Profiles

Lydia will be one of your Program Directors.

Findley will be one of your Program Directors.

Solène will be one of your Program Managers.

Joshua will be one of your Program Managers.

­Chloé will be your Design Lead.

Susan will be your Faculty Mentor.

Malvika will be your Recreation Director.

Hi – I’m Erin! We are so excited to have you join us at Waterloo North this year. I can’t wait to spend July watching you make meaningful connections, try new things, and discover completely unexpected sides of yourselves. I know the University of Waterloo well – I went to school here while completing my Bachelors of Knowledge Integration and I currently work at GreenHouse, UW’s social impact incubator. In my job, I work with lots of incredible young people who are exploring social innovation as a way to take action on things like health equity and climate resilience. My role is a mix of program design, community building, and behind- the-scenes magic to help turn big ideas into real-world impact.

When I’m not at work, I like to do anything that gets me outside. You can find me skiing in the mountains, exploring tide pools, canoe tripping, or just lounging in a hammock. I’m also a big fan of libraries, I love a good game of cards, and I spend a lot of time having long and silly conversations with friends over a cup of tea or coffee. I am excited when I get to connect with new people about things I’ve never even considered, and I can’t wait to see what you all have to teach me this July. See you soon!

Madeline will be one of your Program Assistants.

Logan will be one of your Program Assistants.

Jon will be one of your Program Assistants.

Jiya will be one of your Program Assistants.

Joseph will be one of your Program Assistants.

Hey Shads! This is Kayvan, and I’m excited to join you this summer as your Program Manager. I’m a Shad MUN alum and was a Program Assistant at Shad Waterloo last summer. I first learned about my undergraduate program, Knowledge Integration at the University of Waterloo, through Shad and later combined it with studies in science.

Alongside my studies, I’ve worked as a teaching and research assistant and worked abroad. Currently, I work as an aquatic supervisor in the public sector, supporting youth from diverse backgrounds in building confidence and leadership through recreation. This fall, I’ll be starting my professional master’s in health informatics, with the goal of helping strengthen our healthcare system in crisis through policy and innovation.

Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, going to the gym, and camping. In the evenings, I like to unwind by cooking, journaling, and spending time with loved ones. The many new experiences at Shad make it a truly transformational program, and I’m looking forward to being part of that journey with you all this summer!

Hello, my name is Tom and I’m looking forward to meeting you this July in Waterloo. We have put together an amazing team to ensure that you have an outstanding Shad experience this summer. I was born and raised in Waterloo and after a little time away, I’ve been teaching at Wilfrid Laurier University for the past fifteen years. When I’m not obsessively following what’s going on in the world (a professional hazard), I’m passionate about nature and wild places. So, in my spare time I like to bike, camp, hike, or go on bird-watching walks. I also love playing hockey and I try to get on the ice several times a week.