Samaël is a tutor for the École des Grands organization, guiding youth towards academic success. In high school, he was involved with Café-In, a student project that provides healthy and affordable snacks in order to reduce food insecurity, and fought for the installation of gender-neutral bathrooms. After high school, he worked for his former school’s student services and at a grocery store, which helped him develop his communication and management skills.

Jaider’s long history of community involvement began with talks on racism and discrimination. As the president of his student council, he spearheaded recycling at his high school while organizing several events. A familiar face at municipal council meetings, Jaider strives to combat political cynicism and develops initiatives to combat financial instability at Cégep. He runs theatre for children and translates for his church.

Marie-Lou is head of environmental and international affairs for her CEGEP student association, where, among other achievements, she has founded a used book library. She also works for a non-profit agency that helps immigrants integrate into society and the workplace, and has set up a language mentoring service there that she continues to manage. In her spare time, Marie-Lou practises her German and hones her skills in a particular passion—circus arts.

Sarah is the President of the Student Association of her school and she contributes to the development of student life. She is a member of the organizing committee for the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life in her hometown. She is also a volunteer with patients at end-of-life at a palliative care hospice. In her free time, she plays ringette and loves hiking in the mountains.

Luka mentors students who are new to Quebec and is also involved as a mentor and tutor teaching debate skills to students of all university levels, while participating in several championships. He also organizes a plethora of art therapy activities for the community of Québec City in his role as VP for Arts & Crafts Université Laval.