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Boytchuk-Hale is an inclusive and collaborative leader who has fostered co-operation between students and the administration. In her final year of the Concurrent Education program, she has held several positions with the Alma Mater Society (AMS) since 2020. As AMS director of marketing, Boytchuk-Hale created and implemented the innovative AMS Asks U social media campaign.

Gibson, a third-year Life Sciences major, is dedicated to creating a more inclusive campus for equity-deserving groups. As co-founder of the Commitment Scholars engagement committee, she designed and implemented a mentorship program, helping more than 20 equity-deserving scholars engage in peer mentoring.

Rezvan, a master’s student, has worked tirelessly to bridge the gap between academia and industry through her commitment to producing socially impactful research at Smith School of Business. In collaboration with Smith School of Business’ Research Office, she founded the Research Impact Hub, which connects undergraduate commerce students with opportunities to engage with innovative academic research.

Waseem, a fourth-year Commerce student, has been a positive force for change throughout her time at Queen’s. She advocated for equitable developments in admissions, curriculum, and financial aid in her program, and organized and co-led the university’s first ever “Ramadan-in-Residence” initiative to create inclusive and robust Ramadan programming for students living in residence.

Laura is a fifth year Political Studies student who has served students in her various roles within the Alma Mater Society including Chief Electoral Officer, Secretary of Internal Affairs, and most recently as Chair of the Board of Directors. Throughout her experience with the AMS, Laura aimed to create a more accessible and engaging student government through policy, elections, and assembly, with compassionate and inclusive leadership.

Samara is a fifth year Political Studies student who is passionate about equity and social change. While on campus her involvement has included the ��ɫ��Ƶ Student Alumni Association (QSAA), the Social Issues Commission, the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS), and the ��ɫ��Ƶ Black Academic Society.

Jane is a Master of Education candidate dedicated to creating spaces of joy for marginalized students to thrive. As the founder of the Gender Affirming Assistance Project (GAAP), Equity Commissioner with the Society for Graduate and Professional Students (SGPS), co-chair of the Social Healing and Reconciliatory Education (SHARE) research cluster, and more, the common thread between Jane’s personal and professional work is passion for direct action, mutual aid, and compassion.

Nishana is a fourth year PhD Civil Engineering student researching factors affecting water quality degradation in a drinking water distribution systems. During her time at Queen’s, she has contributed to the enhancement of EDI on campus as one of the first Graduate Inclusivity Fellows and as an Instructor for Black Youth in STEM where she helps to create a safe space for BIPOC kids in grades one through nine to learn more about STEM. She also started a charity drive called "Helping Handbags, Kingston" which provided feminine and essential items for women (sanitary napkins, mittens, shampoo, conditioners, lotion, etc.) to vulnerable homes in Kingston.

Ishita Aggarwal is a third-year medical student working to further Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigeneity priorities in education, health care, and social services. She served as the first-ever Director of Sexual Health of BIPOC Women’s Health Network, an organization improving the health experiences of BIPOC women across Canada. Ishita also founded Mom’s the Word, a non-profit working to eliminate health illiteracy, maternal poverty, and infant morbidity.

Morgan Lehtinen is a PhD candidate in chemistry and is a passionate cleantech entrepreneur. Selected by NEXT Canada as one of the country’s most talented young entrepreneurs, Morgan founded Micellotech, which combats global water scarcity. Elected as president of the Queen’s Graduate Chemistry Society (QGCS), Morgan was a founding committee member of QC-IDEAS (Queen’s Chemistry – Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Awareness Society).

Max Moloney is a Loran Scholar and recipient of the Chancellor’s Scholarship. Max’s community commitments include working to end food insecurity on campus. Drawing on his experience as a volunteer with Good Times Diner Soup Kitchen and as manager of the Alma Mater Society (AMS) Food Bank, Max penned a COVID-19 reopening proposal for the AMS Food Bank, which was used as a guide for opening other services on campus. A member of the Queen’s Varsity Football Team, Max was named a U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian, and serves as a reservist and second lieutenant in The Princess of Wales’ Own Regiment.

Alyth Roos is a compassionate leader who has served in a variety of roles as part of the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS), most recently as president, where she spearheaded efforts to implement the ASUS130 vision. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, Alyth dedicated her time as ASUS president to making Queen’s a more inclusive, accessible, and safe campus through a variety of initiatives while also navigating the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jodi, a professional counsellor, recognized the importance of mental health and helping her follow students as many struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic. She created resources that could be accessed without any financial pressures or long waitlists by offering free psychotherapy treatment sessions and anxiety support groups. She also reached out to various Queen’s community groups on behalf of students to provide extra support.

Shoshannah has a long list of volunteer service focused on making the university more equitable, diverse, and inclusive. As co-founder of the ��ɫ��Ƶ Advocacy Coalition, she met with student leaders to consult, conduct policy reviews, and brainstorm ways to amplify vulnerable people’s voices. She also worked with various organizations such as ��ɫ��Ƶ Student Diversity Project and ��ɫ��Ƶ Black Premedical Association, and served as the ��ɫ��Ƶ Undergraduate Trustee.

Catherine has devoted herself to improving student experience at Queen’s for people of colour by working with administrators to make the university more supportive for its most marginalized people. She has been actively involved in numerous organizations such as the Queen’s Black Academic Society and served on the Faculty of Arts and Science Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigeneity Implementation Committee.

Nicole aimed to create an inclusive campus by founding the Queen’s Student Diversity Project and collaborating with the Division of Student Affairs to help members of the university community, local high schools across Canada, and youth groups educate themselves on EDI issues. She served as president for three years and built up a team of more than 30 students that encouraged BIPOC students to consider applying to Queen’s. Nicole was also the first Black and female-identifying don for the Computer Science LLC floor in residence.

Michaela is dedicated to supporting BIPOC students and creating a more inclusive community within the School of Nursing and Queen’s. She is the co-founder of EDI @ SON (Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion at Queen’s School of Nursing) and is also the co-creator of Cultural Humility and Racial Microaggressions (CHARM), a simulation game for students focusing on microaggression management in the clinical setting. She has also served as the Vice President of the Queen’s Black Academic Society.

Kelly organizes programming for queer, racialized, disabled, and neurodiverse students to help them find a sense of belonging and community at Queen’s. Aiming to mobilize systemic change, Kelly founded the Instagram page @StolenBySmith to give a platform to unheard experiences from marginalized students. The social media account resulted in numerous changes at the school, such as the creation of needs-based scholarships, and a commitment by administration to address systemic racism.

Beatrice is an activist who devoted many hours advocating for human rights and equity issues on campus. She founded the Asian Heritage Club when some international students told her they felt left out of clubs and activities. She is also an advocate for science and research. She served as president of Queen’s chapter of Canadian Association of Research in Regenerative Medicine (CARRM), a non-profit that raises money and awareness for stem cell research.

Jared is a passionate student advocate who served for four years on the Physical Health Education and Kinesiology Student Association (including one year as president). He also worked with youth in the Kingston community with disabilities through programs such as Extra Awesome (an after-school program) and Bobbing Buddies (a swim program).

From facilitating advocacy campaigns on postsecondary issues to coordinating orientation week, Chayce is a driven student leader who contributed to the campus community in many roles. As president of the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society she developed a wellness-focused position to improve the mental and physical health of ArtSci students, established the ASUS Student Professional Development Grant, and hosted the first ever Life After ArtSci networking event in Toronto.

Liam served students in many roles, including Vice President (Operations) with the Alma Mater Society, then as the chair of the AMS Board of Directors. He worked on important issues including the JDUC Revitalization Project and the Ontario government’s Student Choice Initiative. As the head manager of EngLinks (the Engineering Society tutoring service), he doubled the organization’s revenues and expanded services.