Max is pursuing a major in international studies with a minor in French and Francophone studies. They previously participated in a language exchange program in Germany through an independent Loran summer, and for a second summer, worked in Vancouver with Helicopters Without Borders. Max organized a pilot event for a community-based food project focused on French-Canadian culture and continues their involvement with the BC Linguistic Security Committee, which promotes a diverse and inclusive Francophone identity in British Columbia. Outside of their academic and professional work, Max enjoys photography, urban exploration, and checking out local live music venues.

As an engineering science student at the University of Toronto, Anastasia is deeply involved in the Women in Science and Engineering chapter as the high school events outreach director, where she promotes inclusivity in STEM through networking events and skill development workshops for high school girls. She is also an active member of the Robotics for Space Exploration design team, contributing to the electrical subteam. Anastasia pursues her passion for theatre production as a volunteer on the lighting crew. Previously, she worked as a public policy intern at the Vanier Institute of the Family, where she published a report called “Fertility Treatment in Canada,” which provides a comparative analysis of fertility treatments, policies, and subsidies across the country.

Marème is pursuing a dual degree in political science and law at the University of Ottawa. She is president of the Black Student Leaders Association, a community advisor in residence, and serves as a director representing the Faculty of Social Sciences students’ union. Marème previously worked as a Page at the House of Commons and served as vice-president of la FESFO (federation de la jeunesse franco-ontarienne).

Chloe is pursuing a BHSc at Queen’s University. She has been involved with initiatives like Exhibit Change, a student-led club that uses art to inspire social transforation. She spent a Loran summer doing community development work at Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge, where she provided care to injured and orphaned animals. Chloe is excited to continue applying her skills and compassion to support underserved populations in both health and community settings.

Ellen is pursuing a bachelor of applied science in engineering physics at the University of British Columbia. For one of her Loran summers, she worked with Clear Cambodia in Phnom Penh, designing and prototyping biosand filters to improve access to clean drinking water in rural communities. Previously, she worked at TRIUMF, Canada’s particle accelerator centre, contributing to the TITAN experiment, where she used ion traps to study nuclear structure. Ellen sings in a musical theatre choir and enjoys performance as a creative balance to her technical studies.

While studying commerce at Queen’s University, Samuel volunteers as a project lead for a student-directed organization that provides pro-bono advisory services to Canadian non-profits. He also co-leads the Smith Black Business Association and works on a student-run non-profit focused on bridging the gap between Black students and the finance industry. Samuel is always looking for ways to blend his passion for business with his drive to make an impact through sustainability.

Kaitlyn is pursuing a B.Sc. in integrated science, with a specialization in neuroscience and immunology at the University of British Columbia. She has been involved in her community on campus as a volunteer lead for the AMS food bank by organizing activities to promote food security for students. Kaitlyn has completed a project investigating the effects of the SPI1 gene on the progression of Alzheimer’s disease as an undergraduate researcher at the Centre for Brain Health. She is now exploring the correlation between gut health and brain function through a research project focused on host-microbiome interactions in inflammatory bowel disease. In her free time, Kaitlyn enjoys going on hikes and staying active in her French community in Vancouver.

Ryan is 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 also a captain, leading his team in a weekly community hockey league. He had the privilege of broadening his global perspective while studying abroad at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland, as part of an academic exchange program. During his Loran community development summer, Ryan worked at the Shine Foundation, helping to create brighter futures for young people in Canada aged 11–21 living with severe physical disabilities.

Hannah is studying at McMaster University in the health sciences program with a concurrent certificate in rehabilitation sciences. She is the president of the Global Medical Missions Alliance, which brings together students passionate about mission work and healthcare. She also advocates for accessibility in her community as a board member of the Accessibility Hamilton Alliance, volunteers at a local food bank, and helps lead the Alpha group at McMaster. Hannah spent one Loran summer as a research assistant with the Praxis Spinal Cord Institute, working on knowledge translation projects for rural British Columbia, and one summer with Doctors of the World UK, supporting refugees and asylum seekers in accessing primary care.

Emma is studying biomedical engineering and health sciences, specializing in materials engineering. She co-founded the McMaster Engineering Jazz Band and plays the trombone. She is also involved in the engineering community as a co-chair of an advocacy and leadership-focused engineering conference and an engineering welcome week representative. She spent one Loran summer doing biomaterials research at McMaster, and another at Campus Alberta Neuroscience, a research and innovation hub based in Calgary. Currently, Emma is conducting research on machine-learning, protein-engineering approaches for malaria vaccine development at SickKids hospital. In her free time, Emma enjoys playing intramural hockey and soccer.