Sofie is currently pursuing a BSc in the Anatomy and Cell Biology program at McGill University. She is active in student advocacy, having served as the Associate Science Senator to the McGill Senate – the school’s second-highest governing body. Sofie has led efforts in reforming the sexual violence outreach services in her student society and has partaken in many University policy drafts and reforms. She currently serves as the Science representative to the McGill Student Society and represents the voices and interests of her peers to the student legislative council.

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.

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.

Chidiebere is currently pursuing a BASc. from McGill University, double-majoring in Molecular Biology and Sociology. She is Vice-President of Sustainability on the McGill Biology Student Union, Co-Musical Director of Chromatones (a student-run A cappella ensemble) and Vice-President of Education on the McGill Black Student Network, a role where she works to empower Black youth and connect them with resources to increase representation in post-secondary institutions. Chidi spent a Loran Summer working as a Biology Research Intern, assisting with research on eDNA (environmental DNA) and genomic mutations, and another working with Campus Alberta Neuroscience as a Program Development and Coordination Intern.

While pursuing a BA in Political Science and Gender, Sexuality, Feminist and Social Justice Studies, Tala volunteers with a local organization that provides shelter, food, medical care, and social services to support Montréal’s unhoused population. She has worked on several advocacy-oriented journals as an editor and peer reviewer. She is keen to expand her understanding of political and social issues to identify holistic solutions and create avenues for positive transformation. During her Loran summers, she has interned in the non-profit sector, working locally to make arts education and programming accessible to marginalized youth and internationally to support young women in starting and growing sustainable social enterprises across Uganda. She is passionate about supporting and working alongside those most disadvantaged in society.

While studying Physiology at McGill University, Younseo volunteers at the Jewish General Hospital to learn more about the administrative side of the medical field to complement her academic studies. Younseo is a music teacher with the School of Music Montréal, where she spreads the joy of music to young people and advocates for a life of creativity and collaboration.

Louise is a Francophone from Montreal studying civil engineering at McGill University with a minor in economics and environment. Involved in the STEM community, she teaches programming classes to high schoolers and works with Engineering Without Borders Canada (EWB) on various projects. She is an EWB Canda-Africa-Innovation fellow and the president of the EWB’s McGill chapter. She has a diverse academic background, straddling the arts and sciences. She began her studies in architecture before reorienting. These studies were always guided by a strong interest in ecological transition, more specifically in energy transition and food sovereignty. Throughout her career, she hopes to make a difference in these fields and participate in rapid adaptation efforts for climate change and imminent societal crises.

Pénélope is completing her Bachelor of Civil Law and Juris Doctor at McGill’s Faculty of Law. She is a senior caseworker and the VP Communications of Innocence McGill, where she tackles cases of wrongful convictions in Québec and works to obtain exonerations. Pénélope also volunteers at Project Genesis, a community organization assisting individuals with housing, welfare, pension, and healthcare issues. Throughout her studies, she stays active by running and playing soccer and enjoys drawing and painting. Pénélope has a strong interest in international human rights and legal advocacy and has spent her Loran Summers working with the UNHCR Guatemala’s Protection Department, working on forced displacement issues in Central America and assisting in researching trends in Guatemala’s Izabal region and at LICADHO, a human rights NGO protecting the civil and political rights of human rights defenders in Cambodia.

Laurence is studying social work with a minor in Indigenous Studies at McGill University. She serves on the executive committee of her student association and is involved with WUSC McGill, a student group dedicated to sponsoring refugee students and fostering their integration into both the university and the Montréal community. Laurence also coordinates a peer support group for facilitators of reconciliation circles between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Additionally, she volunteers as a French teacher for newcomers to Montréal.