Hii! :-) I’m Ayesha Qadri and I am in my fifth year of Honours Bachelors of Health Science with a Minor in Business Management. I was born in Karachi but I also call Islamabad my home as I have spent quite some time in both these beautiful cities. I moved to Canada in 2015. I am very passionate about my Pakistani culture and promoting its values and beauty through social events that invite people of all ethnicities and cultures to learn more about it. My main goal as a PSA executive is to foster a celebratory environment towards Pakistani culture.

Hi, I am Maham Sajid and I am in my fourth year of Honours Bachelors of Health Sciences program. I was born in Lahore, but moved to Canada at the age of 5. Even though I did not stay in Pakistan long, I am very attached to the culture and consider myself a true Lahori ;). I am very passionate about sharing my love for our amazing culture through the organized social events held by the PSA team. These events are open to individuals of all backgrounds, and are a great way to interact with others. My goals as a PSA executive are to spread knowledge about Pakistani culture to our audience and to ensure that every attending individual has a good time at our events!!

Hi everyone! My name is Faaris. I was born in Karachi and lived in Kuwait and Toronto for most of my life. I’m currently in my second year of Law school, and I did my undergrad at UofT. I decided to join PSA because throughout my undergrad, I was heavily involved in the PSA at my university and I always sought to find people from a similar background/life experience as myself. I’m also passionate about sharing the rich cultural heritage of Pakistan with others!

Salam! My name is Waleed and I am in my third year of Computer Science. I was born in the U.S., and grew up in Ottawa but went to school in Lahore. I am an Athelte and Pragmatist. I decided to join PSA to be around like minded people.

Hi, my name is Elisha Hasan. I am a second-year student completing an HBSc in Psychology with a Minor in Law. I was born in Toronto but lived in the US for 12 years of my life before moving to Canada. My family is originally from Karachi and we visit Pakistan as much as we can. I love our culture and want to bring as many people to it as possible. I think the best way to do that is by joining the PSA here at uOttawa. In addition to PSA, I love participating in mock trials, social outreach, and practicing my public speaking skills!

Hello! My name is Iman and I am in my second year of Biomedical Science.

I am passionate about science learning and application. My other interests include cooking, crocheting, and writing in my free time. But by far my favourite thing to do is make people laugh :) I joined the PSA because I’m super pumped about promoting Pakistani culture and tradition. It’s a big part of my identity and I hope everyone can see the beauty in it that I do.

Hello! My name is Armina and I am in my second year of Criminology. I think I am good at painting and I love cats. I decided to join PSA because I wanted to meet new people.

Hey! My name is Rutaaba and I am in my 3rd-year BSc. Psychology. I was born in Toronto and moved to Ottawa when I was 5 but my family is originally from Lahore. I love watching Pakistani dramas in my free time and I love to bake as well. I also have a huge sweet tooth! I decided to join PSA because I wanted to help provide a fun and creative atmosphere for Pakistani students here at uOttawa where they can comfortably express their culture!

Salaam! My name is Abdur Rehman and I am in my 2nd-year of Biomedical Science at uOttawa. I like movies, books, video games, and eating good food. I like meeting new people on campus and getting to know them, which is why I joined the PSA. I also like helping others get out there by attending events and connecting with our culture, whether they're Pakistani or not.

Hey, My name is Moatter and I am in my 5th year of Cellular and Molecular biology with a Minor in Health Sciences I am working towards completing my undergraduate studies and pursuing a career in the health sector. I was born and raised in Ottawa, but my family comes from Chakwal, Pakistan. Despite being born in Ottawa, I have always had a strong admiration for Pakistan and affinity for its rich culture and breathtaking landscapes! Being further away from Pakistan has drawn me even closer to it. As an exec, I hope to show others too, how truly beautiful this country is and how much more it has to offer. I look forward to hosting more events that stay true to our culture but also welcome people of other ethnicities too!

Hi, my name is Haya Ansari and I am a 2nd-year Political Science and Communications student. I am a very extroverted person and I enjoy meeting new people. I love cooking, dancing and Karaoke haha. Most of all I love my Pakistani music and Culture. A big part of why I joined PSA is so that I am able to be a part of a team that values bringing our culture to the community we live in and I love event planning especially when it’s for a team that’s like family for me and a cause I care about!