OTTAWA AMBASSADORS
Hiwan Bayru, She/Her
Age: 22
A song lyric that describes me… ALL THE SINGLE LADIES
A book I would recommend is… Percy Jackson series. Indecisive can't choose one
A movie that I would watch again and again… Train to Busan
An issue I care about is… Equality (in regards to Gender, Opportunities, Race)
Why RISE? I want to learn more. I'm also up for a challenge and I feel like RISE is giving me that opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and learn how to better help my community. I also want to become a better leader for my community and myself. I think self-growth and being aware of your journey is extremely important and through this journey with RISE, I hope to come out with more knowledge and passion to achieve great things in the future.
Emma, She/Her
Age: 19
A song lyric that describes me… We'll be alright - Fine Line, Harry Styles
A book I would recommend is… A Separate Peace - John Knowles
A movie that I would watch again and again… Call Me By Your Name
An issue I care about is… Prevention of violence towards women
Why RISE? I joined RISE to become a part of Ottawa's leading youth who want to better their community. What I hope to get about of RISE is a greater sense of what makes a city a positive space for everyone and how a community can come together to benefit those who need it. I also hope to meet some great friends and mentors along the way.
Sydney Gen, She/Her
Age: 24
A song lyric that describes me… Friday night and the lights are low/Looking out for a place to go/Where they play the right music
A book I would recommend is… Chinatown Pretty
A movie that I would watch again and again… Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse
An issue I care about is… Creating equity and inclusivity for all by dismantling white supremacy and the patriarchy
Why RISE? I feel like I've been stuck in a certain bubble throughout university and my work life, so I joined RISE to experience new perspectives and make connections with people who care about the community and similar issues that I also find important!
Bonilla-Gauthier, She/Her
Age: 18
A song lyric that describes me…
A book I would recommend is… You are a Badass
A movie that I would watch again and again…
An issue I care about is… Equality
Why RISE? I heard of the program through a friend and I just loved the why being the organization and I was really excited about learning some leaderships skills and tools. I loved that it empowers youth to take action for there cities
Yanaminah Thullah, She/Her/Elle
Age: 22
A song lyric that describes me… I’ve been putting work in, healing myself, still got room to grow
A book I would recommend is… The Alchemist
A movie that I would watch again and again… Someone Great
An issue I care about is… Empowering the Black community and other marginalized communities in the diaspora through decolonized research, knowledge sharing, and resource mobilization
Why RISE? Why not RISE?