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Advocacy

From Maskwacis to Dartmouth, Devin Buffalo transforms passion into purpose through law and Indigenous advocacy.

Future

Five Shads earn Loran Scholarships, recognized for service, vision, and community impact—each driven to lead lasting change.

Leadership

From Shad to software leadership, Daniel champions authenticity and inclusion, lighting the path for the next generation of tech leaders.

Innovation

From Shad to Harvard, Luna Yin is engineering change—fusing passion, identity, and impact into her fight for a sustainable future.

Purpose

From Shad to startup, Michel applies tech and values to reimagine diagnosis and improve access to care with AI-powered Delphi.

Impact

A heartfelt gift becomes opportunity: Meghan Sharir’s donation fuels dreams and transforms futures at Shad.

Impact

Inspired by impact, Olivia chose code over clinics—building tools at Meta that make everyday life smarter and simpler.

Lead

As Vice President of the Black Student Association at his high school in Brampton, Ontario, Adrian McCalla has spent weeks preparing for Black History Month.

Heal

One of Colin McCready’s favourite things about working as a doctor in a rural area is the continuous learning opportunities it presents.

Explore

Meet Raina Garland, Shad2024 Alum and Recipient of Shad’s Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students

Embrace

As a physics-loving flutist, Aadrika Bhakt has always looked for ways to embrace her authentic complexity and meet others whose interests are as broad as …

Impact

Fatema Riaz loves science. The daughter of doctors, she has watched the positive impact that medicine has on communities, which motivates her own wish …