Union.

Elmer Vincent

Vice-President Operations and Finance
(306)966-6967
vpopfin@ussu.ca

Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

My name is Ashley Mendez Rosales (she/her). I’m excited to be serving as your VP of Academic
Affairs for the 2026/2027 year. I’m entering my fourth year as a Regional and Urban Planning
student with a focus on Indigenous communities on reserves. I’m ready to start advocating and
developing projects through the USSU to further improve the lives of students and help navigate
through academic issues.

Off campus, I’m usually pursuing a new hobby, browsing bookstores, playing with my cat and dog
(Finger and Penny), or spending too much time at the fabric store. I’m particularly interested in
horticulture and studying fashion trends from the 1960s.

I’ll be bringing in my own experiences to Council, but it’s also important to hear more perspectives
aside from mine. Please feel free to reach out if you have any feedback, ideas, or concerns. It’s
important that I’m able to represent student voices at University Council, so it is crucial that I can
bring in other ideas.

• Represent undergraduates on University Council;
• Assist students with academic issues including grievances and appeals;
• Coordinate with the Academic Grievance Assistant;
• Chair the USC Academic Relations Committee.
• Teaching, Learning and Academic Resources Committee
• Research, Scholarly, Artistic Work Committee
• Academic Programs Committee
• Scholarship and Awards Committee
• Advising Council
• Education Systems Steering Committee
• Classroom Renewal Program Steering Committee
• Student Forum
• Copyright Advisory Committee
• Academic Space and Scheduling Committee
• Library Transformation Committee

Ashley Mendez Rosales

Vice-President Academic Affairs
(306)966-6968
vpacademic@ussu.ca

Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Hi everyone, my name is Azul (she/her), and I’m your Vice President of Student Affairs for the 2026–2027 year. I’m currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours, along with a certificate in Urban Design here at USask, and I also hold a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design.

I’m originally from Mexico, and since moving to Canada, it has been a meaningful experience that has shaped how I understand community, belonging, and access within the university. Over the past few years, I’ve balanced a full course load while working multiple jobs, which has given me a strong understanding of the financial pressures students face.

My campaign focused on three ideas: tuition payment plans, less stress, and more art. I want to keep that work moving forward. Paying tuition in one installment creates real pressure for many students, and while change doesn’t happen overnight, I believe a pilot is possible. Even starting that conversation with the university matters, and I plan to keep pushing it throughout my term.

As both an artist and designer, I’m interested in how creative spaces can strengthen connections and help students feel more at home on campus. Through murals, student-led projects, and accessible initiatives, I believe we can create spaces that truly reflect and support the student community.

I’m always happy to connect, whether it’s to share an idea, have a conversation, or just say hi.

• On and off-campus housing;
• Sustainability;
• Security, safety, health, and sexual violence;
• Equity;
• Disabilities;
• Internationalization on campus;
• Liaise with University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union Centres;
• On and off-campus parking

Azul Gonzalez Avila

Vice-President Student Affairs
(306)966-6970
vpstudentaffairs@ussu.ca

Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm