Yvonne (they/them) is an aspiring community engagement professional born and raised in Calgary, AB. They hold a BA in Psychology with a minor in social innovation. In their undergrad, they co-founded a Sustainable Development Goals Student Hub to engage students in education and changemaking. Yvonne is very passionate about uplifting and advocating for existing social impact initiatives across many intersecting issues. Their core missions include reducing polarization, promoting empathy, and collaborating across sectors. In their free time, they love going on coffee dates, meeting new people, and reading.

Gaby (she/her) holds a B.A. in Urban Studies, a minor in Architecture, and a Master’s degree in Urban Planning. As a Junior Community Planner, she strives to constantly expand her knowledge to better serve the communities she works with, developing human-centric, evidence-based design solutions that include all walks of life. She applies her extensive skills by interpreting policy, working in multidisciplinary environments, and engaging with different audiences through graphic communication. 

Her interests lie in advocacy for accessible public spaces and active living for children and elders, therapeutic design, and public mobility. In her free time, she loves drawing, gym boxing, and voice acting.