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.

Hi! My name is Quizzy and I plan to major in psychology for university. I began my journey here at LBN as a mentor and have grown to love the community and the values that they hold. My hobbies include reading, learning new languages, and sometimes... exercise.

My name is Keerat Grewal (she/her), and I am a third-year PhD student in Experimental Surgery at McGill University. I have been working with LBN for over a year in mentor and coordinator roles. I'm excited to get to work in more of the behind-the-scenes areas of LBN as an HR assistant!

Hi, my name is Durgesh Nandini. I am currently pursuing a Business Management diploma from Vancouver Community College, downtown, Vancouver. In terms of my professional experience currently, I am working as a Swing Manager at McDonald's Langley while pursuing my studies. In this role, I handle various responsibilities, including cash handling and maintaining the cash register, leading crew members and trainers, handling inventory, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. I’m also excited to begin my role as an HR Assistant with Learning Buddies Network, where I can further develop my passion for Human Resources, Organizational Culture, and Employee Development by working as a liaison between volunteers and staff members ensuring clear communication and addressing inquiries. In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching movies and TV shows, and organizing things.

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.

I am a first-year Bachelor of Science plus Master of Management student at the University of British Columbia intending to major in Cognitive Systems. I have been with LBN since 2020, and have had the role of Reading and Math Mentor, Executive and Program Coordinator, Cantonese and Mandarin translator, and member of the Program Team. With my passion in working with children and benefiting society, I seek to incorporate my multidisciplinary knowledge and skills to support LBN. A fun fact about me is that I also work as a piano teacher at the Royal Conservatory of Music.

Hi! I'm Brendan and I'm a third year undergrad at UBC going for a BA (hopefully with Honours) in sociology. I've been in LBN since 2018, having been both a reading and math mentor, eventually a program coordinator and executive coordinator, and now a program team member. So I can proudly and gratefully say that I've been here for a while, and loved my time here because I enjoy helping others both academically (and socially), and have also loved seeing what goes on behind the scenes to get our programs going. In my free time, I like music, running, food, and watching hockey.

Gamen has been with LBN for 3 years now, beginning her journey as a Mentor during the Covid-19 pandemic, and has since worked her way up to an Executive Coordinator and member of the Program Team here at LBN. She has recently graduated from UBC with a bachelor’s degree in Biology, hoping to pursue a career in pediatric medicine. She is passionate about giving all children an equal opportunity to learn and providing the resources needed to achieve this, she is looking forward to working with the Learning Buddies Network to fulfill this passion and help make a difference in someone’s life.

My name is Vanessa Ho and I am very excited to be volunteering with Learning Buddies! I began helping as a Math Mentor, then transitioned to my current position on the LBN Program Team. I’ve always enjoyed working with children, and as a member of the Program Team, will continue advocating for the children and working behind the scenes to advance LBN’s mission. For me, it has been an immensely rewarding experience to watch the children become more empowered as they learn, develop, and slowly gain confidence in not only themselves, but also in their abilities. It is my hope to help children stay motivated and engaged in their learning so they can achieve their academic goals. I am a first-year UBC student who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree. My interests include competitive figure skating, baking and reading. I currently work as a skating coach.

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.