Our Scholars

Chloe Carruthers
Loran Scholar - 2023

Georgetown District High School
Georgetown, Ontario

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Chloe is Co-President of her school's student council, where she organizes events and local community support initiatives. Chloe is an athlete and advocates for equality in women’s sports. She cares for elderly residents in her community as a personal support worker. She also volunteers as a trail steward, helping to maintain the natural environment and promote local trails and parks. Close Bio

Danya Elkhidir
Loran Scholar - 2023

Victoria High School
Victoria, British Columbia

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Danya is the Founder of the Students of Colour Association at her school and is the student representative of the school district offering a youth perspective for future plans. She is an active member of her Muslim community, organizing meetings and initiatives for BIPOC youth, teaching Arabic to children, and volunteering at her local mosque. Close Bio

Ellen Brisley
Loran Scholar - 2023

Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute
Waterloo, Ontario

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During the pandemic, Ellen created a charitable app that connects people in need with people who want to give, providing gifts to 200+ seniors in nursing homes. Ellen teaches coding and business to underserved girls in her community. She is the executive of her school newspaper and sings in a pop youth choir. Close Bio

Garvit Jain
Loran Scholar - 2023

Old Scona Academic High School
Edmonton, Alberta

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Garvit is a computer enthusiast and is Captain of his school's cybersecurity team which has competed at a national level. As a member of the debate club, he has helped younger students enroll and understand debate by showcasing a debate for an academy outside of school. Garvit is involved with his local church as the Vice President of events. He is also an avid scuba diver. Close Bio

Gerardo Mejia
Loran Scholar - 2023

H. J. Cambie Secondary School
Richmond, British Columbia

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As Co-Chair of his graduation council, Gerardo plans several graduation and fundraising activities for his school. He is also a captain of his school's First Responder Team. He volunteers for the Migrant Workers Ministry, supporting activities for migrant workers during their time in Canada. Gerardo also works in a retail store and enjoys photography. Close Bio

Gracie Diabo
Loran Scholar - 2023

John Abbott College
Kahnawake, Québec

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Gracie is the Founder and President of the Indigenous club at her Cégep. She is also a member and former executive of the Student Union. She volunteers with her school’s green team and is a member of various committees promoting students' voices. She has volunteered abroad in Peru and Costa Rica helping renovate community spaces and, during the pandemic, she volunteered at local flu vaccine clinics. Gracie has worked as the lead facilitator of a teens’ entrepreneurial summer camp and as a canoe coach. Close Bio

Graeme Hanks
Loran Scholar - 2023

South Kamloops Secondary School
Kamloops, British Columbia

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Graeme is a bilingual student and Co-Founder of his high school chamber choir. He is Co-President of the Environmental Club and an elected member of the Principal’s Council. He is a volunteer judo instructor and was involved in restarting the junior program at his club. Graeme enjoys playing the piano, ultimate frisbee, and soccer. Close Bio

Jacob Kranjac
Loran Scholar - 2023

Bishop Reding Catholic Secondary School
Milton, Ontario

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Jacob established his school’s Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving chapter, for which he plans local and provincial initiatives. Jacob is involved with his community’s youth leadership task force and leads events to empower youth. He is President of his school's business club, part of his school's leadership team, Mock Trial and Model UN clubs. Jacob works as a hockey referee. Close Bio

Joesh Khunkhun
Loran Scholar - 2023

St. George's School
Vancouver, British Columbia

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Joesh is a mental health & diversity advocate and public speaker. As the youth ambassador for the Stigma Free Society, Joesh has reached thousands of students in 500+ schools across Canada. He is also a TEDx speaker, athlete, school president, and co-investigator for a national health research grant. Close Bio

Kaitlyn Breon
Loran Scholar - 2023

Elwood High School
Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Kaitlyn is one of the first Junior Leaders of the STEM for Girls Club. She has worked as a Science Outreach Assistant for Women in Science and Engineering NL, focusing on outreach to female youth. Kaitlyn started a small business selling handmade jewelry and art, founded the Elwood Library Committee, and is Co-President of her school's Student Council. Close Bio