2026-2027 Executive Team
The UES Executive Team is responsible for the planning, execution and oversight of all our events, initiatives, conferences, operations and more. Collectively, they make engineering a fun and unforgettable time at Western.
PRESIDENT
Josh Lee • jlee3693@uwo.ca
IG: Joshua.y.lee • Discord: joshwasaurus
Fourth Year, Mechatronics + BME
YUH I'm Josh! And I'll be your UES President for this year. I'm entering my 4th year in Tron + Biomed but 6th year at Western (did 2 years of health sci then transferred over). I was the UES VP External two years ago and the VP Finance last year so I'm glad to be getting involved once again!
My job is essentially to support all my VP's and make sure they're able to provide YOU as much as we can provide. I've been around the block for quite a bit so reach out if you wanna chat!
Fun Fact: I really like bananas and T&T green grapes
VP ACADEMIC
Kaven Kayilaasan
VP COMMUNICATIONS
Scarlett Machado
VP FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Ben Ashman • bashman2@uwo.ca
Fifth Year, Electrical
Heya! I’m Ben Ashman and I’m the VP Finance & Administration this year. After being on internship for a year I’m coming back for my final year of Electrical Engineering and after being a part of the UES for last 4 years I’m looking forward to being apart of it as an executive!
Fun Fact: My favourite hobby is bowling and I compete in tournaments across Canada and the States
VP EXTERNAL
Allie Mccorquodale •
Fifth Year, Mechanical
Howdy yall! I’m Allie your incoming VPX! I’m currently on my co-op year from mechanical eng so you may not see me around campus as much but I promise I’m working hard. I have a deep love for western Eng and keeping our culture so definitely check out carnival, conferences and follow @westernues_external for updates!
Fun Fact: I’m a member of 2 different schools engineering societies!
VP SOCIAL
Benton Degurse • bdegurse@uwo.ca
Fifth Year, Mechatronics Systems + HBA
I am super excited to step into the VP Social role. I am hoping to build upon the success of the past few years of the Eng V Ivey Sporting series. In addition, I am looking forward to the variety of events for engineering events aside from the big games, including EGTC, Formal, and Charity on the Rocks.
VP ADVOCACY
Luca D’Agostino •
Fourth Year, Electrical + AISE
Hey y’all! My name is Luca and I have the pleasure of being your 2026-27 VP Advocacy! My goal is to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for all engineering students through events, workshops, and other neat activities! If you see me in the halls, I’m always happy to chat!
Fun Fact: I like to repair, use, and sell iPods
VP INTERNAL
Ibrahim (Ibby) Shekhibrahim