top of page
Frame 3 (1).png

About Us

KISS, the Knowledge Integration Student Society, is a group of

student leaders composed of Directors and Co-Chairs. We value diversity, pluralism, creativity, and connection. We strive to encourage the sharing of knowledge between past, current, and future Knowledge Integration students. One of our main responsibilities is to listen to KI students about their experience with the program and recommend changes and improvements to the program on their behalf.

The Co-Chairs are responsible for coordinating and supporting all the activities of the student society. The Directors are responsible for leading individual initiatives promoting community development and fostering connections between KI students, faculty, alumni, and other University of Waterloo students. In doing so, we collectively advocate on behalf of KI students to the department and the university to further the academic, career, and social goals of KI students, and the reputation of the program. 

Meet Our Team

Kaitlyn Cottam

Co-Chair

Image (2).jpeg

Kaitlyn Cottam (she/her)

​​

Year: 4th

Minors & Specializations: Business Option, Science Technology and Society Specialization

Hobbies: Reading, travelling, visiting the cottage, and spending time with my dog, Senna!

Liann MacNeil

Co-Chair

IMG_6958.jpg

Liann MacNeil (she/her)

​​​

Year: 4th

Degree Add-ons: Math Minor; Collaborative Design Specialization

Hobbies: Rock climbing + learning new recipes!

Lynda Hansen

Vice-Chair of Operations

Image (5).jpeg

Lynda Hansen (she/her)

​​​

Year: 4th

Hobbies: Hiking, swimming, and sewing!

​Ginny Kaur

Co-Director of KImmunity Development

IMG_6943.jpg

Ginny Kaur

(she/her)

​​Year: 3rd

Minors & Specializations: Philosophy Minor; Science, Technology, and Society Specializtion

Hobbies: Martial arts, swimming, and volunteering at St. John's Ambulance!

​

​

​

Taliya Kurien

Co-Director of KImmunity Development

8CB96119-4CD9-4AA9-9B7B-87CE413F7267.JPG

Taliya Kurien(she/her)

 

Year: 2nd

Hobbies: Drawing and painting!

Ray Kool

Director of KInnections

IMG_7058.jpg

Ray Kool (they/she)

​​

Year: 5th

Degree Add-ons: Dual Major with Philosphy; Anthropology Minor; Collaborative Design Specialization

Hobbies: Playing Dungeons & Dragons and hanging out with my 2 cats!

Fable Cruz Lafreniere

Director of Academics

IMG_7048.jpg

Fable Cruz Lafreniere (they/them)

​​​

Year: 3rd

Minors & Specializations: Minor in Entrepreneurship

Hobbies: Cosplay, dancing, playing video games and TTRPGs, and painting watercolour!

Naman Kumar

Director of Fundraising

IMG_4379 4.JPG

Naman Kumar (he/him)

​​

Year: 3rd

Hobbies: Watching sports, movies, and doing UI/Ux Design!

Eisa Salsman

Director of KInnovations

Image (3).jpeg

Eisa Salsman (they/them)

​​

Year: 3rd

Hobbies: Reading, writing, and rollerblading!

Elia Faria

Director of KImmunications

IMG_3137.jpeg

Elia Faria (they/she)

​​

Year: 3rd

Degree Add-ons: Fine Art Studio Practice Minor; Collaborative Design Specialization

Hobbies: Crafting, painting, and watching TV with my cat!

bottom of page