Council
The following people are SACS executive members for 2024-2025
Co-President
Le Thuy Duong Nguyen
Hi! I'm Thuy, I'm a U3 in the neuroscience stream with a minor in international development studies. When I'm not studying, you’ll catch me making waves at CogSURF!
Latest cog sci rabbit hole I've fallen into: the 25-year-old bet between neuroscientist Christof Koch and philosopher David Chalmers over whether we'd solve consciousness by 2023. Spoiler: we're still in the dark, and Chalmers walked away with a case of fine wine.
Email: president.sacs@gmail.com
Co-President
Ben Hartwick
Hey I’m Ben! My stream in cogsci is neuroscience with a minor in computer science. When I’m not studying, you can find me grabbing a sweet treat at Café Olimpico.
If I could download one skill into my brain: Instant recipe knowledge for any foods!
Email: president.sacs@gmail.com
VP Communications
Aasha Manicks
Heyy! My name is Aasha, I’m a U2 in the Neuroscience stream with a minor in Interdisciplinary Life Sciences. When I’m not studying, you’ll catch me working on social media content or at cheer practice.
The latest CogSci rabbit hole that I have stumbled upon and fallen deep into (one too many times) is ✨Course Planning✨! I’m the queen of minor hopping and constantly forgetting about my freshman arts credits :)
Email: communications.sacs@gmail.com
VP Outreach
Rui Ying Liu
Hi! I'm Rui Ying, I'm a U2 in the psychology stream with a minor in economics. You can find me sipping matcha while studying at Osmo café.
If I could download one skill into my brain: being able to debug all codes.
Email: outreach.sacs@gmail.com
VP Academic
Naya Wardeh
Hi! I'm Naya, I'm a U2 in the Neuro stream with a minor in Computer Science.When I'm not studying, you'll catch me lurking somewhere around my classes, at B21, or in The Word bookstore!
My mind works best when I get 9 beautiful hours of sleep (I have an 8:30 mcmed/stbio everyday).
Email: academic.sacs.mcgill@gmail.com
VP External
Gabriella Medeiros
Hi! My name is Gabriella! I’m a U3 Cog Sci student in the Neuroscience stream, with a minor in Religious Studies.When I’m not studying, you’ll catch me dancing 💃🩰
If my brain had a theme song, it would be “Bohemian Rhapsody” - a little all over the place, with some random existential crises thrown in for good measure 😜
Email: sacs.external@gmail.com
VP Internal
Novak Petrovic
Hi! I'm Novak, I'm a U3 in the Computer Science stream with a minor in ... Computer Science (I promise I'm still super interdisciplinary). You can find me on Mclennan 6th floor, usually doing super fun, interesting and really extravagant things - definitely not just studying. I would never.
Ideal cognitive superpower: Three brains? Barring that, two brains. One minimum.
Email: internal.sacs@gmail.com
VP Finance
Laura Waters
Hi! I’m Laura, I’m a U3 in the neuroscience stream with a minor in psychology. When I’m not studying, you’ll catch me dancing with Mosaica Dance Company (a dance team at McGill!)
Ideal cognitive superpower: being able to speak every language.
Email: finance.sacs@gmail.com
VP Sponsorship
Leatisha Ramloll
Hi! I’m Leatisha, I’m a U3 in the neuroscience stream with a minor in computer science. If it’s a nice day, you’ll find me reading or journaling in the park. During the winter I’m watching Avatar the Last Airbender to get me through life.
If my brain had a theme song: SpongeBob closing theme.
Email: sponsorship.sacs@gmail.com
Science Representative
Maria Lagakos
Hi there! I’m Maria & I’m a U3 cogsci in the 🧠 stream, minoring in anthropology. When I’m not studying (or when I am), you’ll catch me at Humble Lion or some new café I want to try!
Ideal cognitive superpower: telepathy with animals🦧🦭🐙🐷
Email: science1sacs@gmail.com
Arts Representative
Sydney Smith
Hey! I'm Sydney! I'm in U2 in the Psychology stream with a minor in Jewish Studies. When I'm not studying, you'll catch me trying my best at Pickleball intramurals.
If I could download one skill into my brain it would be an innate Shazam (with perfect memory for lyrics too).
Email: artsrep.sacs@gmail.com
Graduating Representative
Zoe Martin
Hey! I’m Zoe, the SACS Grad Rep this year. I’m a U3 student in the neuroscience stream and a minor in Urban Studies. I’m studying abroad in Korea this fall semester, but I can’t wait to see everyone in winter! When I’m not studying, you’ll catch me baking, climbing, taking pictures, and/or consuming copious amounts of ice cream.
If I could download one skill into my brain it would be the ability to instantly speak and understand any language.
Email: cogsci.grad@gmail.com
First Year Representative
Aarti Advani
Hi! I’m Aarti, I’m U2 in the CS steam with a minor in Math (I’m not studious enough to be a nerd- I just hate readings and vocab). When I’m not studying, you’ll catch me running late because I got distracted by studying or Gilmore Girls, or both- who’s to say?
My mind works best when when it’s been pumped by adrenaline only fear sourced from the world’s greatest volcanos can produce.
Email: U1rep.sacs@gmail.com
Webmaster
Mai Ababneh
Hi! I'm Mai, I'm a U3 student in the psychology stream with a minor in Communication Studies. You'll find me desperately trying to dock my Bixi somewhere close to campus before class.
If I could download one skill into my brain it would be the ability to play any instrument!
Email: cogscimcgill@gmail.com
Secretary
Megan Tan
Hey! My name is Megan and I'm a U3 specializing in the Neuroscience stream with a minor in Philosophy! When I'm not studying, you can probably find me around Mont Royal trying to enjoy the last little bit of warmth before winter comes!
My ideal cognitive superpower would be to have a photographic memory ... or to be able to communicate with animals.
Email: secretary.sacs@gmail.com