UofT Veg Club
About Us
UofT Veg Club is a student-led group dedicated to promoting vegetarian and vegan lifestyles on campus. We focus on the benefits of plant-based living for our health, the environment, and animal welfare. Through events, discussions, and community-building, we aim to inspire compassionate and sustainable choices that benefit both people and the planet. Join us to explore healthy, ethical, and sustainable living!
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Meet The Execs 2024-25
Samantha Macklin
Co-President
She/her
Year & Program: 2nd Year, Master of Environmental Science
Hobbies: Vintage fashion, sewing, painting, musical theatre, and strumming the ukulele
Why I'm Plant-Based: "I truly love animals! I do not wish to cause them to suffer"
Alex Lewis
Vice President
He/him
Year & Program: 2nd Year Undergrad, Computer Science Specialist, Mathematics Minor
Hobbies: Reading, running, programming, and gaming with friends
Why I'm Plant-Based: "For the animals and the planet!"
Emily Yuan
Chief Returning Officer
She/her
Year & Program: 4th Year Undergrad, Majoring in Pharmacology & Nutrition with a Certificate in Sustainability
Hobbies: Pilates, yoga, cooking, and thrifting
Why I'm Plant-Based: "I want to live my life with kindness and leave an overall positive impact on the world!"
Justin Dumouchelle
Finance Manager
He/him
Year: 4th year phd Program: industrial engineering
Hobbies: Fitness and speciality coffee
Why I’m plant-based: "A plant-based diet is the most compassionate option given the circumstances in modern animal farming"
Story Golkin
Communications Executive
She/her
Year & Program: 2nd Year Undergrad, Public Policy & Environmental Studies Major with a Minor in Environmental Economics
Hobbies: Reading and origami
Why I'm Plant-Based: "I am vegan for the animals, the environment, and for my health"
Ahmar Sami
Co-President
He/him
Year & Program: 4th Year Undergrad in Political Science and Biology
Hobbies: Mastering guitar and keyboard, diving into books, boxing, and exploring philosophical debates
Why I'm Plant-Based: "To not cause pointless suffering"
LingLing Deng
Communications Director
She/her
Year & Program: 3rd Year Undergrad in Health Studies, with a minor in Food Studies & Media Studies
Hobbies: Rock climbing, cooking, baking, food photography, and training in Muay Thai!
Why I'm Plant-Based: "I believe that animals deserve to be treated with compassion too! Eating a vegan diet is also beneficial for my health and wellness."
Ava Kotary
External Affairs Liaison
She/her
Year & Program: 4th Year Undergrad, Majoring in Bioethics & English Literature, with a Minor in History and Philosophy of Science (HPS)
Hobbies: Connecting with nature through hiking and gardening, making soup, and reading
Why I'm Plant-Based: "I became plant based because I wanted to live more mindfully."
Ayal Sher
Communications Executive
She/they
Year & Program: 2nd Year Undergrad, Majoring in History and Studio Art
Hobbies: Crocheting, drawing, reading, and most recently, cheerleading
Why I'm Plant-Based: " I believe animals are individuals with their own lives and deserve to be treated with respect, not exploited for our use. Going vegan is my way of honoring their right to live freely!"
Jacqueline Renée George
Communications Executive
She/her
Year & Program: 4th Year Undergrad, Majoring in Art History
Hobbies: Crafting beautiful illustrations, playing Animal Crossing, and traveling
Why I'm Plant-Based: "I am vegan because I believe sentient animals should not be exploited for the benefit of humans"