Meet your 2024-25
APS Executive Committee
Misha Abdul Matin
President
Degree:
Specialist in Philosophy with a minor in Bioethics
Year of Study:
4th
Bio:
In my first year at UTSC, I took a class on Environmental Ethics that sparked my interest in philosophy, particularly applied ethics. I enjoy philosophy as it creates a space to engage in thoughtful discussions about the ways we perceive the world. As the President of the APS, I’m excited to spearhead initiatives that foster a sense of community amongst philosophy students. One in which students can collaborate, seek help, and support each other.
Finn Loewen
Vice President of Academics
Degree:
Double Major in Philosophy and Political Science
Year of Study:
4th
Bio:
I fell in love with philosophy in my first year here at UTSC but I was not that good at it but I decided to stick with it anyway as I enjoyed it. Now I am in fourth year and my philosophy classes are consistently what I do best in and I am part of the APS and the Socrates Project. I want to help first and second year philosophy students transition into writing and reading philosophy as it is so much different than any other discipline.
Kira Jensen
Vice President External
Degree:
Double Major in Political Science and Philosophy
Year of Study:
2nd
Bio:
Hello everyone! I am a second year here at UTSC hoping to make a positive impact on the philosophy community. I am involved in multiple student groups and department associations on campus in the pursuit of bettering the UTSC experience for my peers. I look forward to working with this executive team to build supports and connection through social initiatives for philosophy students!
Zia Khan
Vice President Events
ziamehdi.khan@mail.utoronto.ca
Degree:
Major in Biology, Minor Bioethics & Psychology
Year of Study:
4th
Bio: I’ve always loved philosophy since the first introductory class I took back in first year. At times, it was a bit challenging, but I believe that to be the reason why I found it so intriguing. Now, as the vice president of Events at the APS, I plan to organize fun and unique philosophical events that I hope can provide fun ways of engaging with the traditional philosophy we learn
Zifan Nameer
Vice President Events
Degree:
Specialist in Philosophy + Major in Political Science
Year of Study:
4th
Bio: Hi Y'all! I'll be one of the Vice Presidents of Events this coming year, and look forward to meeting you all! My time at UofT has created and fostered my passion for Philosophy, and I wish to share that with you all with fun events throughout the year. My interests in philosophy, as you will come to know from meeting me, are in 17th and 18th Century philosophy, especially Kant; so always feel free to chat about that (or anything philosophy related) with me!