Youth Advisory Committee

Adil is a public speaker, youth advocate, and changemaker. He leads initiatives that empower hundreds of thousands of young people, including founding Dr. Interested and contributing to the Play-to-Heal movement. He has supported youth-focused research and policy, including a CIHR grant with SickKids for the OPTIMAL Project and recommendations presented to the Future of Sport in Canada Commission. Passionate about mentorship, research, and leadership, Adil aims to create opportunities for youth to innovate and lead.

Aiden is a youth leader from Edmonton, passionate about community-building, youth empowerment, and global development. He has led communications and engagement strategies reaching over 10,000 community members, coordinated weekly sports programming for more than 300 youth, and directed Community Youth Leadership Summits that bring together young leaders from across institutions to collaborate and grow. Aiden has also developed inclusive outreach initiatives supporting newcomer families and led youth engagement efforts connected to national campaigns addressing global poverty. Through his work, he hopes to continue creating spaces where young people feel empowered to lead, connect, and create meaningful impact.

Aqeelah currently serves as a Youth Advisor on the Manitoba Minister’s Council on Education and recently wrapped up two meaningful terms representing young perspectives as a Youth Councillor for the City of Morden. She has co-founded two Junior Achievement companies that went on to win the prestigious “Company of the Year” award. She has spearheaded several impactful community initiatives, including serving as a Rep Day Ambassador to connect students with government processes. Beyond her civic ventures, she has held leadership roles in Youth in Philanthropy, organized regional youth conferences, and volunteers her time teaching technology skills to local seniors.

Aarman is an incoming Bachelor of Nursing student who enjoys volunteering, photography, and exploring new opportunities to make a positive impact. Aarman is passionate about giving back to his community and is excited to connect with people from different backgrounds, and continue growing as a leader.

Chase is a first-year student at Western University in the Honours Economics and Ivey HBA (AEO) program, from Pictou County, Nova Scotia. He co-founded Live Laugh Lawn at 14, a lawn care and landscaping company he still runs with a small crew back home.

He has taken part in the Forum for Young Canadians, League of Innovators, and BRIDGED. mentorship, where he taught accounting fundamentals and LinkedIn recruiting skills to youth in India.

He is interested in private equity and in building businesses that create opportunity for young people in rural communities.

Dildora is a dentistry student at the Université de Montréal in Quebec. In her free time, she enjoys playing piano, painting, and practicing various sports. Her passion for youth education led her to work as both a camp counselor and camp coordinator. Dedicated to healthcare accessibility, she volunteers in retirement homes to promote preventive dental care and participated in a MEDLIFE community service trip to Peru.

Originally from Tajikistan, she hopes to advocate for women’s rights and access to education worldwide.

Eddy is a student from rural Manitoba pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Arts in International Development and Public Policy at the University of Toronto. Passionate about sustainable development and youth engagement, she founded her school’s inaugural Asian Heritage Celebration and a pilot project management program for students. She volunteers with provincial and federal youth parliaments and serves as an Educational Programming Assistant at the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation, fostering global citizenship across the province.

Isabella is a young activist working to bridge grassroots voices with systemic change. Her work spans direct service and policy, with a focus on translating lived experiences into actionable solutions. She created an international public speaking series, contributes to health research, and leads feminist media initiatives. Across her work, Isabella is driven to mobilize collective action and create a lasting impact.

Jérémi is a high school student from Victoriaville, Quebec. He is passionate about global development, politics, education, and health. He wishes to represent his community by promoting justice. Jérémi is also a tutor, a music teacher and works with education specialists from his town. Jérémi also represented Canada for a tutoring agency offering free services to communities in need around the world. During his free time, he enjoys running and reading about economy and law. He wishes to become a surgeon.

Kamran is a medical student from Calgary, Alberta. He aims to become a physician, with interests in mental health, neuroscience, and addiction. Kamran was appointed Honorary Mayor of Calgary and named one of Canada’s Top 10 Under 18. Previously, he served as an advisor to UNICEF Canada, Library and Archives Canada, and the RCMP. Kamran also maintains a strong interest in global development, health equity, and youth-led civic engagement.

Kobe is an Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences student at McMaster University. Drawing on his own experience with myopia, he founded 20/20 Mission, a youth-led nonprofit that has collected and redistributed thousands of pairs of eyeglasses through clinic partnerships all over the world. He also leads ElevAsian, a basketball and culture platform that uplifts Asian athletes and challenges underrepresentation in sport. Outside of his work, you’ll find Kobe on the basketball court, behind a camera, or trying new food.

Sheza is a promising young leader who strives to better herself and her community. After joining debate in high school, Sheza became passionate about using her voice to advocate for others, leading to her becoming President of the Debate Club and her school’s Student Council. Her care for others also shines through her continued involvement in first aid, on her way to become a Medical First Responder. Sheza’s next goal is to find a passion project that will inspire others.

Shiza is an award-winning youth advocate, social entrepreneur, and Founder of Youth MentorNet Café, a youth-led nonprofit reaching 150,000+ young people across 15+ countries. Recognized by the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan through the RCE Education for Sustainable Development Recognition Award, her organization advances inclusive education, health equity, and youth empowerment on a global scale. Shiza serves in national and international leadership roles, including as an Advisory Board Member for Canada’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, SDG 4 Lead with UNA-Canada, and as a Canadian Youth Delegate at the 2025 World Bank Group Summit. Honoured with the Outstanding Youth Philanthropist Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Shiza continues to champion gender equality and youth-led systems change through research, innovation, and global engagement.

Victoria is a student from Toronto. She is an internationally recognized youth advocate passionate about youth empowerment, policy and reconciliation. She is the founder of the Indigenous Dance Foundation, which brings the art of dance to Indigenous youth in Arctic communities, and she regularly speaks at conferences and schools across Canada. Victoria joined the AKFC Youth Advisory Committee to collaborate with fellow young leaders and contribute her perspective to shaping youth-informed initiatives across AKFC.