Habon Ali is a Schwarzman Scholar who studied global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China.

She is a systems thinker and connector who has been recognized as Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women. Habon holds a MSc in Global Health from McMaster University and graduated as Valedictorian from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelors of Science. She advised Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for over two years while creating Canada's first National Youth Policy and developing Canada's Service Corps.

Most recently, she has furthered social innovation projects at MaRS Discovery District, Opportunity for All Youth, Apathy is Boring, and Grand Challenges Canada. Habon provides strategic advice to the Future of Canada Project at McMaster University which supports interdisciplinary research projects that will allow Canada to lead through challenging and uncertain times

Aiden holds a Bachelor of Arts from Concordia University majoring in Community, Public Affairs, and Policy Studies and a second major in Political Science. Aiden is a community leader and activist who has traveled across Canada and the world speaking on issues including Indigenous rights, climate change and gender-based violence. Aiden was an honorary recipient of the US Embassy Scholarship for a two-week expedition to the Canadian and Greenlandic Arctic where he fostered important bilateral connections amongst youth seeking to practically address climate change.

Aiden was a facilitator for an Indigenous Youth Mental Health Summit where he raised awareness about eco-anxiety and climate change as barriers to well-being. He continued his climate-related advocacy as a member of the Climate Action Cohort with whom he traveled to COP25 in Spain. Recently, he was an Indigenous Innovation Initiative Fellow with Grand Challenges Canada. Aiden believes in the wisdom and transformative power of community and is driven to help overcome the barriers to meaningful political engagement.

Terence is a systems-thinker. He actively contributes to Canadian foreign policy and democratic renewal. Working at the intersection of systems and communities, he is determined to build more peaceful and just futures. Born in a non-democratic country, his family moved to Canada when he was 10 years old, leading to a firm commitment to these ideals that have profoundly shaped his work. His impact ranges from foreign policy development and responding to fragile and conflict-affected situations to political advocacy and strategic planning.

Terence currently serves as a foreign policy advisor at Global Affairs Canada, following a number of similar experiences in the department (and other government departments), at headquarters and abroad. His work focuses on international security and political affairs, particularly within multilateral contexts. He has also represented the Canadian government and Canadian civil society in international engagements, including in the 2024 G7 Youth Summit. He serves as the Chair of Advocacy on the Board of Apathy is Boring. Terence also serves on The Possibilists Council, a global alliance of the world's leading support and leadership networks for young changemakers. He has founded and supported a number of initiatives dedicated to progress on employment and education equity, with The Dais at TMU, Taking IT Global, YouthREX, FirstWork and more. Terence received his joint honours undergraduate degree in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Ottawa in 2024.  

Natasha Edmonds, born and raised in Mississauga, Ontario, is a graduate of McGill University with a double major in Economics and Political Science. Now based in Montreal, she works in Deloitte’s Global Strategy team, working with international intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations. Previously, Natasha focused her work advising clients across Canada, the United States, and Europe on technology finance transformation, as well as not-for-profit advisory and development.

Also, as a One Young World Ambassador, Natasha is passionate about working with youth to tackle income inequality, advancing economic mobility, and fostering youth engagement in the political process. Previously deeply involved in Model United Nations, she continues to apply her skills in diplomacy, strategy, and policy to drive meaningful social change.

Kazim is a public policy leader, with over a decade of experience in federal government, non-profit governance, and diplomacy.  Kazim served as an Advisor to the Prime Minister, with files including youth related engagements like the PM Youth Council, and as a Policy Advisor for federal Cabinet Ministers and on the Hill. Kazim has considerable youth mobilization experience, developed as the National Youth Campaign Director for a federal party during the 2019 elections and other leadership roles in the 2015 election. He has consulted for several private sector and non-profits in Canada, the United States and globally, including for the International Rescue Committee in New York, and helped found organizations like The Canadian-Muslim Vote. Kazim was born and raised in Richmond Hill, Ontario. He holds a BA from the University of Waterloo and an MPA from Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs.  Kazim is passionate about young Canadians and our engagement in democracy. Canada can only thrive when everyone is at the table, and AisB is a big part of making that happen.

Kathleena (Kat) Henricus recently graduated with her BA in International Relations & Advanced Arts and Humanities, and now serves as President and CEO of the University Students Council at Western University, supporting 36,000 young Canadians at one of the largest undergraduate student associations in Canada. With work experience ranging from Responsible Investment, Public Service & Canadian Broadcasting, Kathleena is guided by her passion for human rights and equal access. Most notably, she is a recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal and previously served as a Canadian Delegate to the G7 Youth Forum (Y7) in 2024. As a first-generation university graduate, Kathleena is committed to ensuring that the community she is part of has a positive impact, locally and globally.

Christoph Ivancic is an associate in the Litigation Group in Montreal. His general litigation practice focuses on class actions, shareholder disputes and directors’ liability, administrative law, bankruptcy and restructuring. Christoph is involved in files involving several of the most prominent companies in Canada before the Quebec Courts. Christoph obtained his civil law degree (B.C.L) and common law degree (J.D) in 2022 from McGill University. He was called to the Quebec bar in 2024. He also holds a s bachelor’s degree (B.A) in political science and a certificate in public policy from the Memorial University of Newfoundland. Christoph is passionate about oral advocacy and remains involved with the Laskin administrative and constitutional law moot.

Almeera specializes in advocacy, engagement and policy. She has worked at the international level to advance gender policy in the G20. Almeera has been an advisor on youth engagement to the board of Amnesty International Canada and has worked to identify new ways to engage young people in campaigning, activism, and communications. Additionally, she has trained youth on governance and advocacy. She is interested in spaces of gender, tech and policy and is pursuing its intersection as a graduate student at the University of Oxford. As a board member, she hopes to leverage her experience to support young people entering and thriving in spaces of power.

Victoria Kuketz is a 2025 Obama Foundation Scholar, one of 11 in the world advancing trust building on
behalf of the foundation. Her mission is to accelerate innovation, inclusion, and the protection of
democracy.
As Director of Corporate Engagement at Catalyst, a global nonprofit, Victoria advises Fortune 500
corporations on the Future of Work and Responsible AI. She hosts the Catalyst podcast Breaking with
Tradition and Democracy Dialogues at TMU's Democratic Engagement Exchange. Victoria is also the
Public Policy Forum's Digital Democracy Fellow and a former Civic Action Diverse City Fellow. She holds
an HBA and a Master's degree from the University of Toronto.

Michael Lecchino is a community builder, youth advocate, and public servant from LaSalle, Montreal. He currently works at Parks Canada and serves as President of the Conseil jeunesse de LaSalle, where he leads initiatives that make a difference: community clean-ups, holiday donations for families, an exhibition showcasing student art, and community-driven reports addressing local needs. At Concordia University, Michael is known for championing student-led innovation. He has served as a university senator and student councillor, revitalized campus spaces through art accessibility projects, and supported peers through case competitions and pro-bono consulting opportunities. Michael has served as a Central Poll Supervisor in municipal, provincial, and federal elections, helping thousands of Canadians cast their votes and deepening his passion for democratic participation. Internationally, Michael has represented Canadian youth at the G7, G20, and COP15 summits. A firm believer in the power of public storytelling and collective action, he is passionate about design, diplomacy, snowboarding, and the outdoors. He is also committed to helping young people find their voice in shaping the world around them.

Danny is currently an M&A analyst in the Infrastructure practice at Deloitte. Previously, he was an auditor in the large enterprise sector with Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton.

Born and raise in Montreal from Vietnamese parents, Danny got into playing badminton at a young age. That led him to the Carabins badminton team at Université de Montréal. There, he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in accounting and a graduate’s diploma in public accounting at HEC Montreal.

Danny is very curious about the Canadian political space and hopes to bring this curiosity to fellow young Canadians. He is also the treasurer of the board of My Mental Health Matters, a non-profit organization focused on educating youth minorities on mental health.

Muna is passionate about building community, fostering belonging, and creating spaces where people feel seen, connected, and empowered. Her passion
is rooted in a belief that shared experiences and stories have the power to build empathy, inspire action, and strengthen communities.

She currently works as a Global Senior Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist at Hootsuite, where she leads initiatives that strengthen culture, support
Employee Resource Groups, and build inclusive programs across a global workforce. A graduate of the University of Toronto with a double major in

Human Resources and Sociology, she has also held roles at Interac and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, advancing organizational strategies for
inclusion and equity.

Beyond her professional career, Muna is the co-founder of Planned by Sana, a Toronto-based social club for racialized women. She has also organized a
wide range of community initiatives, from cultural events to professional mixers, helping foster connections and build community.

Whether through
corporate initiatives, grassroots organizing, or event curation, Muna is driven to create lasting impact through spaces of joy, opportunity, and belonging.