Heat Athlete Council (HAC)

The Heat Athlete Council (HAC) is a committee consisting of current UBC Okanagan Heat student-athletes. This group was created to enhance the experiences and wellbeing of Heat student-athletes as well as create a sense of community amongst all student-athletes. HAC organizes and participates in events, initiatives, and causes to celebrate UBC Okanagan Heat Athletics.

The goal is to have a minimum of one HAC representative from each team that has several set meetings with the Student-Athlete Success and Compliance Advisor (representing the Athletics & Recreation department) per term, and feels comfortable to approach the Advisor more often if needed. This representative will serve to summarize the team (specifically athlete) environment, and offer suggestions for improvement. The Student-Athlete Success and Compliance Advisor will assist HAC with program planning, communications, promotions, and logistics between them and the Athletics & Recreation department, the University, and the community at-large.

HAC Executive

	Nina Louis - Managing Director Nina is currently in her fifth year and is on the women's soccer team. She is in the Bachelor of Health and Exercise Sciences program, specializing in the kinesiology and allied health concentration. This is Nina’s fourth year with HAC, and as the Managing Director, she oversees the coordination and operations of the team’s communications, community engagement, and event initiatives. She is passionate about enhancing the student-athlete experience at UBCO and is excited to help foster more meaningful connections within the community.
	Andrew Rouble - Director of Community Engagement Andrew is currently in his fifth year and plays on the men's golf team. He is in the Bachelor of Commerce program, specializing in a finance concentration. Andrew is passionate about increasing community engagement and involvement among student-athletes. He looks forward to contributing to build positive connections in the community while enhancing the student-athlete experience.
	Calista Cencig - Director of Events and Student-Athlete Wellbeing Calista is a fourth-year student-athlete on the women's volleyball team while studying in the Bachelor of Commerce program in accounting. Calista started with HAC in her first year with the Heat, and now in her fourth year is excited to take on a leadership role within the council. As Director of Events and Student-Athlete Wellbeing, Calista is committed to coordinating events and programs that enhance the student-athlete experience. Her goal is to promote initiatives that support personal, social, and academic success for all Heat athletes.
	Armaan Dhaliwal - Director of Communications and Social Media Armaan is now in his fourth year at UBCO and plays on the men's rugby team. Off the field, he is studying in the Bachelor of Science program and is majoring in biology. Having been involved in HAC since his first year, Armaan has developed a passion for creating and fostering a collective, supportive campus through the Heat. Armaan will serve as the Director of Communications and Social Media, showcasing the impact of athletics to support student and communal engagement.

Student-Athlete Community Initiatives

Central Okanagan Food Bank

Motionball/Special Olympics

HAC Contact Information

Derek Como - Student-Athlete Success and Compliance Advisor