THE AISB TEAM
Stephanie, Rise Manager East, She/Her
Age: 31
A song lyric that describes me… If you wanna be my lover, you've gotta get with my friends.
A book I would recommend is… Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi
A movie that I would watch again and again… Booksmart
An issue I care about is… Food Security
Why RISE? RISE believes in the power of young people. But it doesn't just say that the youth are our future and leaves it at that, it creates opportunities for us to expand, explore, connect and practice the skills and approaches needed to building a better future.
Kyle, Rise Manager West, He/Him
Age: 25
A song lyric that describes me… I'm only human. I'm not perfect, just a person. I'm only human. Sometimes happy, sometimes nervous. -Tierra Whack
A book I would recommend is… The Wisdom of No Escape: the Path to Loving Kindness by Pema Chodron
A movie that I would watch again and again… Into the Wild
An issue I care about is… The unjust impacts of climate change & environmental degradation on vulnerable populations
Why RISE?
Christale, Montreal Hub Coordo, She/Her
Age: 34
A song lyric that describes me… Tiny bones like a bird but yet unbreakable - The Dusty Faces
A book I would recommend is… Lilth's Brood by Octavia Butlet
A movie that I would watch again and again… Howls Moving Castle
An issue I care about is… Climate Change
Why RISE? Help Ambassadors develop the tools they need to go out into the world and make change <3
Yasmine, Toronto Hub Coordo, She/Her
Age: 22
A song lyric that describes me… You say you like the wind blowing through your hair. Well, come on, roll with me 'til the sun goes down.
A book I would recommend is… Between the World and Me by Te-Nahisi Coates
A movie that I would watch again and again… Breaking Dawn: Part 2
An issue I care about is… Lowering barriers to civic engagement
Why RISE? RISE starts a foundation to understanding the social change ecosystem that can seem incredibly daunting and draining. I want to contribute to RISE by providing tangible, sustainable, and engaging methods of community organizing.
Jerika, Vancouver Hub Coordo, She/Her
Age: 22
A song lyric that describes me…"I will soften every edge / I'll hold the world to its best / And I'll do better"
A book I would recommend is… The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
A movie that I would watch again and again… Virtually any old Disney movie
An issue I care about is… Decolonization
Why RISE? What I hope for RISE is for every person to leave the program with a strong belief in their capacity for change-making and the skills and knowledge to begin their journey in doing so with thoughtfulness and compassion.
Rea, Edmonton Hub Coordo, She/Her
Age: 23
A song lyric that describes me… If you're lost, you can look and you will find me - time after time.
A book I would recommend is… Black Feminism Reimagined: After Intersectionality by Dr. Jennifer Christine Nash
A movie that I would watch again and again… The Breakfast Club
An issue I care about is… Understanding migrant health while keeping gender and race in mind.
Why RISE? RISE is an opportunity to unlearn and learn so we can make tomorrow better for everyone
Guyaatu, Winnipeg Hub Coordo, She/Her
Age: 23
A song lyric that describes me… I'm a survivor, I'm not gonna give up, I'm not gonna stop, I'm gonna work harder
A book I would recommend is… The Alchemist
A movie that I would watch again and again… The Notebook
An issue I care about is… Decolonization
Why RISE? I'm the Winnipeg coordinator!
Sam, Ottawa Hub Coordo, She/Her
Age: 26
A song lyric that describes me… "You're simply the best" (Tina Turner OR the Schitts Creek Cover)
A book I would recommend is… The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
A movie that I would watch again and again… Lilo and Stitch
An issue I care about is… Northern Communities (Internet, food, and resource access)
Why RISE? I am so proud to be part of an org that is passionate about involving youth in our community and democracy. Every day that someone learned to use their voice is a day well spent.
Excel, Halifax Hub Coordo, They/Them
Age: 27
A song lyric that describes me… I rather be a star without luster in the sky. In exchange for your everlasting affections.
A book I would recommend is… On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
A movie that I would watch again and again… Parasite
An issue I care about is… Resources for Marginalized communities and Housing.
Why RISE? I want to be able to work in an organization that caters to the needs of community leaders and rising youth activists. My abilities and values align with the organizations' value and principles. I want to engage with people that care about social, environmental, political and cultural aspects.
Daniele-Jocelyne Otou, Comms Director, She/Her
Age: 31
A song lyric that describes me… How you gon' win if you ain't right within?
A book I would recommend is… A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson
A movie that I would watch again and again… Interstellar
An issue I care about is Corporate social impact (the responsibility major corps should have towards contributing to social and global change)
Why RISE? To learn about the realities of those who don't identify with the gender spectrum in order to better tell their stories through AisB's comms