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Transformer la culture de STIM vers l’inclusion

Our Vision

We envision an inclusive culture within Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) where interdisciplinary approaches are used for positive social change.

 

By highlighting the potential for science and technology to better our communities, we anticipate an increase in the diversity of people, perspectives, and ideas in STEM, resulting in more innovative and sustainable solutions.

Notre Vision

Nous envisageons une culture d’inclusion à l’intérieur de la Science, la Technologie, l’Ingénierie et les Mathématiques (STIM) où des approches interdisciplinaires sont utilisées afin d’avoir un changement social positif.

 

En soulignant le potentiel de la science et de la technologie pour améliorer nos communautés, nous prévoyons une augmentation de la diversité des personnes, des perspectives et des idées dans le domaine des STIM, ce qui se traduira par des solutions plus innovantes et durables.

Our Vision
Our Mission

Notre mission

Nous inspirons les jeunes à utiliser STIM afin d’améliorer la vie des gens.

Nos Valeurs

Diversité 

Notre travail part d'un lieu de compassion, d'empathie et d'intégrité. Nous accueillons et valorisons les différents points de vue, expériences et sources de connaissances et nous sommes curieux(ses) de découvrir d'autres façons de faire les choses, tout en restant fidèles à notre propre identité.

 

Collaboration

En travaillant ensemble, nous aspirons à réaliser notre mission, qui consiste à promouvoir les STIM pour un impact social, et notre vision de l'équité, de la diversité et de l'inclusion dans les domaines des STIM. Au sein de notre équipe, nous encourageons l'esprit de croissance tout en restant orientés vers les solutions.


Créativité

Nous nous épanouissons dans les opportunités offertes par l'inconnu. Nous apprécions le processus et la prise de risque positive, car un changement significatif et une véritable innovation ne peuvent être obtenus qu'en essayant quelque chose de nouveau. Nous pensons que notre créativité nous aidera à trouver les nouvelles possibilités.

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Our Values
Meet-the-team

Nos Valeurs

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Andrea Hemmerich

Toronto

Andrea est professeure adjointe à l'Université Queen, chargée de cours en conception centrée sur l'humain à l'université McMaster et cofondatrice de Up4 The Challenge. Elle est ravie d'étendre le programme à Toronto avec une équipe en pleine expansion.

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Lauren Folk

Virtual Office

Andrea est professeure adjointe à l'Université Queen, chargée de cours en conception centrée sur l'humain à l'université McMaster et cofondatrice de Up4 The Challenge. Elle est ravie d'étendre le programme à Toronto avec une équipe en pleine expansion.

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Robyn Roy

Virtual Office

Andrea est professeure adjointe à l'Université Queen, chargée de cours en conception centrée sur l'humain à l'université McMaster et cofondatrice de Up4 The Challenge. Elle est ravie d'étendre le programme à Toronto avec une équipe en pleine expansion.

Nos Valeurs

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Ariadni Athanassiadis

Ottawa

Ari is a lawyer, consultant, and educator. As Chair of WISE-Ottawa she helped co-found Up4 The Challenge and continues to provide invaluable advisory support to the organization.

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Patience Diala

Virtual Office

Patience Diala is a Grant Expert and Social Impact Strategist who supports nonprofits and social enterprises in securing funding and building sustainable systems. With experience across community development and social impact initiatives, she helps organizations strengthen their programs, align with funders, and position for long-term growth.

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Lauren Seto

Toronto

Lauren joined our team as our Digital Media Design Consultant. She is a recent graduate of the Toronto Metropolitan University. In addition to creating amazing content like the video on our home page she has helped facilitate numerous design programs.

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Jackson Yu

Toronto

Jackson Yu, a McGill Global Challenges Award recipient (2024), developed our digital STEMflower activity for our Up4 The Challenge youth programs. He continues to support our team with the design of instructional materials while studying Bioengineering and Applied AI at McGill University.

Board of Directors

Nos Valeurs

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Lauren Folk

Virtual Office

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Andrea Hemmerich

Toronto

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Robyn Roy

Virtual Office

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Selena Jagdeo

Hamilton

Selena joined Up4 The Challenge in 2024 as a Digital Outreach & Learning Facilitator, co-leading program design and facilitation while driving strategic communications. Selena is pursuing a degree in Global Peace, Social Justice, and Political Science at McMaster University.

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Sneha Nemichand

Toronto

Sneha is a Strategy, Operations, and Transformation leader with 7+ years of experience driving people-centric improvements across the public sector, healthcare, and IT. She applies Lean Six Sigma, business process reengineering, and change management to create sustainable system transformations. A wellness educator and lifelong learner, she integrates critical thinking and strategy to drive lasting impact.

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Cody de Leijer

Toronto

Cody is an experienced leader dedicated to social impact with over seven years of experience in the field. He has extensive experience in program design, leadership development, and youth engagement. He currently works as the Chief of Staff, Strategy & Operations at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR). Prior to joining CIFAR, Cody worked as the Director, Programs with Enactus Canada, supporting over 2,200 post-secondary students in launching social ventures and community impact projects. He was recently named a 2025 Emerging Leader in Social Impact.

Cody holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, specializing in entrepreneurship and innovation from Simon Fraser University.

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Yuchen Zhang

Vancouver

Yuchen is a Strategy Manager at Accenture. Yuchen helps guide organizations from setting strategic direction to designing operating models and applying AI to drive measurable value. He partners with leaders to translate strategy into execution, building roadmaps and leading cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes.
In addition to his client work, Yuchen leads nonprofit partnerships, advising organizations on strategy, fundraising, and program delivery to maximize community impact.

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Micah Wong

Toronto

Micah is a mechanical engineering student at the University of British Columbia with a strong interest in assistive technology. As a Board Member for Up4 The Challenge, he aims to create a future with human-centered, conscientious engineers.

Étudiantes du Programme de Bourses de Ryerson 2019

Nous avons eu la chance que des étudiantes de Ryerson en arts et études contemporaines, Devany Macdonald et Smyrna Wright, se joignent à notre équipe pour les mois de mai et juin 2019. Merci beaucoup pour tout votre travail acharné et vos contributions!

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Up4 The Challenge acknowledges that we work, learn, and collaborate on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island and what is now called Canada.

We recognize the enduring presence, rights, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples who have cared for the lands and waters since time immemorial. As a national organization, our team operates on many Indigenous territories, including the lands of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg, Wendat, Mi’kmaq, Cree, Coast Salish, and many others. We are deeply grateful to live and work in relation with these communities.

We are committed to fostering learning environments that honour Indigenous knowledge, respect sovereignty, and support reconciliation through education, action, and collaboration.

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