The External Relations Director:
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- Is responsible for the management and maintenance of communication with all Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian Organisations;
- Is responsible for creating and maintaining contact between Ukrainian and Ukrainian Canadian students;
- Including but not limited to the Speed-Dating Initiative;
- Is responsible to ensure that each member organisation is aware of the Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Unions’ activities;
- Is responsible to ensure that a representative and/or greeting is dispatched to other organisations’ national congress/convention(s) as directed by the board;
- Is responsible for maintaining liaison with the community and its activities;
- Is responsible to maintain contact with all levels of government;
- Is responsible for coordinating all actions and activities with the Ukrainian community and other Organisations;
- Is responsible for initiating, encouraging, and coordinating social and cultural activities geared to all non-Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union Member Organisations; including
- Working with USOs to host networking events and advocacy campaigns such as but not limited to UCPBF Networking Nights;
- Advocating for the Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union presence and reach in the Ukrainian community;
- Is responsible for compiling an access list of resource people in the press, media and/or community, and;
- Is responsible to provide information about the Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union and its activities to students attending High Schools, Universities and other post-secondary institutions in Canada; including
- Collaborating on projects including but not limited to the High School Guidebook.
The External Relations Director for 2025-26:
Marichka is a Business Management student at Toronto Metropolitan University, now entering her second year as SUSK’s Director of External Relations. Over the past year, she has played a key role in building partnerships and strengthening connections between SUSK and the broader Ukrainian Canadian community. Marichka is deeply committed to community engagement, actively volunteering with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, the Consulate General of Ukraine in Toronto, and several charitable initiatives. Her work includes organizing cultural events, leading outreach efforts, and promoting Ukrainian identity and awareness. Fluent in multiple languages, Marichka brings strong communication, diplomacy, and coordination skills to the Board, and is excited to continue contributing to SUSK’s growth and impact during the 2025–26 year.
Key Responsibilities: The External Relations Director builds partnerships with external stakeholders, including community organizations, institutions, and sponsors, to enhance SUSK’s visibility and lead initiatives that strengthen its reach and impact.
Email: external@susk.ca