College Student Alliance
Homepage About Us Membership Leadership Success Advocacy News Contact Us Member Login

CSA Members in I love CSA t-shirts

Minister Bentley speaking to CSA delegates in London

CSA Members with Minister Bentley at February 2007 Conference in London

CSA Student Leaders during sessions at College Boreal in Sudbury

Student Leaders learning how to incorporate Multi-culturalism on campus






The CSA’s Secretariat is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day operations of the organization and to service the membership. The staff of the Secretariat report to the General Manager, who in turn reports to the Board of Directors.

Ted Bartlett
General Manager
Contact via Email

Ted holds a General Bachelor’s Degree from the York University. Ted brings a wealth of management experience from the both the corporate and non-profit sectors, most recently as Canadian Director of an international charitable publishing organization. In addition, Ted has worked as a consultant and advisor across many business sectors. Ted is experienced in leadership and management and brings a contagious enthusiasm and passion to foster the continued growth and development of the CSA. Ted has been a member of the Secretariat since April 2006.

Uyen Nguyen
Membership Services Co-ordinator
Contact via Email

Uyen is a graduate of the Advertising/Integrated Marketing Communications Program at St. Lawrence College of Applied Arts and Technology. She was actively involved with the Student Association at the college, initially as the Executive Vice-President, moving into the position of President later that year. Uyen has a background in the not-for-profit sector, working in regional economic development. Uyen has been a member of the Secretariat since October 2005.

Tyler Charlebois
Director of Advocacy
Contact via Email

Tyler is a graduate of the Public Relations Program at Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology in Sudbury. He was actively involved in the Students’ Administrative Council (SAC) as Chair, Vice President and President. Tyler was also been a member of the CSA Board of Directors for the two years. As a result of his hard work and dedication as a student advocate, Tyler was awarded the 2005 ACCATO Student Leadership Award. Tyler has been with the CSA as a full-time member of the Secretariat since March 2005.

Fiona Zhang
Research & Policy Analyst
Contact via Email

Fiona is Research and Policy Analyst with responsibility for researching and developing position papers on postsecondary issues and concerns as determined by CSA’s members.

Fiona joined CSA in November 2006. Fiona is experienced in academic research and marketing research, primarily in professional service and non-profit sector. Fiona received a Master of Education degree from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Economy & Finance with Honors from one of China’s top programs.

Christopher Koza
Office Administrator
Contact via Email

Chris is a graduate of the Police Foundations Program as well as the Law and Security Administration Program at Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology in Thunder Bay. Chris was actively involved with the Student Union there (SUCCI) as President, Vice-President and Director of Athletics. Chris has history with the CSA as a member as well as guest speaker at conferences for the past 5 years. He has been with the CSA as a full time member of the Secretariat since April of 2007.





McGuinty invests $60 million for new equipment at Ontario's colleges 4/25/2008
The McGuinty government is investing $60 million over the next three years for new equipment and modern labs at Ontario's 24 colleges.



Ontario's Workforce Shortage Coalition Skills Symposium 4/23/2008
Ontario's Workforce Shortage Coalition will be hosting a second skills symposium in Toronto on May 21, 2008 at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel.



CSA applaud Federal government changes to work permits for international students 4/21/2008
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, announced positive changes to work permits for international students.



Ontario Labour Relations Board rejects OPSEU application 4/18/2008
Today, the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has determined that they will not order a representation vote as requested by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).



OPSEU applies to represent College Part-timers 4/14/2008
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) has applied to the Ontairo Labour Relations Board (OLRB) to be recognized as the legal representation for Ontario part-time college workers.



Home | About Us | Membership | Advocacy | News | Contact Us