GAMAR FELLOWS CLASS OF 2026
BIANCA DE SOUSA
Gleneagle Secondary School, BC
What Gives Me Hope for the Future: The ability to grow, learn, and make a positive impact every day.
My Values: Discipline, Family, Hard Work
My Favourite Book: “The Hunger Games” By Suzanne Collins
My SDG:
FELIX LEDGER
Heritage Woods Secondary School, BC
What Gives Me Hope for the Future: Seeing people work together, new technology, and opportunities to make a positive difference.
My Values: Family, Honesty and Perseverance.
My Favourite Book: “Ask A Footballer” By James Milner
My SDG:
MAKENA SHUTLER
Heritage Woods Secondary School, BC
What Gives Me Hope for the Future: The uncertainty of the future since no one knows how life will deal its cards out for you and what will happen.
My Values: Respect, Dedication, Accountability
My Favourite Book: “Lessons in Chemistry” By Bonnie Garmus
My SDG:
TYLER SAM
Dr. Charles Best Secondary School, BC
What Gives Me Hope for the Future: Watching my community members succeed.
My Values: Time, Connection, Loyalty
My Favourite Book: “The Algebra of Wealth” By Scott Galloway
My SDG:
YOBU OCHING
Gleneagle Secondary School, BC
What Gives Me Hope for the Future: Listening to different perspectives and inspiring words from those around me gives me hope and motivates me to keep going.
My Values: Growth, Happiness, Peace
My Favourite Book: “Everything Everything” By Nicola Yoon
My SDG:
WHITNEY TODD
Thomas Haney Secondary School, BC
What Gives Me Hope for the Future: When I see people in the community volunteering to help others.
My Values: Family, Equality and Honesty
My Favourite Book: “The Hate U Give” By Angie Thomas
My SDG:
SEBASTIAN VOLLAPOL FLORES
Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary School, BC
What Gives Me Hope for the Future: Working toward my goals, growing through challenges, and believing that dedication creates opportunities for a better future.
My Values: Growth, Learning, and Discipline
My Favourite Book: “Legacy” By James Kerr
My SDG:
JUSTIN HO
Meadowridge School, BC
What Gives Me Hope for the Future: Knowing that people such as myself can make a positive impact in our local communities.
My Values: Hard work, Gratitude, and Resilience
My Favourite Book: “Never Quit” By Jimmy Settle
My SDG:
SIENNA BETTS
Heritage Woods Secondary School, BC
What Gives Me Hope for the Future: People choosing kindness in everyday moments, even when it is not expected.
My Values: Family, Hard Work, and Kindness
My Favourite Book: “The Dressmaker’s Secret” By Lorna Cook
My SDG:
SEPEHR HEIDARI
Dr. Charles Best Secondary School, BC
What Gives Me Hope for the Future: The brightness and aspiration of young people.
My Values: Respect, Discipline, and Relentless
My Favourite Movie: “Taken”
My SDG:
KAIYA CARRUTHERS
Heritage Woods Secondary School, BC
What Gives Me Hope for the Future: Seeing people want to make a difference gives me hope for the future. Everyday, I see people trying to make the world a better place, even if it’s just as simple as picking up a piece of trash that isn’t theirs.
My Values: Dedication, Family, and Commitment
My Favourite Book: “The Hunger Games” By Suzanne Collins
My SDG:
COLE
Dr. Charles Best Secondary School, BC
What Gives Me Hope for the Future: Seeing my mentors be successful pushes me to be the best I can.
My Values: Family, Friends, and Sports
My Favourite Book: “Big Nate” By Lincoln Peirce
My SDG:
ALY ESMAIL
Dr. Charles Best Secondary School, BC
What Gives Me Hope for the Future: Communities coming together to solve problems.
My Values: Family, Honesty and Perseverance
My Favourite Book: “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown” By Jeff Kinney
My SDG:
GAMAR FELLOWS CLASS OF 2021
ALEXANDRA MANDEWO
Pinetree Secondary School, Coquitlam BC
Motivated by the fact that I can be the first to do something, and this will open doors for others to be successful.
My Values: Faith, Respect, Responsibility
My Role Models: Hillary Clinton & My Father
My Favourite Book: Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay
My SDG:
ALONDRA BOBADILLA
Fenway High School, Boston MA
Using the power of art to inspire communities. Uplifting the voice of young people through educational and artistic mediums.
My Values: Faith, Integrity, Love
My Role Models: Bryan Stevenson & Michaela DePrince
My Favourite Book: The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
My SDG:
DIVYESH NAGARAJAN
St Michaels University School, Victoria BC
Working with communities to ensure that no kid goes to school hungry or comes home without any friends.
My Values: Kindness, Authenticity, Creativity
My Role Models: Mahatma Gandhi & Leonardo da Vinci
My Favourite Book: Five Star Billionaire by Tash Aw
My SDG:
ERIC SONG
Dr Charles Best Secondary, Coquitlam BC
Motivated by my family and friends who inspire me to be better each and every day.
My Values: Accountability, Compassion, Friendship
My Role Models: Dwayne Johnson & Kobe Bryant
My Favourite Book: One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus
My SDG:
FEDERICA DI FRASSINETO
St Michaels University School, Victoria BC
Working towards achieving great things for others inspires me and fills me with a deep sense of responsibility.
My Values: Humility, Compassion, Honesty
My Role Models: My Parents & God
My Favourite Book: The Art of War by Sun Tzu
My SDG:
FIRINNE ROLFE
St Michaels University School, Victoria BC
Motivated by the passion of the people around me and the gratitude for all the good things in my life.
My Values: Empathy, Generosity, Determination
My Role Models: Arshay Cooper & Chrystia Freeland
My Favourite Book: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
My SDG:
KIMIA ZARRIN
Pinetree Secondary School, Coquitlam BC
Providing the underprivileged with the opportunity to turn things around for the better in a safe and supportive environment.
My Values: Kindness, Respect, Understanding
My Role Models: Marsha P. Johnson & Maya Angelou
My Favourite Book: Coraline by Neil Gaiman
My SDG:
OWEN EBOSE
Burnaby North Secondary, Burnaby BC
Harnessing the power of young people to build a better tomorrow.
My Values: Kindness, Respect, Honesty
My Role Models: Adel Gamar & Stacey Abrams
My Favourite Book: The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
My SDG:
GAMAR FELLOWS CLASS OF 2020
ANANYA PAMPANA
Pinetree Secondary, Coquitlam BC
Changing each other’s mindsets to create the best possible world for our future generations while serving justice to the people.
My Values: Honesty, Humility, Justice
My Role Models: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez & Michelle Obama
My Favourite Book: The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
My SDG:
ELLEN MEE
Dr. Charles Best Secondary, Coquitlam BC
Empowering people of both genders while continuing the fight for equality; helping and guiding people to a better stronger tomorrow.
My Values: Respect, Honesty, Dedication
My Role Models: Adel Gamar & Dr. Bonnie Henry
My Favourite Book: The Harry Potter series because they remind me of where I came from
My SDG:
JACK DAVISON
Meadowridge School, Maple Ridge BC
Building and inspiring confidence, resilience and unique character in those who dare to adventure and dream.
My Values: Resilience, Audacity, Kindness
My Role Models: Barack Obama & Bill Gates
My Favourite Book: Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
My SDG:
NATHAN HEAD
Dr. Charles Best Secondary, Coquitlam BC
Teaching young people to love outer space, with all its unknowns.
My Values: Strong Work Ethic, Perseverance, Spirit of Adventure
My Role Models: Chris Hadfield & Douglas Hurley
My Favourite Book: An Astronaut’s Guide To Life On Earth by Chris Hadfield
My SDG:
NIKKA GOLZAR
Pinetree Secondary, Coquitlam BC
Increasing the number of female role models and mentors in community sports by getting involved in community athletic organizations.
My Values: Honesty, Equality, Respect
My Role Models: Hayley Wickenheiser & Dr. Henry Marsh
My Favourite Book: Do No Harm by Dr. Henry Marsh
My SDG:
NOAH WONG
Meadowridge School, Maple Ridge BC
Working with youth from across Canada to create a sustainable and equitable future.
My Values: Passion, Perseverance, Open-mindedness
My Role Models: Craig Kielburger & Malala Yousafzai
My Favourite Book: Twelve Patients by Dr. Eric Manheimer & Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
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