Students’ Council is made up of students — just like you!

We are here to advocate; to be the voice for the students.
We are here to support; to listen to students.
We are here to celebrate; to provide opportunities for students to connect, share and have fun!

We are student leaders and we are here to make a difference.
We connect with students so we can represent students.

Students’ Council has 15 seats broken out into the following positions:

  • 1 Self-Identifying Indigenous Board of Governors Representative
  • 1 Student-at-Large Board of Governors Representative
  • 1 Self-Identifying Regional Representative
  • 3 Faculty of Arts & Sciences Representatives
  • 3 Faculty of Business, Environment & Technology Representatives
  • 3 Faculty of Health Studies Representatives
  • 3 Faculty of Skills & Foundational Learning Representatives

Despite being from different areas, all members of Students’ Council have the same role; to represent and safeguard the academic rights of students at NorQuest College.

Announcements 

Get the latest news about your Students' Council.

2025 Winter Students’ Council Election Results

Posted: Mar 19, 2025

You have voted – and the results are in! 518 ballots were submitted out of 7,210 eligible voters (7%). Thank you to all of the…

2025 Winter Students’ Council Election

Posted: Mar 13, 2025

Get ready to cast your vote and decide who will become YOUR Students’ Council members! This election will determine who represents the voice of NorQuest College students…

Current Students' Council Members

Lilli Villalta (She/Her)

Board of Governors Representative • Nursing

Additional roles

  • Alberta Student Executive Council (ASEC) representative
  • Academic Council representative
E: lvillalata@norquest.ca
P: 780.644.6250

Deniz Chakyl (He/Him)

Business, Environment & Technology Representative • Business Administration

Additional roles

  • Alberta Student Executive Council (ASEC) representative
  • Academic Council representative
E: dchakyl@norquest.ca
P: 780.644.6250

Sukhman Kaur (She/Her)

Business, Environment & Technology Representative • Business Administration

Additional roles

  • Edmonton Student Alliance (ESA) representative
  • Academic Council representative
E: skaur336@norquest.ca
P: 780.644.6250

Jissell Diaz (She/Her)

Health Studies Representative • Nursing

Additional roles

  • Edmonton Student Alliance (ESA) representative
  • Academic Council representative
E: jmunguia@norquest.ca
P: 780.644.6250

Art Rejano (He/Him)

Skills & Foundational Learning Representative • Academic Upgrading

Additional roles

  • Chair, Students’ Council
  • Academic Council representative
E: arejano@norquest.ca
P: 780.644.6250

Hebah Abukhadra (She/Her)

Skills & Foundational Learning Representative • ESL Intensive

Additional roles

  • Academic Council representative
E: habukhadra@norquest.ca
P: 780.644.6250

Interested in becoming a Students’ Council Representative? Learn how to run for office!