Like many of us, I first discovered the eye-opening power of human rights advocacy by watching my parents face systemic barriers. Their struggles to navigate difficult environments for me and my siblings, along with my experiences as an immigrant and person of colour, sparked both awareness of inequality and a determination to address it. Seven years ago, I founded an Amnesty International chapter in high school because I believed youth voices could shape the future of human rights. Our first letter-writing campaign protested the detention of a Saudi women’s rights activist, and seeing my peers’ outrage turn into action proved that people power is not only real but it works.
At university, I continued that vision by restarting and leading the Amnesty chapter. One memorable event was a screening on migrant detention, followed by a letter drive that generated more than 400 letters to Members of Parliament. Building on that work, I restarted the Calgary community group for grassroots activism and I joined the National Youth Action and Advisory Committee, where I organized a human library event that connected young activists with experienced members like you and the board.
Alongside advocacy, I have focused on not-for-profit governance. I co-founded Zero Food Waste, which has rescued over 144k meals of surplus food for vulnerable communities, and Stars for Scholarly Youth, which has provided educational and English literacy support for over 500 underserved students. Drafting bylaws, securing funding, and guiding grassroots volunteers taught me that transparent policies and inclusive decision-making shape a well-run organization. This knowledge, combined with my Master of Public Policy studies, informs my work on Amnesty Canada’s Governance Committee and my role as a sponsor of resolutions that support transparency and a people-powered movement.
My dedication to the Board of Directors centers on ensuring every member, wherever they are, sees themselves in Amnesty’s mission. From my parents’ experiences to my work across Canada, my journey has shown me one truth: when we center marginalized voices and encourage genuine collaboration, our impact grows. If elected, I promise to keep listening, remain transparent, and uphold Amnesty’s values at every stage.
