VP Regional

The Regional Vice-President (Three Regional Positions):

A Regional Vice President (Three Regional Positions) acts as the primary point of contact between SUSK and our member organizations:

1. Is responsible for organizing and hosting regional meetups between USO’s in the VP’s respective region; regions are as follows:
   1. Vice President East:
      • Eastern Ontario region, including Ottawa and Kingston;
      • Quebec;
      • Post-secondary institutions including but not limited to University of Ottawa, Queen’s University, and McGill University;
   2. Vice President Central:
      • Central Ontario region, including Southern Ontario and the GTA;
      • Post-secondary institutions including but not limited to University of Western Ontario, University of Guelph, and University of Toronto;
   3. Vice President West:
      • Western Canada, from Manitoba to British Columbia;
      • Post-secondary institutions including but not limited to University of Victoria, University of Saskatchewan, and University of Winnipeg;
2. Is responsible for maintaining an updated Student database by maintaining contact with USOs;
3. Is responsible for establishing frequent and regular communication and open dialogue between USO Presidents and the Regional VP; including
   1. Educating USO Presidents and USO’s on;
      1. SUSK initiatives
         • MITACS
         • Postcards for Prisoners
         • USO Spotlight Series (on the SUSK YouTube channel)
      2. SUSK’s Financial Offerings
         • Project Fund
      3. SUSK Resources
         • Events Guidebook
         • SUSK Connect
      4. Events that are hosted by or that SUSK will be attending
      5. SUSK Goals
         • Endowment
      6. Encourage USO involvement in various SUSK initiatives;
         • Postcards for Prisoners
         • MITACS
         • Project fund

The positions of VP Central, West and East provide exciting opportunities to meet fellow Ukrainian Canadians from across the nation and work together to embrace Ukrainian heritage.

The VP Central for 2025-26: Mariia Salyk

 

Mariia is entering her second year at the University of Saskatchewan as a business student.  Previously she has been involved in her high school’s Multicultural Club where she planned a Ukrainian exhibit for the Multicultural Fair. She moved to Canada from Ukraine in 2012 and is still fluent in her native language which was an asset when she mentored Ukrainian newcomers in her school division. Mariia has recently joined University of Saskatchewan Ukrainian Students Association (USUSA) in her first year on the SUSK board of directors. Mariia is involved in her community as a cadet where assists the Squadron Sponsoring Committee in facilitating fundraising and social events.

Key Responsibilities: The Vice President Central acts as a liaison between SUSK and Ukrainian student organizations (USOs) across Ontario, maintaining communication with active clubs, supporting local initiatives, sharing SUSK updates, and assisting new or developing USOs.

Email: vp-central@susk.ca

The VP West for 2025-26: Nikita Sereda

Nikita is a second-year student at the University of Saskatchewan, pursuing a B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Crime, Law, and Justice Studies. Born and raised in Brunkild, Manitoba, he is a first-generation Canadian and a graduate of Yorkton Regional High School. From 2019 to 2022, Nikita lived and studied in Kharkiv, Ukraine—an experience that deeply shaped his understanding of Ukrainian identity and strengthened his commitment to cultural advocacy. He returned to Canada shortly after the full-scale invasion began. Nikita currently serves as Vice President West of SUSK and Public Relations Representative for the University of Saskatchewan Ukrainian Students’ Association. He is also a tonsured Reader in the Orthodox Church in America, where he actively participates in liturgical and spiritual life. His work is rooted in a strong dedication to community, faith, and the promotion of Ukrainian culture.

Key Responsibilities: The Vice President West acts as a liaison between SUSK and Ukrainian student organizations (USOs) across Western Canada (AB, BC, MB, SK), maintaining communication with active clubs, supporting local initiatives, sharing SUSK updates, and assisting new or developing USOs.

Email: vp-west@susk.ca

The VP East for 2025-26: Katherine Vainberg