Maleeka Thomas is a student in the Faculty of Arts and Science, pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Sociology with a minor in Anthropology. She is an engaged and dedicated student who is passionate about advocacy, equity, and social justice. On campus, Maleeka recently completed her tenure as the University Lethbridge Students’ Union International Student Representative 2023/2024, where she worked to advocate for current and incoming international students. Within this role, she holds the title of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion co-chair for the ULSU. In addition, she is actively involved with and holds multiple positions in student organizations namely, Vice President External for the Pre-law Society, Events and Activities Coordinator for levy group World Universities Service Canada (WUSC), Secretary and Board Member for the Meliorist, and Volunteer Coordinator for the Students’ Union. These roles and experiences have encouraged her to seek opportunities geared towards personal and professional growth.
Outside of her academic pursuits, Maleeka has been engaged in giving back to her community, where she has been an active volunteer for the Lethbridge food bank. In addition, she started and currently runs a non-profit organization, called Girls That Empower in Kingston, Jamaica. Maleeka enjoys playing Netball and did so professionally for 7 years where she was captain for 2 years. Her hobbies include spending time with her friends and family playing board games, as well as karaoke with friends. Being born and raised in Portmore Jamaica, Maleeka loves spending time outdoors taking long walks and can either be found reading or volunteering in any way she can in her spare time.
Maleeka defines her level of success by her ability to create and foster positive impacts. In her role as President of the University of Lethbridge Students’ Union (ULSU), she hopes to utilize her platform to amplify student voices through her advocacy efforts and engage students from the array of communities that make up the student body in order to embolden student participation on campus through an inclusive lens.