Ishani Pandey is a Master of Information student concentrating in User Experience Design in addition to Information Systems Design. As the President and Tech Fund Representative, Ishani aims to facilitate an interactive and collaborative ecosystem and contribute to the diverse community of iSchool. She is eager to join the tight-knit iSchool family of mentors and peers who constantly challenge and inspire one to make improbable connections, while engaging in dynamic discussion about current and future practices in the field of Information.
Ishani has specialised in architectural and experience design from her undergraduate program at CEPT University, India. Prior to iSchool, Ishani has worked in various academic and architectural organisations where she facilitated research and conceptual development in domains of architectural design, human centered design, UX and Strategy. She enjoys cooking, exploring new cities and spaces, and looks forwards to various unique interactions.
Email: ishani.pandey@mail.utoronto.ca
First Year Tech Fund Representative
The First Year Student Tech Fund Representative (FY-STFR) is elected in September and holds the position for a full year. The FY-STFR attends and contributes to all MISC meetings and is allotted one vote. The FY-STFR helps propose and track purchases made with the Student Tech Fund, while also reporting before MISC about purchases and asking for MISC approval on purchases exceeding $3,000. The FY-STFR will also attend Student Tech Fund committee meetings, which are comprised of 3 MI and 2 MMst elected student tech fund representatives, and may include faculty and IT supervisors.