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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 2025-26

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LingLing Deng

President

She/her

Year & Program: Fourth year, Major in Health Studies and double minor in Food Studies and Media Studies

Years Plant-Based: 14 years (10 vegetarian + 4 vegan)

Favorite Vegan Meal: Creamy gochujang miso udon with tofu and veggies! I have an easy recipe on my food blog, foodbylingling.com

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Alex Lewis

Co-Vice President

He/him

Year & Program: 3rd Year Undergrad, Computer Science Specialist, Mathematics Minor

Years Plant-Based: 5 years (2 vegan + 3 vegetarian)
Favorite vegan meal: Tofu burrito

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Marcus Yang

External Affairs Liaison

He/him

Year & Program: 

Years Plant-based: Over one year (long response: I’ve been plant-based for a bit more than 1 year! I started as soon as I moved out for university. I think university is the perfect time to make the switch and take advantage of newfound independence!
Favorite vegan meal: pasta or any meal with friends

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Noah Porter-Rosensweig

​Communications Executive

He/him

Year & Program: Second year, Double major in International Relations and Public Policy
Years Plant-Based: Vegetarian since birth, vegan since five
Favorite vegan meal:
PB&J calzone

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Himani Dhanot

Meatless Monday Coordinator

She/they

Year & Program: First year (Graduate student), MA in Adult Education and Community Development with a collaborative specialization in Environmental Studies

Years Plant-Based: Vegetarian since birth, vegan for almost 10 years

Favorite vegan meal: Vegan fried rice

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Jacqueline Renée George

Co-Vice President

She/her

Year & Program: Fourth year, Major in Art History and minors in Music History & Culture and English

Years Plant-Based: nine years

Favorite vegan meal: pasta

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Ayal Sher

Communications Director

She/they

Year & Program: Third year, Double major in History and Studio Art

Years Plant-Based: Five years
Favorite vegan meal: I love eating chickpea omelettes with whatever produce I have on hand for dinner

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Story Golkin

Finance Manager

She/her

Year & Program:

Double major in Public Policy and Environmental Studies and minor in Environmental economics

Years Plant-Based: Vegetarian since birth and vegan for 11 years

Favorite vegan meal: Pad Thai

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Bonnie

​Communications Executive

She/her

Year & Program: First year, Women & Gender Studies
Years Plant-Based: Three and a half years

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