Meet the 2026/27 Executive Team!

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4th Year - BA Planning

My name is Maja, and I am a fourth-year Planning student! I am beyond excited to be the President of GAPSS this year. I really enjoyed my time as a VP last year and am looking forward to taking on a larger role in the club.

A little more about me: I love chatting and meeting new people, especially those in Planning and HGEO ;) I also love the outdoors and was lucky enough to spend the summer living in Vancouver, where I worked at a planning company and took full advantage of all the outdoor activities the city has to offer.

Let’s keep the GAPSS momentum going and make this an awesome year!

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4th Year - BA Planning

I am in my fourth year of the Planning program and am passionate about planning because of the environmental impacts that planning policies can have. I love the outdoors and hope to one day work as a parks planner. Some of my hobbies include fencing, hiking, and playing the banjo.

As VP Finance, I aim to support GAPSS by making sure the club has the funds it needs to run its events and initiatives. I plan to do this by pursuing sponsorship opportunities and exploring new ways to raise money. My experience as an executive with the Outdoors Club has also given me practice in budgeting and allocating funds responsibly to stay within set limits.

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4th Year - BA Planning & Art and Design

Hi! My name's David! I was born and raised in central Edmonton and am proud to be from this great city. I love spending my free time sunbathing at the Mill Creek Outdoor Pool, biking along 83rd Ave, and dancing at the Black Dog. One day, I hope to work as a planner for a municipality in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia, where I will spend my days surfing, hiking, and helping coastal cities become more like Edmonton.

I am excited to be one of two fabulous VPs Internal for GAPSS! I’d like to make this year on campus a year of community, fun, and excellent organization. I am grateful to past executives for creating a beautiful student group, and I feel privileged to have the opportunity to help shape the future of GAPSS. I am most excited to meet all the new people entering Human Geography and Planning, and I aim to foster a welcoming atmosphere to encourage people to join GAPSS. If you see me walking laps in HUB, please say hi!

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4th Year - BA Human Geography & Sociology

Hi everyone! My name is Logan, and I’m a fourth-year Human Geography and Sociology student. I’ve always loved maps, cities, travelling, and examining the ways places shape people’s lives. Outside of school, I work as a freelance digital marketing strategist in the housing and mortgage sector, and spend my summers working at a greenhouse. In my free time, I enjoy gardening, camping, spending time with my friends and family, and exploring Edmonton’s neighbourhoods hoping to find new hidden gems. ;)

Although I only joined GAPSS last year, becoming involved through the Media Committee and contributing to the blogs has been one of the most rewarding parts of my university experience! The welcoming community I found through GAPSS inspired me to take on a larger role for the final year of my degree.

My goals for the year are to maintain a smooth internal structure, support and engage committee members, improve onboarding for new members, and help ensure Geography students feel represented and connected within GAPSS. I’m looking forward to working with the executive team to make this another great year for our members!

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4th Year - BSc Planning

Hello! Little bit about me! I love the Edmonton food scene. When I’m not bartending or studying I am often out with friends at either our favourite spot or trying something new. I love hearing new recommendations, especially if it’s a cafe where I can blow some money on an expensive cappuccino! They taste even better after a long bike ride!

The thing I am most excited about being your VP External is challenging myself. I am a pretty social person, so I am excited to see what lengths I can take that to! I hope to use some of my already established connections from doing a work term at the city and volunteering with local advocacy groups to bring some industry to related events.

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5th Year - BA Planning

Hello! My name is Luka, and I have been involved with GAPSS for the past three years. I am a huge nerd when it comes to urban planning ideas and concepts, especially public transit, new developments, and city-building projects. I literally make fictional LRT maps for fun.

My interest in planning began when my childhood love for trains collided with my fascination with city life and architecture. Planning’s focus on the human element of the built environment and the ways people move through and experience cities really resonated with me, and it has been my passion ever since I was 13 years old.

I consider myself a social person and enjoy meeting new people, having conversations, and building connections. Outside of school, I enjoy music production, playing instruments, singing, staying active, and spending time with friends.

I am excited to continue growing our social media presence and strengthening how we connect with students. GAPSS already has a fantastic Instagram account with a broad reach, and I look forward to helping create engaging content that is both informative and entertaining. 

I am excited for another great year with GAPSS and look forward to connecting with both new and returning students!

(he/him)

5th Year - BA Planning

Hi! I'm JJ, and I am honoured to be your next VP Planning! To recap, during the election, I promised:

• To focus on resolving issues and strengthening ties between students and our faculty

• To bring learning opportunities of relevance and interest

• To provide exposure for your best ideas, by designing an engaging planning competition and by working with VP HGeo Ashley to make Topophilia better for you

• To advocate for the continued provision of food at club events.

I also look forward to working with my fellow executives to help GAPSS run smoothly, because no planner/geographer works alone. Some fun facts about me:

• I like to paint

• I’m from Regina

• I am always happy to trade sushi recommendations

I want to hear what you have to say - if you have ideas or questions, don’t keep them to yourself!

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4th Year - BA Human Geography & Psychology

Hello! My name is Ashley, and I am in my final year at the University of Alberta, majoring in Human Geography and Psychology with a minor in Sociology. Outside of academia, I enjoy playing games and solving puzzles, reading and listening to audiobooks, and trying new recipes.

I am very excited to serve as the 2026/27 VP Human Geography for GAPSS. I first became involved with GAPSS in Fall 2025, and it has been a wonderful experience being part of such a welcoming and supportive community. I am grateful for the opportunity to help build and strengthen the Human Geography and Planning community through this role.

My goal is to help create an environment where Human Geography students can connect with one another and be exposed to new opportunities, events, and experiences. I look forward to working alongside the team and supporting our student community throughout the year.

(she/her)

4th Year - BA Planning

Hi everyone! My name is Eden Weaver and I am in the fourth year (approximately) of an undergraduate degree in planning. My first foray into the world of geography and planning was HGEO 100. That first-year class helped me discover a career path that fulfills my passion for all things interdisciplinary, but it is the wonderful people who study and work in this field that have truly made me fall in love with it.

I have participated in two internships during my time as a university student. I’ve also been working at a tailor shop for about four years now, and always am really excited when I get to share my craft with a friend by teaching them how to mend a garment or sew a button. I enjoy skating, mountain biking, gymnastics, olympic weightlifting, playing guitar and piano, and stopping to pick up cool rocks to the annoyance of anyone in my accompaniment. And finally: due to its sheer enormity and significance to who I am, I would be remiss not to mention in a self-description my gigantic sweet tooth!

I have always taken a lot of pride in fostering camaraderie among the communities in which I am involved, and it has been such an honour to do just that with GAPSS’ Events Committee these last few years. For the 2026-27 year, I am very lucky to have Seamus as my fellow Co-VP Events, and such an amazing group of people to work with, as we continue to help others find a sense of belonging in our little community of future geographers and planners.

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5th Year - BA Planning

Hello everyone! I’m Seamus, and I’m so excited to be one of your VP Events for 2026-27! I’m in my fifth and final year of a BA in Planning with a minor in PoliSci. I’d like to say that I have always loved planning-related topics… and I will, because I have. My childhood passion for trains, planes, and automobiles developed over the years into a well-rounded love for all things urban planning, especially land use; this means you would find me playing Train Simulator Classic as a 12-year-old, and you can find me playing Train Simulator Classic AND Cities: Skylines as a 21-year-old. Nothing will ever eclipse my obsession with Planning and Geography, but I also love skiing, biking, gardening (trees!!), and my YouTube recommended page.

As a 3-year member of the Events Committee, I have seen our events support the growth of GAPSS through inclusivity and fun. This year, I’d like to keep that ball rolling by approaching the planning of events with more outreach to HGEO and Planning Students for event ideas, or ideas to improve events from past years.