Meet the Executives!

Charlotte Leung
Co-Founder and President
My name is Charlotte Leung and I am the Co-Founder and President of PURS! I am currently in my 4th year of my Zoology degree and hope to attend vet school after graduating. In the future, I aspire to be a small animal veterinarian! I currently work as a tech assistant at Healthy Paws Forward Veterinary Hospital. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, watching movies, and working out!
Payton LackCo-VP Marketing & Advertisment
My name’s Payton and I am in my last semester of biological sciences. I am planning on applying to UofCs veterinary program and working with both large and small animals. When I’m not studying or working, I enjoy hiking, reading, and photography!
Sraddha UppiliCo-VP Communications
Hey everyone! My name is Sraddha and I’m in my fourth year of Biomedical Sciences. I am Co-VP of communications and I’m super excited for another year with PURS! I love to be involved with animals, so I volunteer at the Cochrane Humane Society as a dog walker and work part time as a veterinary assistant/receptionist at Bowness Animal Hospital. I also do research with pigs for my honours thesis on swine gut immunology! I’m hoping to go into veterinary research! In my free time, I love hanging out with my massive leonberger Blu!
Alana LoCo-VP Communications
Hey guys! My name is Alana and I'm currently pursuing a dual degree in Natural Sciences with a concentration in Biological Sciences and Chemistry, and Secondary Education with a specialty in Biology. I am Co-VP of communications and can't wait to meet all of you guyssoon! I have a passion for animals in general and would love to help with animal rescue. I like spending my free time bouldering, hiking, camping, and swimming.
Iyaad OodallyCo-VP Finance
Hi everyone, I’m Iyaad! I’m a fourth-year Biological Sciences student concentrating in Biodiversity & Conservation with a minor in Anthropology. I’m the Co-VP Finance for PURS and proud to have contributed to the club over the past two years. I look forward to the club’s continued growth and success! I’ve volunteered as an Animal Care Assistant at the Cochrane & Area Humane Society and currently work as a Pet Care Specialist at The Petropolitan. I’ll also be researching parasitology in bighorn sheep this year. I am hoping to become a veterinarian specializing in small or exotic pets. During my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends, reading fantasy novels, and of course, playing with my cat, Lucky! .
ZachCo-VP Finance
Hi! My name is Zach and I’m a 4th year finance student at Haskayne School of Business. My love for animals comes from being surrounded by pets throughout my childhood and always having a fondness for caring and nurturing animals. Outside of school and work, I enjoy gaming, being active, and listening to live music.
Alexia VasileVP Marketing and Advertising
Hello! My name is Alexia, and I’m in my fourth year of Finance at the Haskayne School of Business. I currently serve as Co-VP of Marketing & Advertising, and I’m excited to help shape the impact our club will have this year. Horses have been a lifelong passion of mine, and I hope to combine that interest with my career in the future. Outside of school, you’ll usually find me painting, getting lost in a good book, or staying active with Squash and hiking.
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