Youth Council at Interac

I hold a Business Management degree from the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University, majoring in International Business with minors in Finance and Marketing. My professional experience spans finance, technology, consulting, and athletics.

Beyond my professional experience, sports have been a defining part of my life and continue to shape who I am today. I grew up playing competitive hockey, which led me to become a referee. What started as a part-time job has evolved into a passion—I currently officiate at the U Sports and Junior A levels and hold an executive role in my local minor hockey association as the Head of Officiating Operations and Development. Refereeing has allowed me to give back to the sport while still competing a high level.

Outside of work and hockey, I have a deep passion for travel, and I am an avid sports fan. Exploring new places and cultures around the world has broadened my perspective, while my love for sports continues to fuel my drive for teamwork, leadership, and continuous growth.

Now a second‑year business student at Western University, I’m building on that foundation through my academics. This summer, I’ll be interning at EY, with my eyes set on a long‑term career in management consulting. I’m excited to develop the skills and perspectives that will help me work across diverse industries and tackle meaningful problems.

Outside of school, I like to stay active on the tennis courts, binge podcasts (shoutout to Acquired), and experiment in the kitchen.

Being part of the Interac Youth Council is a chance to pull up a chair at a table where youth voices are often missing. I look forward to bringing a curious, grounded perspective to conversations about how financial tools can help young Canadians like myself feel informed, confident, and included.

This shows through my longtime commitments to the betterment of life for youth in Fredericton as a co-chair for the city’s Youth Advisory Council. I am looking forward to bringing my experiences and perspective to the Interac Youth Council, implementing a voice for the future of the fintech industry.

I bring experience in organizing youth-focused events and creating programs that strengthen belonging and leadership.

I love programming, and I’m very passionate about making STEAM accessible and welcoming to all.

Currently, I serve as a campus ambassador for Anthropic’s Claude AI, where I help drive awareness and adoption of AI tools on campus through events, workshops, and student outreach. I am also a member of the Rotman Commerce Consulting Association and a writer for the business column of the Sino-Southeast Initiative, an independent research journal based out of UofT.

Beyond academics, I love music, food, and outdoor activities like skiing and swimming, passions rooted in growing up in beautiful British Columbia. I look forward to bringing a unique perspective to the Interac Youth Council and advocating for younger Canadian generations.

I’m an IT Management student at McGill, leveraging financial recovery experience to build human-centred solutions.

I serve as a Marketing Executive at Project Ramadan, where I focus on community engagement and creating content that brings people together for a good cause. Outside of school, you’ll usually find me baking, or exploring new food spots around the city. I love creative projects, storytelling, and finding new ways to bring community-focused ideas to life.

I have a longstanding history of advocacy in Manitoban, Ontarian, and Federal politics through early involvement in high school. As a proud Franco-Manitoban, I also firmly believe in biligualism’s role in Canadian society. In my free time, I play numerous instruments, listen to the Barenaked Ladies, and love to bike at my cottage up north!

I also volunteer in my school’s CLS/Connections classroom supporting students with exceptional needs, and I lead creative and entrepreneurial projects. I’m committed to building a more inclusive and accessible digital economy for all Canadians.

I also manage a coding branch where my team and I provide free classes to youth in my city! In my free time, I love playing video games and reading. I enjoy trying new things, and taking on new challenges. A fun fact about me is I have an identical twin!

I’m excited to contribute my diverse perspective and enthusiasm for digital transformation to the Interac Youth Council.

Much of my work takes place in community spaces. I currently volunteer in multiple roles at Langley Memorial Hospital, where I work directly with patients and staff to support care experiences, collect patient experience feedback, and help individuals navigate the healthcare environment. Alongside healthcare, I’ve spent several years working with youth, ranging from pre-teens in the YMCA Y-Connect Youth Leadership Program to children in early childhood settings, which has strengthened my commitment to mentorship, community-building, and providing accessible support. I also serve as Outreach Director for The Immunity Project BC, a youth-led nonprofit focused on raising awareness and education around autoimmune diseases. In this capacity, I collaborate with labs, healthcare professionals, schools, and community organizations to facilitate educational initiatives and partnerships. Across these roles, I’ve developed a strong interest in advocacy, communication, and creating systems that respond to community needs.

I am particularly passionate about advocating for youth in the context of today’s affordability crisis. Many young people are attempting to plan their futures while facing rising housing costs, inflation, and increasing financial uncertainty. At the same time, social media and influencer culture often promote unrealistic narratives regarding money, success, and stability, which can further complicate and exacerbate financial decision-making.

Through the Interac Youth Council, I hope to contribute a youth-centric perspective to conversations about financial literacy, accessibility, and innovation. I look forward to collaborating with other youth leaders from across Canada to ensure that the voices of young people are effectively included in shaping the financial systems that we interact with on a daily basis.