Social Issues Commission
In the Social Issues Commission (SIC), we oversee projects and initiatives to uphold and advance the principles of Indigenization-Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism, and Accessibility (I-EDIAA) in alignment with the AMS Mission Statement. The SIC is dedicated to representing the diversity of students at Queen’s through anti-oppression activism, educational campaigns about equity, human rights, and social justice topics, and fostering a safe, empowering space for equity-deserving students on campus. Whereas the SIC-Internal accomplishes this through organizing trainings, reviewing AMS policies, and strengthening students’ institutional lobbying power, the SIC-External focuses on organizing events, creating educational materials, and promoting SIC and equity initiatives.
Leads
Leia Tsao (she/her)
Collective Reflections is the AMS Social Issues Commission’s official anti-oppression publication, amplifying equity-deserving student voices and fostering dialogue on intersectional justice within Queen’s.
Cameron Hare (he/him)
They ensure AMS governance, policies, services, and programming uphold Indigenous sovereignty, reconciliation, and self-determination. Serving as a liaison with Indigenous student organizations, they foster meaningful engagement and advocate for systemic change within the AMS
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The Accessibility Initiatives Lead ensures AMS policies, services, and hiring practices align with disability justice and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards, driving systemic change to remove barriers to student participation.
Vipushan Raveenthiranathan (he/him)
The Queer Initiatives Lead advocates for the full inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ students in the AMS, holding leadership accountable to queer and trans needs while fostering inclusive spaces through events and advocacy.
Estelle Ngwa (she/her)
They advocate for Black student representation in AMS governance, address anti-Black racism, and promote financial accessibility through dedicated funding and programming. This role leads structural advocacy and supports culturally relevant student engagement.
Aya Hlhasany (she/her)
The Racial, Ethnic & Cultural Inclusion Coordinator is the AMS liaison to racialized student groups, ensuring intersectional racial justice remains central. They also support the Social Issues Commission in implementing its initiatives.
Elsa Kureshi (she/her)
The Marketing & Communications Lead is the AMS liaison for promoting commission initiatives, ensuring clear, engaging, and accessible messaging remains central. They also support the Commission in developing outreach strategies, campaign materials, and digital content.