Ellen is pursuing a B.Sc. in engineering at the University of British Columbia. She is an active member of the aerodynamics subteam of the Formula UBC Design Team, where she integrates designs to create a fully functioning formula car. She is also a member of the UBC Choir, singing contemporary classical music. She completed her summer experience at the TRIUMF particle accelerator centre, working on the TITAN experiment to explore the nuclear structure.

Avery co-founded the McMaster Alt Protein Project, an initiative driven by a group of interdisciplinary students dedicated to expanding alternative protein research and innovation. She volunteers with the Neighbour 2 Neighbour Community Centre and ACORN Hamilton which advocates for the rights of low-income tenants. During a Loran Summer, Avery worked with the Pembina Institute with their Equitable Transitions department to explore the social implications of a transition towards renewable energy. She is currently pursuing a BEng in Chemical and Bioengineering.

While completing the Freshman Program of McGill University’s Bachelor of Arts, Atlas volunteers as a piano teacher for elementary school students from low-income families. Additionally, they are a mentor for a program dedicated to forging meaningful friendships between university student mentors and young children with disabilities. Atlas is also a member of Game Dev McGill and participated in several hackathons during the year to develop prototypes of social good programs.

Ravneet is deeply involved in initiatives reflecting her commitment to community and wellness. As a resident don and campus ambassador for undergraduate admissions at Queen’s, she actively represents and supports her university. Additionally, she contributes to the Provincial Youth Council for Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario, advocating for integrated youth care. For his community development summer, Ravneet worked as an assistant program coordinator at the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

Mahum is currently pursuing her BEng in Biomedical Engineering at McMaster University. She is a community resident advisor and technical team member for a medical engineering club. She completed her public policy summer at Toronto General Hospital as a clinical research assistant developing learning modules on organ transplantation for clinical staff and patients. She was selected by ICANN (the organization responsible for the namespace database of the Internet) as a NextGen to learn about Internet governance in Washington, D.C.

Fiona studies anthropology at the University of Ottawa, where she worked as the director of opportunities for the Sociology and Anthropology Student’s Association helping run events and create resources for students in her faculty. During her public policy summer as a junior analyst at the Office of Public Service Accessibility, she collated best practices from accessibility experts from across Canada to create a guide to accessible events for the federal public service.

Emma is studying biomedical engineering and health sciences, specializing in materials engineering. She co-founded the McMaster Engineering Jazz Band and plays the trombone. Emma also facilitated a smooth transition for first-year engineering students as a welcome-week representative. She spent her first Loran summer doing biomaterials research at McMaster, and her second working for Campus Alberta Neuroscience, a research and innovation hub based in Calgary. In her free time, Emma enjoys playing intramural hockey and soccer.

Hannah studies health sciences at McMaster University, where she is the president of the Global Medical Missions Alliance. She is an executive for the Seniors With Skills club, which organizes volunteer initiatives at senior homes in Hamilton. Hannah also volunteers at a local food bank to support those experiencing food insecurity and for the Adults with Disabilities Assisted Physical Training Program. She is a published author of research that outlines the disparities faced by people with spinal cord injuries when accessing services in rural communities. She completed her community development summer working as a research assistant with the Praxis Spinal Cord Institute, where she evaluated educational workshops for knowledge translation to communities in rural British Columbia.

Ryan is a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce through the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University. He is an executive member of Cure Cancer Classic, a student-run non-profit organization that raises funds for the Canadian Cancer Society through golf and hockey-related events. Ryan is a captain, leading his team in a weekly, community hockey league. He is also a member of his faculty’s student society, working to strengthen alumni and community relations. For his community development summer, Ryan worked at the Shaw Charity Classic—Canada’s only PGA Tour Champions stop—to secure corporate partnerships and raise funds to support over 200 children and youth charities across Alberta.

While studying neuroscience in the integrated science program at the University of British Columbia, Kaitlyn has been involved in the Science Undergraduate Society advocating for comprehensive reforms that prioritize accessible mental health services for students within her faculty. She is the volunteer lead for her campus food bank and organizes activities promoting food security for students and staff. Kaitlyn is currently working as an undergraduate researcher at the Centre for Brain Health, exploring the contributions of epigenetic mechanisms to various neurodegenerative disorders, specifically Alzheimer’s Disease.