"Empowering those around you to be heard and valued makes the difference between a leader who simply instructs and one who inspires."
-Adena Friedman, Nasdaq CEO
-Adena Friedman, Nasdaq CEO
Lisa is a spunky Global Health student specializing in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at York University. She spends most of her time advocating for equitable healthcare, and greater funding to disadvantaged communities worldwide. She created the logo for the organization and loves graphic designing! Although Lisa is oftentimes a shy person, she works to step out of her comfort zone and deliver talks at local events.
Something that inspires Lisa is seeing other youth get inspired. Seeing students and youth uncover their full potentials is what motivates her to continue working towards the success of the organization.
In her free time, she likes to listen to music, talk to friends, and think about how many ways someone can cook a potato.
Hot Take:
"I hate soup."
Sharon is a passionate Health Science student attending Queens University. She is an advocate for equitable, quality healthcare worldwide which has motivated her to co-found this organization. She helped give Global4Change its name, and works diligently to maintain the organization's social media presence!
Sharon's work ethic is commendable with most of her time dedicated to helping others. As a premed student, she works closely in the healthcare field and has witnessed first-hand the benefits that come with administering equitable healthcare for all.
In her free time, she enjoys reading (usually historical fiction), chatting on the phone with her friends, and working away in the lab!
Hot Take:
"I don't like parties."
Testimony is a passionate Nursing student attending TMU. She is currently filling the role of Head of Outreach Coordination at Global4Change. Testimony enjoys being in front of a camera and interacting with audiences head-on. This quality has motivated her to pursue a career in Nursing to provide equitable healthcare for those within and outside of Toronto.
Testimony's dedication and passion towards healthcare motivates her peers and those around her - constantly confronting issues directly. In her free time, Testimony enjoys listening to Afrobeat's, modeling, and spending time with family and friends!
Hot Take:
"I don't like R&B music...I think it's too slow."
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