Meet Your 2021/2022 Executive Team!
Another election season has come to an end here at SARDC! Thank you to all the candidates, voters, and, individuals who worked behind the scenes who made this all possible. We are excited to share that we had a 10% voter turn out, which is an increase of 4% when compared to last years 6% voter turn out!
On March 18th, Red Deer College students elected their 2021/2022 Students’ Association student executives in the annual general election!
The Executive team consists of:
- President Savannah Houg,
- Vice President Academic Shannon Humphreys,
- Vice President External Logan Garbanewski, and
Brittney Trimming and Brenan Fuiten have also been elected as Councillors. The remaining vacant Councillors positions (2) will be filled by an interview process by those who put their name forward. If you are interested in joining Student Council email Brittany Lausen, SA President, at [email protected].
All newly elected members of executive council will take office on May 1st, 2021.
“Congratulations to the newly elected 2021-2022 Executive Council! Being an Exec is one of the most rewarding experiences. It won’t be easy, but I know you are up to the challenge. Wishing you all the very best as you begin to prepare for your terms!” said President Brittany Lausen.
The current executive team (Brittany Lausen, President; Vice President, External; Logan Beauchamp, and Vice President Academic; Shannon Humphrey) will remain in office until April 30th.
Hi, my name is Logan Garbanewski, but I like to go by Logan Beauchamp. I am running for the position of Vice-President External because I want to represent you and all your needs and interests in a productive and thorough manner to all external organizations and government bodies. 
Thank you so much for taking the time to ‘meet’ me. I’m Kareen Lambert, and I am running for the position of Vice President External (VPX). This is my first year attending Red Deer College in the Social Work Diploma program. I was drawn to social work, and to Red Deer College, through my extensive work and volunteering in diversity, inclusion, and advocacy. I have been involved with a wide variety of community organizations and coalitions in Red Deer, collaborating with and advocating to all levels of government in various capacities. Some of the highlights of my community involvement have been with the Red Feather Women, the Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance, the Red Deer Welcoming & Inclusive Community Network, the Trans & Nonbinary Aid Society, the Central Alberta Pride Society, the Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership, and the Lifelong Learning Council of Red Deer. My personal life, my career life, and my student life are all proudly centred around ensuring people are as supported as possible. Taking on the role of VPX would be no different; support, care, and connectedness are always at the core of what I do. 
Tansi! I am Shannon Humphrey; it has been an honour to serve as your Vice President Academic (VPA) for the past year. I am seeking re-election for a second term serving in this vital role. I am in the second year of my Justice Studies Diploma and hold a Bachelor of Business Administration. I am a lifelong learner honing my passion for advocacy. In my eight years at RDC, I’ve been involved in numerous advocacy efforts, both on campus and in the community. I believe it is extremely important to have a strong student voice in the room at every level of decision-making throughout Red Deer College (RDC) to ensure students are heard and your best interests are upheld. I want to continue to be that voice for the students and continue to represent you on multiple committees and working groups throughout the college. 
Brenan has been a part of the RDC community for a number of years, and has had four different majors in that time, proving that you don’t need to have a clear and defined path as soon as you enter post-secondary schooling. Brenan is in their 4th year of their BA Psychology program through the collaborative with the University of Calgary. One of the main advantages that Brenan can offer to students is that by being a long term student at RDC they have a greater understanding of what resources, opportunities, and programs are available to student members, in addition to the struggles that they face as part of their education.
Hi there! My name is Brittney, and I am a third-year student studying in Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant! When I am not on campus, you may find me participating in activities or clubs either on-campus or off-campus. I have a strong passion for being an advocate for the deaf or hard of hearing community and disabilities! It is not just that I advocate for; I also support mental health, background, gender, and sexuality. It will be my third term running for the student council. I do believe I have so many experiences of being such a strong advocate.
