Naina Puri (she/her) is a third-year Philosophy student at York University, where she studies ethics, law, and their intersection. She is currently a writer for the York chapter of Her Campus. She serves as the Undergraduate Student Representative for YorkU's Department of Philosophy. She also serves as an Outreach Associate for Philosophia at YorkU, helping promote events and initiatives that bring students of all programs together to explore philosophical ideas.
Naina has held several leadership positions at Vanier College Council, including Commuter Representative and Captain for Orientation Week 2025. In these roles, she advocated for commuter student needs, organized several community events, and oversaw a week of orientation programming by supporting both leaders and new students while ensuring activities ran smoothly. She also gained experience interning with Kaler, Samra & Singh Law Chambers, where she learned about the ins and outs of the Canadian legal system and the importance of client care. Beyond academics and leadership, Naina is an artist, having painted the mural for the United South Asians at YorkU (USAY) office, and having instructed a Chai and Create (paint and sip) class.
Fluent in English, French, and Punjabi, she is passionate about connecting across cultures and perspectives. When she isn’t studying or writing, you’ll likely find Naina watching old films, painting something new, or scrolling through Pinterest while curating the perfect Spotify playlist for the moment.
Thinking Otherwise: The Importance of Women in Philosophy
Sim-ple Pleasures: Why The Sims Resonates with Women