From Rocket Boosters to Black Brilliance: Elijah Sagna-Layne’s Mission to Inspire the Next Generation
Elijah Sagna-Layne has lost count of the number of NASA shuttle launches he watched online as a kid, eagerly awaiting his favourite part. Two minutes in, the solid rocket boosters delivered what was the bulk of the thrust crucial for liftoff. Then they detached from the spacecraft after propelling it skyward. Elijah was enthralled. It seems only […]
Student Spotlight: Brandon Rehfuhs Pays it Forward
This Lakehead Leader Award Winner is Someone to Look Up to On the road to success, some people sprint up the corporate ladder, while others extend that ladder behind them, lifting those who need help. Brandon Rehfuhs, a Master of Science in Management student, offers a firm grip for those coming up behind him because […]
Meet Meera Nelson, Shad2025 Alum and Recipient of Shad’s Lifelong Leadership Institute Scholarship
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself I’m Meera Nelson, a student attending high school in the GTA, heading into Grade 12 this September. I’ve always been drawn to STEAM, but since starting high school, I’ve also discovered my passion for entrepreneurship. At school, I’m an active member of President’s Council and currently serve as […]