Mahad Rzain, Vice President External
Mahad Rzain is a fourth year Law and Society student at the University of Calgary. He is extremely grateful to have been elected as the Vice President External of the Students’ Union during the 2026 Students’ Union General Election. Now having been granted the task of representing students for the 2026 – 2027 year, Mahad is eager to give it his all. He is very passionate about helping students and strives to be a positive face available to support them.
Having served as one of the Faculty of Arts Representatives with the Students’ Union last year, he hosted virtual office hours, worked on student guides and consistently sought to improve the student experience within the Faculty of Arts. Mahad was also the Vice President External for the Muslim Students’ Association last year. He organized inclusive events and ensured that students got involved in sharing their voice in the political process. He is also grateful to be part of the Fourteenth cohort of the Scholars Academy Program.
This year, Mahad is enthusiastic about advocating for ways to alleviate the burden that students face in regard to university tuition and the cost of living. He also aims to advocate for more access to affordable housing, transit, and employment opportunities. He intends to report on his activities to maintain accountability and transparency. Additionally, he desires to connect with students and enhance their engagement in the political system. He is also interested in improving and generating awareness for mental health resources catered to students. Finally, he is exuberant about crafting various student guides to simplify information on housing and employment, involvement in the political system, and mental health resources.
In his free time, Mahad enjoys spending time with his family and playing soccer. As a proud Pakistani and Muslim, he is also an active member of his religious community. He endeavours to attend events and constantly improve himself in his spiritual development.
