While pursuing their B.Sc. in mathematics, Julia co-founded and continues to lead MycoNurseries, a non-profit focused on sustainably growing oyster mushrooms, which has received over $35,000 in funding. When not in the mushroom lab, Julia works at the McGill Office of Sustainability as a sustainable labs intern. They enjoy spending their free time in nature, reading, or learning more about the world. Also an avid writer, they wrote an article on their nonbinary identity for CBC and interned in the communications department of the India Autism Center.

Kayleigh is a biology-psychology student at Queen’s University with a passion for understanding the connections between the brain, behaviour, and mental health, specifically in youth. She serves on the student council for the Psychology Department, where she helps represent student voices and fosters community within the program. Dedicated to making a positive impact, she also volunteers with multiple campus clubs, including initiatives focused on mentorship, youth empowerment, and mental health advocacy. Through her academic and extracurricular pursuits, she is committed to driving meaningful change and supporting those around her.