Aisha Khan
Aisha is a first year Health Science student at Western University. Born and raised in Toronto,Canada she loves her home city almost as much as she loves her diverse cultural background. She is always interested in learning about global health, history, cultures, as well as languages. She is a part-time poet and views her poetry as an important reflective, expressive, and creative aspect of her life. Aisha uses her writing as an emotional outlet as well as a way to raise awareness of social injustices committed around the world. When she isn't writing or studying, you can always catch her baking, trying to learn a new language, or planning a trip someplace new.

Alyssa Atef
Alyssa is a recent graduate from the University of Toronto with her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations. During her undergraduate studies, Alyssa's research focus was on understanding the current geopolitical landscape of the Middle East by drawing from its past history. Presently, she is interested in writing about global affairs with a special focus on American and Middle Eastern politics. Alyssa also contributes to writing annual compliance reports for the G7, G20, and BRICS Research Groups at the University of Toronto. In her spare time, Alyssa works in the fashion industry and enjoys reading poetry, following the news, and eating Korean food.

Jareeat Purnava
Jareeat is a first year student at the University of Toronto who is planning to pursue a specialization in Neuroscience. She loves reading, rainy days, and hot chocolate (or any combination of the three). She also loves writing about a variety of genres, whether it be gothic short stories or think pieces about community issues. She hopes to one day use her experience and her voice to contribute to global development.

Jim Chen
Jim is a 4th year Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology Specialist at the University of Toronto, where he also works as a lab researcher in the Department of Physiology. Jim has always been fascinated with what is forgotten and overlooked in society, and seeks to use his writing to inspire interest in the intricacies of our world. His favourite podcasts include Radiolab, This American Life, Planet Money, and 99% Invisible.

Meagan Gove
Meagan Gove is a fourth year student at Ryerson University, studying in the Arts and Contemporary Studies program. Meagan loves story-telling and feels most inspired by using her love of writing to write plays, short fiction, and giving reviews of her favorite books and films. In her free time, she enjoys bending her inflexible body through yoga and reading everything from Stephen King to Malcolm Gladwell.

Nishat Chowdhury
Nishat is a twelfth grade student at R.H King Academy in Toronto, Canada. Nishat has an interest in reading and writing and views them as tools for advocating for what she believes in. Everyone that knows her knows that she loves politics and social justice. After graduating high school, Nishat hopes to study journalism in University.

Pallavi Mathur
Pallavi is a graduate of McMaster University, with an honors degree in Biology and Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour. With dual passions for healthcare and writing, she aims to incorporate a holistic and well-balanced perspective in her endeavours. Pallavi strives to make a meaningful impact, and her experiences collectively embody the intersection between healthy living and positivity. In her spare time, Pallavi enjoys singing, volunteering, and listening to motivational podcasts.

Rashid Mohiddin
Rashid is a human living and working in Toronto. He spends his time bartending for coin and editing and publishing Pressed Magazine, a semi annual indie magazine about the modern condition and culture, emphasizing storytelling and visual art. He did his undergrad in international development and loves writing about Africa, sports and culture. His favourite writer is Ta-Nehisi Coates, and implores you to read some of his stuff. He enjoys travelling, reading and Wes Anderson movies.

Ritika Arora
Ritika is a first year student in the Bachelor of Health Sciences program at McMaster University. She views writing as a medium of advocacy for society’s most pressing concerns, as well as a mode of self-expression. Some of her other hobbies include reading Nicholas Sparks’ novels, baking and playing chess.

Zainab Mirza
Zainab Mirza recently graduated from the University of Toronto Scarborough with a specialization in English Literature and a minor in Film Studies. She is also interested in global affairs and politics. In her spare time, she likes to read and watch films and TV shows that leave her in deep thought.