Brynna is pursuing a B.Sc. at the University of British Columbia. She is involved with the university newspaper, which creates a platform for student voices. She also volunteers with a local animal rescue, where she works on animal care and community outreach.

Ellen is pursuing a B.Sc. in engineering at the University of British Columbia. She is an active member of the aerodynamics subteam of the Formula UBC Design Team, where she integrates designs to create a fully functioning formula car. She is also a member of the UBC Choir, singing contemporary classical music. She completed her summer experience at the TRIUMF particle accelerator centre, working on the TITAN experiment to explore the nuclear structure.

Ridhwanlai is the Founder of Wake-Up Mental Health, a non-profit organization offering workshops in support of mental well-being. He is also Co-Chair of his school’s Student Council and Founder of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council. He competes in volleyball, basketball, badminton, and track. Ridhwanlai volunteers in his community and is a Kumon tutor.

While studying neuroscience in the integrated science program at the University of British Columbia, Kaitlyn has been involved in the Science Undergraduate Society advocating for comprehensive reforms that prioritize accessible mental health services for students within her faculty. She is the volunteer lead for her campus food bank and organizes activities promoting food security for students and staff. Kaitlyn is currently working as an undergraduate researcher at the Centre for Brain Health, exploring the contributions of epigenetic mechanisms to various neurodegenerative disorders, specifically Alzheimer’s Disease.

James is currently pursuing a B.Sc. in neuroscience and a minor in biochemistry at the University of British Columbia. He is the assistant director of Ensure Hive Future, an apiary research and education non-profit, where he spent his community development summer advocating for pollinator health and creating stronger honeybees. For his public policy summer, he worked at Vancouver General Hospital researching multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries. James has also worked on multiple committees to execute events related to bees, neuroscience, and literacy.

Lucas joined Engineers without Borders Canada, contributing to engineering projects empowering communities worldwide to innovate and develop new infrastructure. He has been an online volunteer tutor for high school students in physics and math and also volunteers for a non-profit golf course in his home community. Lucas is pursuing a BASc in Integrated Engineering at the University of British Columbia.