Sabina Kapoor
Chair
Trent Durham Student Association
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Sabina Kapoor is the Chair of the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA), where she represents post-secondary students from across Canada and works alongside student leaders to strengthen the national student movement. In this role, she works to ensure the student voice is represented in conversations that shape the future of post-secondary education while fostering collaboration among member associations, government partners, and sector stakeholders.
She also serves as President of the Trent Durham Student Association, where her passion for governance and student advocacy has shaped her approach to leadership. Sabina believes strong organizations are built on collaboration, transparency, and meaningful engagement, and that students deserve a genuine seat at every decision-making table.
Through her leadership, Sabina is focused on supporting CASA's members, strengthening the organization, and creating an environment where student leaders can collaborate to make a lasting impact. She values building relationships, listening to diverse perspectives, and leaving every organization stronger than she found it.
Adrien Lam
Secretary
University of Alberta Graduate Students Association
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Adrien Lam (she/her) is the Secretary of CASA for the 2026-2027 Board of Directors. She currently serves as the Vice President External of the University of Alberta Graduate Students Association (UA-GSA) and is pursuing her Masters in Surgery under the division of Cardiac Surgery. Research is a big part of her life and is continuing to work towards contributing to future publications. Adrien is a passionate student leader and advocate for student affordability and accessible post-secondary education. Her journey in student leadership began through the University of Alberta Students Union, where she was elected to serve as the Board of Governors as the first woman in 20 years.
She has since represented students on various committees and working groups focused on improving the future of students in Canada.
Outside of advocacy, Adrien enjoys teaching coding, playing hockey, and hanging out with her rabbit!
Rory Norris
Treasurer
Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association
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Rory Norris serves as the Treasurer on the 2026–27 Board of Directors for CASA. He is a fourth-year Biotechnology and Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) student at the University of Waterloo whose undergraduate journey has been defined by one consistent thread: showing up for students. As President and Chair of the Board at WUSA in 2023-2024, Rory led advocacy at the municipal and provincial levels while improving the day-to-day student experience on campus. As President of the Accounting and Finance Student Association (AFSA), Rory volunteered in support of the AFSA Tax Clinic, helping low-income individuals in the Kitchener-Waterloo region access over one million dollars in government benefits, proof that student leadership can create real, community-level impact. He also serves as the President of the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance, working hard to advocate on key provincial matters which affect students, including OSAP, work integrated learning, and food insecurity. No matter the role, Rory's goal has always been the same: to support students in any way he can.
Aiden Peters
Director-at-Large, Advocacy
University of Manitoba Students' Union
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Aiden Peters (He/Him) is the Director of Advocacy of CASA, he additionally serves as the Vice President External Affairs for the University of Manitoba Students' Union. He is currently in his third year of Economics.
Aiden is deeply passionate about post-secondary advocacy, and is in part able to attend university due to federal government funding. With this lived experience Aiden understands how much of an impact small change in government policy and financial aid can make for students, affecting all aspects of their life, from transportation reliability to mental health and everything in between.
Kyra Lustig
Director-at-Large, Membership
St. Thomas University Students' Union
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Kyra Lustig is the Director of Membership for CASA's 2026-2027 Board of Directors. She is embarking on her third year at St. Thomas University, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Criminology and a minor in Human Rights. Kyra's journey in education has been driven by a passion for advocacy and a desire to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all.
As the VP of Education at the St. Thomas University Student Union, She had the privilege of working closely with her peers to address their needs and concerns. Kyra's advocacy journey began in middle school, where she discovered her passion for supporting Indigenous students. As a proud Métis individual, Kyra understands the importance of representation and the need for every student to feel valued and heard. This commitment to advocacy continues to shape her approach to leadership and community engagement.
In her role at CASA, Kyra envisions increasing awareness of the work CASA does for students. She believes that fostering connections among members is crucial to building a vibrant community. Kyra is dedicated to ensuring that every student knows how to engage with CASA and benefit from our initiatives. Whether it’s through events, workshops, or simply connecting with fellow members, she aims to create an atmosphere where everyone feels empowered to participate and thrive.
Beyond her academic and advocacy work, Kyra has a passion for cooking and music. She loves experimenting in the kitchen, trying out new recipes, and sharing meals with friends. Music is another significant part of Kyra's life; she enjoys playing multiple instruments and finding joy in the rhythm and creativity it brings. These interests not only provide a creative outlet but also help her connect with others on a personal level.
Kyra is excited to collaborate with fellow members and work together to enhance the CASA community.
Lily Rich
Lily is the Director-at-Large of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at CASA. She also serves as the VP Academic-External for the Acadia Students Union! Lily is entering her fourth year of Politics and cares deeply about inclusive policymaking.
Growing up with a disability, Lily saw the impact that advocacy could have on her community. Whether it be a badly paved sidewalk or inclusive recreation, Lily has pushed for accessible and equitable communities since before she knew what politics was. Lily has served as a first-voice accessibility consultant since her teens and spent over five years advocating for inclusive recreation, along with accessibility within the public service. This is what led her to student advocacy. Beginning as a major student voice on Acadia University’s Accessibility Council, she worked with the University to host events, write strategic plans, and represent the student voice. This led her to serve on the Board of the Canadian Accessibility Network before transitioning to student government. Her work with CASA builds on her previous experience and creates national impact.
Outside of advocacy, Lily loves to swim, hike, and curl up with a good book!
Angelina Raina
Director-at-Large, Policy
University of Alberta Students' Union
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Angelina Raina (she/her) is the Director of Policy on the 2026-2027 CASA Board of Directors. She is a student in the Combined Honors program in Political Science and Economics at the University of Alberta. Angelina brings a strong interest in political theory, governance, and human rights to her academic and advocacy work. Alongside her studies, she has developed a growing passion for coding, particularly as it relates to economic analysis and data-driven policy.
Angelina has held a range of leadership roles focused on amplifying student voices and strengthening democratic engagement. She previously served as Chair of the City of Edmonton Youth Council, where she led initiatives examining community wellbeing, public spending, and access to social services. She has also worked as a Page at the Alberta Legislature and continues to be actively involved in advocacy spaces that center youth perspectives in decision-making.
In addition to her role as the University of Alberta Students' Union Vice-President External, Angelina serves as the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) Policy Director. In this role, she is working to strengthen policy literacy across the organization, helping student leaders better understand and engage with the policy development process. She is also leading efforts to modernize CASA's policy manual by updating outdated policies and developing new ones that reflect the issues students face today, ensuring the organization's advocacy remains relevant, evidence-based, and responsive to the needs of post-secondary students in Canada.
Outside of her academic and advocacy work, Angelina enjoys making origami and is always looking for increasingly intricate designs to try. She values collaboration and believes the strongest advocacy comes from listening to students' lived experiences.