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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 coordinates environmental and social affairs for her faculty’s student association. Through citizen groups, she advocates for causes ranging from social housing, to trans rights, to climate justice. Marie-Lou also started volunteering with a community organization for First Nations people living in the city. In her spare time, Marie-Lou practises her German and hones her skills in a particular passion—circus arts.

Sarah is working toward an undergraduate Doctor of Medicine degree and a master’s degree in clinical epidemiology at Université Laval. As part of her master’s degree, she is leading a research project to improve the experience of breast cancer patients undergoing treatment. She strives to promote female leadership in medicine, having cofounded Université Laval’s Association of Women Surgeons together with other students. This initiative seeks to advance the role of women in surgery and help female medical students achieve their full potential. In her spare time, Sarah likes to get outside and hike.

Luka presides over Université Laval’s Debate Club and has competed at several tournaments (1st place individual at McGill 2025, 1st place in public speaking at Brébeuf 2023–2024). As vice-president of Université Laval’s Arts & Crafts association, he organizes art therapy activities for the entire Quebec City community through a series of partnerships. He also volunteers for community initiatives like Table du Pain, which helps students in need access food on a weekly basis. He is currently participating in a research project on migration and hospitality in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam, under the supervision of Ms. Spronk, Ph.D., and Ms. Karine Geoffrion.