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 2025-26
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bonnie
Communications Executive
She/her
Year & Program: First year, Women & Gender Studies
Years Plant-Based: Three and a half years