ARWEN ZHANG
Harvard College, Cambridge, MA

What Inspires Me: Enriching others with our personal stories to make an impact beyond ourselves.
My Values: Kindness, Honesty, Empathy
My Role Models: My Parents & Teachers
My SDG:  

CHLOE CHEN
Port Moody Secondary, Port Moody, BC

What Inspires Me: The power of literature & how it can strengthen justice & community
My Values: Open-Mindedness, Passion, Kindness.
My Role Models: Margaret Atwood & Ruth Bader Ginsburg
My SDG:  

GWENDOLYN VAN WIJHE-BARD
Centennial Secondary School, Coquitlam, BC

What Inspires Me: The fact that if I work hard enough, I can improve on any skill I set my mind to.
My Values: Integrity, Perseverance
My Role Models: My parents & people who have the courage to speak up against injustice.
My SDG: 

HAILEY CHEN
Harvard College, Cambridge, MA

What Inspires Me: Knowing that I can affect the world to progress inclusion & equality.
My Values: Persistence, Open-Mindedness, Courage
My Role Models: Adel Gamar & Sophia Singh
My SDG:  

MISHAL ALIBHAI
York House School,  Vancouver, BC

What Inspires Me: Selflessness & the ability to make meaningful change despite roadblocks.
My Values: Tolerance, Authenticity, Respect
My Role Models: Malala Yousfzai & My Sister
My SDG:

SAHAR MALEQUAZGHAR
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC

What Inspires Me: The determination of everyone around me & the opportunity to create a positive change.
My Values: Kindness, Empathy, Optimism
My Role Models: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez & Jean Kilbourne
My SDG:

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: 

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 
My SDG: