Chidiebere is currently pursuing a BASc. from McGill University, double-majoring in Molecular Biology and Sociology. She is Vice-President of Sustainability on the McGill Biology Student Union, Co-Musical Director of Chromatones (a student-run A cappella ensemble) and Vice-President of Education on the McGill Black Student Network, a role where she works to empower Black youth and connect them with resources to increase representation in post-secondary institutions. Chidi spent a Loran Summer working as a Biology Research Intern, assisting with research on eDNA (environmental DNA) and genomic mutations, and another working with Campus Alberta Neuroscience as a Program Development and Coordination Intern.

Abygail co-founded the non-profit organization BLK OWNED, whose mission is to celebrate, support, showcase and explore Black entrepreneurs in Hamilton, ON and beyond. While studying Kinesiology, she is an executive member of the Western Black Student Association and volunteers with Western’s Orientation program supporting first-year students’ transition into university. Abygail spent a Loran Summer as an Administration & Events Intern at Empowerment Squared, learning from a well-established organization that serves her community.

Megan is the vice president of Active Minds Western, a mental health advocacy club at Western University. She leads a team of interns and graphic designers to create publications and content that educate students on campus about mental health resources available to them. Megan has also completed an exchange at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark where she continued her medical science studies and coached two youth soccer teams in Danish during her free time.

Madison is currently pursuing a BSc. in Ocean Sciences with a minor in Biology and a Diploma in Northern Peoples, Lands, and
Resources. As a geology intern with Shorefast during a Loran Summer, Madison was responsible for guiding educational tours of the geology centre, assisting with geology hikes, and planning
community activation events. She volunteers with science education initiatives through ‘Let’s Talk Science’, helps with
community beach and campus clean-ups, and sits on the planning committee for a scientific conference for young researchers at her university. She is the secretary with the Rotaract Club of St. John’s and is the third-year representative for OceanUs, the undergraduate ocean sciences society.

While pursuing a BA in Political Science and Gender, Sexuality, Feminist and Social Justice Studies, Tala volunteers with a local organization that provides shelter, food, medical care, and social services to support Montréal’s unhoused population. She has worked on several advocacy-oriented journals as an editor and peer reviewer. She is keen to expand her understanding of political and social issues to identify holistic solutions and create avenues for positive transformation. During her Loran summers, she has interned in the non-profit sector, working locally to make arts education and programming accessible to marginalized youth and internationally to support young women in starting and growing sustainable social enterprises across Uganda. She is passionate about supporting and working alongside those most disadvantaged in society.

Anthony is continuing his studies in mechanical engineering at the University of Ottawa. His research is interested in the manufacturing of catalysts via laser machining to reduce CO2 and transform it into useful fuels. He is involved as a project coordinator for a student social enterprise affiliated with Enactus Canada. Now a Propel Impact Investing Associate, he co-manages a social financing fund, transforming investments into positive global impacts. He also seized the opportunity to be a Quebec delegate in the heart of international political action in Paris while the French legislative campaign was at its peak, within his summer internship in public policy.

Tanisha is pursuing a BSc in Neuroscience, minoring in Literature. As Vice President of the Student Alumni Council, she helps bridge the gap between students and alumni, building lifelong connections with the UBC community. She advises UBC Health and Wellbeing to ensure they are addressing student needs. Tanisha also serves on the Science Undergraduate Society Council as the Neuroscience Councillor, providing the student perspective during policy creation. She also loves volunteering at Sprouts to prepare free, nutritious meals for those in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside.

Julien-Pierre is an undergraduate student in Physics at the Université de Sherbrooke. During his first internship, he worked at the Barcelona Astrophysics Institute on a project to better understand light pollution and how to reduce it. He is currently the Quebec representative on the Canadian Association of Physicists’ student council and has worked to organize a series of events for students throughout the country. Julien-Pierre is also actively involved in Expo-Sciences, both at the regional and national level, where he fulfils the role of Ambassador within the organization.

While studying Physiology at McGill University, Younseo volunteers at the Jewish General Hospital to learn more about the administrative side of the medical field to complement her academic studies. Younseo is a music teacher with the School of Music Montréal, where she spreads the joy of music to young people and advocates for a life of creativity and collaboration.

Emma is currently pursuing a degree in environmental engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She volunteers for her student association, planning and executing events. She has volunteered as a shift lead with Sprouts, providing sustainable and affordable food to her community. Emma researched the effects of climate change on youth education with the UBC Climate Hub. Additionally, she has been a part of the BCWWA Student Design Competition, the UBC Women Empowerment Club, the Conference on Sustainability in Engineering, and Farm to Cafeteria Canada’s Youth Strategy. While on the West Coast, Emma has learned how to ski and rock climb and loves exploring the mountains.