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.

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.

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.

Brynna is pursuing a B.Sc. at the University of British Columbia. She is involved with the university newspaper, which creates a platform for student voices. She also volunteers with a local animal rescue, where she works on animal care and community outreach.

Aishwarya is a third-year neuroscience student at McGill University. She is passionate about health justice and researched the intersections of gender and sex and chronic pain over the summer. She is currently an equity commissioner at the Student’s Society of McGill University, where she is working to make policy and community changes. Aishwarya volunteers at the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, dances bharatanatyam, and works with a non-profit focused on abortion access, equity, and decarceration.

Tin is on the varsity wrestling team at McMaster University and volunteers as a youth wrestling coach. He spent his first year in university on the Residence Engagement Committee and worked towards helping acclimate first-year undergrad students to a new environment. Tin is currently pursuing a Bachelor in Commerce.

While studying pharmacology and management at McGill University, Kai continues to be a high-level violinist, competing as a soloist and performing in chamber music. He uses music as a catalyst for connection, whether through performances in seniors’ homes or teaching. Kai is the president of the Students’ Society of McGill University DriveSafe, a service offering safe rides home for students, and volunteers as a math and French tutor. He spent his first Loran summer researching the intersections between gender-based violence and pregnancy back home in BC.

Ila is a proud member of the Métis Nation of British Columbia and is pursuing a BA in psychology at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan. She is currently completing a policy and advocacy course-based fellowship through the Indigenous Connectivity Institute. Her goal for the course is to advocate for mental health support in three areas: qualifications for workers in Indigenous communities; connectivity; and accessibility. Ila completed her community development summer working as an intern at Campus Alberta Neuroscience where she was able to support the implementation of their research, education, and entrepreneurship programs. She also assisted in the development of diverse network activities and events that enhance neuroscience collaborations in research, education, and translation across Alberta.

Alexa is currently pursuing a B.Sc. in bioengineering at McGill University. She is the founder and chair of the charity Girls to the Power of Math, which provides free programs to girls in British Columbia boosting their confidence in math through mentorship, games, and a collaborative social environment. Alexa is a speaker and contributor to organizations like the Engendering Success in Stem Consortium, the Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology, and the Science and Technology Awareness Network. Alexa continues to learn how to support woman-identifying students in bridging the gender gap in STEM. She is an executive for the McGill Sign Language club and organizes ASL courses with deaf instructors to increase accessibility and equity on campus.

Vincent is currently pursuing a B.Sc. Honours in neuroscience at McGill University. He is a researcher at the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital, where he studies immune cells and autoantibodies in multiple sclerosis. Previously, Vincent researched the role of immune cells in embryonic craniofacial development at the University of British Columbia. Aside from neuroscience, Vincent is passionate about healthcare systems and health policies. He serves on the editorial board of the McGill Journal of Global Health as an outreach editor. Vincent is also a volunteer first responder, an amateur rock climber, and an avid runner.