Q: How does it feel to be named a Schulich Leader?  

It felt humbling and empowering at the same time. More than anything, it felt like I was being believed in—not just for what I’ve done, but for what I could do in the future. You can feel the power behind it. It’s a reminder that the work I care about matters, and that I’m not alone in trying to make an impact. 

Q: What motivates your passion for STEAM/Entrepreneurship?  

It’s the feeling of knowing that something you create can genuinely make a difference in someone’s life. I love the idea that I can take something from my imagination, build it with my own hands or code, and see it reach people. That ability to bring ideas to life and try to solve real problems is what drives me. 

Q: At Shad we are leaders in social innovation, how do you plan to use #STEAM4Good? 

I plan to use STEAM to democratize healthcare access, especially through advancements in telemedicine and AI. I’ve been working on AI imaging systems that detect abnormalities in CT scans, and I’m now exploring how to make such systems more robust and deployable. I also want to empower others to innovate—through workshops, open-source tools, and community-driven hackathons. Using #STEAM4Good means not only building the technology, but ensuring it gets to the people who need it most. 

Q: What lessons would you share with incoming Shads? 

Don’t wait to feel “ready.” You grow by showing up, even when you feel uncertain. At Shad, I realized that leadership doesn’t require having all the answers—it requires curiosity, empathy, and the willingness to build something bigger than yourself. Be open to collaboration, listen deeply, and take risks. Shad is a sandbox—use it to experiment boldly, fail fast, and learn deeply. And most importantly, keep creating even after the program ends. That’s where the real journey starts.