Meet the candidates in the 2022-2023 DC Board of Governors Student Governor Election

This message is being shared on behalf of Melissa Pringle, chief returning officer, Durham College (DC) Board of Governors. Please direct inquires to Melissa.

Check out the candidate’s promotional videos and statements online.

Kristopher Bendell

 

Hello DC Community!

My name is Kristopher Bendell, I’m a 2nd-year Business Administration-Marketing student. I must say that I’m extremely excited to be running for the student governor position, and I feel honored to be in this election with the other wonderful candidates. My goal is to give this student governor position my best efforts in hopes to provide the complete student perspective for our board of Governors. I truly hope everyone reading this is doing great, if you happen to see me around campus, please say hello, and feel free to call me Kris!

Kind Regards,
Kristopher Bendell

N’ia Cormier

 

Hello DC!

I am N’ia Cormier, your next Student Governor, at least I hope to be.
I feel I am the best candidate for the position, for I am not only a student, but I am also a parent, an activist, and much more.  As a member of the Queer community, I have constantly had to advocate for myself and for others, please visit my LinkedIn account to understand who I am and what makes me the best person to ADVOCATE for the Diverse student population here at DC.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/n-ia-cormier-rainbowterra/

See you around campus!

N’ia Cormier

Melissa Holm-Laursen

 

I’m enrolled in the Finance-Business program and a member of the Institute of Student Leadership. In 2007, I graduated from Legal Administration, followed by seven years experience in the legal field, where I demonstrated a high level of integrity and attention to detail. In 2014 my focus shifted towards my family and supporting my special needs children full-time which has helped me develop strong empathy and advocacy skills. I would love the opportunity to apply these skills to being a leader and student voice on DC’s Board of Governors! Vote for me at www.durhamcollege.ca/studentgovernor from March 28 to April 1.
Natalia Kondratieva

 

While the nature of the Student Governor role wouldn’t allow any candidate to directly represent constituents, the successful individual would be able to draw on their own personal student perspective during Board meetings. When casting your vote in in the upcoming election, remember that it goes towards a real human and not any promise of the future.

I have a lot of experience being a student and serving functions similar to the Student Governor role in professional and academic environments. I also know how to have a laugh or two. Learn more online.

Sincerely,

Natalia Kondratieva

Atif Usmani

 

WHY VOTE FOR ME?
Find out more online.
Watch promo video online.IF YOU KNOW ME: Ask yourself this?

Do I trust him to be my voice?
Can he deliver my message?
Does he speak his mind?
Is he helpful?
Does he fear interaction?

DON’T KNOW ME?
I am driven, motivated, committed, helpful, caring, outspoken, fair, fearless, Leader, problem solver, RESPONSIBLE!

The list goes on, but I’m out of allowable space.

I believe you have your answer, go vote ATIF USMANI
March 28, 8:30 am- April 1, 4:30 pm

 

Voting will open at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, March 28.  For more information visit our election webpage at www.durhamcollege.ca/studentgovernor.