The Executives

2025/2026 Team

(She/Her)

Contact:
hemmingr@mcmaster.ca 

Rachel Hemming

PRESIDENT​

Hi everyone! I’m Rachel and I am your iSci Society President for the 2025-26 academic year. I am in my fourth year of iSci concentrating in Chemistry. In my role, I oversee the organization and handle day-to-day tasks, while ensuring that we fulfill the MSS and MSU requirements. Additionally, I represent iSci at a variety of meetings and foster a sense of community between the iSci Society executives and general members. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions regarding iSci or the iSci Society

FUN FACT: I can do the worm! 

Adam Owiar

vp internal

Hey! My name’s Adam Owiar and I’m the VP Internal for this year. I am in my third year of iSci concentrating in Physics. For any event planning, meeting scheduling, room booking, and general  iSciSociety related question let me know and I would be happy to chat! 


FUN FACT: I can almost do the worm I did the worm once on Saturday October 18th 2025

(He/Him)

Contact:
owiara@mcmaster.ca 

(She/Her)

Contact:
zahoruka@mcmaster.ca 

Amelie Zahoruk 

vp academic

Hi! I’m Amelie, and I’m your VP Academic this year! I’m in my third year, and I’m concentrating in Chemistry. I run most of the academic events offered by iSci Society, as well as the PMN sessions and Curriculum Committee. If you have any questions about iSci, Chemistry, research/other academic opportunities, or Synthesis, please reach out!


FUN FACT: I’ve broken two bones (and neither were my own…)! 

Alexandra Johnson

vp external

Hi everyone!! My name is Alexandra, and I am VP External for iSci Society this year! I’m in second year and concentrating in Earth and Environmental Sciences. My job on Society is to help find and connect iSci students with external opportunities. I’m also responsible for connecting with the iSci alumni network! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!! 


FUN FACT: I can play the piano!

(She/Her)

Contact:
johna63@mcmaster.ca 

(He/Him)

Contact:
sukg@mcmaster.ca 

Griffin Suk

vp social

Hello everyone! I’m Griffin Suk, and I’m the VP Social for the 25/26 year. I’m in second year, and I’m concentrating in Chemical Biology. In society, my main job is to plan year-wide events, such as the Coffee House! If you have any ideas, suggestions or questions, feel free to reach out! 


FUN FACT: I’ve been to five continents!

Thomas Nucci

vp finance

Hey! I’m Thomas, your VP Finance. I’m in my fourth year of iSci, concentrating in Environmental Science. As VP Finance I am responsible for all monetary matters within the society; from creating a budget to support the events and needs of other executives to tracking expenses and handling reimbursements. Reach out to me with any financial questions or concerns! 


FUN FACT: I’m 196 cm

(He/Him)

Contact:
nuccit@mcmaster.ca 

(He/Him)

Contact:
beltranr@mcmaster.ca

Russell beltran

vp Communications

Hello! I’m Russell and I’m your VP Communications for the 2025-26 academic year. I am in my fourth year of iSci concentrating in biology. I am responsible for creating social media posts, updating the website, and maintaining the online iSci community. Feel free to ask me any questions! 


FUN FACT: My lucky number is 22!