Foothills Graduate Association
Who is FGA? What do they do?
Foothills Graduate Association (FGA) represents a large and diverse body of graduate students based at or affiliated with the Foothills Campus. The FGA functions as a consortium of 15 Departmental Graduate Associations (DGAs) and 6 Research Institute Trainee Associations (RITAs), coming together monthly to share updates, voice concerns, and coordinate campus-wide initiatives relevant to the Foothills graduate student community.
DGA/RITAs select and send a representative to the monthly FGA Council Meetings, to ensure concerns are addressed at departmental or program-level meetings, or with institute directors and administrative leads. Graduate students are also encouraged to attend, or to reach out to their respective DGAs or RITAs. Lastly, FGA representatives regularly highlight positive developments and achievements from their programs, and often coordinate recognition, events, and awards.
Executive Team
President
Nabil Royez
Nabil is committed to overseeing and working collaboratively alongside DGAs and RITAs. He advocates for graduate students by addressing concerns and improving the overall experience on the Foothills campus.
For any concerns, especially those of personal or sensitive matters, feel free to reach out confidentially at nabil.royez@ucalgary.ca
Vice-President
Jaya Bansal
Jaya supports the president and FGA subcommittees. She helps coordinate DGA/RITA projects and ensures smooth execution of events for graduate students.
VP Finance
Mackenzie Hancock
Mackenzie oversees FGA’s finances and budgeting. He works with the executive team to fund and support student initiatives and events.
VP Communications
Meriem Aroua
Meriem shares important updates with FGA students about events, deadlines, and opportunities. She also works closely with DGAs/RITAs to promote engagement and collaboration.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Co-Chair
Ife Apantaku
Ife is dedicated to fostering a campus culture where all students feel respected and included. She promotes equity by celebrating diverse identities and perspectives.
Co-Chair
Omoseni Idowu
Omoseni focuses on building awareness and inclusivity through events and advocacy. He works to ensure all voices are heard and supported in the academic environment.
Mental Health and Wellness
Co-Chair
Madeline Mellett
Madeline advocates for student wellness through events that promote community and support. She aims to make wellness resources more accessible and visible.
Co-Chair
Olivia Buth
Olivia is passionate about creating inclusive mental health initiatives for graduate students. She collaborates on programming that builds community and supports student well-being.
Contact Us!
FGA General Inquiries:
fga@ucalgary.ca
FGA MHW Subcommittee:
wellness.fga@ucalgary.ca
FGA EDI Subcommittee:
edi.fga@ucalgary.ca