Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Student Union (GSWSSU)
The Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Student Union (GSWSSU) has strong visions for the upcoming school year at Simon Fraser University. This student union aims to bring the department, its faculty, and students together in order to create connection, inclusivity, and representation to marginalized groups in a safe space.
Previously, this has been pursued through events like career nights, trivia nights, movie nights, french fry socials, fundraisers, and much more! Our goal is to continue these types of events and to also bring in new and fun things to do in the upcoming year.
Any GSWS major, minor, joint major, or student taking at least one GSWS class can join the GSWS Student Union! The perks include: making a difference in the SFU community, making new friends, being a part of something greater, and having fun! Elected executives also get volunteer experience on their Co-Curricular record!
GSWSSU meetings are held on Zoom. If anyone wants to join a meeting, they can reach out to our Instagram @gswssu_sfu or email gswssu@gmail.com and we will directly send them the link.
We invite you to check out our socials for all the latest updates and on how to be a part of the GSWSSU!
Connect with us!
GSWS Student Union Executive
President
Brooke Barnett
Hey! I’m Brooke Barnett (she/they), one of the GSWSSU presidents and I’m a fourth year GSWS major! I joined the union back in 2022 as a way to meet more people within my major and since then, I have had the opportunity to take on multiple roles and have just fallen in love with putting on a variety of different events over the years! I have various goals for this union but the biggest one is to continue to host on these events where gsws students are able to take a break from their studies by enjoying a low-barrier event for them and creating a sense of community for those students!
President
Ashley Flett
Hi I'm Ashley Flett <3 (they/she) and I'm the other GSWSSU president! I'm a gender studies minor and a philosophy major who joined the union in 2022. I've been around in a variety of positions, whether as a communications coordinator, SFSS councillor, and now the secretary as well, but have always worked towards having GSWSSU be a welcoming and enjoyable place. I joined GSWSSU to get involved in my community and socialize with others also interested in gender studies, but it quickly became about building these experiences and opportunities for others.
(Shout out my fellow President for taking a lovely bio pic!)
Treasurer
Annika Plus
Hi! my name is Annika Puls (they/them), and I am a fourth year GSWS and Political Science major, as well as a Social Data Analytics minor. I joined the GSWSSU because I wanted to play a more active role in creating fun, safe, and welcoming spaces for GSWS students. I am so excited to work with the union and engage more with the GSWS community as a whole!
Department Representative
Noor Nijjar
Hey! I’m Noor Nijjar (she/her) and I’m a fourth year Biomedical Physiology major and GSWS extended minor. I’ve been part of the GSWS student union since 2022 and have loved it as I get to work with people with similar interests. I joined the union to encourage an encompassing student experience for my peers, as academia is difficult, but here students can enjoy events and make new friends!
SFSS Council Representative
Jasleen Dhami
Hey everyone, my name is Jasleen and my pronouns are she/her. I am the GSWSSU’s SFSS Council Representative. I have served on the union for almost two years and have enjoyed it! I look forward to representing the voices and needs of GSWS undergraduate students at SFU and of the GSWS student union. <3
Krystal Issa
Communications Coordinator
Hi! I’m Krystal Issa (she/her), and I am a fourth year psychology major and GSWS minor. I joined the GSWS union to meet like-minded people and get involved in causes that are most important to me! I love being apart of this inclusive space, going to events, engaging in what I love, and meeting new and amazing people!
Social Media Manager
Eugenia Valdez Nuno
Hi hii! I am currently working towards a Joint Major in Sociology and GSWS. I wanted to join GSWSSU because I admire what they stand for, wanted to get more involved with like-minded people, and ensure that all students from diverse walks of life feel represented and safe in everything that we do as a student union!
Events Coordinator
Isabel Py
Hello! I’m Isabel (she/her) and I am in my first year pursuing a joint major in History and GSWS. I joined the GSWSSU to help make the campus a fun and inclusive space. I’m looking forward to connecting with new people through upcoming events!