Format
The conference is brought together by a team of volunteer students, along with the guidance and support of three faculty members.
We have finalized the 2023-24 team and are hard at work planning the next conference. Our team this year is as follows:
Jacob Boisclair – Conference Co-Chair
Tatiana Block – Conference Co-Chair
Jo McLeod – Secretary
Vicki Wen – Treasurer
Jerin Jeejo – Creative Designer
Ellis Rondquist – Sponsorship and Merchandise
Jonah Hector – Fundraising and Events
Jewel Phillips – Indigenous Coordinator
Cassandra Ernicos – Internal Promotions
Zack Kuan – External Promotions
Dr. Nick Hrynyk – Faculty Advisor
Dr. Saira Bano – Faculty Advisor
Dr. Alana Toulin – Faculty Advisor
Job Descriptions
- Chair/Co-Chair Job Description
- Secretary Job Description
- Treasurer/Financial Coordinator Job Description
- Internal Promotions Coordinator Job Description
- External Promotions Coordinator Job Description
- Fundraising & Events Coordinator Job Description
- Merchandise & Sponsorship Coordinator Job Description
- Creative Designer Job Description
Why Apply?
- Being on the committee (regardless of position) means that you will be an integral part in making decisions that help this conference continue to happen!
- It is an opportunity to connect with other students and faculty members in the program, and in some cases even with students from schools across Canada!
- Being part of organizing a conference like this is a great addition to a resume or CV, as it shows passion and commitment to the material and/or the skills required
- Planning this conference will help you advance many existing skills, such as decision making (sometimes under pressure), organization and staying on top of your tasks, communicating professionally, finding creative solutions to problems, and more!
- The conference can present PHP students with a lot of networking opportunities, and this opportunity is made even better with the exclusive perks of being on the committee (eg. personally connecting with the conference’s keynote speaker)