Official Results for 2025-26 Elections

VIUSU is pleased to announce the official results of the 2025-26 elections. Voting took place on February 26, 27, and 28, with a strong turnout from the student community.

Your 2025 VIUSU Board of Directors

We are excited to welcome the following elected representatives to the VIUSU Board:

• Chairperson – Sarah Mei Lyana

• Director of Events – Swanson

• Director of External Relations – Brandi Klee

• Director of Internal Relations – Kurtis Johnstone

• Indigenous Students’ Representative – Hyla McQuaid

• Women Students’ Representative – Maggie Velisek

• Directors at Large – Emily Smith, Alyaa Hassan, Jannah Falcunitin, Callum Rivoire, Pranit Pruthi

• International Students’ Representative – Yohan John Jacob

• Graduate Students’ Representative – Renia Maria Abraham

• Education Students’ Representative – Kailyn Lafrenie

• Management Students’ Representative – Tejas Sawant

• Social Sciences Students’ Representative – Jenna Sportak

• Tiwšɛmawtxʷ (Powell River) Campus Representative – Leonard Holthuysen

VIU Governance Representatives

We also extend our congratulations to those elected to key VIU governance positions:

• Board of Governors Representatives – Brandi Klee (Acclaimed), Sarah Mei Lyana (Acclaimed)

• Senate Representatives – Renia Maria Abraham, Brandi Klee, Sarah Mei Lyana, Maggie Velisek

• Standing Committee on Indigenous Commitments Representatives – Chloe Hatch (Acclaimed), Hyla McQuaid (Acclaimed)

We thank all candidates and voters for participating and contributing to a successful election cycle. Stay tuned as we continue working together to make VIU an even better place for students.