My name is Emma Cheng, and I represent Iroquois Ridge High School’s 1UP Chapter. I have a passion in architecture and I’m interested in how design shapes the way people experience spaces. Outside of school, I do Taekwondo, competitive dance, visual arts and I like to skateboard.

Hello! My name is Matthew and I am a student at St. Robert CHS, and I enjoy reading and drawing. I am interested in studying the ways people interact with their community and physical environment. I look forward to seeing this through by learning about the decision making processes in making communities more welcoming with 1UP!

I’m Jules Ing-Nikkel from Rick Hansen Secondary School. I am passionate about law, helping and working with people and mechanical design.

My name is Zarlasht Ahmar, and I am currently a grade 11 student at Rick Hansen Secondary School, who is aspiring to be an architect. I enjoy learning about different architectural designs around the world, as well as how people utilize them. I am hoping to make a positive impact to my school community, and i’m excited to start as a 1UP fellow!

Madison is a current high school student at Milliken Mills High School. As an aspiring humanitarian lawyer, she is most interested in the connections between people and the environments they occupy, as well as how these relationships can drive localised, community-based solutions. She appreciates the real-world applicable urban planning and community-building opportunities 1UP provides, as well as the critical thinking she has developed while being a part of the program for the past three years. In her free time, you can find Madison at the pool training as a lifesaving sport athlete, or reading feminist literature.

Hello!! My name is Alice Tulloch, I’m from Orchard Park Secondary School in Hamilton. I enjoy animated shows, alternative music, making art, and best of all to learn about architecture and urban planning. I love looking at the bigger picture of city structure: Encouraging accessibility in public spaces, exploring the relationship between cities and the environment, designing effective spaces, and everything else to do with city building.

My name is Aafia Desai, I am a grade 12 student at Westmount Secondary School. I enjoy going to the beach, baking, and hanging out with friends and family.

My name is Heer Darji and I am a grade 12 student at Westmount Secondary School. Some of my interests include shopping, reading, spending time with my family and friends, and baking!

Name: Viera Kelly
School: Chinguacousy Secondary School
Interests/Hobbies: I love music (playing piano and clarinet mostly) running, volleyball, rock climbing, knitting and crochet, psychology and engineering, and most importantly all things architecture

My name is Jonathan Lee, and I am a bilingual (English and French) high school student at ÉSC Saint-Frère-André. I have a strong passion for urban design, city-building, and public transit advocacy. In my free time, I enjoy graphic design, community engagement, and exploring cities.

Hey, my name is Lucas. I’m a grade 11 French Immersion IB student at White Oaks Secondary. A few things I enjoy are playing basketball, listening to music, drawing, and going out with friends. I’m passionate about architecture and engineering and looking to create positive change with 1UP!

Hello everyone! My name is Ashley and I am a year 2 IB student at White Oaks Secondary School. In my free time, I like to play badminton, make artworks, and listen to music.

Hi, my name is Crystal Di and I’m a student at Sacred Heart Catholic High School. I enjoy art, design, and engineering, and I love exploring creative ideas and problem-solving. In my free time, I like experimenting with different art styles and finding inspiration in architecture and design.

I take external art classes, play badminton, and I”m really interested in architecture 🙂

“As a high school student driven by curiosity and compassion, I’m working at the intersection of healthcare, education, and social impact. I founded Heal the Harvest — a youth-led initiative to support underprivileged farmers in India. I volunteer through the ILE program to mentor younger students, helping them gain confidence and independence. And I’m currently interning in a cancer drug discovery lab, researching how proteins trigger disease — because I believe breakthroughs begin with questions, and change starts with action.

My mission is to empower 500 students and raise $3,000 for underserved communities by 2028. I’m passionate about medicine, biotechnology, and building a more equitable future — and I bring the same energy to every classroom, lab, and leadership opportunity I step into.

If you’re looking to connect with young changemakers turning early ambition into real-world impact, I’d love to connect.”

My name is Aliya Makada, and I am currently a 10th grader at Hillfield Strathallan College. I am passionate about leadership, giving back to the community, and mentoring youth. My hobbies include reading, writing, and calligraphy. I am so excited to bring the 1UP program to my school!

I’m Dawn, Grade 11 at Abbey Park, Oakville 🙂 I’ve always been passionate about the environment, and I have come to realize the importance of sustainable city design. Nothing matters more to me than making our community a better place, and I hope to bring my passion to the PLANit Forward Stream in creating a meaningful collective impact!

Hey! I’m Ashley, a Grade 12 student from White Oaks Secondary School. I’m super interested in infrastructure-based design, community spaces, and basically anything that makes cities better for people! When I’m not working on a project, I enjoy drawing, listening to music, and discovering new viewpoints (literally and figuratively).

My name is Alicia and I am passionate about many things in the creative field! I love drawing (especially painting), baking, and playing sports recreationally like badminton, skiing

Hey, my name is Lucas. I’m a grade 11 French Immersion IB student at White Oaks Secondary. A few things I enjoy are playing basketball, listening to music, drawing, and going out with friends. I’m passionate about architecture and engineering and looking to create positive change with 1UP!

My name is Kian and I go to MPSJ

My name is Chloe Wen and I am a student attending Markville Secondary School. My interests and hobbies consist of community volunteering, doing creative and artistic projects, and engaging in activities that promote awareness to relevant issues.

My name is Muzhen Liu, and I am a student at Markville Secondary School. I enjoy learning new things, spending time outdoors, and doing activities like volunteering and Taekwondo. I am also interested in technology and creative projects.

Hi my name is Karen Lin and I go to Markville Secondary School. I love sewing, making clothes, watching basketball, playing piano and violin, and reading.

My name is Ivy Zheng, I am a grade 10 at Markville S.S., and I enjoy attending social events that encourage meeting like-minded people, as well as partaking in extracurriculars at school such as HOSA.

Hi, my name is Jayden and I’m a Grade 12 student at Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy. In my free time, I enjoy drawing, playing piano, and spending time with friends. I also like getting involved in school and community activities where I can learn new things and share my creativity with others.

My name is Nolan Cheung, and I am from Father Michael McGivney. I am 14 years old, and I love working and designing infostructure in a way that can help the community for the better. I also love playing sports especially soccer and track.

Hi! I’m Evelyn, a Grade 12 IB student at St. Francis Xavier Secondary School. I’m passionate about sustainability, architecture, and critical problem-solving (I love puzzle games!). I aspire to become an architectural engineer, and contribute toward improving communities through the built environment.

Hi everyone! My name is Nisya, I am a grade 12 student at St. Francis Xavier Secondary School in Mississauga. In my spare time you can find me drawing or reading a book. As a trivia fan, I love to learn new things 🙂

Name: Travis Mcintee
SCHOOL: KCI
HOBBIES: GARDENING

Name: Riya Rajan
School Name: Cameron Heights Collegiate Insitute
Interests: Coding, Dance, Soccer

I’m Fatemah Gadallah, a grade eleven student at Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute. I am interested in urban planning, specifically transportation planning. Outside of this, my hobbies include embroidery, reading, watercolor painting and cooking.