Executive Team 2023-24




Melisa A. Villegas Espinoza
President

If I'm not in class, you will find me...

You will find me in a coffee shop. I love a good cup of coffee and to get to know those cozy spaces that complement it. This is where I find myself most productive, it's definitely one of the highlights of my day.

My favourite spots of the summer are Farenheit for their Diablo Brazil bean with chocolate notes, and Found, which is the only place I've come across that handles mocha with dark chocolate.

Program: Master of Urban Design

melisa.villegas@mail.utoronto.ca


Eric Wang
Vice-President


What are some good podcasts to listen to while working?

Song Exploder and Las Culturistas are two podcasts I enjoy listening to while working. They’re fun and easy to listen to while working away at drawings and models. 

Program: Master of Architecture

ericbrandon.wang@mail.utoronto.ca



Will Banks
Secretary


What is your favourite lunch and coffee spot near Daniels?

My favourite lunch spot near Daniels is Phở Hưng and my favourite coffee spot is Pamenar. I am  looking forward to a fun next two semesters at Daniels and to advocating for the interests of our student body.

Program: Master of Architecture

will.banks@mail.utoronto.ca


Bhavika Sharma
Equity + Diversity Officer


What are some good songs or albums to listen to while working? 

When working on studio projects, I tend to get deeply absorbed in an album. I find myself frequently listening to "Adieux au Dancefloor" by Marie Davidson, "Etazhi" by Molchat Doma, "iii" by Badbadnotgood, and "Viva La Woman" by Cibo Matto. (I have a feeling that I will exhaust these albums before the school year is over.)

Program: Master of Landscape Architecture

bhavika.sharma@mail.utoronto.ca



Izzy Mink
Health + Sustainability Officer

My favourite class so far has been...

A tough question! I liked studio in first year second semester a lot. Materials, assemblies and techniques was really fun too, and super practical.

Program: Master of Landscape Architecture

izzy.mink@mail.utoronto.ca


Jose Power
Social Chair


What are some songs or albums you listen to while working?

Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE definitely tops the charts for me.  I’ve had this album on repeat for over a year now and it really gets me in the zone while working. Every single song is a hit (not surprised since it is Beyoncé)!

Whether it’s late night in studio or early mornings at the gym this album is great for any moment you feel you need a bit more ENERGY to get you going. If you haven’t already, I definitely suggest giving it a listen!

Program: Master of Architecture

jose.power@mail.utoronto.ca


Fion Kong
Treasurer


What are some good songs or albums to listen to while working?

The Köln Concert is one of my favourite music to listen to when I need to focus. It’s a recording of solo piano improvisation by Keith Jarett. I wouldn’t consider myself a piano fan but this one is special. But my latest favourite album, it would have to be Taylor Swift’s Midnights.

Program: Master of Landscape Architecture

fion.kong@mail.utoronto.ca


General Council 2023-24


Master of Architecture


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Master of Landscape Architecture

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Master of Urban Design


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Master of Visual Studies


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