VICE PRESIDENT ACADEMIC
& EXTERNAL CANDIDATEs

The Vice-President (Academic and External) is involved with the Senate, University committees, and student advocacy. They attend Council and Executive meetings, handle reporting and training, and perform other assigned duties. For more details, refer to Executive Policy.

Orpy Dey

Pronouns: She/Her

Platform: If it affects students, it won’t happen in silence.

Social Media
@Orpy4VPAE

CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE

  1. In a maximum of 250 words, tell students why they should elect you to this position:

    am running for Vice President Academic & External because students deserve representation that is informed, consistent, and accountable.

    The VPAE plays a critical role in representing students in Senate, university committees, and conversations with senior administration and external partners. These spaces shape academic policy, accessibility, and the overall student experience. I believe this role is most effective when advocacy is not only present, but clear, focused, and followed through.

    I am committed to building on important ongoing advocacy work while also taking a broad view of the position. The VPAE must be attentive to the full range of academic issues students face - from academic policy and accessibility, to affordability and long-term structural concerns. That requires preparation, relationship-building, and a willingness to ask difficult questions respectfully and persistently.

    If elected, I will prioritize transparency and communication. Students should know what issues are being raised on their behalf, where they are being discussed, and what responses come back. I will work to ensure long-term advocacy projects are tracked, supported, and clearly communicated, rather than losing momentum over time.

    I bring experience working within student organizations and committee-based environments, and I understand how complex and slow institutional decision-making can be. That understanding allows me to approach this role seriously, strategically, and realistically.

    Students should elect me because I will treat this position as a responsibility to oversee, follow through, and represent students with clarity and integrity - not just attend meetings, but make representation meaningful.

  2. List a fun fact about yourself:

    I can talk policy seriously, but I’m usually running on coffee and late-night playlists.