The Media Studies Student Association (MSSA) aims to foster a community in the Bachelor of Media Studies program. The MSSA showcases the diversity of our students, and provides opportunities for personal, professional, and academic growth. By connecting with organizations involved in new media, we can inform about the unique BMS program and support students through their journey.
MSSA Executive Team 2025 – 2026
As President of MSSA, Aidan acts as one of the representatives at the AUS Club Caucus and collaboratively runs MSSA general and executive meetings. By being an internal and external representative of MSSA, he collaborates with the executive team to foster a closer community within the BMS program.
Reasons for joining MSSA
- I wanted to make friends outside of my cohort
- To have a part in building the BMS community
Personal Interest in Media Studies
- Critical theory
- Visual art/theory
As Treasurer, Cherry keeps track of club finances.
Reason for Joining MSSA
- warm team and community
- contributing back to bms
Personal Interests in Media Studies
- ux design
- marketing
- film analysis
As VP Events, Ami works on the logistics for events hosted by MSSA for the BMS students. Ami also collaborates with all the executives to plan and come up with new ideas for events.
Reason for Joining MSSA
- My main reason for joining MSSA was to help build community within the cohorts and have a better understanding of the Media Studies program.
Personal Interests in Media Studies
- Journalism
- Photography
- Creative Writing
- Marketing
As VP Marketing, Ana Pao leads MSSA’s marketing team and strategizes ways to increase online engagement and reach while fostering a sense of community online.
Reasons for Joining MSSA
- Opportunity to connect with BMS community
- Further marketing abilities and portfolio
Personal Interests in Media Studies
- Editorial & Creative Writing
- Visual Arts
- Coding
As VP Internal, Anagha communicates between all executives, coordinates meetings among the executive board, and manages the task assignment and delegation. During meetings, Anagha also keeps a record of meeting minutes for future reference.
Reason for joining MSSA
- Meet creative minds and collaborate on creating memorable events
Bring in a fun energy to the MSSA team, and explore new creative areas
Personal Interests in Media Studies
- Interested in student-facing content writing
- Promoting accessiblility in media
- Digital media and web design
Reason for Joining MSSA
- To meet and bond with my BMS peers
- To get involved with the MSSA community and help broaden the reach of MSSA events and image to other UBC students!
Personal Interests in Media Studies
- Photography and film studies
- Creative writing
Reason for Joining MSSA
- Help foster community across the Media Studies cohorts
- Collaborate creatively with fellow Media Studies students
Personal Interests in Media Studies
- I love writing, both creatively and academically, and am interested in journalism
- I'm interested in film, and am excited to analyze films as well as make my own
- I'm interested in media theory and love analyzing how we consume media
Reasons for Joining MSSA
- Get more involved in the BMS program through events and initiatives
- Connect with a wider community of Media Studies students across all years
Personal Interests in Media Studies
- Photography & Film Production
- UX/UI Design
- Social media and its cultural impact
Reasons for Joining MSSA
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Cultivate marketing skills in a professional and collaborative setting to further understand how to make engaging contentBe more involved and make meaningful connections in the Media Studies cohort through content creation
Personal Interests in Media Studies
- Film production and Editing
- Visual Arts and Graphic Design
- Creative Writing and Journalism