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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!


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

Vice-President
Leo Kristal-Polci
Joel do you copy

Vice-President
Joel Jonker
Yea

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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 :)

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

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.





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