Olivia has volunteered at the Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal and as a mentor to youth in foster care. Passionate about theology, she has audited a Christian caregiving course and volunteers as an assistant children’s minister. Previously, she co-founded her high school’s Truth and Reconciliation committee, initiated an LGTBQ2S+ support group, and managed a local municipal election. In her free time, she loves to sew, thrift, linocut, and spend time with her family.

Katie is studying chemical engineering at the University of Waterloo. She co-leads a team focused on redesigning a carbon-capture prototype and is the equity, diversity and inclusivity co-commissioner for the university’s engineering society, where she plans events, creates educational materials, and works to make existing initiatives more accessible. Katie is a member of both the Nunavut climate change youth advisory committee and a student group working to create an online tool that connects youth in the Kitchener-Waterloo Region with local climate action opportunities. She has worked at Environment and Climate Change Canada, where she supported the management of funding programs for projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In her free time, Katie enjoys rock climbing, writing, listening to music, and spending time outdoors.

As a communication student, Liam pursues his passion for storytelling and the power it has to build community. He serves as the board chair of his university’s student newspaper and fosters healthy lifestyles on campus as a promotions leader with the recreation department. He is also a member of the university jazz choir. In his free time, Liam can be found on a hiking trail, in a museum, or at a vegan bakery.

Aamna is pursuing a B.Sc. in computer science at the University of British Columbia. As a coordinator for UBC’s Student Alumni Council, she helps organize socials and professional development workshops for fellow students. As a personal project, she also collaborated with a nonprofit to help design and develop their website. In her spare time, Aamna enjoys spending time outdoors and going for runs.

Sarah is a medical student at Université de Montréal. She is a research assistant in children’s mental health at a hospital and helps with emergency medicine projects. She sits on student committees, namely for the Canadian Medical Association. She tutors science, philosophy, and French. She was involved with her CEGEP’s student association and volunteers in hospitals and at sports events. As an active member of the Conseil Jeunesse de Saint-Léonard, her work focuses on youth engagement projects.

Marie-Lou coordinates environmental and social affairs for her faculty’s student association. Through citizen groups, she advocates for causes ranging from social housing, to trans rights, to climate justice. Marie-Lou also started volunteering with a community organization for First Nations people living in the city. In her spare time, Marie-Lou practises her German and hones her skills in a particular passion—circus arts.

While studying mathematics at the University of Waterloo, Shreya is engaged in her campus community through her school’s debate society and actuarial science club. Outside of class, you’ll find her exploring trails, learning American Sign Language, or enjoying quiet moments with a novel beside a cozy fire.

Mahrukh is studying biomedical sciences at the University of Saskatchewan. She currently serves as an executive for a campus club focused on humanitarian needs in her community. Mahrukh is also a researcher for a women’s health podcast, Heart to Health, and an impact consulting fellow, learning how to help mission-driven organizations increase their positive impact on the world. Mahrukh enjoys playing basketball, reading, and travelling

Chloe is enrolled in the general sciences program at the University of British Columbia and hopes to pursue a career in health. She is working the BC Society of Transition Homes, a provincial organization that works to prevent and end violence against women and children through services and programs. During her free time, she also plays competitive volleyball, works out, and bakes.

Lubna is always looking for ways to spend time with her community. While studying inquiry-based learning in the McMaster health sciences program, she always finds time to join a new organization or try a new activity. During her time as chair of the university’s first-year council and as a McMaster residence ambassador, Lubna gained valuable insights on post secondary student government and continued supporting her passion for youth engagement with students in her community. If she’s not in a meeting or at an event, she’s probably at a cafe with an iced strawberry matcha latte.