Joti co-coaches the debate clubs at both his high school and former elementary school. He volunteers as a youth prayer chanter at his local Hindu temple and plays in his high-school band. He has served on the student representative council and is a vocal proponent on the societal dangers of cancel culture. Joti is best known for engineering an innovative communication aid for the Deafblind community. In his free time, he plays badminton and basketball.

Corben has served his community as the youth director for the Salmo District Arts Council, as a member of the community centre’s youth advisory committee, and through various volunteer roles at the library and during seasonal events. He is also a social media marketing intern with the Nelson Overture Concert Society. Corben studies piano and teaches it locally; he is currently creating his own initiative to offer an introductory music course.

Eddy created the inaugural Asian Heritage Celebration in her school and community, as well as a pilot program to teach students the basics of project management and to create a long-lasting culture of change. Eddy volunteers with the Youth Parliament of Manitoba to help young people learn about governance and politics. She also serves on two student advisory councils to provide insight on rural education and how to best shape Manitoba schools for the future.

A sexual assault survivor, Becky gives talks about women’s rights in her township and actively fights to end violence against women. In sharing her story at home and on several media networks, Becky is able to guide other survivors. She uses her leadership skills in her role as president.

Sophie is a social sciences student at the University of Toronto. She is a dancer and choreographer in a student-led dance company and loves to explore new dance styles. Sophie is a volunteer organizer for the Youth Climate Corps BC where as a team member, she collaborates with communities to address issues of climate change and youth unemployment. She volunteers across the University of Toronto campus to promote sustainability through outreach and interactive activities. Sophie enjoys exploring Toronto and immersing herself in its vibrant arts scene.

As an engineering science student at the University of Toronto, Anastasia is deeply involved in the Women in Science and Engineering chapter as the high school events outreach director, where she promotes inclusivity in STEM through networking events and skill development workshops for high school girls. She is also an active member of the Robotics for Space Exploration design team, contributing to the electrical subteam. Anastasia pursues her passion for theatre production as a volunteer on the lighting crew. Previously, she worked as a public policy intern at the Vanier Institute of the Family, where she published a report called “Fertility Treatment in Canada,” which provides a comparative analysis of fertility treatments, policies, and subsidies across the country.

Originally from New Brunswick, Alex is a third-year student studying environmental science and biochemistry at the University of Toronto. She volunteers with the Royal Ontario Museum’s Saturday Club Program for kids, as an entertainment captain for UofT’s Relay for Life cancer fundraiser, and as an energy exchange volunteer with her local SPINCO, a spinning studio. Alex enjoys spin classes, running, reading, and visiting small cafés in her spare time.