Sophia is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Communication Studies at Capilano University. She is also a recent graduate of Capilano University's Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate. During her time as a volunteer at the Access Pro Bono Society of British Columbia, Sophia uncovered her deeprooted passion for uniform access to justice and equal opportunity for all. As a Social Media Ambassador and Orientation Leader at her school, Sophia demonstrates her involvement in her community and reinforces her stance for everyone to have access to the information and support available to them. You can also find Sophia in her local martial gym assisting classes, and training towards her black belt.
Lily Hamilton is a political science student at the University of Victoria, set to graduate this spring. Lily has been active in various political clubs throughout her time at UVic, including the Model United Nations team, and Elect Her, a club that focuses on engaging women and people of marginalized genders with politics. She is currently the Minister of Student Affairs for the Model UN Club and the President of Elect Her. Outside of school, Lily has acted as a youth advocate for Plan International Canada, as part of their Because I am a Girl

campaign, where she’s engaged with

Canadians to educate about female health

access issues around the world. In 2017 she also participated in Plan’s Girls Belong Here campaign

for Day of the Girl and shadowed the then Ontario Minister of the Status of Women, Indira Naidoo Harris, for a day. Lily is very passionate about female representation in government, Climate Change, Women’s Rights, and Indigenous Rights. She hopes to channel her passion for these issues into a career in International Politics. Lily is very happy to represent the riding of Victoria at Daughters of the Vote 2021. She loves living in Victoria and is especially a fan of its beautiful sights, youthful energy, and coffee shops. In her free time, Lily loves to cook, read, listen to music, and plan trips to take post-COVID.
My name is Monique Cheema (she/her) and I am incredibly honoured to serve as the delegate for Vancouver South, where I was born and raised as a settler on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. Presently, I am in my last year at Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto as a first-generation law student, having completed my International Relations and Political Science Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of British Columbia. I am also a Legal Intern at the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative domestic violence clinic, a research assistant, a competitive oralist on the Immigration and Refugee Law Moot team, and the Co-Chair of the South Asian Law Students' Association at Osgoode. Formerly, I have worked in various positions abroad and federally as a policy and legal intern alongside maintaining several part-time positions in retail. Last summer, I was a Legal Intern in Bangalore, India with the Concerned for Working Children, a Nobel Peace prizenominated non-governmental organization on child marriage and labour rights issues. I was also a Junior Policy Analyst with Environment and Climate Change Canada and Agriculture and
Agri-Food Canada in Gatineau and Winnipeg respectively. After completing my law degree, I will be articling at Tribunals Ontario with the Ministry of Attorney General Ontario. I am passionate about human rights issues, intersectionality, and enhancing democratic youth engagement and advocacy within underrepresented communities. When I have down-time, I love reading fiction, exploring my new neighbourhood, and listening to podcasts.
Ana Brinkerhoff is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Toronto pursuing a degree in Political Science. She is interested in using her degree to examine social inequalities within Canadian society. Ana is also the winner of the Don Davies Create Your Canada competition. Her idea was introduced into the House of Commons as Bill C-408 in June of 2018. Specifically, the Bill calls for mandatory gender quotas on the corporate boards of Crown corporations. Through the lenses of political institutions and policy, Ana wishes to continue her academic education to further her understandings of how Canadian institutions harm certain identities to a greater degree than others. Ana is excited to be attending the Daughter of the Vote 2021 and hopes to engage in and listen to discussions that will make Canada a better and more equitable society for all.
I am a first-generation Tamil-Canadian woman who grew up on Treaty 7 lands in Calgary, AB, and currently reside on the unceded lands of the Coast Salish peoples in Vancouver, BC. I work in municipal government as an engineer-in-training and enjoy doing

work that directly impacts the quality of people’s lives.

I love using data to tell stories and am passionate about doing the work to ensure our communities are inclusive and provide safety, security, and joy for everyone who lives there. I am interested in seeing diverse representation within our civic spheres and political organizations and want to ensure that we center voices that have typically not been heard in these institutions. Kate is a third-year political study and global

development student at Queen’s University in

Kingston, Ontario. Kate hails from Vancouver, British Columbia, where she has lived for over 20 years and will represent her Vancouver-East federal riding. In her free time, Kate loves to be outdoors and read a good book! She is passionate about environmental and indigenous politics and cannot wait to learn more about these topics during Daughter of the Vote 2021.
Barbara is a public-sector consultant, working with nonprofit as well as territorial, provincial, and municipal government level clients within the areas of program

• evaluation,
• feasibility
• assessment,
• stakeholder

consultation, and program administration. Barbara’s interests in government and decision-making processes have led her to being elected for three terms to the Simon Fraser University Senate as well as a year at the student government level where she served as Vice President Finance on the board of the Simon Fraser Student Society. Barbara has also participated in the British Columbia Legislative Internship Program, an intensive 6-month immersion into the legislative and executive branches of government. Within her day-to-day and volunteer work, Barbara is always driven by considering the impact of her work at the individual level. Her volunteer work includes being a member of the World Economic Forum Global Shapers Vancouver Hub as well as judging business case competitions at the Beedie School of Business. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Honours degree from Simon Fraser University. In her free time, Barbara enjoys reading about current events, hiking, and flower arrangement competitions.
Rochelle is the founder and Executive Director of a thriving Non- Profit called SPARK Foundation. SPARK Foundation offers life education programs (workshops, camps and community programs) to youth throughout Canada. Because of her work and leadership, she is also the recipient of the Princess Diana Award, Canada 150 award in leadership, Surrey Board of Trade Top 25 Under 25 the Governor General Sovereignty Award, is the author of her book titled "Because We Can” and continues to travel the world in pursuit of building sustainable communities. Rochelle has also been interviewed, published, and written about in over 50 articles in the world. Rochelle a United Nations Sustainable Development Goal advocate and champions goals number: 4, 11,13 and 17 throughout her project management, entrepreneurship, and community engagement work. She is a shameless idealist leader that is simple empowering the next generation. For this 22-yearold, this is just the beginning.
Mikaela Basile (she/her) is a passionate activist for healthcare reform and disability justice. As a young person with lived experience of mental health and disability, she has experienced the healthcare system firsthand and is excited for a future where healthcare is more accessible, equitable and inclusive. Mikaela is extensively involved her in community through her volunteer work at Anxiety Canada, SPARK Foundation, Foundry BC, SFU Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance, and InvisiYouth Charity. She is set to graduate in June with a BA in International Studies and hopes to prioritize trauma-informed practice around those who have experienced war and conflict. In the future, Mikaela would like to go into politics to make positive change.
My name is Bilan Abdullahi Hassan. I am selected as the delegate for the riding of Stevenson-Richmond East. I am born and raised in Canada. My parents immigrated to Canada from Somalia as refugees during the civil war over there; to start a better life for them. I recently completed a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and a Certificate relating to non-governmental and nonprofits studies from Kwantlen Polytechnic University. My passion outside of school is an active volunteer and community leader in my hometown. I am an active member of my community, volunteering in many community events such as the annual
Nations Cups in Richmond. In the future, I would like to start my own non-profits to help students with disabilities and health care needs. I would also like to pursue a master's degree in Anthropology with an ethnographic study of refugee's and their transactional perspective. Growing up as a minority in the city of Richmond, I experienced racism in school and within the community. One example is when I was in high school, and another student called me a racial slur in front of all my classmates. One of the things that I am greatly passionate about is having difficult conservations within my community about racism and discrimination. I spoke about my experiences with racism and discrimination at a university event sponsored by the city of

Richmond. For the past year, I’ve been volunteering with newly accepted immigrants and refugees

at Richmond multicultural community services. I have been teaching classes on basic computer literacy skills, helping student transitions to university, and Basic English.
Leila Bonner holds a BA in International Studies with a Minor in Political Science from Simon Fraser University and has been involved in politics ever since volunteering

in her local MP’s office in high school. From volunteering

at political party events and getting involved in election campaigns for multiple levels of government to interning for a Cabinet Minister and co-founding a political party campus club in university, Leila has sought to learn more about and engage in politics and government. To her, being informed and involved in the democratic process is a right and privilege that all should be encouraged to exercise. Her other passions include her Christian faith, writing, live music, rollerskating, being creative, and trying the many different coffee shops of nearby Vancouver, BC. She works as an Administrative Assistant for the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce, where she takes pride in assisting the organization in supporting local businesses.
From Vancouver, Maja is in the last semester of a Bachelor of Arts (hons) in Political Science from Simon Fraser University. She experienced her first taste of local politics at 11 when she addressed the Vancouver Park Board to share her personal connection with the proposed Ecological Action Plan for Stanley Park. This inspired her to apply for a Generation Green Award to kickstart a youth-led bog restoration project. Her interest in local politics was expanded globally during two years studying abroad at Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong, after which she returned to Canada to continue her studies. Maja has a background in quantitative research analysis, demonstrated in both her role as a research assistant for the Department of English and her honours thesis on electoral representation (and its barriers) at the municipal level in Canada. Maja has long been involved in her community, including as a Political Science Student Union Executive and a Peer Mentor for first-year students in the Arts and Social Sciences. More recently, Maja has worked closely with the City of Surrey as an intern at the Downtown Surrey Business
Improvement Association. Today, she continues to combine her passions for public policy, environmentalism, and connecting with people in her role at Parks Canada where she has helped develop innovative, online programs to get children with Autism excited about exploring the outdoors during the pandemic. In her spare time, Maja likes to learn new languages, climb up cliffs, and knit painstakingly long projects.
Jaya is a 2020 graduate from the Western University International Relations and Scholar's Electives programs. She is fascinated by international affairs and pursued her interest across the ocean, completing an exchange at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. Throughout her undergraduate degree, Jaya focused on human rights and international justice. She is passionate about these topics not only at the global level, but within her own community. Though far away throughout her studies, she calls the Victoria region, situated on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen and SENCOTEN speaking peoples, her home. Here she has worked on grassroots food security initiatives with the Capital Region Food and Agriculture
Initiatives Roundtable and had the opportunity to see how environmental stewardship and conservation directly impact human rights. Making this connection, Jaya is inspired to further the protection of both the earth and human rights. She is honoured to be a current participant in the Uncovering Common Ground Initiative with the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada, and to be a member of JGI's national Youth Advisory Council. She is also excited to be a 2021 Fellow with Results Canada, to learn how to conduct parliamentary advocacy and to take action on global health and poverty alleviation. Jaya looks forward to engaging with political decision makers and politicians who govern Canada and is eager to learn from and be inspired by her fellow delegates.
I am a fifth-year student in the BBA Marketing Management program, Cooperative Option. I enjoy reading, listening to music, and volunteering in my spare time. I choose to study Marketing because I like the concept of studying what a consumer wants and working towards appeasing that want. It requires you to problem solve and work with others and I love the results that come out of this job. There is something about helping others, whether it be in a small or big way, which simply makes me feel happy. I really enjoy the feeling that I receive,

and I think it was because of that feeling I was able to “break out of my shell” back in high school. Many of the close friends I

have right now and some of my fondest memories have come from volunteering and that is why I continue to do it. Once I graduate, I would like to work for an organization in the not – for – sector because I would be directly helping those less fortunate than me and would be able to continue what I’ve been

doing at KPU. Once I’ve done all this, I would love to become

an entrepreneur and start my own business. I have learnt over the years that I am good at being a leader and I like the idea of being my own boss and having a group of people to motivate.
Antalya graduated from Queen's University in 2018 with a degree in Politics and an International Certificate, having spent a year at the UK campus at the Herstmonceux Castle. She has interned with federal and provincial elected representatives in Vancouver and participated in their respective electoral campaigns. She has completed a Parliamentary Internship and volunteer assignment in Ottawa at Parliament Hill, an internship at the NATO Association of Canada in Toronto and a Public Affairs Internship at the U.S. Consulate in Vancouver. Most recently as a Team Lead at PIVOT 2020 working with 1,200 youth in 27 cities across Canada, Antalya managed a team to find ways for cities to prosper during and post COVID-19 through

quantitative and qualitative research. Antalya’s interests lie in diplomacy, international affairs and

international security. Through all her internships and job experiences Antalya has gained knowledge in digital marketing, social media management, website development, event management, research, speech writing, and stakeholder relations. Passionate about social justice issues, Antalya is the Founder of the Warming Hearts Foundation, a personal initiative, to support and increase awareness for local homelessness, youth leadership development, third world poverty and anti-bullying. Antalya volunteers as a Marketing & Communications Coordinator at the Aga Khan Council for Canada, a community-based organization, and supports the Community Relations BC Regional Team. Antalya is also an avid reader and swimmer and enjoys experiencing different cultures through travel.
Julia Elson has recently graduated from McGill University with a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and a minor in Environmental Engineering. She is honoured to represent her hometown riding, North Vancouver, in the 2021 DOV Program. Julia has always been an active citizen within her community. In addition to being an engineering student, she

joined a community women’s choir, Les Muses, and was the

leader for her section in 2019. She has involved herself in local

initiatives like the McGill Student’s Cancer Society and

became the President of the McGill Chapter of Engineers Without Borders in 2018. Julia is looking forward to participating in the DOV Program, and she is especially excited to network with and learn from the other delegates. She is eager to learn more about the Canadian political system and she hopes to bring back this experience to her community in the future. Kate Haberl (she/her) is passionate about politics at any level. In her hometown of New Westminster, Kate is a cofounder of the New Westminster Climate Action Committee, which urges elected officials to take action on climate change, leading New Westminster to declare a state of climate emergency in 2019. Provincially, Kate volunteers

with both the Green Party (Sonia Furstenau’s leadership campaign) and the NDP (MLA Anne Kang’s re-election

campaign). Federally, Kate is involved with the NDP (through MP Peter Julian), though she deeply admires Chrystia Freeland. At the University of Toronto, where Kate is in her second year studying international relations and anthropology, she is a budding politician, sitting on two student councils. Aside from constant campaigning for herself and others, Kate is the founder and president of the Unsanitized Project, which seeks to create safe spaces for marginalized communities at the University of Toronto through education and community. Kate is also the events director for the Victoria University

Students’ Administrative Council’s Sustainability Commission, and an avid contributor to the University of Toronto’s largest newspaper, the Varsity. Kate sits on committees for many other organizations at the University of Toronto as well, but she won’t bore you with the details. Kate’s main passions include climate activism, women’s rights, and youth engagement in politics. She is

incredibly excited to be a delegate this year and cannot wait to meet her 337 new best friends.
Sahib Kaur Dhaliwal is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing Honours in Economics and Public Policy at the University of Ottawa. Challenging herself from a young age, Sahib Kaur participated in Forum for Young Canadians based out of Ottawa, which intrigued her to investigate the political atmosphere. Sahib Kaur has hosted Human Rights Day to shed light on current international atrocities and human rights violations and led campaigns on Student Vote Canada to raise interest in Canadian politics. Pursuing her passions, Sahib Kaur was selected to be the first Dastar tying Sikh as a House of Commons Page, where she witnessed Canadian democracy in action. As a page, Sahib Kaur assisted Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, Table Officers, and community stakeholders. Additionally, Sahib Kaur has been involved in multiple political campaigns. She has volunteered for the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of Middle Class, and the Canadian

leaders’ debate. Sahib Kaur advocates on behalf of local and small agricultural businesses by

raising awareness on agricultural sustainability on Punjabi media and mainstream social media networks. As a university student, Sahib Kaur is the co-president of the Sikh Student Association and an active member of the Economics Student Association. She has been awarded several scholarships for her outstanding academic excellence and leadership performances. Sahib Kaur strives to uplift her fellow community members and Sikh youth. Returning to British Columbia during the summers, Sahib Kaur resides on a blueberry farm with her wonderful family.
My name is Kaylee Davis. I live in the small town of Cranbrook, BC. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I am part of a large family of six, we live on a five-acre property with many different animals. I am a person of faith and enjoy going to church. My hobbies include reading, going to the gym, playing basketball, singing, enjoying nature and being a part of local politics. I have been a part of many theatrical productions and sports teams. Recently, I have been grateful to become the Youth Representative to the Board of Directors for the Conservative Party in the Kootenay-Columbia riding and in this role, I am really excited to make a difference in my community.
Originally from Penang, Malaysia, I moved to Kelowna, BC when I was 12 years old where I lived until moving to Halifax after my high school graduation. I currently attend Dalhousie University pursuing a concurrent degrees program in Civil Engineering and International Development Studies. I am work as a Canadian Armed Forces reservist with the 36 Signal Regiment in Halifax, NS, and will be returning from a 6-month deployment in Latvia for Op Reassurance just prior to attending Daughters of the Vote. Outside of school and work, I chair the WUSC Student Refugee Program and work with my team to sponsor two refugees every year to come to Halifax and secure them full-ride scholarships to Dalhousie

for their Bachelor’s degree. My advocacy work includes discrimination in the Canadian Armed

Forces, refugee rights and education reform to include anti-racism curriculum. I speak English, Mandarin, and am currently teaching myself Spanish.
Madalyn is a second-year student studying Political Science and Law at the University of British Columbia. She grew up in the small town of Tsawwassen, where she currently resides. Some of her hobbies include listening to true crime podcasts and trying any new restaurants around town. Her interest in politics stems from wanting to provide change and a voice for people. Madalyn is thrilled to meet and collaborate with everyone in DOV 2021!
Hello, my name is Miranda. I am in my final year of study at Simon Fraser University. My specific area of interest in Feminist Legal Studies, and I am excited to pursue Law School in the future. Given my interest areas, the DOV program perfectly aligns with my passions by focusing on mentoring young women and encouraging them to enter politics and share their unique voices. I hope to gain wisdom from powerful women through my participation in the DOV program, so that I can wisely join the fight for women in Canada. Sabrina is a second-generation Canadian currently residing in Coquitlam. She is in the process of completing her Master's degree in Global Health at McMaster University. Sabrina is passionate about healthcare, immigration and international development issues. In her spare time, she loves to read, thrift shop and play volleyball. Aleisha is a first-generation South Asian immigrant who was born and raised in BC. She is a recent Bachelor of Health Sciences graduate of Simon Fraser University where she has been a vocal advocate for students’ health and well-being. She has been an active member of the Student Health Advisory Committee