The "Cabinet"


Prime Minister Stephanie Li

From: Edmonton, AB
School: Wharton '15
Previous positions: None

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Hi everyone! I'm a sophomore hailing proudly from Edmonton, the northernmost metropolis in North America. Born and raised on the prairies, my hobbies included gazing across fields of canola, trekking through ravines, inhaling the pristine air... and shopping at our giant mall. I feel privileged and excited to be serving the Canadian community at Penn. Despite being a diverse group, we are bonded by the mutual experience that is being Canadian.

 


Minister of Internal Affairs Frederick Ding

From: Richmond Hill, ON
School: Engineering '15
Previous positions: None

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Frederick hails from Richmond Hill, Ontario and is a sophomore studying Bioengineering. When he is not ITA'ing in Ware or serving on the International Student Advisor Board, he is making sure that your elections are fair as part of the NEC.

 


Minister of External Affairs Tony Xie

From: Vancouver, BC
School: College '15
Previous positions: None

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Tony is from lovely Vancouver and is a sophomore studying Philosophy and Computer Science at Penn. He is pretty into web development, startups, journalism, and classics. Also he loves sushi.

 


Minister of Finance Patrick Liao

From: Ottawa, ON
School: College '15
Previous positions: None

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Hello fellow Canadians. I am currently a Sophomore in the College majoring in Diplomatic History. I'm from Ottawa, the nation's capital. I was the captain of my high school's national championship winning Reach for the Top team, and I'm currently on the Penn Quizbowl team. If I'm not reading, eating, or sleeping, you can probably find me doing stuff like rewatching episodes of Game of Thrones.

 


Past Board Members

Rohan Shah

From: Toronto, ON
School: College '13
Previous positions: Minister of Finance; Prime Minister

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A native of Toronto, Rohan brings a truly international flavour from his past experiences living in Singapore, England, and India (in case you're getting suspicious, Canada is still his home). He plans to major in Economics and obtain a Language Certificate in Mandarin Chinese. In his free time, Rohan enjoys playing badminton, refining his questionable hip-hop skills, watching comedy and horror movies, and eating high-quality sushi. Also, Rohan enjoys playing the flute. Vive le Canada!

 


Andrea Cheung

From: Vancouver, BC
School: College '12
Previous positions: Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism; Prime Minister; Minister of Public Works and Government Services

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Hello fellow and honorary Canadians. When I'm not out and about actively recruiting new members, composing Canadian-English emails, and boasting about poutine, I can be found making runs to fro-yo, fro-gro, and piled under a bunch of books at Fisher-Bennett. I'm really excited about the prospect of expanding our Canadian family with new members and young alum this year.

 


Michel Breau

From: Bridgewater, NS
School: Vagelos '13
Previous positions: Minister of Public Works and Government Services; Minister of Finance

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Hello all. I'm from Bridgewater, on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, about 20 minutes from the world-famous Lunenburg, and 30 minutes from the beach. I've spent my entire life in small-town Canada (first in Sackville, NB) and I've come to enjoy the many wonderful aspects of Canadian life, including Tim Horton's, temperatures in Celsius, and above all else, constant access to hockey. Through my dad, I've inherited an Acadian heritage and a wonderfully misleading French name, though I have learned French quite well via French Immersion. I also have strong interests in history and politics.

Bonjour à tous. Je viens de Bridgewater, qui se situe sur la rive sud de la Nouvelle-Écosse. C'est à peu près une vingtaine de minutes jusqu'au ville renommée de Lunenburg, puis une trentaine de minutes jusqu'au plage. J'ai habité toute ma vie dans une petite ville Canadienne (premièrement en Sackville, NB) et cela m'a fait apprécier tous les aspects de la vie Canadienne, incluant Tim Hortons, la température représenté en degrés Celsius, et avant tout, l'accès constant au Hockey. Du côté paternel, je suis Acadien, mais j'ai appris parler le Français en suivant l'Immersion Française. J'aime aussi les politiques et l'histoire.

 


Muriel Chen

From: Ottawa, ON
School: LSM '14
Previous positions: Minister of Veterans Affairs

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Hi! I am currently a sophomore studying Biology and Finance in the Life Sciences and Management program. I’m from Ottawa, where I was exposed to beavertails, the Mounties, wild Canada Day celebrations, and all other things quintessentially Canadian while growing up. I enjoy all activities related to my intended majors as well as cooking, gardening, and snowboarding in the winter.

 


Nancy Li

From: Sarnia, ON
School: College '13
Previous positions: Minister of Internal Affairs

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I'm a Biology and Economics major, hailing from Sarnia, Ontario. I also plan on marrying a hockey player and living somewhere tropical. My favorite subjects include Visual Arts, Religion and Philosophy, and it's a pity that I can't make a living out of these. I live off of Stride gum in Always Mandarin, NoDoz caffeine pills, poutine, and dark chocolate. My favorite musicians include Michael Buble, Lenka, Chairlift, Basshunter, and John Mayer. When I'm not buried under calculus homework, you can find me eating, ice-skating, and watching re-runs of The Office.

 


Jessie Huang

From: London, ON
School: Engineering '13
Previous positions: Minister of Web Resources

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I am currently studying bioengineering at Penn. I am from London, ON, and previously lived in Windsor, ON as well as various states in the U.S. In my free time, I enjoy eating, sleeping, playing foosball, and squirrel-watching. If you have any questions regarding the website or The Canadian Club in general, feel free to e-mail us at canadianclubatpenn [at] gmail!

 


Stephanie Nkemdirim

From: Toronto, ON
School: College '13
Previous positions: None

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I majored in biology and minors in chemistry and French. I am from Mississauga, Ontario, but was born in Lagos, Nigeria. I enjoy watching and talking (or debating) about soccer, particularly English and Spanish club soccer. I also like sandwiches, comedies, reading, traveling and Tim Hortons. Go Canada!

 


Judy Qiang

From: Toronto, ON
School: College '11
Previous positions: Minister of Veterans Affairs

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I graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences with a minor in Music and major in Psychology, with a focus on the biological mechanisms of human behaviour. Besides The Canadian Club, I am also a tutor in the West Philly Tutoring Program, a volunteer at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, and a mentor in the International Mentoring Program. During my free time, I enjoy exploring Philly's unique South Street and Old City.

 


Matthew Degagne

From: Thunder Bay, ON
School: Wharton '15
Previous positions: Class of 2015 Liaison

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Hello everyone. I am a proud Canadian born and raised in the city of Thunder Bay, ON on the shores of Lake Superior. Aside from using the metric system and placing a strong emphasis on the ou’s in words, I speak French, love spending my summers at the lake, and enjoy playing hockey and skiing. I’m really looking forward to a great year at Penn and hoping that Tim Horton’s establishes a franchise on campus sometime soon.

 


Meghana Sharma

From: Ottawa, ON
School: College '12
Previous positions: Minister of Public Works and Government Services

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I love volunteering, really any type of community service. And I love being Canadian!

 


Sai Ivaturi

From: Mississauga, ON
School: Engineering '12
Previous positions: Secretary

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Sai Ivaturi hails from Mississauga, Ontario. Sai was born in India and moved to Mississauga in 2001 - and has been a proud Canadian ever since he could remember. At Penn, Sai is a senior in Bioengineering. He's a history lover and an avid follower of Canadian and International News. Sai's also big fan of Canadian satire and comedy from the likes of Rick Mercer, Russell Peters, This Hour has 22 Minutes, and a really obscure sitcom called RadioActive. Apart from these interests, Sai loves to swim and get to know other fellow Canadians!

 


Julie Xu

From: Calgary, AB
School: Engineering '13
Previous positions: Secretary; Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism

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Julie Xu studied Bioengineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. She is a proud Calgarian and Albertan, with the best beef and the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Her hobbies include drawing, swimming, sleeping, slacking, eating, and promoting Canada. Julie hopes to help transform the club into a phenomenon on campus that provides a second family for all Canadians at Penn. Julie would love to meet any Canadians and wannabe-Canadians, especially any freshmen and fellow Calgarians. Canadians rule!

 


Alena Wang

From: Burnaby, BC
School: College '12
Previous positions: Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I'm a Linguistics major. I'm proud to be Canadian - I've lived in Vancouver for 9 years, but before that I also lived in Montreal and Edmonton. I'm deeply into linguistics, so if you ever want to talk about linguistics or anything else feel free to drop me a line! If you're part of another group at Penn and are interested in interacting or coordinating something with Canadians at Penn, let me know!

 


Victor Ngai

From: Toronto, ON
School: Huntsman '12
Previous positions: Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am a College and Wharton grad from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In addition to concentrating in finance, I am also pursuing a major in international studies with a focus on the Francophone world. I am also a big follower of Canadian politics, so feel free to chat with me about the minority government situation and the impending federal election. Back home, my favorite TV shows are The Mercer Report and Corner Gas (before the series ended). On campus, I am also involved in the Wharton Business Law Association and the International Mentors Program. Victor is currently studying abroad.

 


Susan Anderson

From: Toronto, ON
School: College '12
Previous positions: Minister of Public Works and Government Services

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Susan Anderson is a graduate of the College who was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. She majored in Health & Societies with a concentration in International Health, and a minor in Biology. Susan enjoys her involvement in bringing together the vibrant Canadian community at Penn, and her other passions include art, singing, the French language, travelling, cooking, and going to see some of the wonderful speakers that come to campus. She also loves bundling up for a snowy winter, as well as defying other Canadian stereotypes by being a terrible skater. Susan is currently studying abroad.

 


Bob Ma

From: Calgary, AB
School: Wharton '10
Previous positions: Prime Minister; Governor General

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After four years of studying in the U.S., what I miss most about Calgary are the snowy Christmas seasons, Futureshop, open fields, CBC's "The National", and Canadian politics. I love chatting and trading experiences with other Canadian students, and any student who is interested in our awesome country!