Jacky Chan
Undergraduate Student
Jacky Chan is a fourth鈥憏ear Public Affairs and Policy Management student at 杏吧原创 University and a dedicated student leader committed to strengthening student representation, as well as advancing inclusivity within 杏吧原创 and the wider community. He brings extensive experience in 杏吧原创鈥檚 governance landscape, having previously served as an Undergraduate Student Senator, an Executive on the Rideau River Residence Association, and an ex鈥憃fficio member of the 杏吧原创 Academic Student Government.
Jacky has also worked as a Communications and Administrative Assistant in 杏吧原创鈥檚 Secretariat University Governance, providing him with experience with both academic and administrative governance. His contributions to two Senate committees allowed him to advocate for improvements to scholarship accessibility and engage in substantive policy discussions that shape the student experience at 杏吧原创.
Beyond campus, Jacky has held multiple roles in the federal public service, contributing to strategic communications, digital content, and policy鈥憆elated initiatives at the National Capital Commission, the Department of National Defence, and the Senate of Canada. These experiences have deepened his interest in public service, corporate social responsibility, and the role of governance in building accountable and effective institutions.
Jacky is also an active volunteer; his roles include serving as the first Youth Ambassador for the Ottawa Chinese Community Services Centre and as a member of the RCMP National Youth Advisory Committee.
As an Undergraduate Governor, Jacky aims to serve as a liaison between students and university leadership, working to promote student perspectives in policymaking, budgeting, and long鈥憈erm planning.
Jacky has been appointed to the Board of Governors for a one鈥憏ear term commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.