Our Mission

GESS aims to enhance the geomatics student experience and expose more people to the magic of geomatics!

The Geomatics Engineering Students’ Society is a student council of the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. Each council member is a geomatics student who gives back to our community by creating opportunities for the geomatics student body to make the best of their university experience.

Meet the 2024-2025 GESS Council!

Kendrick Lao

President

Hi there! My name is Kendrick, and I am the President of GESS. My goal is to further develop GESS as a bridge that connects and serves as a platform for the student body, fostering growth and collaboration with the community. I enjoy traveling the world and exploring different cultures and perspectives. During my free time, I love going to the mountains and camping.

Spencer Rambold

VP Externals

My name is Spencer and I am in my final year in the Geomatics program. My role on GESS is VP externals. My goal in this role is to make sure all students understand the many pathways for a Geomatics Engineer outside the classroom! In my spare time I enjoy playing soccer with friends or getting out and travelling the world!

Dylan Conley

VP Events

I’m Dylan. I’m a geomatics student on internship and I have the role of VP Events. I love to spend my time in the mountains from skiing to hiking and camping. As a fun fact, I’ve gotten into making homemade hot sauces recently!

Isabel Luck

VP Communications

Hi! I’m Isabel and I’m currently in my third year of Geomatics and my second year on GESS. My role this year is VP Communications. When I’m not doing school work, I enjoy reading and going to the gym!

Ante Rakotoarison

VP Academic

Hi! I’m currently on my internship at Hexagon AP. I’m the VP Academics. Outside school, I mostly stay in. I might be a bit too chronically online. But I also love dancing, swimming, and once in a while you can convince me to go on a hike, if the weather is good.

Becca Pettigrew

VP Internal

Hello! My name is Becca, and I am a third-year Geomatics Engineering student with a concentration in Cadastral Surveying. My role on GESS is the VP of Internal Affairs. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities like biking, hiking, and skiing. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at our events this year!

Andrea Tampus

VP Finance

Hello! My name is Andrea and I am on my second term as GESS’ VP Finance. I am currently on internship and will be back to school next year for my fourth year. During my free time, I like to hang out with my dog and crochet.

Sneha DUbey

Geomatics Expo Commissioner

Hello! I’m a fourth year Geomatics Engineering student with a minor in Software Engineer. I’m very passionate about Geomatics and I hope to see our major expand to industries all over the world! On GESS I’m on of the Geomatics Exposition Commissioners, and I hope that through my role I attract as many companies as possible to have our annual Expo be a hit. If you ever see me in one of the Geo homerooms or in the hallways, feel free to stop by and say hi 🙂

Kush Rishi

Geomatics Expo Commissioner

Tavish Comrie

Events Commissioner

My name is Tavish and I am a fourth year student with the role of Events Commisioner in GESS. I enjoy watching and playing all sorts of sports, participating in and leading student leadership iniatives, and cows.

Quinn Rockwell

ENGG Week Commissioner

Hi I’m Quinn. I’m a third year geomatics engineering student, and I am the ENGG week commissioner. My hobbies include woodworking, coding, and sports.

Aileen Mulaw

NGC Commissioner

Hi! My name is Aileen, and I am this years NGC Chairman. UofC will be hosting the 7th edition of the competition, which will be our second time hosting the competition. I’m a Geomatics Engineering student at UofC double minoring in Aerospace Engineering and Data Science. My personal interests include watching Formula 1(my favorite driver is Max Verstappen), running, hiking and being in the great outdoors!

Kylie Smith

Artistic Commissioner

My name is Kylie Smith, I am currently a 3rd year geomatics student. I am the artistic commissioner this year. I enjoy anything outdoors, I love puzzles and you can often find me curled up on the couch with a good book!

Nicole Tan

Artistic Commissioner

Hello! My name is Nicole and I am a Geomatics Engineering student with a Digital Engineering minor here at the U of C! I am currently interning at Hexagon Autonomy and Positioning as their Autonomy Research intern. This year I am the Artistic Commissioner for GESS and the VP Logistics for the National Geomatics Competition. In my free time I like to read, craft, cook, watch movies, and try any new activities I find! Feel free to ask me anything!

RaymonD Lee

Homeroom Manager

My name is Raymond and I am a fourth year Geomatics Engineering with a minor in Software Engineering! This year I am the Homeroom(s) Manager. Some of my interests include: skiing, hiking, watching movies, and playing video games!

Kaitlyn Bull

Internship Representative

Tony Nguyen

Fourth Year Representative

My name is Tony, and I am in my 4th year of Geomatics Engineering with a Minor in Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development. I am the 4th year representative on GESS. Outside of school, I enjoy watching hockey, baseball, and basketball, playing video games, watching YouTube videos, going to the gym, and hanging out with friends!

Andrew Mills

Third Year Representative

My name is Andrew. I’m currently in my third year of Geomatics Engineering and am the third-year representative. My hobbies include listening to music, riding ATVs, and playing video games.

Andre Malabad

Second Year Representative

Hello! My name is Andre and I’m the Second Year Representative of GESS. I love eating copious amounts of food, reading, and going to the gym!

Emma Milo

Secretary

Hi, I’m Emma and I am this year’s secretary on GESS. I am in second year and I am doing a software minor. Outside of school, I compete in and coach trampoline and tumbling. I also enjoy spending time outside, climbing and crocheting in my free time.

Danika Svetelj

Events Officer

Hi! My name is Danika and I am a second year student and GESS events officer. Some of my interests outside of school include camping, hiking, kayaking, and reading. I’m excited for all the fun events and academic opportunities GESS will provide!

Ella Visscher

Events Officer

Hey y’all! I’m a second-year Geo major. I enjoy the outdoors and playing the violin! I’m super pumped about being a part of GESS this year!

Joy Wang

Externals Officer

Hi my name is Joy and I am the External Officer. I am currently in my fourth year of geomatics engineering and a minor in biomedical engineering now. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, drawing, watching movies, and playing squash 😉