1. Introduction to the national board
JOSE DE POOL
NATIONAL PRESIDENT

2. National board duties
Calls for a National Assembly each academic year, after two Leadership Meetings have occurred
Elected by the National Assembly to be its representative
Meets at least five times a year
Review and approve ISU Norway’s accounting and revised budget four times a year
Made up of 7 members

3. Chair Name: Michael Agbamoro Responsible for chairing all NB meetings
Calling for NB meetings
Creating the agenda for the meetings
Ensuring all NB members have tasks assigned and followed through
An engineer and energy enthusiast with over six years of industry experience, from manufacturing to risk management to the oil and gas sector
A leadership and social change advocate and past president of ISU Telemark

4. Vice Chair Name: Lindah Chido Matsapa
Assist Chairman and Political Auditor
Calling for NB meetings
Fills in the absence of the Chairman and assume all responsibilities
A Zimbabwean studying Biology at Nord University, she is passionate about the independence of young women across the world. Her journey started with the Zimbabwe National Students Union at Chinhoyi University. She is now a part of the StAR program.

5. Treasurer Name: Rayan El-zibawi Works closely with the OC
Creates updates on the budget
Projected costs and budget cuts are her jam
From Egypt. Lived in Norway for the past 7 years and studies finances at BI Oslo. She’ll continue on with a master’s degree in Audit and Accounting, probably at Nord University in Bodo.
She as first the treasurer at her Local Branch and moved to being treasurer at the National Board. She loves that ISU allows her to see experiences and issues from nay different perspectives.

6. Political Auditor Name: Muhammad Saeed Akram
Ensures all coommittees and boards at a local and national level are adhering to constitutional principles
Gets consulted when there are confusing/unclear constitutional sections
Studies Electrical Engineering at UiT Narvik. During his student life in Pakistan, he took part in many welfare student organizations.
His ISU journey has been amazing and he looks forward to contribute more and more

7. National president Name: Jose de Pool
The pretty face of ISU Norway, internally and externally
Represent ISU in partner and governmental meetings
Represent the Executive Board and work with OC
A biologist with an interest in Cancer Research and Tissue Engineering. Ran away from Venezuela. Acted as Secretary and later President in ISU Bodo. All about Internationalisation and moving my hips

8. Union development officer
Name: Samuel (Sam) Davis
Supports the NP work
In charge of ISU Norway’s Fundraising
Maintains regular communication with LBs and acts as the link between LBs and NB
Leads the work of RCGs
Sam likes funky music *cue “Play that funky music”… He stays active with sports and enjoys podcasts. Currently an Intern at the Norwegian Refugee Council

9. Political affairs officer
Name: Almim Hossain Shuvo
Manages social media with the help of the NP
Responsible for Press Releases
Leads information campaigns
Brings issues regarding housing and academic welfare to the NB
Travelling is his passion. Has an interest in political arenas of different countries. Studies Maritime Management.

10. Organisation consultant
Name: Rikke Andersen
Works full-time for ISU Norway
Daily Administration
Point of contact with LNU
Connective connections
Danish but loves Norway more. Business Administration (Bachelor’s), Innovation and Business Development (Master’s). Previous NP of ISU. Wants to bring ISU higher in cooperation with the EB and NB.