EDMONTON AMBASSADORS
Krizelle, She/Her
Age: 27
A song lyric that describes me… Stuck in them 20somethings
A book I would recommend is… all about love - bell hooks
A movie that I would watch again and again… Moonlight
An issue I care about is… BDS
Why RISE? I wanted an opportunity to put my values and stances into praxis through community building with others that i wouldn't have had the opportunity to prior..
Simon Benzon, He/Him
Age: 23
A song lyric that describes me…
A book I would recommend is… This Wound is a World by Billy-Ray Belcourt
A movie that I would watch again and again… Lady Bird
An issue I care about is…Working towards decolonizing our ways of thinking and living
Why RISE? I saw RISE as a valuable learning opportunity that could transform my desire to see justice in my community into tangible change. Through empowering youth to help ameliorate their community, RISE fosters the realization that social justice begins with the community surrounding us and that community care is essential in combating systemic issues.
Will Brophy, Him/Her
Age: 28
A song lyric that describes me… Well, I'm just doing my best today - Raine Maida
A book I would recommend is… House of Leaves
A movie that I would watch again and again… The Lord of the Rings trilogy
An issue I care about is… Accessible mental health support.
Why RISE? I believe I am a compassionate individual, with the drive to make my community a better place for those I love. However, until now I have struggled to find an outlet for that passion. I hope that through RISE I can learn how to find and accomplish work that I can be proud of.
Jenna Mulji, She/Her
Age: 22
A song lyric that describes me… How could it be? 20 something, all alone still/Not a thing in my name/Ain't got nothin', runnin' from love... - 20 Something by SZA
A book I would recommend is… Split Tooth by Tanya Tagaq
A movie that I would watch again and again… Spiderman Into the Spiderverse! Literally my favourite movie it's SO GOOD!!
An issue I care about is… Gender based violence within immigrant and refugee communities.
Why RISE? I am so excited and honoured to be a part of RISE because I not only get to learn about community engagement at a local level but I also get to learn from the other ambassadors and the people around me. I think that there is so much resilience to be found in youth and in community, and I want to be a part of an initiative which creates a positive and sustainable impact in amplifying the resilience within communities. I also want to challenge my own biases and preconceived notions about what "resilient cities" means and to actively engage with the topic from different perspectives.
Erin Simpson,They/Them
Age: 27
A song lyric that describes me… Every little action, there is a reaction :)
A book I would recommend is… 5 Little Indians by Michelle Good
A movie that I would watch again and again… Shrek
An issue I care about is… Indigenous sovereignty and Landback
Why RISE? I would like to connect with other passionate community members to help inform others on important issues.
Spenser, He/Him
Age: 27
A song lyric that describes me… The years start coming and they don't stop coming
A book I would recommend is…
A movie that I would watch again and again… Airplane!
An issue I care about is… Mental Health care availability
Why RISE? looking for an opportunity to learn, listen and help my community. I truly believe radical change happens radically and the first step is working with your community.