Meet the Team

OMAR

“Hi everyone! My name is Omar and I am 3rd year student at the University of Guelph-Humber in the Justice studies program. I have a wide range of experiences in social and legal services, teaching and youth mentoring. My role here at LGT is to plan, organize and develop our original workshop material and lessons - assisting participants in developing fundamental conversation skills for the 21st century. A fun fact about me is that I have three (senior) dogs, named Kiina, Isaac and Tyson. Also, I have parrot named Haley (So officially... I own a zoo)”

EMAHNEE

“My name is Emahnee and I am second year student studying life sciences at Queen's University. I have a passion for mentorship, medicine and teaching. In the future, I plan on studying to become a forensic pathologist. Some of my hobbies include volleyball, swimming and painting. In the future, My contribution to LGT is to help create videos and make activities for the workshops that we run.”

KEVIN

“Hello, my name is Kevin. I am currently studying at the University of Guelph-Humber in the Social Services program. My contribution to LGT is to develop and create program content, manage funding, and procurement of equipment for participants. Instead of a fun fact, a saying which I like to go by is:


"You are never to old or to young to learn"

- Anonymous.

ERICA

“My name is Erica. I am in my third year at the University of Guelph, studying Child Studies! I am passionate about working with children and families and I hope to pursue a career as a therapist or speech-pathologist. My role at LGT is to create video and workshop content, along with co-leading the workshops. Some fun facts about me is that I have a dog named Milo, I played rep soccer for 8 years and I enjoy cooking!”

ALUMNI

HANNAH

"The Let's Get Talking program is a innovative program built by the kindest group of volunteers. During my time at Let's Get Talking, I have gained presentation skills, public speaking skills, and collaboration skills. In such a short period of time, I have had the pleasure to watch Let's Get Talking expand to a fully remote program. I will no longer be involved in the Let's Get Talking program. However, I will continue my connection with this outstanding group of volunteers. I encourage all individuals that have a passion for education and community development to get involved in Let's Get Talking!"