
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
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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

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
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Lynda Hansen (she/her)
Year: 4th
Hobbies: Hiking, swimming, and sewing!
Ginny Kaur
Co-Director of KImmunity Development

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

Taliya Kurien(she/her)
Year: 2nd
Hobbies: Drawing and painting!
Ray Kool
Director of KInnections

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

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

Naman Kumar (he/him)
Year: 3rd
Hobbies: Watching sports, movies, and doing UI/Ux Design!
Eisa Salsman
Director of KInnovations
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Eisa Salsman (they/them)
Year: 3rd
Hobbies: Reading, writing, and rollerblading!
Elia Faria
Director of KImmunications

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!