YOUTH ENGAGEMENT DIRECTORS
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Our Directors are leaders in the Youth Engagement Team - a team for the youth, by the youth. They ensure that the voices of our community’s youth are heard and valued, providing them with the opportunity to play active roles in BIAPH's decisions. Directors lead and manage the Youth Engagement Ambassador teams, oversee event coordination, develop engaging social media content, foster community engagement, and research the profound experiences and impacts of acquired brain injury (ABI).
OUR DIRECTORS
Research and Education
Karl Aquino
Karl is a fourth-year UTM student specializing in Comparative Physiology and Health Science. He is involved in research through roles at the Child Learning Development Lab and Novo Nordisk. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, hiking, and photography.
Community Engagement
Natalia Konopka
Natalia holds a BSc in Health Sciences from Wilfrid Laurier University and is passionate about advocating for individuals affected by acquired brain injuries (ABI). She supports programs that promote awareness, equity, and engagement within the ABI community, and has research experience in child language development.
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