Kayvan Yavari (he/him)
[K-von]
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!