YET Bios Final

youth engagement
TEAM DIRECTORY

yan malfara
DIRECTOR
Team Assets:
- sales experience
- passion for creating a better world
- drive
Get to Know Ryan:
- cooking and trying new food
- passion for travel
- has personally raised $250 000 for various youth
charities in North America

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“To motivate and inspire people to be uncomfortable with the status quo,
in order to go out and make a difference in the world”
KENYA
GERMANY
ITALY
SPAIN
INDIA
THAILAND
BARBADOS
CZECH REPUBLIC
FRANCE
DENMARK
MONACO
ENGLAND
MALAYSIA
MEXICO
NEW ZEALAND
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
BELGIUM
IRELAND
NETHERLANDS
VATICAN CITY
SINGAPORE
AUSTRALIA
ST. MARTIN
SOUTH AFRICA

danielle spik
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Team Assets:
- coaching and leadership experience
- project management
- a fresh perspective on day to day operations
Education:
- Dalhousie University, Recreation and Business Management
Get to Know Danielle:
- passion for sports and wellness
- travelling - goal to travel to at least one new
place every year

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“I came to WE because of the people. I want to learn and grow from other
professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. It is
what drives me to grow, and to help others grow”
KENYA
ITALY
FRANCE
JAMAICA
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
INDIA
MONACO
BARBADOS
CANADA
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
TANZANIA
ENGLAND
CUBA
UNITED STATES

jaclyn hicklin
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, TRIPS MARKETING
Team Assets:
- salesforce and technical expertise
- identifying opportunities for efficiency
- creative mindset - solution oriented and general concepts
Education:
- Queen’s University, Political Science and French Literature
Get to Know Jaclyn:
- competitive skier for 10 years
- spending time with family
- passion for travel - goal to have travelled to more
countries than my age

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“I am a very big believer in travel opportunities for young people. There is
nothing that compares to getting outside of your comfort zone
and seeing how other people live around the world”
ECUADOR SWITZERLAND ENGLAND VIETNAM CZECH REPUBLIC SWEDEN MONACO
KENYA
INDIA
GERMANY
GREECE
EGYPT
MOROCCO
FINLAND
ESTONIA
RUSSIA
TURKEY
DENMARK
NETHERLANDS
CROATIA
BERMUDA
FRANCE ITALY THAILAND BELGIUM SPAIN NORWAY CANADA
UNITED STATES

michaela evans
EVENT SPECIALIST
Team Assets:
- strong relationships with youth and co-workers
- positive outlook
- provides support and encouragement
Education:
- Laurier University, Psychology and Sociology
- Queens University, Teachers College
Get to Know Michaela:
- singer in a band - Fitness Club Fiasco
- loves attending music festivals
- passionate about international development and
access to education

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“Volunteer travel transformed my life, I want others to have the ability to
experience that we are truly our best when we are serving and caring for others.
This is true regardless of where we are doing it in the world”
KENYA
GERMANY
MALAWI
SOUTH AFRICA
HUNGARY
ECUADOR
NETHERLANDS
ST. LUCIA
TRINIDAD
UNITED STATES
INDIA
ROMANIA
BAHAMAS
VENEZUELA
CANADA

sandra younan
SALES SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Team Assets:
- knowledge of salesforce
- hard working and motivated
Education:
- University of Toronto, International Development and Business
Get to Know Sandra:
- loves the outdoors - going to the beach
- trying new food and restaurants
- spending time with family

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“I am very passionate about development work. I know the work I am doing
here affects proper sustainable development”
ECUADOR
MALAYSIA
CUBA
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
EGYPT
CYPRUS
NETHERLANDS
UNITED STATES
LEBANON
ENGLAND
GERMANY
CANADA

Region 1

sarah kassam
REGION ONE MANAGER
Team Assets:
- travel experience
- hugs and positive energy
- WE Create Change lead, webinar presenter and internal
Launch Party planner
Education:
- University of Victoria, Sociology and Business
Get to Know Sarah:
- loves discovering Toronto by walking
- enjoys yoga
- music - concerts and live bands

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“I want to be a part of a youth’s journey of self-awareness and development.
I love being able to simultaneously push and support them through
this process”
INDIA
BELGIUM
PORTUGAL
UNITED STATES
BELIZE
COSTA RICA
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
EGYPT
ENGLAND
ICELAND
CANADA
NICARAGUA
COLUMBIA
THAILAND
FRANCE
ITALY
MEXICO
PANAMA
HONDURAS

ittney grundy
REGION ONE TEAM LEAD
Team Assets:
- curiosity - asks a lot of questions and loves learning
- very inclusive and is always thinking of others
- is honest and hard working
Education:
- Queen’s University, History
Get to Know Brittney:
- plays hockey and softball
- enjoys trivia and going to trivia nights
- favorite sports teams = Toronto Maple Leafs,
Blue Jays and Raptors

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“I was not able to go on a trip due to financial barriers. Finances should not
prevent youth from having this kind of life-changing opportunity and
I want to give youth the chance to get more involved”
ENGLAND
FRANCE
UNITED STATES
CANADA
CUBA

dan brazolot
REGION ONE RELATIONSHIP COORDINATOR
Team Assets:
- real world travel experience
- experience working with youth
- easy going - makes everyone laugh and keeps the mood light
Education:
- George Brown, Tourism and Leisure
Get to Know Dan:
- interested in health and fitness
- olympic weight lifting
- enjoys surfing, snowboarding and hockey

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“I believe in the power of experiential learning. Knowing that I am engaging
youth to have that experience is very rewarding”
KENYA
INDONESIA
ITALY
JAMAICA
MEXICO
CAMBODIA
AUSTRALIA
UNITED STATES
COSTA RICA
THAILAND
ENGLAND
CANADA
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

spencer moseley
REGION ONE RELATIONSHIP COORDINATOR
Team Assets:
- competitiveness
- experience working in social justice
Education:
- Carleton University, Human Rights and Law
Get to Know Spencer:
- interested in film and film production
- began an organization called Learning for Hope
- playing soccer - played on Team Canada’s training
team

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“My life changed because of volunteer travel, I want to provide youth with
the same opportunity at a young age”
BARBADOS
JAMAICA
GERMANY
ST. LUCIA
COLUMBIA
SINGAPORE
ENGLAND
UNITED STATES
MEXICO
SPAIN
TRINIDAD
CANADA

jalen nicholson
REGION ONE CAMP SPECIALIST
Team Assets:
- camp expertise
- easy going - good vibes
- new and fresh perspective
Education:
- Brock University, Business Communication
Get to Know Jalen:
- interested in health and fitness
- reading fantasy novels like game of thrones
- competitive gaming

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“I have been a part of camp all my life as a participant and then a counsellor.
As a youth it impacted me and as a counsellor I am able to impact
youth. I want to continue to grow that enviroment”
ST. MARTIN
JAMAICA
DOMINICA
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
CANADA
UNITED STATES

Region 2

amanda monk
REGION TWO RELATIONSHIP COORDINATOR
Team Assets:
- positive energy and motivation
- travelled to Kenya as a ME to WE participant
- sales experience
Education:
- Niagara College, Sales and Marketing
Get to Know Amanda:
- has a baby on the way named Sophia
- passion for cooking and reading
- loves animals - has a dog named Pebbles and a
cat named Karma

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“To provide young people with the opportunity to do something
meaningful, and be empowered to make
change in the world”
KENYA
PERU
COSTA RICA
ENGLAND
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
INDIA
MEXICO
FRANCE
TURKS AND CAICOS
UNITED STATES
HAITI
CUBA
PORTUGAL
GERMANY
CANADA

kendra hinds
REGION TWO RELATIONSHIP COORDINATOR
Team Assets:
- sense of humor
- very organized and professional
- special projects including engagement/coordination liaison,
sustainable high performance team and administrative
support
Education:
- McMaster University, Life Sciences
Get to Know Kendra:
- enjoys nature and the outdoors
- loves learning new skills and languages
- passion for art and visiting art museums

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“My time volunteering abroad totally changed what I wanted to do in my
life. I want youth to havethat same experience because it will impact their
future decisions”
NICARAGUA
UNITED STATES
PERU
FRANCE
SPAIN
MONACO
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES

ay la
REGION TWO RELATIONSHIP COORDINATOR
Team Assets:
- sense of humour
- positive and fun energy
- strong rapport building
Education:
- University of Ottawa, Communications and Sociology
Get to Know Ray:
- played volleyball - 3 time provincial champion
- interested in health and fitness
- exploring new cultures and trying new foods

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“Knowing that I can help provide the pillars to individuals in other countries
is rewarding. I believe these are basic resources that everyone
should have”
CHINA
VIETNAM
THAILAND
CAMBODIA
HONG KONG
UNITED STATES
CANADA

jessie blair
REGION TWO RELATIONSHIP COORDINATOR
Team Assets:
- experience working with youth
- relatable personality
Education:
- Queen’s University, Geography and Urban Planning
Get to Know Jessie:
- co-president of the Canadian Blood Services team
in university
- playing sports like field hockey
- loves the outdoors - hiking

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“I get to come into work everyday knowing that I am working for an
organization that is making a difference. I believe in what we stand for and
the work we are doing both locally and globally”
AUSTRAILIA
THAILAND
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
ITALY
HONG KONG
JAMAICA
CANADA
GREECE
COSTA RICA
TURKS AND CAICOS

kaila muzzin
REGION TWO CAMP SPECIALIST
Team Assets:
- positivity
- experiential knowledge of global development
- extensive background in summer camp programming and
facilitation
Education:
- Queen’s University, Global Development and Education
Get to Know Kaila:
- live theatre performance
- favorite sports team = Toronto Blue Jays
- outdoor recreation - camping, canoeing, climbing

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“I believe that all youth should have equal access to the
resources that allow them to thrive. I am able to do that by connecting young
people to Take Action Camp”
CHINA
UNITED STATES
CUBA
CANADA

Region 3

erica conrad
REGION THREE MANAGER
Team Assets:
- new perspective
- experience working with other organizations
- empowering other team members
Education:
- University of Saskatchewan, Language and Linguistics
- Royal Roads University, International Communication
Get to Know Erica:
- loves to cook and try new foods
- enjoys exploring toronto
- interested in wildlife conservation

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“I truly believe in the power of youth to make a difference. Everyday WE
empowers young people to do so”
GERMANY
SPAIN
PERU
JAPAN
INDIA
UNITED STATES
FRANCE
MONACO
COLUMBIA
CHINA
HONG KONG
ITALY
PORTUGAL
MEXICO
TAIWAN
CANADA

sarah smith
REGION THREE RELATIONSHIP COORDINATOR
Team Assets:
- travel experience
- experience working with youth
- worked overseas to empower youth
Education:
- University of British Columbia, Psychology
Get to Know Sarah:
- compeitive gymnast for 18 years
- enjoys spending time at the cottage
- exploring new restaurants

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“To inspire yout to travel and explore different cultures and be able to have
an immersive experience accross the globe”
ENGLAND
GERMANY
ITALY
ZIMBABWE
MALAWI
FIJI
ST. MARTIN
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
FRANCE
NETHERLANDS
UGANDA
ZAMBIA
NAMIBIA
ARGENTINA
BAHAMAS
CANADA
BELGIUM
SPAIN
SOUTH AFRICA
MOZAMBIQUE
NEW ZEALAND
COSTA RICA
BERMUDA
UNITED STATES

jeremy reynolds
REGION THREE RELATIONSHIP COORDINATOR
Team Assets:
- sales experience
- experience working with youth
Education:
- George Brown, Business Administration and Marketing
Get to Know Jeremy:
- loves to read - biographies and fiction
- passion for travel
- enjoys going to concerts

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“I am proud to work for an organization where business and sustainability
collide. I know I am on the right side of it and it is incredibly
rewarding”
ENGLAND
FRANCE
UNITED STATES
CANADA
CUBA

josh appel
REGION THREE RELATIONSHIP COORDINATOR
Team Assets:
- positive outlook
- good work ethic
- passion for working with youth
Education:
- Brockport College, Marketing
Get to Know Josh:
- interested in sports psychology
- played and coached baseball for over 12 years
- enjoys watching movies - Happy Gilmore

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“I believe that these trips are incredibly rewarding and make such a big
impact on youth. I know that I am making a difference by being a
part of their journey”
MEXICO
AUSTRIA
ISRAEL
JORDAN
UNITED STATES
CANADA

ebecca wood
REGION THREE RELATIONSHIP COORDINATOR
Team Assets:
- fun and easy going
- buoyant - positive outlook
- good listener
Education:
- Ryerson University, Journalism
Get to Know Becca:
- specializes in circus arts training
- passion for travel
- highly involved with Ride for a Dream

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“I want to be able to go into work every single day and know that I’m
leaving the world a little better than I found it”
SOUTH AFRICA
CAMBODIA
ITALY
SCOTLAND
ENGLAND
CUBA
UNITED STATES
CANADA

joseph flores
REGION THREE CAMP SPECIALIST
Team Assets:
- knowledge from a participant perspective
- has been to Kenya, Amazon, AFT and Take Action Camp
- builds strong relationships with youth
Education:
- Waterloo University, International Development
Get to Know Dana:
- loves singing, playing guitar, music and YouTube
- enjoys art - painting with oils and watercolor
- has 3 cats named Simba, Snow and Tommy

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“I want to help recreate life changing moments for youth,
that in turn will help make the world a better place”
KENYA
ECUADOR
UNITED STATES
GUATEMALA
EL SALVADOR
NETHERLANDS

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dana warren
REGION TWO TEAM LEAD
Team Assets:
- creativity - design and marketing background
- projects including - inspiration monday, team peer mentor, team
biographies, requested design support and market research
- passion for growth
Education:
- Carleton University, Architecture
Get to Know Dana:
- competitive dancer for 21 years and current CFL
cheerleader
- loves the outdoors - hiking and running
- passion for travel

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“I believe volunteering abroad makes such a big impact
on a youths future decisions. I want to ensure all youth are provided with
the opportunity to do so”
GERMANY
SWITZERLAND
IRELAND
NORWAY
CUBA
UNITED STATES
FRANCE
MONACO
WALES
DENMARK
ICELAND
ITALY
ENGLAND
NETHERLANDS
SWEDEN
CANADA

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