Priya’s Current Favourite Song:

About You by The 1975

Priya Kanwar (she/her)

Honours Life Sciences IV | internalfinance@macsci.ca

About Me

Hi everyone! I’m Priya, and I’m in my fourth year of Life Sciences. I’m so excited to be joining the MSS executive team this year as an Internal Finance Officer! In this role, I’ll be working closely with the VP of Finance to keep our finances clear, accessible, and as stress-free as possible for everyone. You can usually find me in Mills, the IESE office in MUSC, or exploring the food spots around Hamilton. I can’t wait to get to know everyone and make this a fun and successful year together!

Goals

1. Support the VP of Finance in keeping MSS finances organized, transparent, and efficient

2. Make financial processes clear and accessible so all portfolios can achieve their goals smoothly and equitably

3. Foster a collaborative and approachable finance environment, helping students learn about MSS funding opportunities

Projects

1. Implement a system to ensure all program societies and portfolios have fair access to funds, enabling each group to achieve their planned events and initiatives efficiently

2. Serve as a consistent facilitator between the VP of Finance and external bodies, providing timely updates, reminders, and clarification of financial policies for all stakeholders

3. Develop a process to ensure all reimbursement-related documents, such as receipts, are well-organized and easily accessible for transparency and efficiency

Reasons to Contact Me

1. If you have any questions about MSS finances or how funding is allocated for student initiatives

2. If you need guidance on reimbursement procedures or want clarification on financial policies

3. If you have any good pasta place recommendations or cute cat pictures