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Co-Presidents
Senior Leadership
Collaborative, Visionary, Empowered.
For QPLS this year, we hope to facilitate and create a positive environment within the Executive Team, General Members, and the broader Queen’s community. We aim to foster stronger relationships with individuals and groups as a connection both as we look to connect with more Queen’s and external organizations to build a strong foundation for QPLS amongst the Queen’s student body for years to come. This year, we will focus on accountability, accessibility, and transparency within QPLS. We want the work that we do while trying to support budding legal minds to be accessible to all and to improve where needed continuously.
Jack Barrow
Co-President (He/Him)
Kaya Cygalski
Co-President (She/Her)
Vice-Presidents
Senior Leadership
Collaborative, Visionary, Empowered.
For QPLS this year, we hope to facilitate and create a positive environment within the Executive Team, General Members, and the broader Queen’s community. We aim to foster stronger relationships with individuals and groups as a connection both as we look to connect with more Queen’s and external organizations to build a strong foundation for QPLS amongst the Queen’s student body for years to come. This year, we will focus on accountability, accessibility, and transparency within QPLS. We want the work that we do while trying to support budding legal minds to be accessible to all and to improve where needed continuously.
Danielle Dinno
VP of Engagement (She/Her)
Maya Jayzeh Al-Hallak
VP of Internal Affairs (She/Her)
Mireille Deluca
VP of External Affairs (She/Her)
Senior Advisor
Senior Leadership
Collaborative, Visionary, Empowered.
For QPLS this year, I hope to facilitate and create a positive environment within the Executive Team, General Members, and the broader Queen’s community. I aim to foster stronger relationships with individuals as I look to connect with more Queen’s and external organizations to build a strong foundation for QPLS amongst the Queen’s student body for years to come. This year, I will focus on accountability, accessibility, and transparency within QPLS. I will support the accessibility of budding legal minds and improve where needed continuously.
Bennett Martin
Senior Advisor (He/Him)
HR & EDI+I
People & Culture | Equitable, Diverse, Respectful.
The EDI+I (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion + Indigenization) portfolio ensures that QPLS remains a safe, accessible, and inclusive space for all its Executive and General Members. It is responsible for developing and upholding an EDI+I foundation and ethos within the organization, as well as holding the club and those a part of it accountable for staying informed about EDI+I-related issues within legal topics to educate ourselves and others. The EDI+I portfolio strives to highlight the experiences and realities of marginalized groups and amplify the voices of traditionally underrepresented demographics. During the 2026/27 academic year, the EDI+I team strives to develop several internal and external resources to promote equity and inclusivity within the club. This will include integrating land acknowledgements in all QPLS-related correspondence and events, an accessibility and inclusivity event checklist, and alt text for social media posts. Additionally, the team looks forward to introducing coffee chats to promote casual and open dialogue regarding EDI+I and the law. People of all backgrounds, experiences, and degrees of knowledge on the topic will be welcome for a place to listen, self-educate, and discuss.
Talia Cherun
HR & EDI+I Director (She/Her)
Alisha Daya
HR & EDI+I Director (She/Her)
Enna Malhotra
HR & EDI+I Coordinator (She/Her)
Gemini Wttewaall
HR & EDI+I Coordinator (She/Her)
Riley Fiset
HR & EDI+I Coordinator (She/Her)
Law Journal Writers
People & Culture | Equitable, Diverse, Respectful.
The Law Journal Team at the Queen’s Pre-Law Society is dedicated to keeping our valued general members and all students with an interest in the legal field engaged, informed, and inspired through thoughtful written content. This year, our team is fully committed to maintaining a consistent schedule of insightful publications, developing creative and original article ideas, and showcasing diverse perspectives on current legal issues and student experiences. We oversee the curation and editing of law journal posts that highlight upcoming events, career insights, and academic opportunities while also launching new themed series to encourage regular readership and deeper engagement.
Maya Rosebrugh-Galipeau
Law Journal Editor-In-Chief (She/Her)
Amelie Ingleton
Law Journal Writer (She/Her)
Sophie Tameshtit
Law Journal Writer (She/Her)
Isabelle Todorofsky
Law Journal Writer (She/Her)
Zain Sunallah
Law Journal Writer (He/Him)
Events
External Affairs | Organized, Dynamic, Engaging.
Welcome to the incredible world of our law club's Events Team! We are a passionate and dedicated group of individuals who breathe life into the club's vision. With each passing day, we strive to create extraordinary experiences that leave an indelible mark on our members and the wider legal community. Our yearly tasks revolve around orchestrating a dynamic array of events that transcend the ordinary. From thought-provoking panel discussions featuring prominent legal luminaries to exhilarating Mock Trial competitions that sharpen our members' advocacy skills, we curate a diverse range of activities that nurture knowledge, camaraderie, and personal growth. Our ultimate goal is to foster a vibrant and inclusive community within the law club. We aim to inspire our members to pursue excellence, uphold justice, and positively impact the world. By organizing networking sessions with seasoned professionals, we pave the way for invaluable mentorship opportunities and career advancement. Through our endeavors, we aim to instill a sense of purpose, resilience, and empathy in every member, empowering them to become compassionate leaders of tomorrow's legal landscape. Together, we embark on a journey of growth, innovation, and empowerment, united in our pursuit of justice and bound by the common thread of passion for the law. Join us on this remarkable adventure, where possibilities are limitless and dreams take flight. Together, we shape the future of law and humanity.
Jesse Miller
Events Director (He/Him)
Maggie Frazer
Events Director (She/Her)
Brian Atkinson
Events Coordinator (He/Him)
Savanna Schwenzer
Events Coordinator (She/Her)
Erika Turi
Events Coordinator (She/Her)
Isabella Paniconi
Events Coordinator (She/Her)
Fundraising
External Affairs | Resourceful, Driven, Charitable.
The fundraising team strives to strengthen and diversify our relationships this year by partnering with Raven - a nonprofit organization that focuses on providing access to justice for Indigenous Nations across Canada. We hope to educate the Queen’s community on the importance of supporting the rights of Indigenous Peoples as it is a pathway toward reconciliation and environmental justice. Through supporting Raven, we aim to enhance student engagement through various upcoming fundraising events and initiatives. The portfolio works together as a team to coordinate the details of event planning by reaching out to various QPLS portfolios, partnerships, and local businesses for support. Fundraising specifically works closely with the logistics, events, and marketing portfolios to ensure an organized execution of all affairs.
Paolo Ramelli
Fundraising Director (He/Him)
Fiona Browne
Fundraising Director (She/Her)
Callia West
Fundraising Coordinator (She/Her)
Victoria Carty Diaz
Fundraising Coordinator (She/Her)
Molly Noble
Fundraising Coordinator (She/Her)
Outreach & Sponsorships
External Affairs | Proactive, Inclusive, Supportive.
The Outreach & Sponsorships Portfolio facilitates relationships with partner organizations and businesses, and runs the Mentorship Program. We cold call law firms and local businesses seeking sponsorships an industry connections. This year, we are excited to be partnering with 7Sage, WisePrep, and LSAT Demon. Partnering with LSAT prep organizations provides our members with exclusive access and discounts to LSAT courses and subscriptions. These courses make studying for the LSAT clearer and easier. This year, we are also expanding the Mentorship Program and are currently recruiting law school students to become mentors for undergraduate students seeking insight and support with navigating the post-graduate legal realm.
Noah James
Outreach & Sponsorships Director (He/Him)
Yara Bashoory
Outreach & Sponsorships Director (She/Her)
Caleb Steyaert
Outreach & Sponsorships Coordinator (He/Him)
Helen Ziomecki
Outreach & Sponsorships Coordinator (She/Her)
Finance & Logistics
Internal Affairs | Coordinated, Strategic, Transparent.
The Queen’s Pre-Law Society finance portfolio is in charge of monitoring, approving, planning, and budgeting all incoming and outgoing financial transactions within the club. The finance portfolio is essential in ensuring that the Queen’s Pre-Law Society maintains a healthy account which will sustain our club for years to come. Additionally, the esteemed directors are responsible for applying for prestigious club grants and drafting reports to the Queen’s Clubs Commission to ensure the society can host larger events with higher costs for the Queen’s community. These responsibilities require multiple meetings a week to ensure that timelines are met and that our finances are well-tracked and organized. Our overall goal is to efficiently provide our society with the maximum resources possible to fund amazing initiatives for fellow prospective law students. One of our main goals for this year includes raising the starting balance for next year’s executive team so that our society can continue to evolve and prosper. The main tasks that logistics takes on is booking event spaces and meeting rooms while coordinating with other portfolios to ensure that the club goals are met efficiently and effectively.
Ryan Yin
Finance and Logistics Director (He/Him)
Kira Herr
Finance and Logistics Director (She/Her)
Ethan Poon
Finance and Logistics Coordinator (He/Him)
Henry Tuer
Finance and Logistics Coordinator (He/Him)
Marketing & Communications
Strategy and Communications
Strategic, Creative, Persuasive.
The Marketing Team at Queen's Pre-Law Society is dedicated to ensuring that our valued general members and students with an interest in the legal domain remain well-informed about all club activities. In the current year, our team is fully committed to to maintaining a regimen of consistent communication, conceptualizing innovative initiatives across diverse media platforms, overseeing the development of our website, executing timely event notifications, and introducing short form media to guarantee comprehensive participation. Collectively, our team strives to cultivate aesthetically pleasing, inclusive, safe, and inviting presences across all of our media platforms to appeal to potential new members, and please our current ones.
Nora Kalins
Marketing & Communications Director (She/Her)
Krizia Balfour
Marketing & Communications Director (She/Her)
Sarah Karasavidis
Marketing & Communications Coordinator (She/Her)
Firat Aydin
Marketing & Communications Coordinator (He/Him)
Carolyn Messer
Marketing & Communications Coordinator (She/Her)
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