2021/2022
Presidential Suite
Natasha Bussanich (She/Her) – Co-President
4th Year – Business (Specialization in accounting)
From a young age, mental health has been extremely important and heavily valued in my family. My mom works in a mental illness related career and has been able to share knowledge in maintaining a positive mental health. I have realized how relevant and critical mental health is, however there still exists stigma and I am excited to help eliminate this amongst our community. As a member of MHAC, I look forward to starting conversations about mental health while creating a safe environment for everyone!
Devanshi Gupta (She/Her) – Co-President
4th Year – Faculty of Arts – Psychology
Through my personal and professional experiences, I have learnt the strong value of mental health in our daily 
life. Personally, mental health is about being self aware and listening to my needs. This helps me take care of myself and deal effectively with stress and anxiety.
life. Personally, mental health is about being self aware and listening to my needs. This helps me take care of myself and deal effectively with stress and anxiety.Treasury & Sponsorship Committee
Amrit Maniani (He/Him) – VP Finance
5th Year – Faculty of Science – Microbiology and Immunology
Mental health to me means opening up and having a non-judgmental space and support network to share your emotions with. Many people aren’t able to talk to someone when they are emotionally struggling due to the fear of being stigmatized. By being a part of MHAC, I hope to help break down these barriers and create a community that shows the power of being vulnerable and compassionate.
SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE
Ella Davidson – BA, Psychology – 2nd year
Maggie Chan – BSc, Biology – 4th year
Internal Committee
Lauren Caswell (She/Her/Hers) – VP Internal
3rd Year – Faculty of Arts -Psychology
Typically, when one considers mental health, a range of psychological disorders may come to mind. However, contrary to popular belief, mental health is a component of each individual’s general well-being. Mental health affects how we feel, and how we interact with others, and how we cope through adversity and stress. Just as one routinely visits their healthcare practitioner to maintain their physical health, each individual should be encouraged to actively pursue activities that have a positive impact on their mental health.
Events Committee
Cole Cussanelli (He/Him/His) – Co-VP Events
2nd Year – Faculty of Arts – Teaching
Mental health means everything to me as it affects every aspect of our lives; not just emotionally but physically, psychologically and socially. Coming out of a season of isolation, I really feel that mental health needs to be de-stigmatized and part of our everyday conversations because it’s obvious if someone isn’t doing well physically but mentally it isn’t as transparent.
Erika Stadnichuk (She/Her/Hers) Co-VP Events
4rd Year – Faculty of Arts – Psychology
To me, mental health is the mind’s way of communicating and expressing itself. It influences how I feel, think and act every day. And just like we take care of our bodies and physical health, our mind and mental health, too, needs to be properly cared for. Although the conversation is just getting started, I’m appreciative of all efforts to destigmatize mental health and normalize this part of ourselves we all have.
EVENTS COORDINATORS
Trisha Saini – BCom – 2nd year
Karman Kang – BCom – 2nd year
Bhavisha Sewani – BCom – 3rd year
Sarah Azad Manjiri – BA, Psychology – 2nd year
Marketing Committee
Maheep Chawla – BA, Psychology – 4th year
Renata Morones – BA, Psychology – 5th year
Amara Camacho – BA, Psychology – 2nd year