Our Team

The Sobey School of Business Commerce Society is a student run society at Saint Mary’s University whose goal is to provide students with networking opportunities, as well as business and university resources, while helping to inspire peer to peer engagement. Our executive team is comprised of volunteer undergraduate students pursuing a degree at Saint Mary's University.

Elijah Walsh

Co-President

Elijah (Eli) Walsh is a third-year student at Saint Mary’s, on track for a triple major in Accounting, Finance, and Computing/Info Systems. Owning and operating his own landscaping business, Eli hopes to bring his broad internal control experience and passion for organizational growth to the society this year. In his free time, Eli enjoys listening to music, hanging out with friends, and going on waterfall photography expeditions across the province.

Jay is a third-year commerce student double majoring in Economics and Management. He was born and raised in North West River, Labrador. As the Co-President, Jay is looking forward to improving his leadership ability, and overall skills. His central goal is to deliver quality events with his team in the hopes of inspiring students to strive for greatness, as the commerce society has done for him in the past. Jay can usually be found either in the society office, walking around campus, or exploring Halifax. He is always eager to help students in any way he can!

Jay Blake

Co-President

Audrie Yue Min Au

Vice-President (Internal)

Audrie is a fourth-year commerce student hailing from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She's pursuing a major in Computing and Information Systems and a minor in Entrepreneurship. As the Vice President of Internal, Audrie is dedicated to supporting the Commerce Society’s operations and empowering students to achieve their personal and career development objectives. Beyond academics, she is passionate about environmental sustainability and queer rights. Her personal hobbies include playing the guitar, rock climbing and eating pizza. Feel free to say hi or ask any questions if you see her roaming the halls!

Adrianna is a third year Economics major. As Vice-President External, Adrianna is focused on creating and leveraging relationships within Saint Mary’s University Network and beyond to promote opportunities and events for Commerce Society members. Adrianna is also a TA for Intro to Business Management, President of the Sustainable Business Society and volunteers weekly as a Scheduling Coordinator with the non-profit organization Shelter Movers Nova Scotia. She is excited to work with industry members and students to create mutually beneficial relationships.

Adrianna Timmons

Vice President (External)

Katherine Hanscom

Internal Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator

Katherine is a fourth year commerce student majoring in economics and marketing and minoring in international development. She enjoys participating in business case competitions, cooking, and hiking. Katherine is a tutor for Advanced Macroeconomics and Advanced Microeconomics. As internal engagement officer and volunteer coordinator, she strives to increase overall commerce society engagement and make a memorable impact.

Apoorva is a third-year international student from India pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a double major in Accounting and Finance. In her role as an Event Coordinator for the 2023-2024 academic year, she leverages her strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency in adapting to diverse challenges, establishing her as a dependable and innovative force in event planning. Her unwavering commitment is to enhance the university experience for her peers and cultivate a vibrant, inclusive community through exceptional event coordination. Apoorva is frequently visible on campus, actively volunteering with SMU SAGA and SMU WUSC society, demonstrating her dedication to student engagement and community enrichment.

Apoorva Dadwal

Event Coordinator

Mark Mitton

Social Media Director

Mark is a fourth year Bachelor of Commerce Student pursuing a double major in Economics and Marketing. Taking on the role of social media coordinator, Mark looks to expand on his current skill set and help make a meaningful impact for the commerce society. At SMU, Mark is also actively involved in business case competitions. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends, golfing, hiking, and traveling.

Ethan is a fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce Student from Quispamsis, New Brunswick double majoring in Finance and Marketing. As the communications director, he is looking forward to furthering his skills in marketing, along with helping to host engaging events for society members. At SMU, Ethan is also involved with the SMU Rowing team and Enactus, and in his free time, he enjoys hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and just being outdoors.

Ethan Stafford

Communications Director

Sorav Sogy

External Engagements Officer

Sorav Sogy is a 4th Year international student from Punjab, India. Pursuing a degree in finance and entrepreneurship at Sobeys School of Business. Sorav shines as a genuine rarity, proudly recognized by his unique last name, SOGY. As the External Engagements Officer, Sogy focuses on nurturing and strengthening relationships with Potential Sponsors and External Stakeholders. He grooves to Punjabi beats and enjoys penning down his thoughts occasionally. A true wanderer, Sorav is always on the move, exploring new places with his music blaring, cruising in style. When the weekend hits, you better believe he's the life of the party!

Born in Xi’an, China, Kiwi is a fourth-year student major in accounting. With passion and determination about becoming a community leader and CPA, Kiwi is also the President & CEO SMUCSA and a Tax Professional at H&R Block. He is also bilingual, speaking Mandarin and English, and in the process of learning French! With a variety of experience in organizing events and controlling budgets, he is ready to contribute and serve both the Sobey School of Business and international students like him.

Qiwei Han

Financial Director

Simon Arsenault

IT Director

Simon is a first-year commerce student at Saint Mary’s University, with the ambition of double-majoring in Management and Human Resources. In his free time, he enjoys putting his hands to work, by fixing old automobiles and engines, or getting a workout, by going on hikes, and backcountry camping. As the IT Director, Simon’s goal and direction is to assure that everything technology related runs smoothly, to assure successful events, and their advertising.