UMASA Executive and Committee Positions & Departmental Committee Student Positions

There are many ways to get involved in UMASA or in the department as a student representative. Below is a listing of the current executive members and those holding committee positions. Elections for executive positions take place at the end of the academic year, while committee positions are elected in the fall. See Getting Involved, for more details about upcoming opportunities.

2018-2019 UMASA Executive

​PRESIDENT: Victoria Verhoek 
​umasa@myumanitoba.ca

My name is Victoria Verhoek, and I am in my fourth year in the Honours Anthropology program. I am interested in osteology and forensic anthropology. At the start of my second year I joined UMASA. I was interested in an executive position, because I want to be a part of planning and organizing events. Two years ago, I participated in the conference committee and was on the intramural team. I believe that it is beneficial for students to join groups and meet people with similar interests. Last year as treasurer I kept on top of all of our finances, including the introduction of e-transfers, which made it easier for students to pay for events. I also took on a greater role in the organization of the conference and joined the journal committee. Over the next year I will work hard to attract new members, organize fun events and help plan another successful conference. As always, I am excited to be more involved in UMASA and continue to meet new people.
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VICE PRESIDENT: Adrianna Nelson-Gross

My name is Adriana Nelsen-Gross and I am Vice President of UMASA for the 2018-2019 school year. I am completing my final year at the University of Manitoba in the Honours Program with a focus on Social/Cultural anthropology. Two years ago I was abroad in Spain and taking online classes, but all of last year I made a great effort to be involved with UMASA. I was part of the Journal Committee, and the Conference Committee which have both given me some great experience I will apply to my position of VP. I have many ideas I would love to implement if given the chance: increase our social media presence, more events on applying your anthropology degree, and a greater effort towards getting students actively involved earlier on in their program. I promise to work hand in hand with our future executive board to make the 2018/2019 UMASA a success!
COMMUNITY LIAISON COORDINATOR: Katelyn McIntyre 

​My name is Katelyn McIntyre, I am in my fourth year in the anthropology program, and I have been a part of UMASA for two years now. Through UMASA, I have been given opportunities that have cemented my love for anthropology, and more specifically for my love of Manitoban archaeology. I am honoured to fill the role of Community Liaison Coordinator so I can give others the opportunities I have been given through UMASA. These opportunities include: attending the 2018 Manitoba Archaeology Student Conference, as well as the Anthropology and Reconciliation Panel, and taking a behind the scenes tour at the Manitoba Museum. Not only have these opportunities helped me build an anthropology community within the university, but gave the opportunity to network with the outside world of anthropology as well. I want to help bridge the gap between the student world of anthropology, and the opportunities waiting for us all in the future. I spent the last year volunteering within the anthropology lab, volunteering digitizing UMASA journals, and of course, playing archery tag on our UMASA intramural team. I hope to bring more anthropology students into UMASA and show them the opportunities available within our association and outside the academic world, as well to help bridge the gap between education and employment.
TREASURER: Candice Guild

Hello! My name is Candice Guild, and I am in my final year of my Honours degree in anthropology. Last year I was involved with the UMASA Journal committee and participated in the archery tag intramural team. Outside of UMASA I volunteer at the Manitoba Museum, and in the archaeology lab here at the U of M. Being a part of UMASA last year helped me meet people with similar interests, develop useful skills, and gave me the chance to try new things. As Treasurer I hope to help other anthropology students make the most of their time here at the U of M, and to assist in making UMASA the best it can be.
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SOCIAL & FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR: Victoria Stagg

Victoria began her academic career in 2012; she first attended school with the intention of completing a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and nutrition. It was not until she took her first anthropology class as an elective that she decided to pursue a career in anthropology. Victoria joined UMASA the year after attending her first anthropology course.  This is Victoria’s second year in the program and she believes that as the Social and Fundraising Director she can expand the reach of UMASA within the University of Manitoba anthropology program. With more social events, UMASA can become even more saturated to help future students and graduates create better connections amongst each other for better opportunities. Victoria has one year left in her General Degree before she returns for her Honours’ Program. 
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COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: Hannah Oudenaar

Hi! My name is Hannah and I am the Communications Director. I am in my final year of an Advanced Bachelor’s Arts, majoring in anthropology. Last year during the fall term I was a part of UMASA and the intramural team. During the winter term, I was doing an exchange through the International Centre in the Netherlands. I was interested in being the Communications Director of UMASA in order to continue my involvement with the association, which I’ve always enjoyed as a way to meet and spend time with people who have similar interests. 
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Important Info

When contacting the Executives at uofm.anthros@gmail.com or umasa@myumanitoba.ca please indicate which executive member you are trying to contact.This will help ensure that the right person reads your email.