Akanksha Bhatnagar is the 2018-19 Vice President Academic of the University of Alberta Students’ Union. She was born in India, has lived in Toronto and has spent the last decade in Edmonton. She is a fourth year student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts, double majoring in Sociology and Political Science, and is a Peter Lougheed Leadership student. Before being elected as the Vice President Academic, Akanksha worked as the Student Governance Officer with the Students’ Union where she supported all levels of student governance. Akanksha’s passion for leadership development stems from her involvement with the Royal Canadian Air Cadet Program, serving as a Board Member on the Alberta Public Interest Research Group and being a Dias member for the High School Model United Nations Conference.

In her role as Vice President Academic, Akanksha’s priorities include advocating for affordable class materials, exploring the collection of demographic collection on campus, supporting the diverse needs of student representatives from across campus and ensuring all students receive the highest quality of education. When Akanksha is not working, she enjoys spending time with her dog Rose, drinking an excessive amount of lattes, cooking and, of course, eating. To keep updated on the UASU VP Academic portfolio, follow Akanksha Bhatnagar on Twitter @UASUVPAcademic and on Facebook at UASU VP Academic Akanksha Bhatnagar.