Welcoming SAMU 2025/2026 Executive Committee Members
Students across campus cast their vote and elected a new cohort of Executive Committee members. With the results officially announced, we are pleased to introduce your 2025-2026 SAMU Executive Committee members!
- President: Nathan Poon
- Vice President Academic: Chioma Uzor
- Vice President External: Wilfrid Youbi Fansi
- Vice President Governance & Finance: Andrei Santiago
- Vice President Student Life: Alem Tesfay
PRESIDENT - NATHAN POON
Hello,
I’m Nathan Poon, your President of the Students’ Association of MacEwan University for the 2025/26 Academic Year. I’m deeply engaged in enriching student life, I’ve held several leadership roles on campus, including two terms as President of the award-winning MacEwan University United Nations Club, President of the MacEwan University Law Club, and three terms as a Students’ Councilor with the Students’ Association. As a fourth-year Computer Science student in the Bachelor of Science program at MacEwan University, I’m passionate about advocating for meaningful change within the student body.
As President of the Students’ Association and as a principal representative for student concerns, I’m committed to amplifying the student voice in key institutional decisions. My priorities include addressing affordability, improving access to mental health resources, and fostering a stronger sense of community across campus.
As a student leader, I am honored to represent MacEwan students as the President of SAMU and is dedicated to advocating for their needs, ensuring that student perspectives remain central to the university’s growth and planning.
VP ACADEMIC - CHIOMA UZOR
Hello!
VP EXTERNAL - WILFRID YOUBI FANSI
Hi!
I’m Wilfrid Youbi Fansi, your Vice President External, and I’m here to ensure your voice is heard. As a Marketing Major with a Legal Studies Minor, I’ve always been fascinated with the intricacies of public policy and how it impacts regular people in their lives. Knowledge really is power, and I aim to empower everyone around me by holding our representatives to account.
VP GOVERNACE & FINANCE - ANDREI SANTIAGO
Hello everyone!
VP STUDENT LIFE - ALEM TESFAY
Throughout my time at MacEwan, I have been an Ambassador, a volunteer for Pets Assisting with Student Success (PAWSS), and the Co-founder of the MacEwan Chess Fellowship. You may have seen me working at the Makerspace, advocating for students as a Student Councilor, or attending events hosted by groups like the Uno Club, Law Club, and Commerce Club. In my previous role as Student Councilor, I championed student engagement, affordability, mental health, and inclusivity. While working at the Makerspace, I also represented student workers as a board member of the MacEwan Staff Union, where I served two full terms as a member representative.
I firmly believe that university is more than just a certificate—it’s about unlocking your potential through student groups, volunteering, and networking opportunities. As Vice President of Student Life, I will work hard to enhance engagement opportunities, strengthen student services, and ensure every student feels empowered to make the most of their university experience. In addition, I will advocate for the student voice in good faith to ensure that students’ wants and needs are addressed appropriately.
If you’d like to learn more about me, feel free to visit Alemtesfay.ca
Our committee members are excited and eager to continue advocating for your students’ needs to ensure a positive experience at MacEwan University. Our new team will continue its governance work from previous Committees while delving into new initiatives that align with building SAMU’S values of ensuring a positive and welcoming student experience.