Sidney studies global resource systems with a specialization in sustainable agriculture and a minor in environmental science at the University of British Columbia. They are a senior staff humour writer at the student newspaper and were the visuals editor for the annual April Fool’s issue. Last summer, they interned at the York Region Food Network in Ontario, helping the policy team implement food security projects.

Tanisha is pursuing a BSc in Neuroscience, minoring in Literature. As Vice President of the Student Alumni Council, she helps bridge the gap between students and alumni, building lifelong connections with the UBC community. She advises UBC Health and Wellbeing to ensure they are addressing student needs. Tanisha also serves on the Science Undergraduate Society Council as the Neuroscience Councillor, providing the student perspective during policy creation. She also loves volunteering at Sprouts to prepare free, nutritious meals for those in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside.

Emma is currently pursuing a degree in environmental engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She volunteers for her student association, planning and executing events. She has volunteered as a shift lead with Sprouts, providing sustainable and affordable food to her community. Emma researched the effects of climate change on youth education with the UBC Climate Hub. Additionally, she has been a part of the BCWWA Student Design Competition, the UBC Women Empowerment Club, the Conference on Sustainability in Engineering, and Farm to Cafeteria Canada’s Youth Strategy. While on the West Coast, Emma has learned how to ski and rock climb and loves exploring the mountains.

While studying English Literature at UBC, Kyran has become involved in education, working with the Beaufort Delta Divisional Educational Council in Inuvik, Northwest Territories to remodel and decolonize schooling across the region. For his public policy Loran summer, Kyran worked with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, a policy advancement firm based in Ottawa, ON that works to advance the rights of all Inuit across the Inuit Nunangat (land occupied by various Inuit in Canada). Kyran has also worked with the Boys and Girls Club in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

Hubaib immigrated from Afghanistan in 2018 and is fluent in seven languages. He has a passion for finance, particularly investing and social impact, and is actively involved with the Executive Mentorship Program, CFAC Portfolio Management, and the University of British Columbia (UBC) Finance Association. Hubaib is also a residence advisor and served as an elected senator on UBC’s senate. Hubaib completed his public policy summer with Imagine Canada, working on core funding and digital innovation files, and his community development summer as a portfolio intern with LEAP/Pecaut Centre for Social Impact.