21 Jan Meet Your 2017-2018 Team Leaders
These are the amazing individuals who will be helping volunteers out at different projects throughout the year.
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Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? University of Calgary - Kinesiology
Describe yourself in one word: Kind
Who do you admire? All the YVC volunteers for their selflessness and hard work!
Favourite snack? : Chips and salsa
TV show/movie you could watch over and over? : This is Us
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? Baked goods and coffee!
Something you're looking forward to this year? : Getting to meet and work with new volunteers!
Paula N
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Nickname: Some people call me Siri - I respond to anything that sounds like my name
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? Mount Royal University: Bachelor of Science with minors in Biology, Chemistry, Social innovation and Non-profit studies
Describe yourself in one word: Amiable
Who do you admire? Anyone with admirable qualities
Favourite snack? potato chips
TV show/movie you could watch over and over? Disney and Studio Ghibli movies!
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? Escape Rooms ! I’m bad at it but I love a challenge
Something you're looking forward to this year? Christmas Break!!
Sree N
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Nickname:
"Richy" is a common nickname that people give me, but you're free to call me whatever you like.
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking?
I am going into my 2nd year of the music program at the University of Calgary
Describe yourself in one word:
Introspective
Who do you admire?
No specific person. I think there's something to admire about each individual that I come in contact with.
Favourite snack?
Ice cream
TV show/movie you could watch over and over?
I watch Jeopardy almost every day - I love trivia shows.
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on?
Food, but I would save most of the money.
Something you're looking forward to this year? Stepping outside of my comfort zone more often and growing as a person.
Richard L
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Nickname: Madi
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? I'm going to school at the University of Calgary studying both Psychology and Social & Cultural Anthropology
Describe yourself in one word: Caring
Who do you admire? My friends and family
Favourite snack? Ice cream
TV show/movie you could watch over and over? Friends and Into the Woods
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? Probably books, makeup, or food (or all three)
Something you're looking forward to this year? I'm looking forward to studying abroad in Greece for a month!
Madison B
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Nickname: Bhu
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? Bachelors of Education Concurrent with Natural Science Specializing
Describe yourself in one word: supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Who do you admire? Dumbledore
Favorite snack? Cereal at peak crunch served with Milk at prime chill in a frozen mug with a face on it and a rounded metal spoon.
TV show/movie you could watch over and over?The Simpsons
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? Put it towards a trip to Universal Studios!
Something you're looking forward to this year? GRADUATING!
Bhupinderjit C
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Nickname: Mel, Mother Duck
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? Mount Royal University - Social Work
Describe yourself in one word: Foodie
Who do you admire? Lin-Manuel Miranda
Favourite snack? Sour cream & onion chips
TV show/movie you could watch over and over? Grey's Anatomy or How I Met Your Mother
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? Stationary, ink pens, and fun socks.
Something you're looking forward to this year? Star Wars Episode 8
Melanie S
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Nickname: Avocado
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? I am going to be attending Minerva Schools in San Francisco beginning this upcoming August. Since I don't have to choose my major until the end of my first year, I'm not certain what I will be studying, but it will likely be Social Science with a concentration in Politics, Government, and Society.
Describe yourself in one word: Hardworking
Who do you admire? Aside from my amazing family, who I look up to in more ways than I can count, I would have to say that I really admire Andrew, Grady and Warren from YYC Cycle. They have worked so hard to make their dream company into a reality and that dedication and drive is something that I really strive to embody
Favourite snack? Tamari Almonds
TV show/movie you could watch over and over? I would actually probably read instead and in that case, it would hands down be the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. I could read that 20 times over and still love it just as much as I did the first time.
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? Homeware! I have a thing for small appliances bought from www.orcaappliancerepairs.com and would either put it towards a Dyson vacuum or a food processor. Trust me, that's fun.
Something you're looking forward to this year? I'm really looking forward to learning how to code. I need to know how to use Python for school next year and I'm excited to explore something so foreign to me.
Cristina A
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Nickname: Calcium
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? Health Science at Mount Royal University
Describe yourself in one word: Optimistic
Who do you admire? My parents
Favourite snack? Chicken Wings
TV show/movie you could watch over and over? How to Train Your Dragon
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? Tickets to see Rupi Kaur at Wordfest
Something you're looking forward to this year? Meeting new people and building friendships with them
Calla H
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Nickname: Tranimal
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? Applying to Counselling Psychology programs
Describe yourself in one word: Thoughtful
Who do you admire? Thich Nhat Hanh
Favourite snack? Dill Pickle Crispy Minis
TV show/movie you could watch over and over? Avatar: The Last Airbender (the TV show -- not the movie!)
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? I'd definitely head to MEC and do some browsing. Maybe I'd buy a pair of snowshoes? Or a new day pack?
Something you're looking forward to this year? Pumpkin pie and mandarin orange season. Yum!
Adam T
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Nickname: Pini (pronunciation: pee-nee)
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? I am enrolled in the After-Degree Bachelors of Education Program at the University of Calgary’s Werklund School of Education.
Describe yourself in one word: Curious (in both senses of the word!)
Who do you admire? So many people! Can’t possibly choose… I’ll want to change it tommorow! And then the next day etc.
Favourite snack? 2 bananas, 2 scoops of cacao powder - blended.
TV show/movie you could watch over and over? I very rarely watch a movie twice…but I admit that I have seen Pride and Prejudice multiple times!
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? I would put it towards some sort of furniture item…much to my husband’s dismay.
Something you're looking forward to this year? For my pup to turn 1. Hopefully, she will outgrow her habit of chewing on my furniture (and on my older dog!)
Parneet K
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Nickname: Candy Andy
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? University of Calgary/Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology
Describe yourself in one word: Conscientious
Who do you admire? Bill Gates
Favourite Snack? Apples, because they wake me up and taste delicious.
TV show/movie you could watch over and over? The Office
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? If I had $100 in my pocket, I would eat all of the chicken teriyaki and ramen that $100 can buy.
Something you’re looking forward to this year? Starting a research project in the lab!
Andy T
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Nickname: Littleginge
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? Bow Valley College: Justice Studies Diploma
Describe yourself in one word: Empathetic
Who do you admire? I admire Mahatma Ghandi and his Quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
Favourite snack? Chips!!!
TV show/movie you could watch over and over? Finding Nemo!
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? Most Likely a new purse! lol
Something you're looking forward to this year? Spending quality time with my family during the holidays.
Ayla J
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Nickname: J-money, JF, Yanet
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? Went to the University of Calgary to study math
Describe yourself in one word: Nerdy
Who do you admire? Changes all the time, but right now I'd say Katherine Johnson (person portrayed in Hidden Figures movie)
Favourite snack? Kettle chips (original flavour)
TV show/movie you could watch over and over? 5th Element
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? Yarn
Something you're looking forward to this year? I'm looking forward to travelling to the Philippines
Janet F
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Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? University of Calgary - Kinesiology
Describe yourself in one word: Kind
Who do you admire? All the YVC volunteers for their selflessness and hard work!
Favourite snack? : Chips and salsa
TV show/movie you could watch over and over? : This is Us
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? Baked goods and coffee!
Something you're looking forward to this year? : Getting to meet and work with new volunteers!
Paula N -
Nickname: Some people call me Siri - I respond to anything that sounds like my name
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? Mount Royal University: Bachelor of Science with minors in Biology, Chemistry, Social innovation and Non-profit studies
Describe yourself in one word: Amiable
Who do you admire? Anyone with admirable qualities
Favourite snack? potato chips
TV show/movie you could watch over and over? Disney and Studio Ghibli movies!
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? Escape Rooms ! I’m bad at it but I love a challenge
Something you're looking forward to this year? Christmas Break!!
Sree N -
Nickname:
"Richy" is a common nickname that people give me, but you're free to call me whatever you like.
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking?
I am going into my 2nd year of the music program at the University of Calgary
Describe yourself in one word:
Introspective
Who do you admire?
No specific person. I think there's something to admire about each individual that I come in contact with.
Favourite snack?
Ice cream
TV show/movie you could watch over and over?
I watch Jeopardy almost every day - I love trivia shows.
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on?
Food, but I would save most of the money.
Something you're looking forward to this year? Stepping outside of my comfort zone more often and growing as a person.Richard L -
Nickname: Madi
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? I'm going to school at the University of Calgary studying both Psychology and Social & Cultural Anthropology
Describe yourself in one word: Caring
Who do you admire? My friends and family
Favourite snack? Ice cream
TV show/movie you could watch over and over? Friends and Into the Woods
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? Probably books, makeup, or food (or all three)
Something you're looking forward to this year? I'm looking forward to studying abroad in Greece for a month!
Madison B -
Nickname: Bhu
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? Bachelors of Education Concurrent with Natural Science Specializing
Describe yourself in one word: supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Who do you admire? Dumbledore
Favorite snack? Cereal at peak crunch served with Milk at prime chill in a frozen mug with a face on it and a rounded metal spoon.
TV show/movie you could watch over and over?The Simpsons
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? Put it towards a trip to Universal Studios!
Something you're looking forward to this year? GRADUATING!
Bhupinderjit C -
Nickname: Mel, Mother Duck
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? Mount Royal University - Social Work
Describe yourself in one word: Foodie
Who do you admire? Lin-Manuel Miranda
Favourite snack? Sour cream & onion chips
TV show/movie you could watch over and over? Grey's Anatomy or How I Met Your Mother
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? Stationary, ink pens, and fun socks.
Something you're looking forward to this year? Star Wars Episode 8
Melanie S -
Nickname: Avocado
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? I am going to be attending Minerva Schools in San Francisco beginning this upcoming August. Since I don't have to choose my major until the end of my first year, I'm not certain what I will be studying, but it will likely be Social Science with a concentration in Politics, Government, and Society.
Describe yourself in one word: Hardworking
Who do you admire? Aside from my amazing family, who I look up to in more ways than I can count, I would have to say that I really admire Andrew, Grady and Warren from YYC Cycle. They have worked so hard to make their dream company into a reality and that dedication and drive is something that I really strive to embody
Favourite snack? Tamari Almonds
TV show/movie you could watch over and over? I would actually probably read instead and in that case, it would hands down be the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. I could read that 20 times over and still love it just as much as I did the first time.
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? Homeware! I have a thing for small appliances bought from www.orcaappliancerepairs.com and would either put it towards a Dyson vacuum or a food processor. Trust me, that's fun.
Something you're looking forward to this year? I'm really looking forward to learning how to code. I need to know how to use Python for school next year and I'm excited to explore something so foreign to me.Cristina A -
Nickname: Calcium
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? Health Science at Mount Royal University
Describe yourself in one word: Optimistic
Who do you admire? My parents
Favourite snack? Chicken Wings
TV show/movie you could watch over and over? How to Train Your Dragon
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? Tickets to see Rupi Kaur at Wordfest
Something you're looking forward to this year? Meeting new people and building friendships with them
Calla H -
Nickname: Tranimal
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? Applying to Counselling Psychology programs
Describe yourself in one word: Thoughtful
Who do you admire? Thich Nhat Hanh
Favourite snack? Dill Pickle Crispy Minis
TV show/movie you could watch over and over? Avatar: The Last Airbender (the TV show -- not the movie!)
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? I'd definitely head to MEC and do some browsing. Maybe I'd buy a pair of snowshoes? Or a new day pack?
Something you're looking forward to this year? Pumpkin pie and mandarin orange season. Yum!
Adam T -
Nickname: Pini (pronunciation: pee-nee)
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? I am enrolled in the After-Degree Bachelors of Education Program at the University of Calgary’s Werklund School of Education.
Describe yourself in one word: Curious (in both senses of the word!)
Who do you admire? So many people! Can’t possibly choose… I’ll want to change it tommorow! And then the next day etc.
Favourite snack? 2 bananas, 2 scoops of cacao powder - blended.
TV show/movie you could watch over and over? I very rarely watch a movie twice…but I admit that I have seen Pride and Prejudice multiple times!
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? I would put it towards some sort of furniture item…much to my husband’s dismay.
Something you're looking forward to this year? For my pup to turn 1. Hopefully, she will outgrow her habit of chewing on my furniture (and on my older dog!)
Parneet K -
Nickname: Candy Andy
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? University of Calgary/Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology
Describe yourself in one word: Conscientious
Who do you admire? Bill Gates
Favourite Snack? Apples, because they wake me up and taste delicious.
TV show/movie you could watch over and over? The Office
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? If I had $100 in my pocket, I would eat all of the chicken teriyaki and ramen that $100 can buy.
Something you’re looking forward to this year? Starting a research project in the lab!Andy T -
Nickname: Littleginge
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? Bow Valley College: Justice Studies Diploma
Describe yourself in one word: Empathetic
Who do you admire? I admire Mahatma Ghandi and his Quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
Favourite snack? Chips!!!
TV show/movie you could watch over and over? Finding Nemo!
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? Most Likely a new purse! lol
Something you're looking forward to this year? Spending quality time with my family during the holidays.
Ayla J -
Nickname: J-money, JF, Yanet
Where are you going to school/what program are you taking? Went to the University of Calgary to study math
Describe yourself in one word: Nerdy
Who do you admire? Changes all the time, but right now I'd say Katherine Johnson (person portrayed in Hidden Figures movie)
Favourite snack? Kettle chips (original flavour)
TV show/movie you could watch over and over? 5th Element
You find $100 in your pocket, what do you splurge on? Yarn
Something you're looking forward to this year? I'm looking forward to travelling to the Philippines
Janet F