Through the Bringing STEM to Life: Work-Integrated Learning program at Lassonde, I had the opportunity to mentor high school students from underrepresented communities as they explored real-world, project-based STEM research problems aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. I mentored them for a research symposium at the end of July 2025, where they got to showcase their posters and prototypes.

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I'm currently working as a mentor for k2i’s Community Program, bringing engaging STEM lessons to 5-6th graders! I’m thrilled to be a part of a program that challenges how we engage youth in STEM education and reinforces the belief that anyone can be an engineer. 

Working at VCP gave me the unique opportunity to build a community. As the first person handing you your audition form, I got to welcome hundreds of students into our space and make a place where they could feel like they belonged. 

 

My flexible leadership and strong communication skills helped me assist producers in facilitating the Work Study team assigned to different production roles for over 8 shows, handling all company communications, and additionally creating our weekly newsletter.

 

I’m so grateful I got to work with such a talented group of people to create and share beautiful stories for our community!

I worked with youth ages four to thirteen, guiding them through several fun STEM projects and teaching them about computer science, robotics, and engineering.

 

Our program used a hands-on learning approach with tools such as Microsoft MakeCode (block coding), Makey Makey circuit boards, Lego Robotics, and Scratch Jr. It was great being able to encourage the curiosity and problem-solving skills of the next generation of STEM innovators!