MES 2025-26 ELECTIONS
Shoot Your Shot!
Important Dates
- December 1, 12:00 AMNominations Open
- December 31, 11:59 PMNominations Closed
- January 5, 12:00 AMCampaigns Open
- January 11, 11:59 PMCampaigns Closed
- January 12, 09:00 AMVoting Open
- January 14, 09:00 AMVoting Closed
How to Vote!
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Click the SimplyVoting link sent to your McMaster email.
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Click "Cast Ballot(s)" and log into the McMaster SimplyVoting Platform.
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Select the relevant election.
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Rank your choices (this involves each of the candidates, as well as Abstain and Non-Confidance votes). You can leave an option as a dash(-) if you are indifferent about the option choice.
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Hit "Submit Ballot".
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Candidates
Filter Positions:
Jeffrey Yueh
Computer Engineering and Society, Level 3
Running for President
Hi everyone! My name is Jeffrey, and I’m really excited to share with you a little on why I’m running to be the next MES president.
Engineering has shaped me to who I am, not just through courses or projects but through the community and opportunities provided from the people all around me. The feeling of walking into lecture and lab and seeing all the familiar faces, how tutorials turn into laughs and learning experiences, and how strangers turn into teammates. It’s the quick conversations in the halls, start of lecture, and sharing snacks that makes the toughest weeks bearable.
Over my time at McMaster, I’ve been involved in research, teams, and clubs but what has meant the most to me was the people I have met along the way. Some of the most cherished memories and friends I have came from conversations. These moments remind me why community matters so much and why it deserves stronger support and representation.
I am running for MES President because I that everyone deserves to have an environment where they feel supported academically, welcomed socially, and heard by the people representing them. I wish to build a community where first years feel welcome and supported, upper years have a chance to relax and connect with others, and where everyone feels like they have a place regardless of the clubs they are involved with or if they are just trying to get through the term.
What I hope to bring to this position is a leadership style that is open, approachable, and based on lived experiences. I’m not here to say or pretend that I have all the answers to every question, but what I do have is a genuine willingness to listen, learn, and work to come to a solution with you. I want to make the MES to feel less like a distant organization but more like a group of fellow students who are here to support you, your needs, your concerns, and your ideas.
At the end of the day, I’m not running to be a figurehead or face of the MES. I’m running to be someone you feel comfortable talking to about your concerns. Someone that shows up, listens, and follows through with their plans. Thank you for taking the time to read all of this. I’m excited for the journey that lies ahead, and I can’t wait to work together with all of you to build a community that empowers, supports, and inspires each and every one of us.
Platform
As MES president, the changes I wish to put into place comes from 1 simple belief, that our engineering community deserves to be supported, heard, and connected every day. Over my short time here at McMaster, I have seen the potential that exists in the student body, not just in academics but in the people that makes this community what it is. I want to build on this potential by creating and leading change that will matter to students, changes that will build on the community to make engineering feel a little less overwhelming and a lot more like a vibrant community.
The main goal I have is to improve on how we can support students academically and personally. Engineering, although challenging, should not feel like it is something we have to survive through alone. I wish to strengthen the academic resources available to students by increasing the range and quantity of review sessions, improving access to peer supports, and making it easier for students to find the tools they will need to make it through the term. Alongside of improving academics, I aim to push for more consistent wellness initiatives that’ll help students through stressful periods of the term. Whether it’s through drop in office hours, community building wellness events, or a stronger peer support network, my goal is to ensure that students feel supported and see .
Another change I wish to make is to bring a more connected and inclusive community and culture. Some of the best experiences in this faculty in my opinion comes from the community we build, whether it’s through design teams, labs, study spaces, lectures, or wherever there is a chance for conversation with people we don’t know. I wish to create more opportunities for these moments. This means more cross year events, more inclusive events that are accessible to all students regardless of stream and a stronger connection with the amazing clubs here at McMaster so they get more visibility and recognition in our community. I want to make a culture where meeting new people feels natural, students of all backgrounds feel welcome, and where involvement in the community feels natural.
The last change I want to make is to increase the transparency and accessibility within the MES and the greater engineering faculty. It is in my opinion that students deserve to know what is going on behind the scenes of the locked doors, what decisions are being made, and how the budget is being spent. I want the MES to communicate more clearly and more consistently with the student body, monthly updates, open office hours with me and other members of the team, and an anonymous feedback system to build trust and keep students engaged with what is happening in the MES. MES should not feel like a distant organization, I want it to feel like a team actively working with students, and not just for them
More About Me
I have an unhealthy obsession with iced coffee, if the MES ever gets a coffee machine I had nothing to do with it (probably)
Jeffrey Yueh
Computer Engineering and Society, Level 3
Running for President
Hi everyone! My name is Jeffrey, and I’m really excited to share with you a little on why I’m running to be the next MES president.
Engineering has shaped me to who I am, not just through courses or projects but through the community and opportunities provided from the people all around me. The feeling of walking into lecture and lab and seeing all the familiar faces, how tutorials turn into laughs and learning experiences, and how strangers turn into teammates. It’s the quick conversations in the halls, start of lecture, and sharing snacks that makes the toughest weeks bearable.
Over my time at McMaster, I’ve been involved in research, teams, and clubs but what has meant the most to me was the people I have met along the way. Some of the most cherished memories and friends I have came from conversations. These moments remind me why community matters so much and why it deserves stronger support and representation.
I am running for MES President because I that everyone deserves to have an environment where they feel supported academically, welcomed socially, and heard by the people representing them. I wish to build a community where first years feel welcome and supported, upper years have a chance to relax and connect with others, and where everyone feels like they have a place regardless of the clubs they are involved with or if they are just trying to get through the term.
What I hope to bring to this position is a leadership style that is open, approachable, and based on lived experiences. I’m not here to say or pretend that I have all the answers to every question, but what I do have is a genuine willingness to listen, learn, and work to come to a solution with you. I want to make the MES to feel less like a distant organization but more like a group of fellow students who are here to support you, your needs, your concerns, and your ideas.
At the end of the day, I’m not running to be a figurehead or face of the MES. I’m running to be someone you feel comfortable talking to about your concerns. Someone that shows up, listens, and follows through with their plans. Thank you for taking the time to read all of this. I’m excited for the journey that lies ahead, and I can’t wait to work together with all of you to build a community that empowers, supports, and inspires each and every one of us.
Platform
As MES president, the changes I wish to put into place comes from 1 simple belief, that our engineering community deserves to be supported, heard, and connected every day. Over my short time here at McMaster, I have seen the potential that exists in the student body, not just in academics but in the people that makes this community what it is. I want to build on this potential by creating and leading change that will matter to students, changes that will build on the community to make engineering feel a little less overwhelming and a lot more like a vibrant community.
The main goal I have is to improve on how we can support students academically and personally. Engineering, although challenging, should not feel like it is something we have to survive through alone. I wish to strengthen the academic resources available to students by increasing the range and quantity of review sessions, improving access to peer supports, and making it easier for students to find the tools they will need to make it through the term. Alongside of improving academics, I aim to push for more consistent wellness initiatives that’ll help students through stressful periods of the term. Whether it’s through drop in office hours, community building wellness events, or a stronger peer support network, my goal is to ensure that students feel supported and see .
Another change I wish to make is to bring a more connected and inclusive community and culture. Some of the best experiences in this faculty in my opinion comes from the community we build, whether it’s through design teams, labs, study spaces, lectures, or wherever there is a chance for conversation with people we don’t know. I wish to create more opportunities for these moments. This means more cross year events, more inclusive events that are accessible to all students regardless of stream and a stronger connection with the amazing clubs here at McMaster so they get more visibility and recognition in our community. I want to make a culture where meeting new people feels natural, students of all backgrounds feel welcome, and where involvement in the community feels natural.
The last change I want to make is to increase the transparency and accessibility within the MES and the greater engineering faculty. It is in my opinion that students deserve to know what is going on behind the scenes of the locked doors, what decisions are being made, and how the budget is being spent. I want the MES to communicate more clearly and more consistently with the student body, monthly updates, open office hours with me and other members of the team, and an anonymous feedback system to build trust and keep students engaged with what is happening in the MES. MES should not feel like a distant organization, I want it to feel like a team actively working with students, and not just for them
More About Me
I have an unhealthy obsession with iced coffee, if the MES ever gets a coffee machine I had nothing to do with it (probably)
Will Scott
Mechatronics Engineering and Society, Level 3
Running for President
Hi! If we haven’t met before, my name is Will Scott and I like pineapple on my pizza. I’m currently in my third year of Mechatronics (Tron) and Society Engineering, and I look forward to driving change in our community as a candidate to be your next MES President. Mac Eng is incredibly special to me, and I count myself lucky to be immersed in it every day. Whether it’s during Welcome Week, at pub nights, or in Thode, I adore having conversations with anyone and everyone about how we can improve the lives of Engineering students through changes big and small.
For the past two years I’ve been elected to work within the MES, first through my role as Director of Events leading pub nights, trying out faculty crossovers, and learning about the organization. This year, as the Vice-President External Relations, I represented the MES to the rest of Canada, through provincial and national level advocacy. My work in this role is ultimately about benefitting Mac Eng students through advocacy and opportunity. This role has also given me tons of valuable leadership experience overseeing wonderful delegates for conferences, as well as discovering how I can actually advocate for people to bring about real change, which is what I look to do in this position.
Beyond the MES, I keep busy. This past year, I was grateful to have the opportunity to help the incoming class of Engineering Students as a Welcome Week Representative, an experience that gave me valuable perspective from the many people I was able to share this experience with both incoming students as well as members of the WW team. I’m also a member of the Mars Rover Team where aside from growing technical skills, I also get to see what clubs are dealing with each year from their perspective. You’ll also catch me volunteering at the FIRST Robotics competition at Mac every year both because I love robotics and because I love supporting where I got my love for Engineering.
Finally, as a member of the Executive team this year, I’ve worked closely alongside our current president Emily and worked to understand the role of president and all of the responsibilities that come with it. I have prepared a concise platform, but it does not encapsulate all of the work I want to complete in this role. If you see me around campus come chat! I know that I can be successful in this role and as always, ask questions and stay curious!
Platform
TL;DR
• A people-first MES culture
• Expanded technical and professional opportunities
• Stronger advocacy in faculty decision-making
• A long-term vision for the MES
The role of President is multi-faceted, and I view it through three lenses: the team, stakeholders, and our relationship with the Faculty.
Internally, I will drive the culture to be “people first”. This starts with opening the MES bubble to make sure that all of our appointed positions are able to grow through mentorship, and so that our elected positions can grow as leaders. Reducing the workload of internal positions is essential to focus more on their new initiatives rather than just treading water each year. Empowering the executive team is a priority for success. With an incredible amount of applications to appointed positions this year, we’ll get more people involved who were previously unable to. This “people first” mentality also applies to how the MES interacts with students. The MES should act as a facilitator not a barrier. This means understanding that mistakes do happen, and working to establish solutions that allow clubs, teams, and groups to succeed.
With our stakeholders, I want to focus heavily on opportunity. Joining a club has become nearly impossible, and the same goes for co-op. Promoting new clubs and supporting the growth of existing ones so more students can access technical team experience. Expanding these opportunities is essential for skills development and will be a core priority.. In addition, I’ll be working to improve our relationship with the co-op office, and pushing them to better target what engineering students actually need through data-driven advocacy from our working groups.
With the Faculty, I will look to maintain positive relationships benefiting our students, and leverage our clubs and teams to work on increased and improved working spaces for near, and long-term solutions. Representing our members, I want to push for more student consultation by the faculty so that they can actually hear what the student body has to say, and increase the transparency of their decisions that affect us. This will also include a request for an annual faculty town hall style meeting, and continuing advocacy through student working groups.
Finally, outside of my platform structure I will create a long term plan for the MES. The MES currently acts in 1-2 year cycles based on yearly election, which leads to bottlenecks in growth and limits for future teams. A long term plan will give structure to a 3-5 year cycle of the MES, to focus on long term goals that cannot be accomplished in a single year, such as a new building for clubs and teams space.
More About Me
I like pineapple on my pizza
Pineapple goes well on pizza
mmmm pineapple
I have a cat!
Will Scott
Mechatronics Engineering and Society, Level 3
Running for President
Hi! If we haven’t met before, my name is Will Scott and I like pineapple on my pizza. I’m currently in my third year of Mechatronics (Tron) and Society Engineering, and I look forward to driving change in our community as a candidate to be your next MES President. Mac Eng is incredibly special to me, and I count myself lucky to be immersed in it every day. Whether it’s during Welcome Week, at pub nights, or in Thode, I adore having conversations with anyone and everyone about how we can improve the lives of Engineering students through changes big and small.
For the past two years I’ve been elected to work within the MES, first through my role as Director of Events leading pub nights, trying out faculty crossovers, and learning about the organization. This year, as the Vice-President External Relations, I represented the MES to the rest of Canada, through provincial and national level advocacy. My work in this role is ultimately about benefitting Mac Eng students through advocacy and opportunity. This role has also given me tons of valuable leadership experience overseeing wonderful delegates for conferences, as well as discovering how I can actually advocate for people to bring about real change, which is what I look to do in this position.
Beyond the MES, I keep busy. This past year, I was grateful to have the opportunity to help the incoming class of Engineering Students as a Welcome Week Representative, an experience that gave me valuable perspective from the many people I was able to share this experience with both incoming students as well as members of the WW team. I’m also a member of the Mars Rover Team where aside from growing technical skills, I also get to see what clubs are dealing with each year from their perspective. You’ll also catch me volunteering at the FIRST Robotics competition at Mac every year both because I love robotics and because I love supporting where I got my love for Engineering.
Finally, as a member of the Executive team this year, I’ve worked closely alongside our current president Emily and worked to understand the role of president and all of the responsibilities that come with it. I have prepared a concise platform, but it does not encapsulate all of the work I want to complete in this role. If you see me around campus come chat! I know that I can be successful in this role and as always, ask questions and stay curious!
Platform
TL;DR
• A people-first MES culture
• Expanded technical and professional opportunities
• Stronger advocacy in faculty decision-making
• A long-term vision for the MES
The role of President is multi-faceted, and I view it through three lenses: the team, stakeholders, and our relationship with the Faculty.
Internally, I will drive the culture to be “people first”. This starts with opening the MES bubble to make sure that all of our appointed positions are able to grow through mentorship, and so that our elected positions can grow as leaders. Reducing the workload of internal positions is essential to focus more on their new initiatives rather than just treading water each year. Empowering the executive team is a priority for success. With an incredible amount of applications to appointed positions this year, we’ll get more people involved who were previously unable to. This “people first” mentality also applies to how the MES interacts with students. The MES should act as a facilitator not a barrier. This means understanding that mistakes do happen, and working to establish solutions that allow clubs, teams, and groups to succeed.
With our stakeholders, I want to focus heavily on opportunity. Joining a club has become nearly impossible, and the same goes for co-op. Promoting new clubs and supporting the growth of existing ones so more students can access technical team experience. Expanding these opportunities is essential for skills development and will be a core priority.. In addition, I’ll be working to improve our relationship with the co-op office, and pushing them to better target what engineering students actually need through data-driven advocacy from our working groups.
With the Faculty, I will look to maintain positive relationships benefiting our students, and leverage our clubs and teams to work on increased and improved working spaces for near, and long-term solutions. Representing our members, I want to push for more student consultation by the faculty so that they can actually hear what the student body has to say, and increase the transparency of their decisions that affect us. This will also include a request for an annual faculty town hall style meeting, and continuing advocacy through student working groups.
Finally, outside of my platform structure I will create a long term plan for the MES. The MES currently acts in 1-2 year cycles based on yearly election, which leads to bottlenecks in growth and limits for future teams. A long term plan will give structure to a 3-5 year cycle of the MES, to focus on long term goals that cannot be accomplished in a single year, such as a new building for clubs and teams space.
More About Me
I like pineapple on my pizza
Pineapple goes well on pizza
mmmm pineapple
I have a cat!
Armina Aryaie
Engineering Physics & Management, Level 3
Running for President
Hi there, my name is Armina Aryaie and I’m excited to be running in this presidential election! Over the past 3 years, I have been involved in the MES as Administrator, Financial Operations Manager and currently as Vice President Internal. I have worked on numerous projects such as, but not limited to: making rentals more accessible (tent yea!), advocating and securing more spaces for clubs/teams and maintaining hatch spaces. I have also supported the planning and execution of different events that have run, such as Welcome Week, Back2School Week, Pub Nights, Clubsfest and more.
Beyond the MES, I have been an Engineering Ambassador for the past 2 years and have previously served as Co-President of McMaster Sumobot Club. So odds are, you have likely seen me involved in one way or another! I truly believe that the Mac Eng community is a big part of what makes your time in university worthwhile and I want to help make that experience better. It would be an honour to serve as your MES President for the 2026-2027 year.
Platform
If I were to be the next MES President, my focus would be on:
1) Enhancing the Student Experience & Improving Visibility
Do you know what your MES student fees go towards? The answer is events like Pub Nights and Wellness events, resources like Hatch Space and Tutoring, as well as support for clubs/teams. Those are just some of what MES provides and not everyone knows about it. As President, I would want to ensure that students and clubs/teams know what MES offers them and how to access it.
This includes:
- Improving communication and visibility of MES services and resources
- Making it easier for students and clubs/teams to engage with and benefit from MES
- Ensuring student feedback actively shapes MES priorities and initiatives
2) Continuity, Progress, and Long Term Advocacy
One of my key priorities is ensuring continuity, since everything works better when progress is built upon. Over the past year, I’ve been working with different members of the executive team to start long-term projects that will help improve the MES and overall student experience, which I’d hope to carry on and grow.
I will:
- Strengthen advocacy efforts for clubs/teams, which I’ve been actively a part of with the club/team advancement initiative
- Help create better structure and more sustainable practices so traditions don’t die out
- Ensure that long-term goals are documented, tracked, and transitioned for the next executive teams to come
3) Addressing Bill 33 & Protecting Student Interests
Bill 33 affects how student societies like MES are governed and funded. This could mean budget cuts for help sessions, any extended Hatch space advocacy efforts, or even club/teams. Currently, I’ve met with the MSU, Faculty and some executive members to discuss potential next steps, while also trying to learn as much as I can to prepare for what’s to come in 2026.
As President, I will:
- Continue to work closely with Faculty, MSU, and other student leaders to understand and address its impacts
- Advocate for engineering students and clubs/teams during policy changes
- Ensure transparency, so students understand how decisions are being made and why
More About Me
I’m a pretty big fan of How to Train Your Dragon, I even own a toothless hoodie! I also enjoy collecting and trying out different hobbies, such as poetry and songwriting.
I love to chat about pretty much anything, so feel free to yap with me sometime!
Armina Aryaie
Engineering Physics & Management, Level 3
Running for President
Hi there, my name is Armina Aryaie and I’m excited to be running in this presidential election! Over the past 3 years, I have been involved in the MES as Administrator, Financial Operations Manager and currently as Vice President Internal. I have worked on numerous projects such as, but not limited to: making rentals more accessible (tent yea!), advocating and securing more spaces for clubs/teams and maintaining hatch spaces. I have also supported the planning and execution of different events that have run, such as Welcome Week, Back2School Week, Pub Nights, Clubsfest and more.
Beyond the MES, I have been an Engineering Ambassador for the past 2 years and have previously served as Co-President of McMaster Sumobot Club. So odds are, you have likely seen me involved in one way or another! I truly believe that the Mac Eng community is a big part of what makes your time in university worthwhile and I want to help make that experience better. It would be an honour to serve as your MES President for the 2026-2027 year.
Platform
If I were to be the next MES President, my focus would be on:
1) Enhancing the Student Experience & Improving Visibility
Do you know what your MES student fees go towards? The answer is events like Pub Nights and Wellness events, resources like Hatch Space and Tutoring, as well as support for clubs/teams. Those are just some of what MES provides and not everyone knows about it. As President, I would want to ensure that students and clubs/teams know what MES offers them and how to access it.
This includes:
- Improving communication and visibility of MES services and resources
- Making it easier for students and clubs/teams to engage with and benefit from MES
- Ensuring student feedback actively shapes MES priorities and initiatives
2) Continuity, Progress, and Long Term Advocacy
One of my key priorities is ensuring continuity, since everything works better when progress is built upon. Over the past year, I’ve been working with different members of the executive team to start long-term projects that will help improve the MES and overall student experience, which I’d hope to carry on and grow.
I will:
- Strengthen advocacy efforts for clubs/teams, which I’ve been actively a part of with the club/team advancement initiative
- Help create better structure and more sustainable practices so traditions don’t die out
- Ensure that long-term goals are documented, tracked, and transitioned for the next executive teams to come
3) Addressing Bill 33 & Protecting Student Interests
Bill 33 affects how student societies like MES are governed and funded. This could mean budget cuts for help sessions, any extended Hatch space advocacy efforts, or even club/teams. Currently, I’ve met with the MSU, Faculty and some executive members to discuss potential next steps, while also trying to learn as much as I can to prepare for what’s to come in 2026.
As President, I will:
- Continue to work closely with Faculty, MSU, and other student leaders to understand and address its impacts
- Advocate for engineering students and clubs/teams during policy changes
- Ensure transparency, so students understand how decisions are being made and why
More About Me
I’m a pretty big fan of How to Train Your Dragon, I even own a toothless hoodie! I also enjoy collecting and trying out different hobbies, such as poetry and songwriting.
I love to chat about pretty much anything, so feel free to yap with me sometime!
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