Staff
Directory
The Students’ Association employs a full-time and part-time staff committed to serving the students of MacEwan.
Keep in mind we regularly employ students and alumni, so check our employment page for opportunities to join our team!
Staff Directory
The Students’ Association employs a full-time and part-time staff committed to serving the students of MacEwan.
Keep in mind we regularly employ students and alumni, so check our employment page for opportunities to join our team!
Building & Retail Administration
Darryl Kostash
General Manager
780-633-3469
Maria Shin
Administration & Retail Manager
780-497-4738
Finance
Cameron Whiting
Senior Manager of Finance
780-497-5477
Sebastian Nera
Bookkeeper
780-497-5467
Advocacy & Governance
Alan Honey
Governance Advisor
780-633-3449
Parvin Sedighi
Advocacy Coordinator
780-497-5648
Marketing & Communications
Carl Knowler
Director of Marketing and Communications
780-497-5473
Thomas Corcoran
Creative Services Lead
780-633-3718
Shirley Tse
Graphic Designer
780-497-4386
Romario Spencer
Marketing Services Manager
780-633-3162
Hope Schmitke
Digital Marketing Coordinator
780-497-4464
Tristan Rutter
Marketing Coordinator
780-975-6927
Lauren Beatty
Marketing Assistant
780-497-4444
Berlyn Ryan
Graphic Design Assistant
780-497-5631
Students’ Experience Team
Megan Viens
Director of Programs & Services
780-497-5474
Erika Jean Head
Student Groups Manager
780-633-3529
Annette Kelm
Student Services Manager
780-633-3632
Courtney Milford
Event Producer
780-497-5488
Mike Wilson
Event Coordinator
780-633-3322
Mackenzie Sorensen
Student Advocacy & Policy Support Specialist
780-497-5470
Grace Tsang
Student Groups Coordinator
780-497-4362
Ismaeel El-Hakim
Services Assistant
sasafewalk@macewan.ca
780-633-3320
Haifa Afzal
Student Groups Assistant
sagroupsadmin@macewan.ca
780-633-3590
Janet Guenter
Student Groups Assistant
sagroupsadmin@macewan.ca
780-633-3590
Inder Singh
Wellbeing Assistant
sawellbeing@macewan.ca
780-633-3489
Estelle Thompson
Peer Support Assistant
sapeersupport@macewan.ca
780-497-4776
Macey Edem Nortey
Student Programs Manager
780-633-3683
Rim Barbar
Food Support Assistant
safoodsupport@macewan.ca
780-633-3163
Tosheena Thompson
Volunteer Manager
780-633-3822
the griff
Thai Sirikoone
Managing Editor
780-497-5412
SAMU office, City Centre Campus
SA – 301
108050 – 104 Ave.
Edmonton, AB T5H 0S5
Phone: 780.497.5631
Fax: 780.497.5470
Fall/Winter Term Hours (effective Sept. 8, 2020)
Monday – Friday | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Stat. Holidays – Closed
Spring/Summer Term Hours
Monday – Friday | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
the griff office
SA – 326
info@thegriff.ca
780-497-5412
The Pantry
SA – 223
SAfoodbank@macewan.ca
780-497-4776
Monday – Friday | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (call ahead to confirm)
Peer Support
SA – 223
sapeersupport@macewan.ca
780-497-4776
Monday – Thursday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Safe Walk
SA – 216A (limited availability)
sasafewalk@macewan.ca
Monday – Friday | 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Students’ Lounge
SA – 216
*This space may be unavailable during scheduled events.
Student Groups Reception
SA – 214
sagroupsadmin@macewan.ca
780-633-3590
Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Lookout
SA – 200
*This space may be unavailable during scheduled events.
VENDORS
Chachi’s Opening Sept. 2021
SA – 209
OPA Opening Jan. 2022
SA – 210
Edo Opening Jan. 2022
SA – 211
Quiet Study Space
SA – 112
Student Benefits Plan Office
SA-109A
macewanplan@mystudentplan.ca
Monday – Friday | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
VENDORS
SA-104/SA-104A
Monday – Friday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Deville Coffee Opening Jan. 2022
SA – 101

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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.SAMU Programs aim to provide students with activities and opportunities to learn about wellbeing, as well as raising awareness about various resources available to students, both in and outside the MacEwan community.
Our mission is to provide ongoing and one-off programming with the direct aim to improve the long-term wellbeing of MacEwan students and their community.
SAMU Programs consist of the Student Refugee Program (SRP), StressLess, Sustainability, SAMU Cares, and Artworks. SAMU Programs also runs a variety of other programming and interactive campaigns, blog posts, hands out wellness bags, and organizes activities that fall under two umbrellas of focus – Wellbeing and Community.
Please note, all SAMU programming is subject to change as we respond to updates and guidelines for COVID-19.
Programs Manager
norteym@macewan.ca
Community Assistant
SAcommunity@macewan.ca
Wellbeing Assistant
SAwellbeing@macewan.ca
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Jane Smith | Third Year, Political Science
Student Refugee Program
Each term, $2.50 of your student fees goes towards supporting SAMU’s Student Refugee Program (SRP). Working with World University Service of Canada (WUSC), SRP funds the tuition and housing of a refugee student for four years. With the help of a local committee group made up of students and staff, SAMU ensures all the sponsored student’s needs are met throughout their time at MacEwan.
Questions? Email norteym@macewan.ca

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Questions? Email norteym@macewan.ca