My name is Faizel Ashruf and this year I will be your Career and Culture commissioner. I am 24 years old and studying Business Administration at the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. In my spare time you can find me swimming, gaming and cycling. My priorities this year will be to provide assistance to students who want to further their careers and to put the Surinamese heritage in the spotlight. Please don’t hesitate to have a chat with me at our events!

My name is Shanaia Stein Carrilho and this year I will be your Social Media & Marketing commissioner! I am 20 years old and currently studying Law at the Erasmus University Rotterdam. In my free time you can find me reading, studying or scrolling through social media. My main priority this year will be to highlight the Surinamese culture. I aim to showcase that our identity is more than our delicious food and expressive language. I am thrilled to take on this role and hope to see you all at our events!

My name is Sharon Hagemeijer and this year I will be your Events and Sports commissioner. I am 22 years old and currently studying International Business at the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. In my free time you can find me cooking, reading or trying out new things. This year I wish to highlight Surinamese culture through the organisation of social and sports events. I aim to bring the Surinamese community, and anyone who has a sense of interest in the community, together and ignite the feeling of home. I’m looking forward to meeting you all this year. Do not hesitate to have a talk with me at our events!

My name is Jaleeza Chin Sie Jen and this year I will hold the position of Human Resources for SSA. I am 22 years old and currently studying Biology and Medical Lab Research. In my spare time I like to read and spend time with my cats. As HR my focus will be on the wellbeing of the other board members, while improving communication and teamwork. I take on the role with nothing but excitement and I am looking forward to meeting you all!

My name is Darin Suarez, and i am honored to continue serving as Treasurer for SSA in my second year. I am currently in my last year of studying Finance & control at The Hague University. My hobbies include entrepreneurship and travelling. As is step into my second year as Treasurer, my goal is to provide support and guidance to all members. I firmly believe that a strong sense of community is one of the most powerful connections we can share. that’s why i am committed to strengthening and expanding our “SSA Famiri”. I am filled with excitement for the year ahead and can’t wait to meet each of you!

My name is Jeanine Chin-Chan-Sen and this year i will be the Secretary / Vice President. I am a Psychology student at the Erasmus University Rotterdam and a dog mom of one. My hobbies include reading and swimming. With so many differences in a new country as a first year international student, SSA felt like the place to find students who are experiencing the same. This influenced my decision to become an active member. I look forward to highlighting the Surinam culture through experiences for anyone who is interested and hope to see you all at the future events!

My name is Sharnelle Power and i will be ypur Chairwoman this Year:) I currently study Accountancy at Hogeschool Rotterdam and have various interests. My hobbies do vary per season, but for now they are boxing and tennis. This year, I’ll aim to enchance SSA’s impact by fostering a welcoming space where all students can connect and experience the Surinam culture. I also want to support SSA’s growth and inspire pride in the Surinam heritage, encouraging members to share it with others. I look forward meeting you and seeing you at our events. And please don’t hesitate to have a chat with me!

My name is Faizel Ashruf and this year I will be your Career and Culture commissioner. I am 24 years old and studying Business Administration at the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. In my spare time you can find me swimming, gaming and cycling. My priorities this year will be to provide assistance to students who want to further their careers and to put the Surinamese heritage in the spotlight. Please don’t hesitate to have a chat with me at our events!

My name is Shanaia Stein Carrilho and this year I will be your Social Media & Marketing commissioner! I am 20 years old and currently studying Law at the Erasmus University Rotterdam. In my free time you can find me reading, studying or scrolling through social media. My main priority this year will be to highlight the Surinamese culture. I aim to showcase that our identity is more than our delicious food and expressive language. I am thrilled to take on this role and hope to see you all at our events!

My name is Sharon Hagemeijer and this year I will be your Events and Sports commissioner. I am 22 years old and currently studying International Business at the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. In my free time you can find me cooking, reading or trying out new things. This year I wish to highlight Surinamese culture through the organisation of social and sports events. I aim to bring the Surinamese community, and anyone who has a sense of interest in the community, together and ignite the feeling of home. I’m looking forward to meeting you all this year. Do not hesitate to have a talk with me at our events!

My name is Jaleeza Chin Sie Jen and this year I will hold the position of Human Resources for SSA. I am 22 years old and currently studying Biology and Medical Lab Research. In my spare time I like to read and spend time with my cats. As HR my focus will be on the wellbeing of the other board members, while improving communication and teamwork. I take on the role with nothing but excitement and I am looking forward to meeting you all!

My name is Darin Suarez, and i am honored to continue serving as Treasurer for SSA in my second year. I am currently in my last year of studying Finance & control at The Hague University. My hobbies include entrepreneurship and travelling. As is step into my second year as Treasurer, my goal is to provide support and guidance to all members. I firmly believe that a strong sense of community is one of the most powerful connections we can share. that’s why i am committed to strengthening and expanding our “SSA Famiri”. I am filled with excitement for the year ahead and can’t wait to meet each of you!

My name is Jeanine Chin-Chan-Sen and this year i will be the Secretary / Vice President. I am a Psychology student at the Erasmus University Rotterdam and a dog mom of one. My hobbies include reading and swimming. With so many differences in a new country as a first year international student, SSA felt like the place to find students who are experiencing the same. This influenced my decision to become an active member. I look forward to highlighting the Surinam culture through experiences for anyone who is interested and hope to see you all at the future events!

My name is Sharnelle Power and i will be ypur Chairwoman this Year:) I currently study Accountancy at Hogeschool Rotterdam and have various interests. My hobbies do vary per season, but for now they are boxing and tennis. This year, I’ll aim to enchance SSA’s impact by fostering a welcoming space where all students can connect and experience the Surinam culture. I also want to support SSA’s growth and inspire pride in the Surinam heritage, encouraging members to share it with others. I look forward meeting you and seeing you at our events. And please don’t hesitate to have a chat with me!