1. Queen’s-Trent CESA
Elections
Nominee Profiles

2. President Nominee

3. 1) Being on CESA for 3 years would definitely help me
be a successful President. I was the junior social rep,
Michael Neumann senior social rep, and this past year the Vice-
President. Being Vice-President allowed me to have a
leadership role in CESA and the Concurrent Education
Community. I am now ready for a new challenge on
CESA that the President role would bring, and I am
confident in my abilities to be in this position. Being on
CESA for 3 years has really taught me the ins and outs of
Con Ed, and this would be important for President as I
would work closely with all members of the CESA
Executive and help run a smooth team.
2) For 2 summers I worked at Red Pine Family Camp,
as a member of the Senior Staff team. In this position I
had to work with 2 other members of senior staff and
supervise a team of 24 junior staff. This experience
allowed me to develop interpersonal skills, which would
definitely help me be President on CESA.
3) I have been involved in many different student
groups at Trent for the past 3 years. Some areas I have
been involved with outside of CESA are LEC Rez Reps for
one year and LEC College Cabinet for two years. By
being involved in many different ways at Trent, I have
been able to recognize what works well in different
organizations. My experience in different groups at
Trent would definitely help me be a strong leader of
CESA.

4. Vice President
Nominee

5. 1. I have been on the CESA Executive for the past two
years (as Secretary and Communications Coordinator),
which has given me good experience to be the Vice
President of CESA next year. I am now confident in the fact Christina Hoffman
that I know how CESA runs as a student group, and I have
built a strong connection with many students in the Con Ed
student community and faculty. I would definitely feel
comfortable being a leading member of this organization.
2. The two prior positions that I have held on CESA
(Secretary and Communications Coordinator) were both
highly reliant on ensuring that information is conveyed in a
prompt and accurate manner to other students. This is a
priority that I would continue to value as Vice President,
since it acts as a mediating position between the executive
and the Concurrent Education student population. I would
ensure that students know that their opinions are valued,
and that their ideas are conveyed to the executive so that
our program can be the best that it can be!
3. I was on the Introductory Seminar Week staff for Lady
Eaton College this past September, and it definitely helped
me to be a student leader. I really enjoyed helping students
to get accustomed to Trent life, especially new Con Eddies!
I loved providing a familiar face throughout the year to new
Con Ed students around campus and at events! I will be on
the LEC ISW staff again next September, and I definitely look
forward to helping new Con Eddies enjoy their starting
semester at Trent through CESA!

6. Secretary
Nominees

7. Megan Leonard
I am extremely hardworking, dedicated and
passionate. I consistently strive for excellence in all
areas of my life and if elected, I promise to bring this
same enthusiasm to an executive position.
I am a responsible and highly organized person—my
two years of CESA experience have been incredible,
and I feel as though they make me extremely
qualified for the role of secretary. I also have strong
writing skills and leadership capabilities, and have
been involved in a number of extra-curricular
activities, both in high school and my time at Trent.
I am outgoing, flexible and reliable, and I will do
everything I can to positively contribute to the Con-
Ed community. It has been an honour working as
Senior Red Apple Editor; I have met so many amazing
people, developed invaluable skills, and would love
to remain a part of the CESA team.

8. Alejandra Bonilla
1. I am committed. If you vote for me, I'll
try my very best to fulfill the role of
CESA secretary.
2. Organized I will be able to keep the
office clean and tidy so members can
find things easily. Being organized will
also mean that I will be able to
maintain and keep track of all the
administrative work.
3. Detail-Oriented. I pay attention to
the little details and am able to stay
focused! This is will be useful when
writing minutes for meetings.

9. Treasurer Nominee

10. * 2 years of CESA. I've already been a part of the
amazing council that's brought everyone so much
to the table for 2 years. Let's make it a third year for David Greaves
even more con.ed fun. Vote for continuity.
* Trust the math guy. I'm used to keeping all the
variables accounted for and cheques balanced.
Besides, I understand money more than your
average con.ed student - I took mathematical
finance (MATH 3510) and got an A in it. Not that I'll
be needing to do advanced calculus to be the
treasurer or anything, but don't you think it's nice to
know you have someone who understands money
on such a fundamental level?
* My past experience is fantastic. I've been a Don
in residence for the past 2 years, which included
working with and around Trent's systems for
handling money. I also was your professional
development coordinator (junior, then senior) for
these past 2 years where I've helped to grow the
conference to where it's bigger and better than
ever. Being on the conference committee is a part
of the treasurer's job on CESA and I already know a
lot about that. Besides, handling the budget for the
conference was something I had to keep in mind
this past year.

11. Community & Human
Issues Rep Nominee

12. 1) I was Community and Human Issues Rep the past
two years, and I felt it was a great fit for my interests and
Haley Rosenthal leadership! I also thought of the idea and organized Con
Dubarsky Ed’s first Con Ed formal in over ten years, which sold out
and was a huge success! Over my two years in the
position, I also successfully organized and coordinated
the Canned Food Drive (and we broke a record!), a
School Supplies Drive, the first-ever Con Ed Blood Drive
two years running, the P.D Movie Night and a Cultural
Outreach Night at Kenner Collegiate. I also helped all of
CESA’s many other events run smoothly!
2) I was a member of ISW Staff for LEC, and was Spirit
Rep on Student Council in high school, so running events
and fulfilling a leadership role is something I feel
comfortable in! I attended leadership camps throughout
high school, and helped run my high school leadership
camp in my grade 12 year.
3) I also am an active volunteer back home in Ottawa,
specifically with Children at Risk (helping children with
autism) and have many contacts that I have made over
the past two years (being on CESA) in Peterborough as
well. I feel my compassion and sensitivity make me a
worthy candidate for this particular position on CESA.

13. Clothing
Coordinator
Nominee

14. Miranda Moore
1. I am well aware of the work that CESA does
as I was greatly involved this past year. CESA
would not be a foreign or new undertaking for
me, as I already feel comfortable in the
wonderful community and family that CESA is.
2. I excel in creativity! I consider myself a
creative and artistic person. I feel that I would be
able to bring fun, new designs to the Con- Ed
students in regard to their clothing for next year.
3. I am a very organized individual. I would be
able to coordinate effectively with the clothing
provider of my choice and with the students and
faculty of the Con- Ed Department. I would have
set plans from the beginning of the year as to
when I would put out clothing orders, in regards
to specific seasons and when other programs or
colleges are putting out their clothing orders.

15. Communications
Coordinator Nominees

16. Karina Clendenning
1. I have executive experience! I have been on
CESA for the past two years as both the Jr. and Sr.
Social Representative and know how to promote
events and get information to Con-Ed Students. I've
seen all of our executive positions in action and
would easily be able to inform everyone of what's
upcoming!
2. I love social media!! I already actively use
Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and more, which makes
me the perfect person to update all of the places
you get your CESA news!
3. I've done this before! Over the past several years I
have been involved in many projects and clubs that
have required me to send out updates and
promotion via social media and other forms of
communication. This included running Facebook
pages, creating events, sending out e-mail updates,
and everything in between. Overall, I know what it
takes to be CESA's Communications Coordinator
and would have tons of fun doing it!!

17. 1. During my past year serving as the 1st Year
Class Representative I have become a strong
Dylan Billings communicator, effectively passing along all messages
from CESA to both 1st Year Classes. As well, I have
successfully promoted all CESA events and
represented the 1st Year class at nearly all events
through the year. This experience will be essential in
my role as Communication Coordinator.
2. I believe that I will bring fresh and new ideas to
the executive team. After successfully having a
competition on twitter for the 1st year class to give
away free tickets, I have plans and ideas to expand
this and take it to the entire program and various
events throughout the year.
3. I am an avid user of all social media outlets;
using Facebook as a promotion tool and "live
tweeting" events (@dylanjbillings), just to give some
examples. As a small summer job I helped a company
develop their Facebook Page to effectively
communicate their business ideals and values to the
public. With this experience I believe that I would be
the right person for the position of Communications
Coordinator.

18. Jr. Professional
Development
Coordinator Nominees

19. Jesse Morrison
-I am enthusiastic, outgoing, reliable
and ready to try new things and work
hard to achieve goals;
-I would like to be more involved in in
the Trent and more specifically the Con
Ed community and am interested in
taking a leadership role to help my
peers with their professional
development requirements;
-I hope to develop and create new
opportunities for professional
development that are intriguing, fun
and exciting and that incorporate
peoples interests and passions into the
completion of their course
requirements.

20. 1. I believe I am best suited for the position of Junior
Professional Development Coordinator because of
Madison Macken my experience. This past summer I was involved in a
summer camp where I helped to plan events and
organize activities for the campers and staff.
Moreover, for the 2013 summer I will hold the position
of camp director where I will be in charge of creating
and designing an entire camp. This includes day trips,
daily activities and development courses for
counselors etc.
2. Secondly, I enjoy getting creative and planning. I
am very organized, sometimes a little too organized!
(I don’t know if that is possible) I think these are
specific qualities which are needed for the position of
Junior Professional Development Coordinator.
3. With my past experience I have numerous ideas to
put forth when it comes to Professional Development
ideas. Furthermore, I am ready to dedicate my time
to this position and the responsibilities that come with
it. I work well with others and believe I could bring a
lot to the CESA team!

21. 2 Year Rep
nd
Nominees

22. Megan Lawson
1) I have valuable experience working
in a committee thanks to cabinet,
however I would like the chance to be
more involved in the Con Ed program.
2) I think that I am approachable and
would therefore be a
good resource for students in my year
to go to.
3) I am willing to help and support
other members of CESA in order to
help put on the best events,
conferences and other activities as
possible.

23. 1) When I was in high school I was invovled in the Executive team
for our drama club for three years, I started in the position or
Treasurer, and worked my way through the roles of Vice President
Amanda Glazer and finally President in my final year. While I was on this committee
as president I was in charge of arranging the meetings that we
would have, deciding what needed to be discussed and when in
order to have a smooth and easy theatre season. The executive
had to make announcements, meet every week, make decisions,
choose plays, hold auditions, select actors, and interview
potential directors for each play. I have gained strong leadership
skills through this position, as well, I have learned how to handle
large amounts of responsibility and pressure.
2) In the past few years I have been in many positions of high
responsibilities. In my grade twelve year of high school when I was
an assistant teacher to 10 young theatre students in a Parks and
Recreation group called Sirius Theatrical. I basically worked with
the teacher the way we do with host teachers on placement. We
help out in class, create lessons and teach them to the students,
and help them with the skills that they have difficulty with. I
enjoyed working in this program from start to finish, I felt a great
sense of pride watching over the children's final performances,
knowing that I helped to get them there and helped them to
discover their potential. I was expected to be there every week
on Wednesdays, and I did not miss a single day. With this job, I
have obtained some experience in a position of authority and I
think it has made me a better person as well as a better future
teacher.
3) Finally, I think I would make a great candidate for this position
because I have a huge amount of drive and determination, I am
easy to get along with and work well with others, I have creative
and original ideas that can help to bring us forward in the 2013-
2014 school year with "chutzpah"!

24. 3 Year Rep
rd
Nominee

25. Rachel Daley
1. Going into my third year in the Queen’s Trent
Concurrent Education Program, I would like to
become more involved in the program. Participating
in the CESA events has been fun for the past couple
of years, but this coming year I’d like the chance to
be directly involved in the planning and
accomplishing of those events. Being in con-ed, I
have ideas throughout the years concerning events
and other matters that I would like improve and try to
make the program even more enjoyable for
everyone.
2. Education is something I’ve been passionate
about for many years and being a part of CESA, I
believe, would be a good way to discuss and
enhance my thoughts on education. (And to add
ideas to my extensive pinterest board).
3. I could give another point about why I want to
be but you should probably just vote for me and I’ll
show you why it was a good decision instead.

26. 4 Year Rep
th
Nominee

27. 1. I have already been on the CESA executive for 2 years. In year
one (2010/11) I was a member at large and aided in the planning
Alyssa McGill
of the amazing better in b.ed night as well as various other actives!
In my second year (2011/2012) I was the senior professional
development coordinator and ran a successful Trent-Queens
education conference as well as helped with the better in b.ed
social night, coffee house and food drive. In these 2 years I have
proved to work amazing in a team setting contributing unique ideas
to CESA!
2. I am currently studying at Lancaster University in England as a
year abroad and have become so involved in a variety of clubs
and teams such as the Varsity lacrosse team and the Study abroad
society executive. I have gained some great leadership and
teamwork skills from these 2 groups as well as some amazing ideas
for socials such as pub golf and fun athletic mini con-ed
tournaments with classes competing against each other. I have also
volunteered with a couple not for profit community organizations on
campus here at Lancaster and have some unique fundraising ideas
for our year to support! Everything I have learned here on my study
abroad year I will bring back with me and use to plan some
amazing socials and fundraising opportunities.
3. I want to make my final year at Trent the best, and I assume all of
you want your 4th year to be amazing as well, and I will try my
hardest to make our year the best year yet, and hopefully help
make the transition to Queens next year as easy as possible! I will
make sure everyone knows deadlines, hints and tips from current
students at Queen’s faculty of education. I will also ensure that your
4th year will go out with a bang, with another fabulous winter formal,
better in b.ed night and Trent Queens September teaching
conference. Support me and I will support you in the best year of
our university experience yet! 