Q : Qu'est-ce que cela fait d'être nommé Leader Schulich ?

There is nothing that can truly explain how I feel being named a Schulich Leader. I am extremely grateful and honoured to be selected out of the amazing students that make up Canada. I still feel as if I will wake up at any point and it was all just a vivid dream. The moment I read the email announcing the fact, I almost fell out of my chair. 

Q : Qu'est-ce qui nourrit votre passion pour le STIAM et l'entrepreneuriat ?

I’ve come to understand that, for me, true success is fostered in the hands of the people who have been positively impacted. This ideal allows me to fully commit to my hobbies and motivates me enough to do things for the sole reason of doing so. I’ve always been inspired by the individuals who help shape the world through their personalities, those like Seymour Schulich and Rob Gorbet (my Shad Director). Other than the enjoyment I get out of drawing, coding, learning and creating in general, it’s the thought that I might just be able to help someone with it. That is what ultimately drives me to continue innovating.

Q : Chez Shad, nous sommes des chefs de file en innovation sociale. Comment comptez-vous utiliser #STEAM4Good ?

I plan to take the skills and advice learned during my Shad design project and implement them into an innovation of my own at McMaster.

Q : Quels conseils aimeriez-vous transmettre aux nouveaux et nouvelles participants de Shad ?

Here are some values that I try to live by: Write a story with your life. Never doubt your own abilities and don’t be afraid of failure, embrace it. Don’t compare yourself to others, be inspired by them. If you’re curious, do it, and if you enjoy something, don’t ever stop.