SAMHCStudent Executives serve alongside the SA council. These individuals are elected or appointed in March of each year and serve from May to May. They are permanent staff members of the SAMHC.
The Executive team positions are:
-President (reports to Council)
-Vice President Internal (Financials & Academic Advising)
-Vice President External (Promotions & Advocacy)
-Vice President Community (Clubs & Student Engagement)
Next Executive Elections: March 2024
Here is your 2023-2024 SA Executive Team!
Lily Schaerer
President
Email: sa_pres@mhc.ab.ca
Phone: 403-529-3939
Hello everyone!
I am currently in the Business Administration program, majoring in management. This will be my third year with SAMHC, as last year, I served as the Vice President Internal, where I was able to acquire foundational knowledge on the operations of the organization as well as build connections with a variety of stakeholders across MHC. This year, I look forward to utilizing my experience to embrace my new role as the President. My job responsibilities include but are not limited to; advocacy on behalf of the student body, supporting my executive team as well as creating our strategic plan.
I believe that my passion for helping others achieve greatness and success will prove beneficial to the student body. My main goal for this year is to continue contributing to a positive environment for everyone at MHC, done by strengthening the connection between the staff and students.
I look forward to connecting with you all, stop by my office to chat anytime!
Shintaro Iwata
Vice President Internal
Email: sa_internal@mhc.ab.ca
Phone: 403-529-3907
Hi everyone,
I am a third year accounting student at the college and my first year as a SAMHC executive. As the Vice President Internal, my main duties will be helping students with appeals, maintaining policies and bylaws, and reviewing financials for the association. I chose to run for this specific position because I love to be organized.
Along with the other representatives, my other jobs include sitting on counsels to ensure that students’ voices are heard in decision-making. As a student representative, my hope is to improve communication between students and the college and build relationships along the way.
Other broad goals I have are:
- To help students ENJOY every aspect of being a student, including the learning which could be tough at times
- To help students be HEALTHY overall, physically, financially, socially, mentally
- To give students the resources they need to reach their full POTENTIAL
I hope to get to know some of you personally this year, and if you have any suggestions or anything you want to talk about, please come to my office!
Nikita Kovalev
Vice President External
Email: sa_external@mhc.ab.ca
Phone: 403-529-3924
Hello Everyone,
My name is Nikita Kovalev, and I am your new Vice President External this year. This is going to be my third year at Medicine Hat college pursing science in the University Transfer program. My role as VP External will essentially revolve around using my connections and knowledge to bring new opportunities and value to the student body. Whether it be discounts at local business, securing more scholarship funding, or connecting students to more jobs in the community, I hope I can give every student I interact with a greater chance of success.
I look forward to connecting with you and hopefully improving your college experience!
Rebecca Hirsch
Vice President Community
Email: sa_community@mhc.ab.ca
Phone: 403-529-3927
Hi there!
My name is Rebecca Hirsch but you can call me Becs!
I’m in my final year in the Sport & Event Marketing and Management program at Medicine Hat College.
I am excited to be the VP Community with the Student’s Association as I LOVE all things events, sports, and activities. I firmly believe that people develop the best relationships and memories when they enjoy what they do – thus my passion is to create memorable experiences. I have 2 main goals in this role – to provide the best experiences and events to students, & to support MHC students in all extra-curricular activities whether it’s at the Medicine Hat or Brooks campus. With that being said, I encourage any and all ideas so please don’t hesitate to reach out or swing by the SA office during business hours.
I’m looking forward to bringing the sparkle and enthusiasm!
I can’t wait to connect with you!
Want to work with us?
Watch for the Student Council Elections in 2024!
Serving with the Executive Team are the permanent team members: Executive Director, Administrative Assistant, Health & Wellness Coordinator, and Brooks Campus Coordinator. These staff members provide mentorship to the Executive Team. They give advice and use their own experience to problem solve and plan for the future.
