About Me

Hi Everyone! A little about me first: I was born in Queensville, ON and moved to Saudi Arabia when I was two since my dad got a job offer there. We ended up staying for 12 years and while there had some amazing travel opportunities and learning experiences. I finished up my high school education at Rothesay Netherwood School in New Brunswick and then chose to attend the University of Western Ontario to pursue an Honours degree in Physiology and Pharmacology. I first learnt about Global Vision when Terry Clifford (Founder and President) gave a talk at the Student Transitional Education Program (STEP) at UWO. I immediately knew it was something I wanted to look into more. After attending the Global Leaders Centre (GLC) in London in early March and seeing what an amazing opportunity for leadership development it was I decided to immediately sign up for the Toronto GLC too. As I had hoped it proved to be a very different and equally rewarding experience for meeting other motivated youth with a passion for creating positive global change. Just attending the GLC and listening to the sort of experiences you can have while working with Global Vision really left me no choice but to dramatically change my life goals and aspirations. I started doing everything in my power to get involved and promote leadership development, both in myself and in other Canadian youth.

Shortly afterwards, I was selected (along with around 100 other delegates) from among thousands of applicants to attend the National Youth Caucus (NYC) in Ottawa. While there we were given the opportunity to network with leaders in government, business and academia. Additionally, we received education in the tactics governing multilateral negotiations, and listened to multiple guest speakers from a wide range of specialties. Additionally, we took part in an “Amazing Race” around Ottawa, toured the National Art Gallery, and met with Prime Minister Harper and Senator Mike Duffy during a one hour interview session that was broadcasted live by well over 20 news stations (by my count). The NYC was an incredible experience for me, and as with each of my exposures to Global Vision and its programs, I don’t have a choice, I feel I have to continue down this path of adventure: though I have no idea where it will end!

Now the next step in my journey has begun. I recently received my acceptance letter to join Global Vision on their International Trade and Development Mission in China and Malaysia this August. I’m starting this blog so all of my friends, family and business associates can follow me from beginning to end.

So what is my goal now? Each year, Junior Team Canada (JTC) delegates are challenged with raising at least half of the funds required to fund their mission. As such, I have a little under two months to raise $5500. Let the games begin…