My name is Ines and I’m currently an international student in my last year of high school. I started volunteering with LBN as a mentor and have been lucky enough to take on more roles over time, including HR Assistant, due to my passions for Psychology, Business (Management), and furthering my involvement with LBN, as I truly admire its cause, the work it does, and the difference it makes within our community. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, cooking, and watching (or rewatching) TV shows and movies.

Keerat received her PhD from McGill University. Her research in medical education specifically focuses on emotion regulation during simulation training. She also holds a BSc. in Biochemistry from McMaster University. Keerat joined LBN in 2022 and has since had multiple roles, including being a mentor, executive coordinator, and program supervisor.

Hello! My name is Prabveer, and I am currently in Grade 11! I joined Learning Buddies Network in 2023 as a Reading Mentor at K.B. Woodward Elementary. Ever since I joined, I have loved it here! I have met wonderful staff who have supported me in every way they could! Currently, I am a Program Coordinator, Regional Officer, and Executive Coordinator! In the future, I would like to become an elementary school teacher in the future, as I have had a passion of working with kids ever since I was 7 (I feel teachers are a big part of a person's education & life). I look forward to my position, as a Human Resource Assistant and to supporting LBN's mission!

Sandra is currently a first year Interactive Arts and Technology student at SFU. She’s been with LBN since 2019 in various roles, such as reading mentor, on-call coordinator, and a communication team member. With a passion for creativity, Sandra became a design team lead to explore the leadership opportunities at LBN whilst offering what she enjoys the most of. In her spare time, Sandra enjoys listening to music and making comics.

Hello! My name is Duneesha and I am currently finishing off my BSc in Biology with a minor in Psychology at the University of British Columbia. I joined LBN as a reading mentor last summer and then continued as an oncall reading mentor in the fall. I decided to join the communications team to help engage the LBN community and create awareness of LBN’s programs to the public. In my spare time I like to read.

Megan is a high school student, joining LBN in 2022 as a Reading Mentor. As the terms progressed, she became more dedicated to the mission of fostering learning among students and is now volunteering as a Program Coordinator. With that, she utilized her passion for writing and joined the Communications Team, eventually becoming the Team Lead for the Blogs Team. Since then, she has been working with her team on creating an educational and fun blog space. In her spare time, she often takes power naps or attempts (and fails) to crochet.

My name is Libby Lee and I am a grade 12 student currently in highschool. I have been with LBN since 2020, and have had the roles of a Mentor, Executive Coordinator, and am currently the Comms Team Video Lead! I decided to join the Comms Team because it was one of many great opportunities that the organization offered to develop interpersonal and communication skills while volunteering. I like video editing, so the Video Team Lead role was perfect for me! Some of my hobbies include snowboarding, painting, and reading and one interesting fact about me is that I have once gone 50 hours without sleep.

Sophia is currently a high school student. Sophia has been with LBN since Winter of 2023. After working with the Bella Bella program as a reading mentor, she decided to continue as a full time Video Team member. Recently in 2025, Sophia became a Video Team Lead, utilizing her love of graphic design and storyboarding to develop video content. In her spare time, Sophia likes to watch musicals and have 8 hours of sleep.

Hi, my name is Kristen! I’m a university student at UBC studying biochemistry and forensic science.  I really enjoy spending time outdoors with my friends, running, and baking!

Hello! My name is Jinny, and I’m a third-year undergraduate student at UBC, majoring in Marketing and Operations & Logistics. I have been involved with LBN for five years, starting as a member of the recruitment and engagement team. With a strong passion for giving back to the community, I’ve greatly enjoyed this volunteer experience. In my spare time, I love hiking, Pilates, and enjoying hot pot.

Hi! My name is Anita and I started out with LBN as a reading mentor, then math mentor, then an on-call PC, before arriving here as part of the HRA team. I adore the community that LBN has created and I'm very passionate about our cause. In my free time I love to read and I'll take any book, movie, or music recommendations (although it may take a few months before I actually get to them).

Hello! I am Subin, and I am super excited to be part of the program team! I started volunteering with LBN in 2023, and I absolutely love being involved with this organization. Everyone is so kind, and our little buddies are beyond adorable!

Hi! I'm Aidan and I'm currently a high school student in Vancouver. I joined LBN in 2024 as a reading mentor, and I'm now a PC and a member of the Program Team as well. Outside of mentoring, I'm passionate about biology and medicine, which I plan on pursuing in the future. In my free time, I enjoy playing the bassoon and piano, and I also love to bake.

Hello! My name is Sarah and I’m a third year undergraduate student at UBC. I’ve been volunteering with LBN since 2021 and have been involved in many parts of the organization. I’m passionate about LBN’s mission and love being able to support and connect with children through this work. In my free time I like hiking, hanging out with my dog, and trying new recipes

Hello! My name is Bernice and I am currently a high school student. I joined LBN in 2023 as a math mentor and now have taken on the role of Program Coordinator and part of the Program Team. In my free time, I enjoy baking sweets, swimming, drinking bubble tea, and playing badminton. I hope to create a positive and engaging environment at LBN and look forward to contributing to LBN’s success and meeting new individuals!

Keerat received her PhD from McGill University. Her research in medical education specifically focuses on emotion regulation during simulation training. She also holds a BSc. in Biochemistry from McMaster University. Keerat joined LBN in 2022 and has since had multiple roles, including being a mentor, executive coordinator, and program supervisor. As a Program Team Member, Keerat hopes to continue to support LBN by helping with behind-the-scenes logistics!

Hi! I’m Flor, a Biological Sciences major with a Psychology minor at the University of Alberta. I joined LBN in 2023 as a math mentor and have since taken on various roles, including Program Coordinator, Executive Coordinator, and Research Assistant. Volunteering with LBN has been an incredibly rewarding experience—I’d recommend it to anyone! Outside of that, I’m a big fan of bubble tea, and I love trying new foods.

Hi, my name is Flesha and I’m currently going into my 3rd year at the University of Waterloo, studying Health Sciences. I love meeting new people and making connections, which is what peaked my interest in this organization! I started off as a mentor with the Learning Buddies Network, and slowly progressed over to being a Program Team Member. I’ve enjoyed working with the organization and can’t wait to see it expand further!

Hello! My name is Leon Chen and I am currently a high school student in Vancouver. I joined LBN in 2024 as a math mentor and have now taken on the role of the Program Team as well. Volunteering at LBN has been a exciting and rewarding experience that I would definitely recommend. In my free time, I always like to go snowboarding, play badminton, or just hang out with my friends.

My name is Angela Lam and I am currently a high school senior interested in studying Computer Science. I have been working with LBN for roughly a year working my way up from a mentor to an Executive Coordinator to an IT SSA. I am passionate about LBN’s mission of providing academic support and limiting the barriers to success for less fortunate individuals. I look forward to helping LBN’s cause on a greater scale, working internally, and growing my knowledge and interest in technology. In my free time, I enjoy playing music, reading, and watching shows and movies.

My name is Kamaldeep Dhami. I am originally from India and I am a data addict who loves to organize data to make it more informative and valuable. I am also a recipient of a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering and am currently enrolled in Big Data Analysis Program. Let’s connect and help little buddies!

Hi, my name is Kurtis, and I am currently in Grade 12. I am passionate about exploring the outdoor world and the digital world. I also have interests in badminton, gaming, and exploring new things. I enjoy volunteering with LBN on the tech team and am eager to learn more.