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Office Bearers - Cohort 16
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The Office Bearers, also recognized as the "executives" of the club work collectively to direct, lead and improve both the members and the club itself. From meetings to fundraisers and large events, the duty of the office bearers is to manage many of the important club matters in order to obtain a common objective. Each office bearer pertains to a different executive responsibility, collaborating and working together efficiently in order to better the club in every aspect.
Lubna Zaidi
Mentor
Ms. Zaidi has worked 23 years as an Educator. Currently, she is an Academic Director of World Life Education Centre and also the principal of World Life Education High School. She has been a Mentor of Gavel Clubs around the world over the past 16 years, and founded The Voice Gavel Club in Canada fours years back as a volunteer mentor, with the goals of helping her students improve their communication and leadership skills. She is a DTM of Oxford Toastmasters Club ,and has attended and conducted many Public Speaking Seminars. She hopes to open a Public Speaking and Leadership unit for all ages in her company. She is a strong leader who is fair and consistent, which makes everyone around her feel valued. A quote from Ms. Zaidi: 'Learning is a journey from the new to the known'.
RISHI NACHNANI
Mentor's Liaison
Rishi Nachnani is a Grade 12 student at White Oaks Secondary School. He is pursuing an undergraduate degree in Physics. As Mentor's Liason, Rishi facilitates the communication between our mentor, Lubna Zaidi and Gavelliers, the members of the club, and is an avenue for our mentor to recommend changes into the club and for regular members and himself to do so as well, helping ensure that the overall club runs smoothly.
JAOTIN LING
President
Jaotin Ling is the President of the Voice Gavel Club’s Cohort 16. Jaotin currently attends University of Toronto Schools, in Toronto. As the President of the Voice Gavel Club, Jaotin is responsible for ensuring the logistics of the club run smoothly, proper communications and effective interaction between club members, and coordinating events with the help of the Leads and Office Bearers of the club. As the previous Secretary of Cohort 15, Jaotin focuses on the digital aspects of the club as well as logistical management, while coordinating with the Co-President, Mentor’s Liason, and Mentor to steer the direction of the club. Jaotin’s goal is to ensure the atmosphere of the club is suitable for its continuation, as well as the training of current members and Office Bearers in preparation for the next cohort of the Voice Gavel Club.
MIDHA SIDDIQUI
Co-President
Midha Siddiqui is a grade 12 student at Stephen Lewis Secondary School, in Mississauga. As the Co-President of the club, she oversees the many operations of all the departments with a particular focus on the Public Relations team, due to her creative mind and marketing experience. One of her goals for this year is to substantially expand the clubs online presence and recruit more members.
ANA AGARWAL
VP Education
Ana is a Grade 9 student at White Oaks Secondary School. As VP Education, her main job is to ensure the quality and standards of the speeches at the Voice Gavel Club, and to educate members in regards to their communication skills. Ana enjoys trying new things and broadening her horizons, and is an avid reader, writer and enjoyer of music in her free time.
AMAAN ZAKIR HUSSAIN
Co-VP Education
Amaan Zakir Hussain is a Grade 10 student at Iroquois Ridge High School. As Co-Vice President of Education, he oversees the club's speeches and discipline, ensuring the club’s good standing with the public. In his free time, he enjoys playing and listening to music, refining his Taekwondo expertise, and diving into the world of books.
RAHEEM CHEEMA
Sergeant-at-Arms
Raheem Cheema is a Grade 9 student currently attending White Oaks Secondary School. He manages the discipline and manners of the Gaveliers while also maintaining the club's resources. This also includes setting up the meeting area before the designated time for calling the meeting to order. His hobbies include playing video games, reading, building with LEGO, and spending time with friends.
AFRAAZ NOORANI
Co-Sergeant-at-Arms
Afraaz is a grade 9 student studying at World Life Highschool. He has been a member since last year, and is currently the Co-Sergeant at Arms of The Voice Gavel Club. The Sergeant At Arms team, make sure to remain the discipline of the club, manages, and organizes the clubs meetings. Some of his hobbies are video games and sports.
NOAH LEE
Secretary
Noah Lee is a grade 10 student at John Fraser Secondary School. He joined the Voice Gavel Club last year and is currently the Secretary. As secretary, Noah organizes the roles in each Gavel meeting and helps take notes every meeting. He loves music and basketball with his friends. Noah hopes to have an impactful year with the Voice Gavel Club and aims to improve not only his public speaking, but others lives.
TARUN SIYAMPILLAI
Co-Secretary
Tarun Siyampillai is a grade 11 ALP student who attends White Oaks Secondary School. As the Co-Secretary of the club, he is responsible for taking minutes of each meeting and assisting with agenda creation for each meeting. Some of his hobbies are playing basketball, gaming and spending time with family and friends.
IBRAHIM CHAUDHRY
VP Finance
Ibrahim is a grade 11 student who is 16 years old, studying at Loyola Catholic Secondary School. He joined The Voice Gavel Club this year and holds the esteemed position of Vice President of Finance. He ensures the club's funds are tracked and put to good use. A crucial role in the club. He likes science and math. Some of his hobbies include soccer, chess, and playing the flute.
YOUSEF AL DABAGH
Co-VP Finance
Yousef Al Dabagh is Cohort 16's Co-VP of Finance. He is a grade 10 student at John Fraser Secondary School. Yousef’s role is to ensure that the financial aspects of the Voice Gavel Club are well tracked and taken care of. Yousef is involved in many competitive sport teams like soccer and tennis. His goal in the Voice Gavel Club is to one day become the president and ensure that he leaves a remarkable legacy behind.
YUSUF IMRAN
VP Membership
Yusuf I. is a Grade 9 student, currently attending Oakville Trafalgar High School and has been with the club for one year as of now. As the VP of Membership, Yusuf’s role is to welcome all new members and help them get settled into the Voice Gavel Club. Alongside this, he also helps collect member contact information and recruits new members! In his spare time, Yusuf enjoys playing Soccer and watching Anime or Formula 1 races. He is also a very passionate fan of Redbull F1 and Bayern Munich.
SUNNY KOTLA
Co-VP Membership
Sunishka Kotla (Sunny) is a grade 10 student at John Fraser Secondary School. She has been a part of the Voice Gavel Club since October 2024. As Co-VP Membership, her duties in the club include bringing in new members and making them feel welcomed! Sunny enjoys writing, volunteering, and listening to music. In the future, she wishes to pursue medicine.
ARHAM ALI
Co-VP Public Relations
Arham Ali is a 10th grade student at Iroquois Ridge High School. As a Co-Vice President of Public Relations Arham maintains the social media of The Voice Gavel Club and works on different posts while also pushing the PR team to its potential. Arham’s interests consist of studying Biology, playing chess, and cooking. He one day hopes to become a psychiatrist.
EKANSH BANSAL
VP Public Relations
Ekansh Bansal is a Grade 10 student at Iroquois Ridge High School. His role as Vice President of Public Relations for The Voice Gavel Club consists of overseeing social media initiatives, developing engaging content, and supporting the PR team in achieving high-quality outcomes. Beyond his academic commitments, Ekansh maintains a well-rounded set of interests, including playing basketball, practicing guitar, exploring a wide range of music, reading, and continually seeking opportunities to learn and grow.
SIRI CHAKRIKA PULIGORU
Co-VP Public Relations
Siri Chakrika Puligoru is a grade 12 student at Stephen Lewis Secondary School, in Mississauga. As a member of the PR team, she supports the team with planning, organizing, and polishing PR initiatives. Outside of her role, she enjoys reading, fencing, and art.