Graduate Student Association
FIFSW’s Graduate Student Association (GSA) was founded in 1941 and is regarded as an essential element in the life of the faculty. It is associated with the Graduate Students’ Union (GSU) at the University of Toronto and includes all Master students enrolled in the faculty.
The GSA meets regularly with the Dean, the Associate Dean, and Faculty staff to advocate for students and coordinate student activities in the educational and political processes of the faculty.
Contact information
GSA email: fsw.gsa@utoronto.ca
Website: FIFSW GSA
Instagram: @gsa.fifsw
X/Twitter: FIFSW Graduate Student Association
GSA Objectives
The objectives of the GSA are to:
- Act in partnership with the FIFSW to enhance the educational experience of
students - Initiate, facilitate and, where appropriate, administer activities aimed at
enhancing the student experience at the FIFSW - Promote community building and social action among the student body
- Advocate for equity and social justice within the FIFSW community
- Enhance communication among students, faculty, staff, and the social work community
- Promote and facilitate the evaluation of the social work education from a student
perspective - Work in partnership with the FIFSW to welcome and orient new students
Meet the 2023-2024 GSA Team
Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency Representative: Natasha Sakchekapo-Lalande
Social Media Coordinator: Jasmine Johnson
Year 1 Representative: Judy Chau
Year 2 Representative: Jemima Christian Utami
Advanced Standing Representative: Julia E. Falzarano
Treasurer: Fatima Formuli
Co-President: Zahra Alysha Wells
Co-President: Gajathree (Gaja) Ananthathurai
Please visit the GSA web site for more information about the Association, as well as links to our events calendar, constitution, governance procedures, meeting minutes, and funding information. We also encourage students to email us if they wish to join the GSA and/or participate in our events!