The Alumni
Executives who have served a minimum of 2 years
Executives who have served a minimum of 2 years
Miesha Roberts-MacDonald
Position(s): President & Founder
Years served: 2.5 (Fall 2011-Fall 2013)
Contribution to Wise:
Position(s): President & Founder
Years served: 2.5 (Fall 2011-Fall 2013)
Contribution to Wise:
- Creator of WISE at the University of Ottawa
- Creator of the first and official WISE website: http://wiseottawa.weebly.com
- Creator of the WISE name
- Creator of the WISE constitution, first official documents of WISE and internal structure of the organization
- Creator of the 4 pillar-structure of WISE: cultural, academic, social and philanthropy
- Responsible for the formulation of WISE's four visions (Caribbean cultural promotion, collaboration, family atmosphere and personal/professional development) upon consensus of the Executive of 2012.
- Creator the West Indian Student Ensemble Facebook group
- Responsible for the first WISE executive sweaters
- Hosted the first Meet and Greet
- Hosted the first official social event of WISE: A very Caribbean Christmas potluck
Simone Dunbar - Nesbeth
Position(s): Vice President & Founding Executive, President
Years served: 3 (Fall 2011- Winter 2014)
Contribution to Wise:
Position(s): Vice President & Founding Executive, President
Years served: 3 (Fall 2011- Winter 2014)
Contribution to Wise:
- Created the first official and current Wise Logo
- Created and designed the first Wise paraphernalia: Wise Volunteer T-shirts
- Responsible for WISE's first official and current business card
- Responsible for WISE's first external donation of $200 from the President of Rockers United Sports Club (Peter Nesbeth) at their Annual Banquet.
- Responsible for WISE's first volunteer initiative at the Rockers United Sports Club's annual award banquet.
- Hosted the first WISE Hot Topic in Fall 2011: Cheating
- Creator of the WISE Academic Facebook group
- Hosted WISE's first Academic event
- Acted as the Event Coordinator and Promotions Officer for WISE's first 2 major events: Wave Yuh Flag and Bun Fyah
- Planned WISE's first Athletic Fundraiser: Wise Presents Hoop for Change
- First executive along with Jonathan Chin Fook representing WISE on the University of Ottawa Black History Month Gala committee
Stephanie Henry
Positon(s): Treasurer & Founding Executive, Social Chair
Years Served: 2 (Fall 2011-Winter 2013)
Contribution to WISE:
Positon(s): Treasurer & Founding Executive, Social Chair
Years Served: 2 (Fall 2011-Winter 2013)
Contribution to WISE:
- First Official Treasurer of WISE
- First Official Social Chair of WISE
Winnie Ishimwe
Position(s): Recruitment Officer
Years Served: 2.5 (Winter 2012-Winter 2014)
Contribution to WISE:
Position(s): Recruitment Officer
Years Served: 2.5 (Winter 2012-Winter 2014)
Contribution to WISE:
- First Official Recruitment Officer of WISE
- Planned WISE's official Meet and Greet structure
- Creator of WISE welcome letters to new members
- Creator of WISE Instagram
- Creator of WISE Twitter
- First to utilize BBM Broadcasting to promote WISE events
Orchid Ingrid Brown
Positions(s): Event Coordinator
Years Served: 2 (Fall 2012- Winter 2014)
Contribution to WISE:
Positions(s): Event Coordinator
Years Served: 2 (Fall 2012- Winter 2014)
Contribution to WISE:
- First official Events Coordinator of WISE
- Responsible for WISE's first official DJ: DJ Hypnotx Soundz
- Responsible for WISE's first official and professional photographer: Modern Trendz
- Creator of WISE's first Black History Month event: Caribbean History
- Organized WISE's first radio interview for promotions of major events
Keri Benjamin
Position(s): Treasurer
Years Served: 2.5 (Winter 2012- Winter 2014)
Contribution to WISE:
Position(s): Treasurer
Years Served: 2.5 (Winter 2012- Winter 2014)
Contribution to WISE:
- Hosted WISE's first fundraiser: Hoops for Change After Party
- Created WISE's first budget
Dedicated Executives
Executives who have made a significant contribution to W.I.S.E.
Jayeur Joseph
Position(s): Secretary
Years Served: 1 (Winter 2012-Fall 2012)
Contribution to WISE:
Position(s): Secretary
Years Served: 1 (Winter 2012-Fall 2012)
Contribution to WISE:
- First Official WISE Secretary
- Creator of the first WISE volunteer placement in order for students to receive volunteer hours recognized by the University of Ottawa.
- Creator of the WISE personal emails for Executives
- Creator of WISE weekly emails
- Creator of the WISE monthly Newsletter
- Provided WISE with its first Community Outreach Partners and philanthropic activities: Jaku Konbit and Chale Entertainment
- Created the first WISE survey
- Created WISE's first Member Recognition Ceremony
Cereise Ross
Positions(s): Philanthropy Chair
Years Served: 1 (Fall 2012- Winter 2013)
Contribution to WISE:
Positions(s): Philanthropy Chair
Years Served: 1 (Fall 2012- Winter 2013)
Contribution to WISE:
- First official Philanthropy Chair of WISE
- Hosted WISE's first philanthropy fundraisers and events: 25/75 Raffle, Bottle Drive, Bake Sale, Teddies for Tragedy
Andrew Ramsaran
Positions(s): Promotions Officer
Years Served: 0.5 (Fall 2012)
Contribution to WISE:
Positions(s): Promotions Officer
Years Served: 0.5 (Fall 2012)
Contribution to WISE:
- First official Promotions Officer of WISE
- Created WISE's first Promotions video
- Creator of the WISE UOttawa Facebook account which led to a vast amount of members
Brittney Powell Lee
Position(s): Promotions Officer, President
Years served: 1.5 (Fall 2013- Winter 2014)
Contributions to WISE:
Position(s): Promotions Officer, President
Years served: 1.5 (Fall 2013- Winter 2014)
Contributions to WISE:
- Created the first WISE promotions t-shirts for Caribvibe
- Acted as WISE's first official Executive graphic designer for the events: Wave Yuh Flag, WISE presents Hoops for Change, Caribbean History
- Created and designed the first WISE apparel available for members to purchase
- Created WISE's first online interactive survey
- First to collaborate in a joint CSA-W.I.S.E event
Jonathan Chin Fook
Position(s): Social Chair, Vice President
Years served: (Winter 2014-present)
Contributions to WISE:
Position(s): Social Chair, Vice President
Years served: (Winter 2014-present)
Contributions to WISE:
- First Executive, along with the President Simone Dunbar Nesbeth to represent WISE on the University of Ottawa Black History Month Gala Committee.
- First Executive to co-host a Hot Topic at the University of Ottawa Black History Month Gala
- First to use the SFUO Volunteer Gala to recognize and nominate WISE members as award recipients
- Created the position "W.I.S.E Volunteer of the year" which recognizes an individual that has consistently contributed to the W.I.S.E Family.
- First to collaborate with a Caribbean documentary group "Hidden Bruises" about HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean and its impact on the community
- Creator of the first W.I.S.E Linkedin for business communication.
- Developer for the W.I.S.E Wall of Volunteers, made in dedication to all members who have served an allotted amount of hours with WISE.
- First Executive to host an event with the SFUO Food Bank: Trick or Treat
- First Executive to hold joint Potluck and Clothes Drive which benefited members of the W.I.S.E Community and Ottawa by proceedings going to the Food Bank
Jayda Swim
Position(s): Philanthropy Chair
Years served: 0.5 (Winter 2014)
Contributions to WISE:
Position(s): Philanthropy Chair
Years served: 0.5 (Winter 2014)
Contributions to WISE:
- Creator of the philanthropy foundation: WISE Foundation
- First Executive to feature W.I.S.E on a blog
- Responsible for having a independent stylist from Stella Dot.com style members for the 2014 Black History Month Gala
Francis Ayioke
Position(s): Event Coordinator
Years served: (Winter 2014-Present)
Contributions to WISE:
Position(s): Event Coordinator
Years served: (Winter 2014-Present)
Contributions to WISE:
- Designed the first W.I.S.E cocktail for Caribbean History: A Formal Affair
- Creator of W.I.S.E Tumblr for Social Media Interaction
- Hosted W.I.S.E Potluck and Clothes Drive 2014