The results are in! 

The polls are officially closed! From 9 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, to 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, Humber Polytechnic and the University of Guelph-Humber students had their say in the 2025-2026 IGNITE Election. 

And, wow, what a week it was! 

A total of 7,824 students cast their votes to decide who will represent them on the IGNITE Board of Directors. The student-elected board is not only the bridge between students and IGNITE, but also your voice in shaping the student experience. They make decisions that impact IGNITE’s strategic direction, advocate for your needs and bring student concerns straight to Humber and UofGH. 

This year, 17 candidates across four campuses were running for 10 spots on the board. After weeks of launching their candidacy and campaigning on campus, the results are finally in! 

We want to give a huge shoutout to everyone who voted and to the candidates who put themselves out there to run in this election. Passion and dedication are what make this board truly exceptional, and you all exemplified these qualities. 

Let’s not waste another paragraph. It’s time for the big announcement! Drumroll, please. 

Here are the elected 2025-2026 IGNITE Board of Directors 

A brand ambassador is speaking to a student; he’s making gestures with his left hand.
Picture by IGNITE.

Humber North campus: 

From left to right. Gabriella Inko-Tariah, Amandeep Singh Chanay, Divyam Grover
  • Gabriella Inko-Tariah
  • Amandeep Singh Chanay
  • Divyam Grover

Humber Lakeshore campus: 

From left to right. Alexandra Rodgers, Riya Sarda, Mark Tyshkevych
  • Alexandra Rodgers
  • Riya Sarda
  • Mark Tyshkevych

Humber Downtown campus: 

Daniel Tarhembe
  • Daniel Tarhembe

UofGH: 

From left to right. Andrea Joy Deveraturda, Natalie Vrdoljak, Alexia Velez
  • Andrea Joy Deveraturda
  • Natalie Vrdoljak
  • Alexia Velez

Congratulations to our newly elected board directors. We’re confident that your term will be driven by dedication, leadership and a student-first mindset for Humber and UofGH students. This isn’t just a personal achievement for the 10 of you, but also a responsibility. 

Now, you represent over 30,000 students, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met. Your hard work throughout the campaign has paid off, but the real journey starts now! 

Now, let’s break down the numbers and take a look at how this year’s election played out. 

The numbers 

Two students are showing their voting confirmations to an election volunteer.
Picture by IGNITE.

A total of 17 candidates across four campuses ran in the IGNITE Election. Out of 33,953 eligible students, 7,824 cast their ballots, with 296 choosing to abstain. This represents a voter turnout of 23 per cent. 

These numbers speak for themselves. Thank you to everyone who participated and made their voice heard. 

Here’s a breakdown: 

Humber North campus: 

  • Gabriella Inko-Tariah — 1,873 (39.4 per cent)
  • Amandeep Singh Chanay — 1,140 (24.0 per cent)
  • Divyam Grover — 630 (13.2 per cent)
  • Jaskirat Kaur — 594 (12.5 per cent)
  • Rohan Balani — 521 (10.9 per cent)
  • Abstain — 192

Humber Lakeshore campus: 

  • Alexandra Rodgers — 466 (25.0 per cent)
  • Riya Sarda — 389 (20.9 per cent)
  • Mark Tyshkevych — 352 (18.9 per cent)
  • Adhil Reddy Godala — 236 (12.7 per cent)
  • Hemant Sangwan — 220 (11.8 per cent)
  • A. G. Anne Gumban — 200 (10.7 per cent)
  • Abstain — 71

Humber Downtown campus: 

  • Daniel Tarhembe — 134 (100 per cent) 
  • Abstain — 22

UofGH: 

  • Andrea Joy Deveraturda — 235 (30.4 per cent)
  • Natalie Vrdoljak — 167 (21.6 per cent)
  • Alexia Velez — 150 (19.4 per cent)
  • Michael Tahir — 134 (17.3 per cent)
  • Ashon Vaz — 87 (11.3 per cent)
  • Abstain — 11

We would like to congratulate the newly elected members of the IGNITE Board of Directors once again! Here’s to a year of leadership and advocacy. As student leaders of Humber and UofGH, you have the power to shape the student experience in all corners across every campus. We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make.  

Got any questions about the board? Reach out to us anytime on our socials at @shareignite! 

Feature image courtesy of IGNITE. 

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