Whether it be for a revitalized student pub or a returning campus service, the AMS head managers are ready to kick off the 2025-26 school year.
The Journal spoke with eight AMS Head Managers, who assumed their roles on May 1, to discuss their goals for the year ahead and what students can expect from their leadership.
Alexander MacKinnon, Common Ground Coffeehouse Head Manager
After four years of working with Common Ground Coffeehouse (CoGro), Alexander MacKinnon, HealthSci ’25, is now acting as Interim Head Manager for the summer.
While MacKinnon is only with Cogro for the summer, as he’ll be attending medical school in the fall, he’s committed to ing CoGro prepare for the year. Preparations involves coordinating the reopening of The Brew—CoGro’s sister location, which has made itself a home in the JDUC.
MacKinnon is focused on maintaining consistency between the two services while also ensuring they aren’t in direct competition with one another.
“I’ve been lucky to grow with the service through every role, and I’m glad to contribute to the team one last time before I move on,” MacKinnon said.
Anne Fu, Peer Centre (PSC) Head Manager
After three years of working at the PSC, Anne Fu, HealthSci ’25, is stepping into the role of Head Manager for the academic year. The PSC offers confidential to students through other student volunteers. Fu’s long-standing involvement and ion for PSC are what drove her to accept this role.
“[The PSC] provides care from someone who has been there—a peer who understands what it’s like to be a student,” Fu said.
This year, Fu’s priorities include taking advantage of the PSC’s new home on the fourth floor of the JDUC. With access to upgraded facilities and group rooms, she aims to expand programming, host more events, and ultimately strengthen engagement with students across campus.
Caroline Ding, Food Bank Head Manager
Now entering her third year with the AMS Food Bank, Caroline Ding, HealthSci ’27, brings experience as both a volunteer and supervisor to her new role as Head Manager. She’s expressed her enthusiasm to expand her impact as the service continues to offer food , including fresh produce, milk, meat, and dietary-specific options, to all students with a valid student card,
“I really enjoy giving back to the community,” she said. “I think this is a great way to make a positive and tangible impact on students, because food insecurity is a real and scary thing.”
This coming year, Ding explained she is excited about moving the Food Bank into the JDUC building room 212, and all the new opportunities the space presents, as it allows them to continue interacting with and learning from the Queen’s community.
Greyson Martyn, Queen’s Pub Head Manager
As the first Head Manager of the returning Queen’s Pub since its closure in 2022, Greyson Martyn, Sci ’25, says he’s ready to lead its relaunch on June 3. Drawing on his experience at Clark Hall Pub, Martyn is focused on creating new traditions while honouring the pub’s legacy.
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Martyn hopes to reintroduce classic events like trivia and theme nights, and ensure the service is set up for long-term success, explaining that his, “biggest goal is to create a foundation the next team can build on.”
Jordan Medulan, Media Centre Head Manager
After working as Publications Assistant Manager at the AMS Media Centre’s in first year, Jordan Medulan, ArtSci ’26, is excited to step into the role of Head Manager as the Centre enters its second year. The Media Centre was established in 2022 through the merger of the Print & Copy Centre and Studio Q.
“I have grown to love the Media Centre,” she said. “It’s one of those places where you get to express yourself and be creative but also learn the business side.”
This year, Medulan is focused on outreach into both the on-campus and greater Kingston community, expressing how visibility can be difficult as a newer service.
Kaiwen Tee, Queen’s StuCons Head Manager
Kaiwen Tee, ArtSci ’26, is the new Head Manager of Queen’s StuCons, a student-run organization offering security services for on-campus events. A long-time team member, Tee began as event staff, helping plan minimal-stress events for hosts and venues in her first year and later served as a supervisor before stepping into her current role.
This year, Tee is focused on reshaping the image of StuCons, increasing campus awareness of what StuCons does, and promoting opportunities to the team.
“We’re just students helping students,” she said. “We want people to know we’re here to events, not shut them down.”
Niki Ehsan, Walkhome Head Manager
Having worked with WalkHome for her entire undergraduate years, Niki Ehsan, ArtSci ’26, she’s now settling into her new role and mapping out her goals for the year.
Now stepping into the role of Head Manager, she’s focused on spreading the word about the service in Kingston and further integrating WalkHome into campus life.
“Once someone hears , I’m sure that they’d be happy to use our service, so our priority is to get our name out there,” Ehsan said.
Tatyana Grandmaitre-Saint-Pierre, Tricolour Outlet Head Manager
A recent Queen’s grad, Tatyana Grandmaitre, JD ’27, is now stepping into the role of Tricolour Outlet Head Manager. Drawing on experience from time spent working as the AMS HR Manager during her undergrad at Queen’s, Grandmaitre plans on bringing a people-first mindset to the student-run merchandise store.
This coming year, Grandmaitre is “excited to create an environment where [her] team can grow, both personally and professionally.”
She also looks forward to further collaboration with other on-campus clubs, whether that be through bundled merchandise promotions or deg and purchasing more clubs’ mercha
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