Get to Know your 2024-25 ASSU Executive!
Firdaus Sadid, President
My name is Firdaus, and I’m ecstatic to be your President for this year. The past two years on ASSU, as Executive and Treasurer, have been tremendously rewarding, and I am beyond grateful to serve the student community once again.
president[at]assu[dot]ca | linkedin.com/in/firdaus-sadid
Grace Johnson, Executive
Hey Arts Sci,
I’m Grace and I am very grateful for the opportunity to be a part of ASSU and be a voice for the Arts Sci student body! I am a second-year majoring in Political Science and minoring in Visual Studies and Caribbean Studies. I hope to provide awareness and support for those navigating Accessibility Services, and revitalise the ASSU podcast to further connect the student and faculty bodies. Outside of ASSU, I have a passion for painting (visual arts in general), I love music, pottery, the beach and I like finding time to play squash!
I’m excited to be an outlet for students to raise their concerns and have their voices heard within the university community.
Feel free to stop by SS 1068 during office hours and chat with me about anything on your mind 
Reach out to me via email at grace[at]assu[dot]ca or dm me on Instagram @morgangraceej!
Farida Kayed, Executive
Hey Art Sci!
My name is Farida, and I am second year double majoring in Pharmtox and Human Bio with a minor in immunology. It is an honour to represent you and I am really excited to advocate for you at meetings with members of the Dean’s Office, make ASSU services accessible to you and empower our collective Arts and Science community! To unwind, I draw/paint, play piano, basket ball, volleyball and host events across campus!
Got questions, need a chat, or just want to say hi? Drop by my office hours at SS 1068.
Feel free to reach out via email at farida[at]assu[dot]ca or dm me directly on Instagram @faridakayed, I love helping out and making new friends!
Zayne Nettey, Executive
Hi everyone!
My name is Zayne, and I am a second-year student double majoring in Sociology and Economics. I’m honoured to serve as one of your ASSU Executives this year. My goal is to help foster a supportive and inclusive Arts and Science community by organizing events, sharing resources, and creating opportunities that empower student voices academically and socially.
Outside of academics, I enjoy watching and playing sports, reading comic books, and listening to music.
If you have suggestions, questions, or just want to talk, please drop by the office at SS1068 or email me at: zayne[at]assu[dot]ca.
Mia Rodrigo, Executive
Hello!
My name is Mia and it is an honour to be one of your ASSU Executives this year. I’m pleased that I am able to advocate towards a diversified learning experience for A&S students here at UofT. This year, I aim to focus on course accessibility, increased collaboration and networking opportunities through course unions and managing the Arbor undergraduate research journal. Outside of uni, I am an avid reader and a lover of cats and music. I also like to lift weights and go on hikes!
Feel free to visit our office to chat or ask any questions. We’re here for you and want you to feel heard. You can also reach me by email. | mia[at]assu[dot]ca
Michelle Wong, Executive
Hi everyone!
My name is Michelle, and I am a third-year Life Sciences student. I am excited and honoured to serve as one of your ASSU Executives this year! I look forward to building our Arts and Science community through ASSU events and initiatives and aim to create and share opportunities for students to gain academic and extracurricular experiences. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music and running!
Remember that the ASSU is here for you! If you have suggestions or questions or would like to chat, feel free to drop by the office or email me at: michelle[at]assu[dot]ca
I’m looking forward to meeting you all!
Safia Zaman, Executive
Hi all!
My name is Safia, and I am very grateful to serve as an executive on ASSU this year. My favourite part about working in ASSU is being able to translate student needs into policy changes, programs, events, and more. Please never hesitate to reach out to me with concerns, feedback, ideas, or just to chat! Every student I have spoken to during my past year on ASSU has shown me that I am surrounded by a beautiful community at UofT.
I hope to increase accessibility and inclusivity in A&S by making mentoring services for graduate applicants freely available, discussing with admin, faculty, staff, and students how to reduce systemic discrimination in the classroom and on campus, and standardizing more academic practices.
You can reach me at the office, through my ASSU email (safia[at]assu[dot]ca), or on Instagram @ safiazk_ !!