2025-2026 NSO executive

Hugo is a 4th year BScN student at Ontario Tech University (OTU). This is his second year with the NSO, acting as the Policy & Political Action ENO last year and Chair this year. His work this past year with the NSO encompassed research, helping facilitate events for nursing students, and engaged the team on nursing within the current political spectrum. Concurrently, he holds the position of Student Liaison with the Durham Chapter and engaged local politicians during RNAO's Queens Park on the Road (QPOR) and attended Queen's Park Day (QPD). He is also an RNAO Student Ambassador and an inaugural member of RNAO's Student Leadership Incubator (SLI) with the EDI working group.

At OTU, he has acted as Co-President of the Nursing Student Community (NSC) the past academic year and currently, is a member of the Program Evaluation Committee (PEC), and the Undergraduate Student-Faculty Council (USFC) to engage the undergraduate nursing student population and improve program outcomes. He is also a contributor for OTU's Peer Wellness program as a researcher and assists in creating new campaigns within the 7 Dimensions of Wellness.

His interests lie with local to global health policy/leadership, nursing education reform, the empowerment of nursing students' capacity for leadership and advocacy, and students' transition to professional practice (i.e. retention, gaps in knowledge, mentorship). He hopes to build on the past successes of the NSO, engage students, and be able to offer opportunities to students eager to lead just as he was given the opportunity to.

Jacob is a fourth-year BScN student at St. Lawrence College, Cornwall, with a drive to advocate for nursing students across Ontario. With over eight years of frontline experience as a physiotherapy assistant, he offers fresh and unique views informed by real-world experience. Jacob has led initiatives to improve student access to PrEP and has participated in panel discussions with provincial political candidates to highlight urgent issues like nurse retention, tuition relief, and advocates for paid clinical placements. Jacob bridges a grassroots approach and structure-level thinking and recognizes that real change starts upstream.

Andrew’s a fourth year nursing student at Toronto Metropolitan University. He’s a father to a three year old, and a former community organizer. His long term goals are to become a nurse practitioner working in a community health centre. Andrew went back to school for nursing because he believes that nurses can play an important role advocating for peace, justice, and our collective humanity; through collective action a better world is possible.

Hi! I'm Esther Momanyi, a 3rd-year nursing student at York University. As Events Director for the Canadian Black Nurses Alliance and Financial Director for the Pan-Asian Nursing Alliance, I love bringing nursing students together and creating welcoming spaces for everyone. I'm really excited to work with RNAO to support nursing students across Ontario.

Anthonia Chukwuyem is a 3rd-year nursing student at Ontario Tech University. She is excited to help nursing students stay connected, informed, and supporting them along their journey. Anthonia's interest include crocheting, rollerblading, volunteering, and getting involved on campus as a peer mentor and student ambassador.

Hi! My name's Matthew Mark and I’m in my third year of nursing in the University of Ottawa's English program. My nursing interests include pediatrics and mental health.I have extensive experience managing and creating social media content through both personal and paid projects. As a Social Media ENO, I strive to use my experience to keep all NSO members up-to-date on what the interest group is up to, including special events and opportunities, as well as all things nursing!I hope to connect with you in the next year!

I am thrilled to serve as the Membership ENO on the current NSO executive. I am a second-degree nursing student in the BScN program at Humber College, where I bring both academic dedication and real-world experience to my nursing journey.

With a background in biology and biotechnology, as well as years of hands-on experience as a Patient Care Assistant, I am passionate about patient-centered care and professional development. My area of nursing interests are; NICU and becoming a neonatal nurse practitioner.

In my role as Membership ENO, I look forward to connecting with nursing students across Ontario, promoting engagement, and supporting recruitment initiatives that reflect the diverse and dynamic voices within our profession. I am committed to fostering meaningful connections and helping students feel empowered in their nursing education and beyond.

Together, I believe we can build a stronger, more united nursing student community across the province.

Matthew Young is a third-year nursing student at the University of Windsor. This year marks his second term with NSO, serving once again as one of the Membership Officers. He has a passion for learning and actively seeks opportunities to grow through extracurricular activities. From serving as a Student Representative for the Windsor-Essex RNAO Chapter to representing RNAO in his Nursing Society, Matthew is deeply committed to community involvement and is eager to contribute once more to NSO.

Lee is a second-year nursing student from the University of Ottawa with strong interest in paediatrics and mental health. He enjoys travelling, taking his two furry companions on trails, and being active in the gym. Lee is fascinated by the positive impacts RNAO brings to the nursing community and to the general public. He wishes to participate in creating more meaningful and informative events for nursing students and supporting all Ontario nursing students in realizing their passion and career goals.

Hi! My name is Gurkirat Singh, and I’m incredibly excited to serve as the NSO Committee Coordinator for the 2025–2026 academic year. I’m currently in my third year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Nipissing University, where I’ve been actively involved in student leadership and community building.

Before transferring to Nipissing, I completed a Diploma in Biotechnology at Georgian College, where I developed a strong background in life sciences, research, and analytical thinking. This foundation continues to strengthen my approach to nursing through a lens of evidence-based practice and scientific curiosity.

Over the past two years, I’ve proudly served as a representative on the Nipissing University Nursing Society (NUNS), where I’ve been dedicated to student advocacy, organizing events, and supporting peer engagement. Since 2024, I’ve also been involved with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) as a Student Network Officer, where I work to connect nursing students across Ontario with leadership opportunities and professional resources.

As NSO Committee Coordinator, my goal is to help every incoming student feel confident, supported, and excited as they begin their journey in nursing. I’m passionate about creating a welcoming and well-organized orientation experience that sets the tone for an incredible year ahead.

Rachel Gonzales is a 4th year nursing student at Ontario Tech University. Rachel’s nursing interests include cardiovascular ICU and emergency, with the end goal of becoming a nurse practitioner. Rachel’s hobbies include reading, baking, and taking long walks with her pug, Rocky.