Team

Shoheb Islam

President

Hey there! My name is Shoheb and I am in my 3B term of Management Engineering. I’m thrilled to continue my journey with the Waterloo chapter of IISE, moving from Program Manager to President. Being part of this team has been an incredible experience, and I’m excited to now help guide our chapter’s growth and strengthen our role within the engineering community.

As President, my goal is to build on the momentum we’ve created, from organizing impactful events and professional development opportunities to expanding our partnerships and industry connections. I’m especially looking forward to leading our delegation at the upcoming IISE Conference and ensuring that our chapter continues to be a lasting resource for students to develop their skills, networks, and leadership.

Keneisha Baid

Vice President

Hi! My name is Keneisha and I am in the 3B term of management engineering. I am so excited to be a part of the Waterloo chapter of the IISE. I initially joined as the sponsorship lead, and I am very excited to take on a new role! I enjoyed working with everyone in the club, and I am very excited to keep growing our chapter! I’m really excited to attend the upcoming conference!

Joey Oh

Director of Marketing

Hello everyone! My name is Joey, and I’m currently in my 2B term of Management Engineering. I am looking forward to being a part of the University of Waterloo's journey with the IISE as the Director of Marketing. I attended my first IISE Conference in Québec City in January 2025 and had an amazing experience meeting students from other schools, exploring the city, and competing in competitions. I’m excited to be working with the team to plan for the upcoming conference to help others have the same incredible experience!

Danny Liang

Director of Operations

Hi, I'm Danny and I am the Director of Operations. I just completed my 2A term of Management Engineering and I am really excited to be a part of such an amazing team. Being a part of the IISE allows me to work alongside likeminded engineers to build the chapter while creating new opportunities. I am excited to continue expanding and preparing for the next conference.

Aleesha Katary

Director of Sponsorship

Hello! My name is Aleesha and I'm in my 2B term of Management Engineering. I'm the current Director of Sponsorships and enjoyed helping with sponsorship aspects of sending the University of Waterloo team to 2025 IISE Conference. I'm really looking forward to continuing to work as a part of UW's IISE Chapter, and to bring the next team of students to the IISE Conference next year!

Dhruv Sharma

Co-President

Hey, I'm Dhruv Sharma! I'm thrilled to step into the role of Chapter President! I recently completed my 2B term in Management Engineering, and this will be my first full year with IISE as we look to revive the club. I joined because I wanted to deepen my involvement in the engineering community at UW and take advantage of the opportunities available for students to enhance their leadership abilities. My goal for this term is to revitalize the club and attend the IISE Conference in Montreal! I'm excited to collaborate with the IISE team to expand our chapter into a lasting resource for students to develop their academic, professional, and social skills.

Agishan Thaya

Co-President

Hi! My name's Agishan, and I'm excited to restart Waterloo's IISE Chapter as Chapter President this year! I've just completed my 2B term and am looking forward to all the great events this year, especially our first conference after three years in Montreal. My goal for IISE is to create a space where Management Engineering students can receive mentorship and advice from upper years while also gaining exposure to and preparing for the industry!

Kirti Bansal

Finance Director

Hi! My name is Kirti and I am the Finance Director of IISE! I just completed my 2B term and really excited to help kick off IISE after the pandemic. I wanted to be part of this team to expand the opportunities available within industrial engineering and give Waterloo students the chance to showcase their knowledge and learn with other IISE chapters across Canada! I am really excited for our conference in Montreal this year and I look forward to continue expanding our chapter!

Keneisha Baid

Sponsorship Director

Hi! My name is Keneisha and I am in the 2b term of management engineering. I am so excited to be a part of the Waterloo chapter of the IISE. My goal as a team member is to be able to contribute to the engineering community and meet like-minded people! I’m very excited for the upcoming IISE conference, and to run more events as a club!

Shoheb Islam

Program Manager

Hey there, my name is Shoheb and I’m in my 2A term of Management Engineering. I’m excited to be part of the Waterloo chapter of IISE as Program Manager. In this role, my focus is on coordinating projects and ensuring that our initiatives create lasting value for students. That means building clear roadmaps for events, aligning our team’s efforts, and making sure execution runs smoothly from planning to delivery. Beyond supporting the upcoming IISE Conference in Montréal, I’m eager to expand our chapter’s impact through workshops, professional development events, and partnerships that connect students with industry. I’m especially interested in shaping programs that help Management Engineering students strengthen both technical and leadership skills, while also growing IISE into a long-term resource for the community.

Alvaro Pranenda

Operations Director

Hi, I’m Alvaro, and I’ll be joining UWaterloo IISE as an Operations Director. This is my first term in the role and I’m excited to join the chapter! As an Operations Director, my goal is to organize events that successfully increase the awareness of Management Engineering, and provide students with the opportunity to grow professionally, academically and socially. I hope to assist the team and foster an amazing experience for the upcoming IISE conference in Montreal!

Fatimah Areola

Chapter President

Hey, I’m Fatimah! I'm really excited to take on the role of Chapter President! I just finished 2B Management Engineering and this will be my second full year on IISE. I joined because I wanted to get closer to the engineering community here at UW and explore the opportunities available for students to develop their leadership skills. My goal for this term is to connect first-year students with resources they may need for a successful start to university! I’m looking forward to working with the IISE team to grow our chapter into a sustainable resource for students to develop their academic, professional and social skills.

Sunaina Basa

Vice President

Hi everyone, I’m Sunaina Basa and I’m this year’s co- Vice President. I’m currently studying Management Engineering and on my fourth work term. I joined IISE not only because of how much I’ve benefited from attending their helpful events but the team’s passion to continuously improve our Management Engineering community. I’m looking forward to work with our dedicated team and draw from my past experience in IISE to grow our chapter into a very successful one!

Tala Farag

Marketing Director

Hey everyone! I am Tala Farag and I will be this term’s Marketing Director. I am going into 2A in the fall and it is currently my first term in this position in IISE. I am very excited to be part of IISE to help organize and advertise all the events that they host to help all Management Engineering students. My goal as the marketing director is to help make this chapter as successful as possible by organizing and promoting all the different events that IISE hosts to ensure that everyone gets an opportunity to participate and enjoy in all the exciting activities that IISE has to offer.

Dana Mohammed

Finance Director

Hello! I’m Dana and I’m going into 2A Management Engineering. This is my first year joining IISE and I’m so excited to be this year’s finance director. I’ve been to the last IISE conference in Concordia and I absolutely loved the atmosphere. Seeing all these engineers connecting, networking and representing their universities with a joyful spirit encouraged me to become more involved. I’m super excited to show you what UWaterloo IISE has to offer and I can’t wait to represent UW in the coming conference!

Oriana Coburn

Operations Director

Hi, I’m Oriana Coburn, and I’ll be joining UWaterloo IISE as an Operations Director. This is my second term in the role and I’m excited to join the chapter! Attending events run by IISE in my 1st year exposed me to the great work that the chapter does, and after having the opportunity to be a delegate at this year’s conference, I knew I wanted to join the team. As an Operations Director, my goal is to organize events that successfully increase the awareness of Management Engineering, and provide students with the opportunity to grow professionally, academically and socially.

Sunrise Long

Operations Director

Hey I’m Sunrise, the Operations director for IISE. This is my third year with the chapter but hope to draw from my experience in other leadership positions. Previously, I had the pleasure of attending the IISE Conference in Halifax as a delegate. I loved how the organization connects students and industry leaders to discover the endless industrial engineering possibilities. I joined the chapter because I’m fascinated with industrial and management engineering. I think there is something so interesting about taking multifaceted systems and distilling it down into one refined structure. I champion sustainable long-term growth and hope lead the chapter in that direction.

Kaitlyn Masseo

Conference Director

Hi everyone, I’m Kaitlyn Masseo and I’m this year’s Conference Director. I’m currently studying Management Engineering and on my fourth work term, and will be going into my 4A term in the fall. This is my second year joining the IISE Executive team. I’ve been to the past couple of conferences, which made me want to become more involved. I joined because not only does everyone involved have so much passion towards what they do, but they have fun while doing it. I’m super excited to help everyone see all the great and rewarding opportunities IISE has to offer!

Fatimah Areola

Chapter President

Ghazal Malekanian

Finance Director

Oriana Coburn

Operations Director

Sunrise Long

Operations Director

Rishabh Bahri

Operations Director

Sunaina Basa

Marketing Director

Ashba Adil

First Year Coordinator

NOAH BEZAIRE

CO-PRESIDENT

Hi, I’m Noah Bezaire - one of your Co-Presidents for UWaterloo IISE. This is my first time on the executive team, but I bring experience from a wide variety of other student teams. Last year, I was a part of IIE through the Waterloo IIE 2016 Conference planning team where I was both the Competitions and Workshop lead as well as the Sponsorship Director. Prior to that, I also attended the 2015 ETS Regional Conference and both the 2015 and 2016 International IIE Conferences in the US. I joined IISE because of its amazing people that have so much passion for the cause and it has undoubtedly provided me with amazing professional growth opportunities. I most look forward to building off of last year’s success and aim to position UWaterloo IISE as a premiere Chapter within the IISE organization. I hope that by the time I leave my role, students can see all that IISE has to offer not only within our school, but also the vast connections within industry.

PALLAVI HUKERIKAR

CO-PRESIDENT

Hi, I'm Pallavi one of the Co-Presidents of UWaterloo IISE! Over the past year I had the chance to attend both the Waterloo IIE and  International IIE 2016 conferences. Both these experiences sparked my interest in what is now IISE. While this is my first time in a leadership role within IISE, I bring experience from a range of other student groups. I joined the executive team because I am passionate about Industrial and Management Engineering and wanted to help others receive the same opportunities for professional and social growth that the organization has given me thus far. I look forward to helping develop the UWaterloo IISE chapter into one of the strongest in Canada. Moreover, I hope to play a part in creating a sustainable, impactful organization while increasing awareness of field of Industrial Engineering.

LEAH PINDER

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

Hi, I’m Leah! I’m the Administrative Director of UWaterloo IISE. Previously, I was VP Social for the chapter before we reorganized. I was also the Merchandise Coordinator for the Waterloo IIE 2016 conference in January, and attended the conference in 2015 and 2014 as a delegate. In my role I’m looking forward to helping our chapter grow and become more sustainable. I’m very excited about working with this great team of people to provide students with opportunities to develop themselves.

YASH BHAMARE

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

My name is Yash Bhamare. I am currently a 2A Mangement Engineering student at the University of Waterloo. Along with having an interest in the courses that the program provides, I also enjoy getting involved and making a difference for the students in my program. I would like the students to get the most out of their university experience as possible. I have been involved with IISE since my first year when I attended as a delegate. This experience was great for me as it allowed to meet many new people while being able to develop myself as a professional. I am currently the Operations Director and am responsible for co-managing and coordinating events run for students. I hope to bring life to the chapter by getting more people involved and bringing more success to the Management Engineering program.

DHRUV GUPTA

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Hi! I am Dhruv Gupta - your Operations Director for the B stream. I am a first time member of the UWaterloo IISE executive team. My past experience with the organization includes being a part of the conference planning team for IIE 2016 run by our university. I was the Speakers Coordinator and was responsible for the recruiting speakers and hosting them as a part of our conference.My aim with my commitments to the organization is to provide all students with a foundation and opportunity to be exposed to the three pillars of IISE - academic, social and professional. My passion lies in providing all students with opportunities to learn and grow. I am grateful to be a part of a wonderful team that share the same values as mine, and a team that is committed to providing the best resources to all students. I am very enthusiastic about our organization in its infancy, and I am excited for our future and what it entails for everyone!

MICHELLE CHENG

MARKETING DIRECTOR

Hey! I’m Michelle and I’m your Marketing Director! I am a Varsity Athlete currently in my second year of studying Management Engineering and it’s my first time being part of the Executive Team. I was first exposed to IISE last year volunteering at the Wine and Cheese event and I had such a good time that it made me really want to get more involved and play a bigger role in this organization. My main goal is to spread the word of IISE to as many students as possible through any means I can to ensure that everyone has a chance to experience what I did!

PATRICIA HALL

CONFERENCE DIRECTOR

Hi, my name is Patricia Hall! I am the Conference Director for the IISE National Conference hosted by Dalhousie in January 2017! My previous involvement with IISE has been through the conference planning team for Waterloo IIE 2016 where I was the Wine and Cheese coordinator and the 2015 conference in Montreal where I attended as a delegate. Through this role, I would like to give students in Management and Systems Design Engineering the opportunity to represent UWaterloo on the national level and build professional relationships. I really enjoy having a sense of community within the management engineering program and I would like to build upon this to make UWaterloo IISE a very successful and sustainable chapter.