Meet the Team

MEET THE TEAM

2025/2026 EXEC

We're thrilled to announce our largest team ever with a remarkable 30+ executives this year! Get ready to embark on two unforgettable semesters filled with exciting outdoor adventures.

Want to join our awesome team? Keep an eye on our instagram (@queensoutdoorsclub) where hiring information will be posted!

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President

Lauren Richardson

Hi! I'm Lauren and I'm the president. I have a pet monkey named Lisa.

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Vice-President

Leo Kristal-Polci

Joel do you copy

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Vice-President

Joel Jonker

Yea

Safety Officer

Josh Good

Hey guys, the name's Josh and boy do I love keeping people safe.

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Treasurer

Andrew Scott

I’m Andrew Scott. I am currently in my third year in the commerce program. I like the outdoors because of how scenic it can be and the array of different activities you can do with other people outside. I enjoy outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, canoeing and skiing.

Treasurer

Zoe Mains

Hi! I'm Zoe and if there's two things I like, it's treasure and extinct birds.

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I-EDIAA REP

Naashkii Soler

Hi! I’m Naashkii and I’m this year’s I-EDIAA rep! I’m from the Rockies in Canmore AB, and I’m traditionally Anishinaabe from North Western Ontario. I love to ski, run and fly fish whenever I can!!

Head of Socials

Nicki Brown

Hi I'm Nicki, and I like being social! I am a big fan of hairless cats.

Socials Team

Madi Derian

Sup. My name's Madi and my pet peeve is named Jim.

Socials Team

Jaya Francis

Hey website goers, the name's Jaya. I have never tried ice cream but I have had sorbet.

Socials Team

Annie Nichols

Don't let my profile photo fool you, I own thirty-two mice. I had more but they took them away from me over reading week.

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Head of Comms

Victoria Meffe

Hey! Im Victoria - I am a fourth year philosophy student and this is my third year being an exec on outdoors club. I am a part of communications so look out for all of our insta posts and updates on the website! This club has definitely been one of the highlights of my time at Queen’s, so any involvment is 100% worth it, QUOC forever!!!!!

Communications

Charlie Mosser

likes writing bios for exec who forget to submit them

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Communications

Cyrus Honer

Hey guys! My name’s Cyrus, I’m from Vancouver I love hiking, canoeing, skiing, and basically anything that gets me outside. I will always get down to a good game of catan, and my favorite band right now is Dire Straits!

Head Gear Room Manager

Kathleen Bruce

Sup guys. Kathleen here. It's a tough call but my favourite item in the gear room would have to be our pot lid.

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Gear Manager

Sam Seipp

Hi I’m Sam, I’m a second year biochem major from Vancouver. I love hiking, skiing, and rock climbing. Come visit me in the gear room!

Gear Manager

Nora Hayhurst

I am one of the Nora’s and I am in 3rd year and working in the gear room. I love canoeing, camping, and I have spent 2 seasons in the bush planting trees. Looking forward to QUOC trips and socials this year!

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Gear Manager

Sydney Garrah

Hi! My names Sydney and I am so excited to join QUOC this year as a gear manager! I love being outside and exploring new places, especially going on and leading canoe trips. Come visit us in the gear room this year!

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Head Yakker

Talia Bennett

Hi, I’m Talia! I love being outdoors and am always up for a hike or canoe trip. I’m really looking forward to all the adventures this year!

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Yak Peeps

Ewan Mackay

Hey my name is Ewan, I grew up on a farm on the Bruce peninsula. I love white water, canoeing, rock climbing, and being outside. I’m currently in my second year of engineering. Looking forward to some amazing trips this year!

Yak Peeps

Ella Switzer

Hey everyone. Ella here. I am a big fan of all things yak related.

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Yak Peeps

Anna Yampolski

Hey! I’m Anna and I’m in my second year of Biology! I love the outdoors and I love to travel! Some of my favourite things to do are kayak, hike and go camping. I’m super excited for this year!

Head Trip Leader

Skyler Grunner

My name is Skyler and if someone were to ask me if I liked being head trip leader, my answer would have to be yes.

Trip Leader

Julie Zielonka

My name is Julie and I am wise quoccer with lots of wisdom.

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Trip Leader

Kara Spence

Hi!! My name is Kara and I am in third year Biology. I absolutely love anything outside, but my favourite thing is definitely white water canoeing. This summer I guided trips on the Harricana, Missinaibi, Lady Evelyn River and Temagami River. I am super excited to run some fun trips this year!!!

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Trip Leader

Matty Graham

Hey! I’m Matty and I’m in my 4th year of Biochemistry. I love white water canoe trips, hiking in the mountains and tree planting. Can’t wait to meet all of you on some awesome QUOC trips this year!

Trip Leader

Johanna D.S

My name is Johanna and I like that animal that snorts ants with a long nose.

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Trip Leader

Olivia Greenwood

Hi!! I’m Olivia, a first year masters student studying physical therapy here at Queen’s. I did my undergrad here in kin and I’m excited to be back for another two years! My love for the outdoors comes from going to camp every summer growing up, and I have always loved camping, hiking, canoeing, and skiing! I’m looking forward to another great year with QUOC and I hope to see a bunch of you on some cool trips :)

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Trip Leader

Connor Tanzola

Hi!! I’m Conor, and I’m a second year Geography student and one of the trip leaders this year! My love for the outdoors comes from going to camp every summer as a kid, where I now work running canoe trips in Temagami, the Magnetawan River, and Algonquin Park

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Trip Leader

Anna Van Raalte

My name's Anna and I'm really good at art and other things like taking apart jigsaw puzzles.

Trip Leader

Nora Kalins

Hi I’m Nora, in third year as a trip lead! I love canoeing, camping and sailing. When I’m not at Queen’s, I spend my summers planting trees out west or at summer camp. I can’t wait to meet more people in the Queens community in the out of doors!

Trip Leader

Elijah Temins

Elijah here. Fun fact about me I have never been to Uzbekistan. But I plan to go.

Trip Leader

Sasha Holub

Greetings. I am Sasha and I am allergic to emus.

Trip Leader

Andrew Martin

My name's Andrew and my favourite activity is jumpscaring customers in the cookbook section of Indigo.

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Trip Leader

Emily Gordon

My name's Emily and I have successfully tamed two squirrels and a raccoon since moving to k-town.