Meet Our New YVC Team Leaders

We’re thrilled to introduce this summer’s incredible YVC Team Leads! These leaders play a key role at Youth Central by guiding volunteer projects and creating a welcoming environment for everyone involved. Passionate, dedicated, and full of energy, our Team Leads are here to make volunteering meaningful and fun. Whether they are organizing events or cheering you on during a shift, they’re at the heart of the Youth Volunteer Corps.





Keep reading to meet each of our Team Leads in their own words—and we’ll see you at a project soon!





Makayla


Hi! My name is Makayla and my pronouns are she/her. I am majoring in Law and Society at the University of Calgary with a minor in Indigenous Studies. This summer I am looking forward to being a part of Youth Central, by standing alongside students as they discover their leadership potential and what sparks their interest! I look forward to the relationship building that is to come over the next couple of months.





Devyn


Hi! I’m Devyn (she/her). I have a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of Calgary, and I love anything to do with genetics! Outside of science stuff, I love to travel and track down the best food spots in new places. As a Team Leader, I look forward to watching volunteers grow as change makers and seeing them make meaningful impacts on local communities.





Peace


My name is Peace Olanipekun (she/her) and I am currently in my 3rd year of Law at the University of Calgary. In my free time, I love reading books from all genres, watching movies and trying new restaurants around the city! I look forward to exploring different parts of the city, meeting all the amazing volunteers, and contributing to creating positive change.



Denniela

Hi! My name is Denniela (she/her) and I am a student at the University of Calgary majoring in Honours Biomedical Sciences, with a minor in Business Management. As a team leader, I’m excited to contribute to meaningful, hands-on experiences in our community, and hopefully develop a sense of leadership in our youth volunteers. Outside YVC, I love photography and playing with animals. I’m eager to meet all of you amazing people very soon!



Elaha

Hi! My name is Elaha, my pronouns are she/her, and I’m a Civil Engineering student at the University of Calgary. This summer, I’m excited to have the opportunity to be out in the community as a Team Leader. I’m looking forward to working with and supporting youth in making a lasting, positive impact across the city through their volunteer journey.



Alex

Hi! My name is Alex and I in my third year of Criminal Justice at Mount Royal University. My favorite part of being a Team Leader is getting to know all of you! Youth Central volunteers are passionate, driven, and definitely the coolest kids around! I love finding new ways to engage with and challenge volunteers, and it is an honor to see how you all change and grow through Youth Central. (He/him)



Nathan

Hey everyone! My name is Nathan Repolona (he/him) and I am about to start my first year of university at Carleton University for Aerospace Engineering. In my free time, I love to hang out with friends, do karaoke, and go outside. I was a Youth Central volunteer before, and I am very excited to experience the incredible, inspiring potential and leadership of volunteers as their Team Leader. Looking forward to meeting you all soon!