Margad Sukhbaatar, Co-President
Hi! I’m Margad (she/her) and I am currently a fourth-year student doing a specialist in Human Geography with a focus in planning, and with minors in both Environmental Geography and Political Science. I'm really excited to return to TUGS this year and serve as Co-president, and I hope to build even more of a community within the department and help voice student concerns. Currently, I’ve been interested in urban politics and all things social geography. Outside of school, I like to wind down by knitting (or any other sort of crafts), and spending time outdoors or hiking.
Jenny Yin, Co-President
Hi everyone! I’m Jenny and I’m in second year doing a double major in Human Geography, Economics, and a minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). I am super excited to be back on TUGS as one of your Co-Presidents this year! I hope we can provide a space where we can learn, bond, and grow together. I love learning about how humans interact with urban and natural environments, and how we can achieve both green sustainability and economic prosperity. We have many exciting events planned for this year, stay connected through our Instagram (@tugs.uoft) and Quercus! If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out! Also feel free to reach out for coffee, hikes, biking, or volleyball :D
Ella Baker, Vice President
Hi everyone! My name is Ella and I am currently in my third year studying Human Geography with focuses in Planning and Urban Geography and minoring in Environmental Science and GIS. I am interested in how historical and contemporary issues impact our built environment and am passionate about environmental justice. Outside of academics, I enjoy exploring cafes and parks, baking, tennis, and cinema. I’m excited to be a part of TUGS again and am looking forward to meeting more people in the Geography community!
Quintina Liu, Social Coordinator
Hello! My name is Quintina and I am so excited to be a part of TUGS this year as Social Coordinator! I am a third-year undergraduate student double-majoring in Political Science & Peace, Conflict, Justice, with a minor in Human Geography! Ever since revisiting my home in China for the first time since the pandemic in 2023, seeing the growth in public infrastructure and transit created a deep-rooted interest in these systems that impact our everyday quality of life, with a focus on intersectionality. Aside from my studies, I am a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, and I can be found performing around Toronto whenever I have the time. I can't wait to plan events for the Geography community this year! :)
Emily Susty, DEI Officer
Hi everyone! My name is Emily, and I am your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for TUGS 2025-26 term! I'm in my fourth year, pursuing a double major in Urban Studies and Political Science, with a minor in Human Geography. If you have any DEI-related ideas, concerns, or just want to chat about geography, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm looking forward to working with the TUGS team, and meeting all of you in UofT's geography community!
Daniel Rutherford, Outreach Coordinator
Hi everyone, my name is Daniel (he/him) and I am currently in my third year of study double majoring in Ethics, Society & Law + Human Geography (Focus in Planning). I am passionate about understanding how built environments have an impact on everyday life. In the future, I want to play a part in urban planning & infrastructure to make our world a better place for all. My other interests include sports (both playing & watching!), cooking and travelling. I am excited to be a part of this fantastic team and look forward to the year ahead!
Sophia Wen, GIS Representative
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia, and I am excited to be this year’s GIS Representative. I am in my fourth year of the Human Geography Specialist program with a focus in Planning and a minor in GIS. I am passionate about how cities evolve and how planning decisions shape the way people experience urban life, and I look forward to supporting you with GIS questions, sharing resources, and building connections across our geography community. Outside of school, I enjoy traveling, photography, and playing basketball, and I can’t wait to meet you all at the TUGS events this year!
Ellie Rae Balotovsky, Environmental Geography Representative
Hey there! I'm Ellie Rae, you're environmental geography rep! I'm a third year in env geography, urban studies and a minor in environmental studies. I love being outside, stepping toe in lake (preferably Lake Superior), sewing star patches on all of my clothing and am currently learning how to play the banjo! I look forward to seeing you all at TUGS events this year!
Eva Wakil, Human Geography Stream Representative
I’m Eva and I’m the TUGS Human Geography stream rep for the 25-26 school year! I’m a 3rd year student in Human Geography (with a focus in planning), Middle Eastern Studies, and Political Science. My biggest interest in human geography is urban planning but focused on immigrant communities, especially in the GTA, & my urban planning hot take is….. that I love the TTC. If you want to bond about our love for Toronto (or debate me) my office hours are Tuesday 4-5 in the Sid Smith basement ;)