Meet Our Executive Team
Behind our success is a dedicated and driven team.
Arun Chung
5th Year BTM Co-op Student
Meet our
Co-President
Hey everyone! My name is Arun Chung, and I am the Co-President of TRACE. This is my 3rd year on the TRACE team. I initially started off as a delegate in my 2nd year, where I instantly fell in love with the community. The next year I was able to step into a leadership role, joining as the Director of Delegate Development then moving up to the Vice President of Delegate Development, which allowed me to lead the DD team. Seeing the number of delegates that I was able to meet and have a positive impact on directly kept me wanting to come back again for my final year. My favourite memory was placing 1st in Sports and Entertainment Marketing at Nationals after months of practice, proving that persistence pays off. Delegate Development and cutting cases sessions dramatically boosted my confidence, teaching me to present under pressure which improved my social skills and case interview prep. If I could give any advice to my first-year self, it would be to GET INVOLVED! Joining TRACE gave me another reason to come to the school building, so I made so many connections and made a ton of friends. So don't be afraid to give it a shot, it could change your life.
Meet our
Co-President
Hi! My name is Aswine, and I am the Co-President of TRACE. This will be my fourth and last year on TRACE! I joined TRACE as a general associate because the team was so friendly and welcoming. I really enjoyed my rotation on the Delegate Development team, and I genuinely love supporting delegates throughout the year. Seeing delegate growth is the reason I stayed at TRACE and grew within our Delegate Development. My piece of advice to a first-year delegate is to make mistakes and learn as much as you can. You are in a pivotal time in your life, and it is okay to make mistakes. This is the perfect time to fail forward and grow personally and professionally! Also, step outside your comfort zone and meet new people. TRACE is a fail-safe environment, so leverage it as much as possible so you can make the most of your journey with us!
Aswine Krishnakumaran
4th Year BTM Student
Yazad Major
3rd Year BTM Co-op Student
Meet our
VP of Internal Operations
Hey Everyone! My name is Yazad Major, and I am a 3rd-year BTM Student. I am the VP of Internal Operations this year, having served as Executive Administrator last year! After doing DECA in high school and serving as a Chapter President, joining TRACE felt like home right away. However, what brought me back for another year was the incredible privilege of serving our delegate community and watching them thrive. One thing I wish I knew in first year is that you don’t need your entire life mapped out on day one, confidence comes from jumping into new challenges, getting involved early, and learning on the fly. If I could offer one piece of advice to a new delegate, it would be to step up before you feel 100% ready, growth happens the moment you say yes and take that first leap! At TRACE, we are making sure that our entire delegate community has opportunities to achieve greatness, compete at conferences and have the ability to be empowered by us.
Meet our
VP of Corporate Relations
Hey! My name is Prakrit Sadana and I’m the VP of Corporate Relations for TRACE. I joined TRACE in my 3rd year as a Director, and honestly, I had zero experience doing anything case competition or DECA-related prior to joining. Since then, I’ve grown to love doing case competitions, mainly because of the overwhelming support and appreciation I received from this team. If there’s one thing I wish I did differently when I first started university, it would be to join this club sooner than I actually did. I can’t begin to list off the amount of amazing people I’ve met and the memories I’ve made being a member of TRACE, and I’ve stayed on to ensure I can give that experience to people who haven’t had the opportunity yet.
Prakrit Sadana
4th Year BTM Student
Sabrina Ramadan
4th Year Marketing Co-op Student
Meet our
VP of Marketing
Hi! My name is Sabrina Ramadan, and I’m a fourth-year Marketing Management student and TRACE’s VP of Marketing. I joined TRACE because I wanted to be part of a community that pushed me creatively, professionally and personally, while also giving students opportunities to grow beyond the classroom. What has kept me involved is definitely the people, the energy, and seeing the impact TRACE has on delegates. One thing I wish I knew when I first started university is that you do not need to have everything figured out right away. Confidence came from putting myself in rooms where I felt nervous, asking questions and slowly realizing that growth comes from trying. My favourite TRACE experience so far has been working with such a creative and driven team to bring our brand and events to life. My advice to a first-year delegate is to get involved early, be open to learning and do not underestimate yourself.
Meet our
Co-VP of Delegate Development
Hey everyone! I’m Nilavaan Yoganathan, a fourth-year BTM co-op student and one of this year’s Co-Vice Presidents of Delegate Development! I joined TRACE because of its focus on case competition skills, personal growth, and building a community of student leaders. My passion for case competitions and connecting with others inspired me to return for a second year and help lead the Delegate program. One of my favourite TRACE memories was ACE Nationals, where I got to spend a fun and memorable weekend downtown with the team! My advice to first-year delegates is to step outside your comfort zone and take advantage of as many opportunities as possible. Getting involved helped me build confidence in my first year, and I encourage everyone to do the same. University is a fresh start filled with endless possibilities, so don’t let being a first-year hold you back from opening new doors!
Nilavaan
Yoganathan
4th Year BTM Co-op Student
Amna Rahman
4th Year RTM Student
Hello there! My name is Amna Rahman and I am one of the Co-VPs of Delegate Development this year! I’m a 4th-year Retail Management student and this is my second year on TRACE. I joined TRACE because I wanted to learn how to better my public speaking skills, as well as be a part of an amazing community. One thing I wish I knew when starting university, especially at this school, is that your experience is what you make of it! Even though we’re deemed a commuter school, I’ve met so many amazing people and friendships that I know will last a lifetime. One thing that’s helped me become more confident in university is competing in case competitions like Invitationals! One piece of advice I would give would be to put yourself out of your comfort zone and try new things since that is what university is all about.
Meet our
Co-VP of Delegate Development
Meet our
Co-VP of Events
Hi everyone! My name is Ria Vivekanand where I am in my 4th year in the Global Management Studies co-op program and I am one of the Co-VP of Events this year for TRACE! As someone who did not know what type of career path I wanted to go down I turned to TRACE. It is the number one place in learning how to understand and solve problems in all sorts of business fields. One thing I wish I knew before starting university was not to be afraid to take chances. I took a chance to try something new by joining this student group and because of it I learned how to cut cases through TRACE while meeting so many friendly people who support and value the student group just as much as I do.
Ria Vivekanand
4th Year GMS Co-op Student
Simi Ranu
4th Year Law & Business
Co-op Student
Hey everyone! My name is Simi Ranu, and I’m a 4th-year Law & Business co-op student, currently TRACE’s Co-VP of Events! I originally joined TRACE to get more involved in the university community, meet new people, and find a place where I felt I belonged. In my 3rd year on the team, TRACE has given me all that and more, from meeting some of my very best friends to developing my case competition skills and confidence in public speaking. One thing I wish I knew in first year is that you don’t need to do everything at once. University is a big transition, so give yourself time to adjust and explore at your own pace. Make sure to try new things and experiment, but remember that not every opportunity or student group will be the right fit, and that’s okay! Take your time discovering what genuinely interests you and where you feel at home.
Meet our
Co-VP of Events
Meet our
VP of Finance
Hello everyone! My name is Sanjana Gandhi and I am in my last year of Business Management. I am majoring in Global Management Studies and minoring in Finance, and it is my first year on TRACE! I joined because I wanted to sharpen my case-cutting skills and connect with people who share similar interests. What has kept me involved is the opportunity to learn from others and build meaningful connections along the way. One thing I wish I knew when starting university is that being on a different path than your peers doesn’t mean you’re on the wrong path, as everyone has their own journey to success. My favourite memories are planning and executing events together as a team while making lasting memories and having fun along the way! My advice to first-year delegates is to take chances, explore new opportunities, and never let the fear of stepping outside your comfort zone hold you back.
Sanjana Gandhi