Who We Are
The Professional Writing Students’ Association plans and executes events where York University students can network with peers, alums, and faculty through writing-focused activities. We encourage creative expression on several interactive platforms. You will find opportunities to be involved in the Association as an executive council member, a general member, or even a volunteer.
The PWSA is open to all students, faculty members, staff, and alums of York University, regardless of program major or writing experience.
Our History
Jacqueline Swan and James Zhan initiated the Professional Writing Students’ Association in 2017 with the help of UPD Kerry Doyle, faculty advisors Dunja Baus and Marlene Bernholtz, and fellow students.
Our Values
Inclusivity
Professionalism
Community
Meet Our 2024-2025 Executive Council
As your council, we aim to create and connect you with opportunities and resources to help you excel and make the most out of your university experience.
Public Relations Director
Louisa Awuku-Aboagye
Louisa is a fourth-year Honors Professional Writing student who serves as the Public Relations Director for the Professional Writing Student Association (PSWA). She has a passion for crafting creative productions for fashion brands and publications. Her work has been recognized and featured in prestigious outlets such as British Vogue. Louisa believes that everyone's life is an extraordinary story that deserves to be shared with the world.
Podcast Director
Malak Elghobashy
Malak is a second-year English and Professional Writing student with a passion for digital creation, and writing. In her free time, Malak writes about her experiences as a first-generation immigrant, creates digital content, and embarks on different athletic adventures through basketball and running. As the "UniVerse Insights" podcast director, Malak is looking forward to a great year to build on the immense growth of UniVerse Insights from its inaugural year in the 2023-2024 school year.
Our Past Executive Teams
Monica Xiao, President
Dunja Dudarin, Editor-in-Chief, Inventio
Shahmir Khan, Public Relations Director
Anam Kadri, Webmaster
Malak Elghobashy, Podcast Director
Madeline Sanguedolce, Second-Year Representative
Sashoy Wilson, President
Deea Deb, Vice President
Amanda Monasar, Administrative Assistant
Lisa Grieve, Editor-in-Chief, Inventio
Monica Xiao, Public Relations Director
Carmen Cordingley, Webmaster
Silja Mitange, President
Deea Deb, Outreach Director and Second-year Representative
Sashoy Wilson, Symposium Director and Inventio Editor-in-Chief