Edna is a co-lead of the newcomer working group within the Toronto Youth Cabinet, the City’s official advocacy body representing over 625,000 youth. She researched Black students in STEM and competes internationally in STEM and business competitions. At school, she serves as student body president and she is the co-founder and co-president of the Black Student Alliance. Beyond academics, she plays on sports teams and is always there for her younger siblings.

Aishwarya is the co-founder of an international non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for youth mental health and developing self-care packages for underserved communities. She serves as a cadet for Saint John’s Ambulance and has written and published educational booklets for children in a few local hospitals. Aishwarya has taught young people to code at a robotics programming centre and co-directs her school’s global activism council.

Katie is the squadron commander of the Iqaluit Air Cadet squadron. At her school, she restarted the environmental club, and is a member of both choir and band. Katie also volunteers at a helpline and serves as a member of a Nunavut-wide youth advisory committee on climate change. She has competed in national public speaking competitions and previously worked as an intern at World Wildlife Fund Canada.

Shreya co-founded and leads her school’s debate team. She has launched advertising campaigns for a non-profit, and developed a comprehensive research project to help address flexible electricity demand. Shreya has also been involved in a community initiative connecting youth and seniors. Currently, she contributes to economics and game theory research and works at her local library in her spare time.

Tristan helped bring robotics to his community by introducing LEGO Robotics programs and founding two 15-member FIRST Tech Challenge teams. He leads his local Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps and coaches their marksmanship and biathlon teams. These programs provide a space for Tristan to mentor and instruct Kitimat’s youth in STEM, citizenship, and leadership. He also works as a student dispatcher for the Kitimat Fire and Ambulance Service.

Julien is actively engaged in his community, where he’s president of his student council, co-founder of a non-profit organization “Snaque Attaque”, and chair of the Cold Lake Youth Council. As a volunteer ski patroller, he combines a passion for skiing with humanitarian concerns. A pianist in a music ensemble, house leader in the Parlement jeunesse de l’Alberta (PJA), and founder of a French-language support program, Julien is a strong advocate for La Francophonie and cultural diversity.

Chloe leads initiatives to improve educational opportunities in her community. As a founding member of Climate Education Reform BC, she has organized community workshops and learning resources, and campaigned for the provincial government to implement adequate climate change education into school curriculums. Beyond climate activism, she facilitated after-school community programs at local elementary schools in low-income neighbourhoods. Chloe also tinkers with projects and research involving technology, like artificial intelligence.

Mark founded Orthtec, a start-up that uses 3D printing to create orthopedic braces for athletes. With a passion for engineering, he initiated and led a funded project creating smart buoys for water-quality monitoring at the University of Prince Edward Island. As a multi-national medalist and blackbelt in karate, he coaches young athletes. Mark, a trilingual and avid traveller, actively debates and serves as elected student council committee manager.

Pursuing a degree in software engineering at the University of Waterloo, Steven is currently immersed in the world of software and sports tech. He’s working at Stadium Live, a Toronto-based tech startup that’s reimagining digital sports consumption. Steven also works as a data analyst for Warriors Basketball, using analysis and statistical modelling to help his school win more basketball games.

Garvit is a computer enthusiast and is Captain of his school’s cybersecurity team which has competed at a national level. As a member of the debate club, he has helped younger students enroll and understand debate by showcasing a debate for an academy outside of school. Garvit is involved with his local church as the Vice President of events. He is also an avid scuba diver.