About Us
What is NIL-STEM?
NIL-STEM is a virtual, non-monetary program designed to help high school students, especially those in rural areas, explore STEM programs offered by top universities across Canada and discover future opportunities in science, technology, and engineering fields.​
Goals of NIL-STEM
Provide students with opportunities to :
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Broaden awareness of diverse pursuable fields in post-secondary
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Help inspire interest in post-secondary studies
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Network and learn from successful professionals in the STEM fields
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Learn about academic programs and university life directly from students pursuing studies
Meet The Team
President
She/Her
Honors Physiology
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I love nature
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I absolutely despise seafood despite being Korean…
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NIL-STEM was formed when I was in high school!!
Deborah Yun
Founder / President
Finance
She/Her
Mechanical Engineering
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• I like bouldering
• I like playing soccer
• I <3 one direction
Abby Gagelonia
VP Finance
She/Her
Economics and Law
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• I love to whistle!
• BIG hiker
• The only non-stem executive!
Lera Igosheva
Director Finance
Events
He/Him
Honours Neuroscience
• I was born in California
• I have been to the hospital 7 times due to hockey injuries (thank god for universal healthcare)
Hayden Gauley
Director Events
She/ Her
Honours Physiology
• I’m from Chicago (not o’block)
• I’ve moved 11 times and have lived in 3 countries!!
• I’ve been a dancer (indian classical) since I was 5
Shrieya Praveen
Director Events
He/Him
Honours Physiology
• My record for Pokémon names recited from memory is 1021/1025
• Once I was so tired from painting I drank out of my paintbrush washing jar
Evan Yin
Director Events
She/Her
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
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• I like to pay too much money for clothes
• I’m originally from Vancouver
• I'm a big Canucks fan (don’t hurt me)
Haruka Mitsueda
VP Events
Communications
She/Her
Chemical Engineering
• VP Communications
• I like playing volleyball and crocheting in my free time
• I have a dog named Charlie!
Kiana Gierer
VP Communications
Harry Yoon
Director Communications
He/Him
Specialization in Food Science and Technology
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• I have 3 skis and 11 baseball bats in my house (5 of the bats are broken and just sitting there)
• I play baseball, ski and volleyball as a hobby
• My bucket list is going on Food Tour on New York (eating 7 meals per day)
Marketing
She/Her
BSc Pharmacology
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• Total adrenal junkie for thrill rides!
• Dyed my hair pink for high school grad! :)
• Dogs? I got THREE!
Michelle Chan
VP Marketing
He / Him
Honours Physiology
• I'm one of two rural-borne members of the club!
• A kind security guard let me taste that cheeto.
• The cheeto statue tastes really bad
Ryan Semeniuk
Director Marketing
She/Her
BSc Nursing
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• I am unironically iron 4 in League of Legends
• I can burp on command
• I love pickles (I can eat a whole jar in an hour)
Lulu Xiao
Director Marketing
Rural Outreach
She/Her
BSc Biological Sciences
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• I love to bake!
• I love to skate and ski, but I'm not really good at either of them 😅
Natalie Nakatsui
VP Rural Outreach
She/Her
Biochemistry
• I love overspending on makeup and skincare 😞
• I'm from Calgary and Brooks (if you know where that is)
• I like baking in my free time
Sally Hung
Director Rural Outreach
Mentor Outreach
He/Him
Honours Neuroscience
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• Big warriors fan
• Sleep fan
• I like sunset runs with my dog
• #1 potato corner lover
Jacky Kuang
VP Mentor Outreach
He/Him
Chemical Engineering
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• I'm from Calgary
• I like short walks on the beach
• I like to not study and have free time
Jaxon Fedoruk
Director Mentor Outreach
Internal
She/Her
Physiology Major
• I got sent to the ER two nights in a row from being my high school mascot.
• I’ve been to the eras tour!
Jessica Jiang
VP Internal​