The CSA Executives for 2026 – 2027 are now working on your behalf.
The CSA Executive advocate and represent your collective interests, bringing the student voice to decision-makers on campus and in our community. Each Executive is responsible for consulting with the undergraduate student body, for their portfolio, as identified below, and for taking direction from the CSA Board of Directors when given. Your Executive utilize experience & consultation with other students to create an environment on our campus that is inclusive, safe, and enhances your sense of belonging at the University of Guelph. We are here for you!
President | Emilie Dudgeon [she/her]
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519 824 4120 x54408
Portfolio Includes:
- Upholding the mandate of the Central Student Association
- Executive Supervisor for all CSA permanent staff
- Ensuring that CSA operations, services, and programs are managed effectively and efficiently
- Working with a team of Executive, directors, and staff so that every decision made is with the collective interests of undergraduate students in mind
- Signing authority of the CSA and CSA representative in legal matters
- Primary spokesperson of the Central Student Association
- Chair of the Executive Committee, Finance Committee, and Student Events & Initiatives Fund (SEIF) Committee
VP Internal | Sydney Hooper [she/they/he]
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519 824 4120 x58328
Portfolio Includes:
- Amplifying non-academic student interests on campus and enhancing student life
- Representing the CSA on campus in support of increasing outreach, community, and inclusivity
- Supporting the health and wellbeing of undergraduate students through advocacy, initiatives, and events, such as Sexy Bingo and the Menstrual Hygiene Initiative
- Responsibility for the arrangement and allocation of CSA Clubs space and working towards University-wide student space initiatives
- Supporting special status groups and advocating for under-represented and marginalized students
- Supervising SafeWalk, CSA Clubs, and Bike Centre staff
- Co-Chair of the Student Health & Dental Plan Committee
VP Academic | Kennedy McGregor [she/her]
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519 824 4120 x56742
Portfolio Includes:
- Defending the academic rights and interests of undergraduate students
- Representing and amplifying student voices on academic issues such as financial support, inclusivity, and accessibility needs
- Being knowledgeable of various areas of financial support including bursaries, grants, loans, and scholarships
- Acting as liaison between University staff and faculty and the CSA on academic matters
- Coordinating the annual Student Memorial Service, as well as Art in the Bullring in collaboration with the Fine Arts Network
- Supervising the Student Help and Advocacy Centre (SHAC) staff
- Chair of the Accessibility Committee and CSA Awards Committee
VP External | Ash Ames [she/they/he]
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519 824 4120 x56376
Portfolio Includes:
- Representing and defending the rights and interests of undergraduate students to all levels of government
- Coordinating social, governmental, and environmental campaigns centered around issues affecting students and the community; in collaboration with civic engagement groups and labour unions
- Representing student voices and concerns regarding all aspects of the Student U-Pass and Late-Night Bus Service
- Being the liaison between the CSA and the Canadian Federation of Student (CFS)
- Monitoring government programs, policies, and legislation that impact undergraduate students
- Supervising the staff of the Guelph Student FoodBank
- Chair of the Statement Making Committee, Co-Chair of the CSA/GSA Transit Committee