Habitat for Humanity

Director, Philanthropy & Partnerships

Mark Mahl

Mark is a former teacher, high performance volleyball coach and Athletic Director of a University. He transitioned into charitable non-profits 15 years ago with the MS Society, before Rick Hansen brought him to Vancouver 12 years ago. He has had the opportunity of starting two vulnerable youth charities from CRA inception, working as a Director for Prostate Cancer Canada, Terry Fox Cancer Research institute, and only employee to work for both Rick Hansen and the Fox family. Currently the Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships with Habitat for Humanity, Greater Vancouver, Mark recently cultivated and stewarded the largest gift in Habitat for Humanity, Canada history of $5 million.

Low Entropy Foundation

Co-Founder, YEY Program

Lev Karasin

Lev Karasin is a serial entrepreneur, risk taker, thrill seeker, and a man on a mission. As a co-founder of the Youth Empowering Youth movement, Lev has been on a mission to empower the next generation of leaders. With a passion for making a positive impact, he and the team designed and launched the program under the Low Entropy banner. The goal was to create a platform where young people could share their voices and develop their leadership skills.

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Learning Buddies Network

Student Representative

Howie Wang

Howie is currently a Grade 11 student at St. George's School. He joined the Learning Buddies Network as part of an initiative to increase LBN's marketing and online presence. Howie hopes to contribute to LBN's mission by exploring different means of advertisement and community engagement. Outside of the LBN, Howie is an avid classicist and rower, competing at the national level.

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LETUSMUN

Founder

Jing Chen

Jing has an undergrad degree on international relations, and a master's degree on political science and government management. Jing was the head of CUPL MUN association in college, where she successfully held the 2nd CUPL national model UN conference in China. Graduated with honor from SFU, Jing was in charge of a nonprofit youth community in Vancouver- Canadian youth leadership training center, and is a certified award teacher of Duke of Edinburgh’s international award.  With years of experience working with youth, Jing founded LETUSMUN in 2021. 

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YWCA Metro Vancouver

Supervisor, Youth Education Programs

Kristen Stowe

Kristen is the Youth Education Supervisor for the YWCA Guide to Highschool programs and the co-chair of the YWCA Gender Inclusion Committee. In her personal and professional life, she uses her passion for mentorship and community to create spaces where youth can connect and learn from one another through storytelling, leadership opportunities, and collaboration.

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Lean In Canada

President, Vancouver Network

Amrita Aggarwal

Amrita is a passionate storyteller and strategist, helping organizations attain an equitable and sustainable future. She envisions leveraging her energy and enthusiasm to affect positive social change in her community. She is currently serving as the President of the Lean In Canada, Vancouver Network, She was raised by a theatre family and attained a unique blend of education in fine arts and business which all coalesced into her becoming a natural facilitator and strategist, leading organizations into a more inclusive future one policy and one conversation at a time.

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Learning Buddies Network

Executive Director

Owen Fan

Owen Fan graduated from UBC with a degree in Behavioural Neuroscience. He is a passionate mental health advocate and believes in supporting youth by providing them with equitable access to education and healthcare. Currently, Owen works as the Executive Director of Learning Buddies Network, a registered charitable organization that provides free one-to-one mentoring to over 300 children from across BC each year. Owen previously worked as the Lab Manager at UBC’s Depression, Anxiety and Stress Lab.

Learning Buddies Network

Student Representative

Josh Su

Josh is currently a Grade 11 student at St. George's School. He originally joined the Learning Buddies Network as a reading mentor but left that role to start a new LBN marketing initiative that focused on expanding the reach of LBN through online mediums. In his free time, Josh enjoys working out and periodically binge-watching entire k-dramas.

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Royal Commonwealth Society

Royal Canadian Army Cadets

President, Mainland of British Columbia

Lieutenant,  Cadet Instructors Cadre, 2472 Royal Canadian Army Cadets Corps, Vancouver

Shawn M. Wade, CD, LL.M.

Shawn M. Wade has spent a lifetime involved in Charity and Community service, from Student Council in High School and the Simon Fraser University Senate to his nearly 30 years in various roles with The Royal Commonwealth Society.  He served as President of the Mainland of British Columbia Branch since 2006, and on the Board of its national organization since 2005. Shawn has served with great dedication in the Army Cadet program, where he rose from novice volunteer to Lieutenant

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