As founder of the One in All Project, Baljot is leading interfaith action and working toward eliminating inequities faced by people of minority faiths who have been imprisoned. He organizes truth and reconciliation initiatives within his school and community, and as secretary of his school’s Human Rights Club, he is dedicated to fostering inclusivity and positive change. He is also passionate about research: his project related to mussels and blue-green algae in Lake Winnipeg developed tangible solutions to help solve this crisis. Baljot is the editor of his school newspaper and a passionate actor.

As Co-Chair of his graduation council, Gerardo plans several graduation and fundraising activities for his school. He is also a captain of his school’s First Responder Team. He volunteers for the Migrant Workers Ministry, supporting activities for migrant workers during their time in Canada. Gerardo also works in a retail store and enjoys photography.

Muhaddisa is the VP of Operations at a non-profit organization providing youth opportunities. She is the Captain of her school’s public-speaking team and coaches junior students. She plans initiatives as part of her constituency youth council and local library teen council. Muhaddisa aids with food distribution for those who are unhoused and fundraises for humanitarian crises through her school club.

Shreya is currently pursuing a B.Sc. in engineering at the University of British Columbia. She is a member of a biomedical engineering design team, performing lab work and modelling DNA nanostructures. For her community development summer, Shreya participated in a seminar course on global indigeneity in Nepal. She plays intramural soccer and dodgeball in her spare time.

Lily is currently pursuing an engineering degree at the University of British Columbia where she supports aspiring female-identifying engineers through mentorship and volunteering. She participates in harm-reduction initiatives on campus and in the community through naloxone education and training and facilitates community tap dancing sessions.

Max is the Founder and Executive Director of a youth-led non-profit, as well as the host of a radio show interviewing politicians, artists, and humanitarians to answer questions posed by youth. He is the Co-President of his school’s Student Council and a member of his city’s Youth Council. Max is a student, instructor, and performer of dance, music, theatre and digital arts. He is a certified ski instructor at his local ski hill.

Joesh is a mental health & diversity advocate and public speaker. As the youth ambassador for the Stigma Free Society, Joesh has reached thousands of students in 500+ schools across Canada. He is also a TEDx speaker, athlete, school president, and co-investigator for a national health research grant.

Graeme is a bilingual student and Co-Founder of his high school chamber choir. He is Co-President of the Environmental Club and an elected member of the Principal’s Council. He is a volunteer judo instructor and was involved in restarting the junior program at his club. Graeme enjoys playing the piano, ultimate frisbee, and soccer.

While completing her first year of engineering, Tumi promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives as a senator on the University of British Columbia’s National Society of Black Engineers, and as the coordinator of a remembrance ceremony for the L’Ecole de Polytechnique Massacre. She volunteered as an advisor for an organization promoting youth civic engagement and represented African students in UBC’s African Awareness Initiative. She was the vice president of her house council and a member of a design team creating sustainable housing for remote communities. For her enterprise summer, she completed a software development internship at Amazon.

Danya is the Founder of the Students of Colour Association at her school and is the student representative of the school district offering a youth perspective for future plans. She is an active member of her Muslim community, organizing meetings and initiatives for BIPOC youth, teaching Arabic to children, and volunteering at her local mosque.