2025/2026 EXECUTIVE TEAM
Samuel Sakyi-Hyde Jnr.
President & CEO
Email: president@unbsrc.ca
Office: Ste. 210
Sam is a fourth-year Biomedical Science student in the Bachelor of Health Program at UNBSJ with ambitions in Project Management and healthcare innovation. His strong passion for leadership and student government over the years has been a vivid thorough line in his university journey, shaping both his academic and extracurricular pursuits. Born and raised in Accra, Ghana, Sam brings a holistic perspective, deep-rooted in a sense of community, and an unwavering commitment to building meaningful change wherever he finds himself.
As the President of the UNB-SRC, Sam is highly passionate about collaborative advocacy and ensuring students’ voices play a pivotal role in the decision-making processes that govern them. He is devoted to expanding opportunities available to students and ensuring that students have a worthwhile experience on campus.
A number of priorities for Sam for the year revolves around affordability and accessibility of Post Secondary Education for Students where he aims to foster effective partnerships with local and mainstream stakeholders to enhance the overall University experience for all students.
Outside of student government and academics, Sam is well-known for his dexterous ability in music through various expressions on multiple instruments such as keyboard and bass, and on a good day, you’ll probably find him weightlifting in the gym.
Connor Stevens
VP External
Email: external@unbsrc.ca
Office: Ste. 208
Connor Stevens is your Vice President External at UNB Students' Representative Council. He is in his third year, pursuing a bachelor of arts degree, and majoring in political science. His interest in politics is found in the way people can make changes. His passion for advocacy grew in Grade 7 where he advocated to the city for plowed sidewalks to his school. He was born and raised in Saint John, New Brunswick. His diagnosis with autism spectrum disorder has always made him believe in raising awareness to causes people are not familiar with.
He is zealous about public policy and advocating for student's needs by building strong partnerships with external stakeholders. He believes in a research backed advocacy approach, to build relationships so that stakeholders can better serve the students at UNB Saint John. He also believes in grassroots advocacy, where student voices and stories are at the forefront of his advocacy efforts.
Some of his priorities include affordability, accessibility, and quality of education. He believes these principles in post-secondary education help ensure students can enter with fewer barriers and come out with new skills to enter the job market. His philosophy when it comes to education is that society is better off with an affordable education system to train new leaders, job creators, and innovators of society's greatest challenges. He appreciates addressing any issue to ensure post-secondary education is affordable, accessable, and of the highest quality.
Alongside his academics, Connor likes to go on long hikes, baking, making cocktails, and playing board games. If you hear of any new board games, he would be very interested. He also has a dog who he loves to play tug of war with. He believes students should be active advocates and encourages students to get involved with his advocacy efforts
Puradhi Roy Burman
VP Student Life
Email: studentlife@unbsrc.ca
Office: Ste. 211
Puradhi Roy Burman (aka Gigi) is a pursuing her Bachelor of Business Administration degree, with a strong passion for Human Resource Management where she hopes to build a fulfilling career.
Born and raised in Kolkata, India, Puradhi is a proud Bengali and deeply connected to her cultural roots. At the same time, she enjoys embracing her Canadian culture while staying close to her family here.
While currently serving in this role, she is dedicated to enhancing the student experience by creating inclusive, engaging, and meaningful campus events and initiatives.
When she's not diving into her studies or student leadership, she loves spending time with the love of her life—her dog—whom she affectionately admits she annoys the most, despite loving him more than anything on the planet. And when she is not doing any of that, she is either hitting the gym, or just sleeping in.
Estella Calderon
VP Finance and Operations
Email: finance@unbsrc.ca
Office: Ste. 212
Estella is a 4th-year Psychology Honours student with a specialization in Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience and a minor in Criminal Justice studies. After pursuing her bachelor’s degree, Estella plans on attending law school to further her career. She has a strong interest in research, law, advocacy, and the brain (hence the neuroscience specialization)! Born and raised in the Philippines, Estella and her family immigrated to Canada in 2020. Since then, she has been working hard to continuously achieve milestones.
As VP Finance and Operations, Estella’s job is to oversee all clubs and societies on our campus, run the Food Pantry and Breakfast Program alongside the food coordinator, and provide student services such as the Gas Gift Card and Bus Pass Program. She also oversees the operational budget and keeps track of expenses. Whether you want to express yourself by joining or creating a club or are in need of student necessities, Estella is your go-to person!
As part of the UNB-SRC, she believes that through proper advocacy and support, we are able to provide students a more enjoyable university life. She hopes to be a helpful source of information for students that are facing adversity and issues within their community.
When not studying or working, Estella would most likely be playing online games with her friends, cooking up something good in the kitchen, or simply napping. She also enjoys singing and playing her guitar occasionally.
If you have any questions about clubs and societies or the student services we offer, feel free to stop by in her office or contact her through email.