responsible for a different portfolio: Advocacy — the Vice President Advocacy (VPA) promotes student safety and equity in general, as well as campaigning and assisting with individual student advocacy cases. Community Engagement — the Vice President Community Engagement (VPCE) coordinates with UMSU's marketing team for all UMSU communications, as well as overseeing the production and promotion of social, academic, and professional programming events. The VPCE is also in charge of producing all UMSU external marketing materials and coordinating external sponsorships. Finance and Operations — the Vice President Finance and Operations (VPFO) oversees the finances of UMSU. Student Life — the Vice President Student Life (VPSL) is responsible for maintaining the relationship with and overseeing interactions between UMSU and the student clubs and associations recognized by UMSU. The VPSL also directs and implements UMSU awareness campaigns as well as overseeing food bank operations. UMSU Board of Directors is the highest authority in the organization, and is made up of student representatives from each of the University's faculties, schools, student residences, the Inner-City Campus, and five positions for community representatives. Each faculty, school or residence has at least one representative, with some having up to four, depending on student population. The five community representatives represent the following marginalized communities of the student body: "womyn students," international students, students living with disabilities, "LGBTTQ* students," and Indigenous students. The executive and community representatives are elected during the UMSU General Election. UMSU is also member of the Canadian Federation of Students and the Manitoba Alliance of Post-Secondary Students (MAPSS). There are also various committees that deal with UMSU's governing policies and procedures, including specific areas, such as governance, finance, member services, UPass (a subsidized student bus pass), and the health & dental insurance plan. These committees are composed of a combination of UMSU executives, UMSU Board members, and students-at-large. UMSU Executives are invited to serve on the Board of Governors and the Senate of the University of Manitoba each year. In the event of openings on committees and task forces, student representation fulfilled or delegated by the UMSU Executive. In 2020, UMSU President Jelynn Dela Cruz served on the University of Manitoba COVID-19 Response Steering Committee. In the previous year, Dela Cruz served on the Presidents' Task Force for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. UMSU is funded by mandatory student organization fees, included in tuition fees; upon paying their fees, students become full members of the