Meet the Committee
Model Parliament would not be possible without its Planning Committee Members who put in countless hours of work. Their dedication and passion for the event drive them to provide participants with this unique and inspirational event year after year. Participants are invited to reach out to the Model Parliament Planning Committee for any questions or advice through the email info@uottawampsp.com. The Committee Members will always be available to help to make participants' experiences as enjoyable as possible.
keith de silvia-legault
Governor General of canada & Committee Chair
Keith De Silvia-Legault (they/them) leads the committee as Governor General of Canada for MPSP 2024. They are a sixth year student in Political Science, and their favourite movie is the new Barbie movie.
shailee shah
Speaker of the house of commons
Shaileeh Shah (she/her) is the Speaker of the House of Commons for this year’s Model Parliament! She is starting her fifth year in Political Science with a minor in Environmental Science. Her favourite movie is Midsommar.
mathis filiatrault
Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons
Mathis Filiatrault (he/him) is the Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons for MPSP 2024! He is currently in his third year of Political Science, and his favourite movie is the classic Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
michelle lewis
Clerk of the House of Commons
Michelle Lewis (she/her) is the Clerk of the House of Commons. She is a fourth year student in Political Science. Her favourite movie is Knives Out.
solène simard
Deputy Clerk of the House of Commons
Solène Simard (she/her) is in her third year of Political Science with a minor in Asian studies. She is one the Deputy Clerks of the House of Commons this year, and her favourite movie is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty!
tyler woodburn
deputy clerk of the house of commons
Tyler Woodburn (he/him) is one of the Deputy Clerks MPSP 2024. He is in his fourth year of his Honours in Political Science and History. His favourite movie is Catch Me If You Can!
roméo ntwari
Director of Bilingualism
Roméo Ntwari (he/him) is a third year student in the Honours in Political Science and Juris Doctor program. He serves as the Director of Bilingualism of MPSP for the 2023-2024 year. His favourite movie is Fast & Furious.
Mélème Metch
Director of francophone Social Events
Mélème Metch (she/her) is the Director of Francophone Social Events. She is in her third year of the Joint Honours in Political Science and Economics program. Her favourite movie is Gifted hands!
katanan touré
Director of francophone Social Events and bilingualism
Katanan Touré (she/her) is one of the Director of Francophone Social Events and Bilingualism. In her first year of study, she is obtaining her Bachelors in Political Science. Her favourite movie is Little Women.
skylar johnson
Director of anglophone Social Events and media
Skylar Johnson (she/her) is the Director of Anglophone Social Events and Media. She is in her fourth year of the Honours in Communication and Sociology program. Her favourite movie is The Pink Panther.
andy lian
Director of Communications
Andy Lian (he/him) is the Director of Communications. He is a 2nd year student in the Honours in Political Science and Juris Doctor program. His favourite movie is Porco Rosso!
Jennifer wefu
Director of Sponsorships AND GUEST SPEAKERS
Jennifer Wefu (she/her) is the Director of Sponsorships and Guest Speakers this year! She is starting her fourth year of studies in International Relations and Globalization with a minor in Law. Her favourite movie is Bride Wars.
max christie
Director of bilingual media
Max Christie (he/him) is the Director of Bilingual Media. He is in his fourth year of Political Science and Philosophy. His favourite movie is The Grand Budapest Hotel.
nicholas aravena
Director of Finance
Nicholas Aravena (he/him) is the Director of Finance. He is in his second year in the Joint Honours in Political Science and Public Administration. His favourite movie is Airplane!.
grace kouya
Director of Francophone Media
Grace Kouya (she/her) is the Director of Francophone Media for MPSP. She is in her fourth year of the Joint Honours in Political Science and Economics program. Her favourite movie is The woman king.
ian reid
Director of Anglophone Media
Ian Reid (he/him) is a second-year political science major. This year, he is the Director of Anglophone Media for MPSP 2024! His favourite movie is Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.
Nicholas guindon
Director of Internal Affairs
Nicholas Guindon (he/him) is the Director of Internal Affairs for MPSP 2024. He is in his fourth year of his Honours in Political Science and Juris Doctor. His favourite movie is Ted!
giselle Resendiz Cisneros
Director of equity
Giselle Resendiz Cisneros (she/her) is the Director of Equity. She is in her third year of Political Science. Her favourite movie is Interstellar.