Hi there! I'm a first-year international student at the University of Toronto, studying computer science. I grew up in Jamaica, and I love learning about other cultures. Feel free to reach out; I'm always happy to talk. 

I am a Colombian student at Columbia University pursuing neuroscience and dance, with strong experience in interdisciplinary performance, community impact, and project leadership. I am very passionate about the intersection of performing arts, wellbeing, and public health.

Hi! My name is Maghai, and I am a rising junior at Georgetown University in Qatar studying International Politics. I am passionate about peacekeeping, humanitarian governance, and ethical leadership, particularly in conflict-affected societies. As a Laidlaw Scholar, I am conducting research on civilian perceptions of UN peacekeeping withdrawal in South Sudan and how local communities experience security and international intervention. Growing up through conflict and displacement has shaped my interest in community-centered policy, accountability, and research that elevates local perspectives in global decision-making.

Hi, I'm Donya! I'm an English and History dual major at the University of Toronto with a passion for law, history, and research. Amongst other things, I am also passionate about National Treasure (2004). Feel free to connect!

Hi! My name is Hana, and I'm a third-year undergraduate at the University of Toronto majoring in Political Science and minoring in both Applied Data Science and Creative Writing. My academic interests lie in the intersections between technology and society; I'm particularly interested in how artificial intelligence interacts with and affects human communities. In my free time, I love to learn new languages (I speak 5 fluently!), train capoeira, cook, and write. Please feel free to reach out -- I look forward to meeting more people in the Laidlaw community!

Hi! My name is Hai An, but I go by Ami. I was born in Vietnam and have had the privilege of living in Myanmar, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Ukraine, and the UK, where I recently graduated from boarding school. In 2022, I was forced to evacuate Ukraine due to the war, an experience that shaped my perspective on resilience, displacement, and the importance of supporting others through global challenges. At my school in the UK, this inspired me to co-found the Refugee Action Club, where we raised awareness, hosted guest speakers, fundraised for local refugees, and tutored refugee children in the community. I now study Chemical Engineering at the University of Toronto in Canada. I am passionate about energy, hydrogen, sustainability, materials science, and innovation. My interests have grown through experiences including working with hydrogen systems in a design team, researching hydrogen fuel cells, exploring hydrogen as a reductant for metals, and now studying low-carbon concrete materials. Outside of academics, I love travelling, hiking, spending time in nature, exploring food, following motorsports, and trying new things. I’m excited to be part of the Laidlaw Scholars community and to grow as both a researcher and a leader.