2026-2027 IRSAM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRSAM's Board of Directors manages the administrative, financial, and legal aspects of the organization.
President & Chief Executive Officer
COle Herman (He/Him)
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Program: Honours Political Science
Year: U4
Contact: president@irsam.ca
“This year I hope to expand the breadth and depth of our organization, fostering a diverse colloquium of perspectives within IRSAM!”
Vice-President of Financial Affairs and Chief Financial Officer
Joshua Farmer
(He/Him)
“I’m thrilled to meet more members of the IRSAM community, and I hope to help foster a more interconnected community at large.
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Vice-President of Internal Operations
Riccardo Cianciaruso (He/Him)
Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario
Program: Anatomy and Cell Biology
Year: U3
Contact: internal@irsam.ca
“I’m excited to work alongside an incredible team of students where I can position IRSAM for continued financial prosperity and portfolio expansion.
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Vice-President of Events Operations
Gillian Vetters (She/Her)
Hometown Calgary Alberta, U2
Major Political Science and Entrepreneurship
Year: U2
Contact: events@irsam.ca
“Lit, Crazy, Movie”
Chief Administrative Officer and Vice President External
Rio Justice
(she/her)
Hometown: Kelowna, British Columbia,
Program: Joint Honours Political Science and International Development,
Year: U3
Contact: external@irsam.ca
““As Director of MYAD and VP External of IRSAM, I work to represent the organization’s ECOSOC consultative status with the United Nations. This year, my goal is to strengthen the gap between local and international levels by meeting with youth in our communities and translating youth experiences into concrete, research-based policy and negotiation recommendations to present at the various UN commissions and forums in which MYAD participates.””
Vice-President of Junior Peacemakers
Forest Jones
(she/her)
Hometown: Fredericton, New Brunswick
Program: Major Economics and International Development
Year: U3
Contact: jr.peacemakers@irsam.ca
“As this year’s Junior Peacemakers president, my main goal is to sustain and expand the program’s reach throughout Montreal while also giving greater voice to our volunteers, who are the ones present in classrooms and in direct contact with students. I aim to foster a truly unified club, where executive members and volunteers work together as one cohesive team rather than as two separate entities.
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Vice-President of Delegation Affairs
Brianne Bower (she/her)
Hometown: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Program: Honours Political Science
Year: U2
Contact: delegations@irsam.ca
“My main goal for the McGill Delegation team is to foster a healthy, competitive environment that helps students grow and improve as public speakers. Imbuing within them long-term skills that will be very beneficial for their future careers and lives”
Secretary-General, SSUNS
Marcus Kelly (He/Him)
Hometown: Dennnis, Massachusetts
Program: International Management
Year: U3
Contact: sg@ssuns.org
“As Secretary-General of SSUNS 2026,I am committed to building a conference defined by substance, excellence, and impact, while empowering young people to lead with purpose and shape the future.”
Secretary-General, McMUN
Tanguy LaCroix
(He/Him)
“My main goal is for my team to connect with and support every student volunteer, emphasizing that the success of this conference depends on an integrated and rewarded staff. I firmly believe that a strong sense of community is what makes this environment so fruitful for tackling global challenges and issues closest to home”
Editor In Chief of MIR
Hakim Sarray
(He/Him)
Hometown: Chelsea, Quebec
Major: Joint Honours, Econ & Poli Sci
Contact: flux@irsam.ca
“This year I plan to get Flux back on track and continue building a community of scholars both inside and outside of the McGill community that are passionate about international relations and politics! ”
Editor In Chief of MIR
Rafay Ahmed
Hometown: Saskatoon
Major: Joint Honours Canadian Studies & Political Science
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