EXECUTIVE TEAM
Meet our amazing team of executive members who make the magic happen at HNP Ontario!
Leadership Team

Srija Das
Co-Founder
Executive Director, Logistics & Operations
Hi everyone! My name is Srija and I am a co-founder and co-executive director of HNP Ontario. I am in my fourth year at University of Toronto, studying Physiology and Molecular Genetics. Some of my favourite things to do are reading, traveling and spending time with loved ones! I am very passionate about raising awareness on environmental issues as well as connecting our community through impactful initiatives. I trust that our work at HNP will encourage leadership in youth to make changes in their communities to work towards a better sustainable future. I am so proud of the work we have done so far and cannot wait to see our organization continue to grow!
Sierra Yoo

Hi everyone, my name is Sierra and I am one of the co-executive directors! I'm a Doctor of Pharmacy student at the University of Toronto with a strong passion for environmental advocacy and sustainability. I am fortunate to work alongside an amazing team to bring so many initiatives to life. From educational initiatives, in-person events and virtual webinars, and more. Follow along with us on our journey!
Executive Director,
Marketing & Communications

Shouvik Bhadra
Executive Director, Hiring & Funding
Hello everyone, my name is Shouvik, and I am one of the co-executive directors at HNP Ontario. I am a first year student at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto. I joined HNP due to a passion for preserving the environment, and my commitment to contributing to a better world. In my spare time, I love to watch sports, travel, and enjoy nature.

Nysa Singhi
Vice President of Administration
Hey there! My name's Nysa Singhi, I'm a Grade 11 student at Anderson CVI and the current Vice President of Administration at HNP Ontario. I'm passionate about environmental advocacy and community building, which is one of the reasons I joined HNP! Outside of HNP I enjoy visual arts, reading, Tae-Kwon-Do. A fun fact about me is that I've been to nine different schools!

June Yang
Vice President of Community Relations
Hi everyone! My name is June, and I am VP of Community Relations at HNP Ontario. I decided to Join the team in early 2022 to focus on local-level sustainability actions. I am super excited to bring project ideas to life that will engage different communities and have long term impacts! :)

Hi! I'm Danya Shafi, and I am currently a first year student at York University studying Psychology and Education. I am also the Vice President of Operations at HNP Ontario. I like to spend most of my free time in or around nature and I love gardening. I joined HNP to learn about how I can incorporate sustainable practices into my life and also create tangible change in my community. I love being a part of the work that HNP does and I hope we continue to leave a positive impact on the environment!
Vice President of Operations
Danya Shafi
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Kiyan Sajadi
Board of Directors
Hi, my name is Kiyan, and I am thrilled to serve as the Chairperson of the Board for 2025! I’m a first-year student at the University of Toronto, studying at Rotman Commerce and I'm deeply passionate about environmental issues, law, and politics. When I’m not working on our initiatives or studying, I love binging movies, playing board games or listening to music.

Muhammad Ansar
Co-Founder
Executive Director, Training & Development
Hi, everyone! My name is Muhammad and I am the co-founder and co-executive director for HNP Ontario, overseeing Training and Development this year. My interests lie at the intersection of environment and health and situating the climate crisis within broader societal concerns and other social justice issues. I am extremely passionate about increasing environmental literacy on surrounding topics like environmental justice, climate mobility and eco-anxiety. In my free time, I love to cook, read, and spend time with my friends and family. I can't wait to share what we have in store for this year!
Ian Kim

Vice President of Internal Affairs
Hey! I'm Ian, the Vice President of External Affairs at HNP Ontario, and a grade 12 student at St. Theresa of Lisieux. In my two years at HNP Ontario, the organization has served as a means to express my passion and desire for real environmental change, particularly through working to educate youth on relevant environmental issues. In my free time, you'll often find me watching extremely pretentious video essays on art, and politics, though oftentimes both.

Elizabeth Lu
Vice President of Marketing
Hi everyone! My name is Elizabeth (Liz) and I am the Vice President of Marketing! I am currently a Grade 12 IB student at Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School with goals of pursuing business management. I love building miniature houses, my headphones, and broadening my cultural horizons via travelling or journaling! I am so excited for the new year and all the opportunities to come for HNP Ontario.

Cindy Zhu
Vice President of Fellowship
Hi there! I'm Cindy Zhu and I am currently the Vice President of Fellowship with HNP Ontario. I am committed to bringing innovative environmental solutions to our communities and world. I am passionate about volunteering, coding technological ideas, learning new things, and giving back to my community. I enjoy connecting with like-minded peers and I hope to connect with you at our future events!
Ridah Afshal

Interim Vice President of Finance
Hi there! My name's Ridah and I am a fourth-year student at the University of Toronto double majoring in health sciences and psychology. Some of my interests include running, baking, and reading! I joined HNP because they have constantly focused on their goal to raise awareness of the environment and execute in-person and online means of doing so! I hope to continue to grow with this team and have it reach its full potential!

Puneet Khaira
Interim Vice President of Human Resources
Hello! My name is Puneet and I'm a grade 11 student from British Columbia. My interests include swimming, playing tennis, baking, and crocheting. I joined HNP because I wanted to raise awareness about climate change and the importance of sustainability! I’m so excited to continue working with like-minded peers and contribute to the fight against climate change!
Events Team

Sarvesh Sekar
Co-Director
My name is Sarvesh Sakar and I’m a grade 12 student at Father Michael McGivney. I’m a huge fan of ecology and biology, so HNP allowed me to embrace those topics by creating meaningful events that advocate for environmental change. I also love distance running, reading non-fiction, volunteering at the zoo, and engaging in fun academic competitions! Moreover, I enjoy problem-solving with math and creating short stories to exercise my innovative side. Ultimately through HNP, I hope to harness my skills and enthusiasm to accomplish Ontario’s goals for conservation and sustainability!

Jason Kwan
Associate
Jason is an Events Associate at HNP Ontario, focusing on teamwork and promoting environmental awareness. He is a Year 4 student majoring in Neuroscience and Physiology at the University of Toronto. He is passionate about scientific communication and environmental advocacy.

Amana Noreen
Associate
Hi there! My name is Amana Noreen and I am a grade 12 student at John Fraser Secondary School during the 24/25 academic year. I am currently an Events Associate at HNP and I intend to use this position to advocate for the environment! I joined HNP to make an impactful change, inform others about the environment, and spread word about sustainable practices. In my free time, I love to do art, go shopping, and watch Netflix!

Meala Sang
Co-Director
Hi! My name is Meala, a grade 11 student from Bayview Secondary School. I'm an Events Associate here, and I joined HNP because of my passion for preserving the amazing biodiversity of nature and sparking change! Some of my hobbies include spending time in nature, being with my pet rabbit, listening to my favourite artist, and having fun with friends. I also really enjoy playing badminton!
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Hello! My name is Ahmad Hassam, and I am an Events Associate at HNP Ontario. I currently attend Erindale Secondary School. I joined HNP Ontario because I participated in their Earth Day Competition and was inspired by their commitment to environmental advocacy, raising awareness, and community growth. The organization's future aspirations and engaging workshops were eye-catching, and I knew I wanted to be a part of their executive team. Now, a bit about me: I enjoy biking, playing basketball and football, learning about the brain (it's fascinating!), and coding.
Associate
Ahmad Hassam

Ahrani Justin
Associate
Hello everyone! My name is Ahrani, and I am a grade 11 student at St. Francis Xavier Secondary School. I am also an Events Associate at HNP. I joined this organization with the intention of actively contributing towards the promotion of sustainability in my community. Additionally, my involvement allows me to further educate myself on adopting eco-friendly practices in my daily life.

My name is Inaya Ponda, and I am an Events Associate for Human Nature Projects Ontario. I am in grade 9 at Northern Secondary School, and I am a part of the Debate Club and Buddy Program there. I am usually quite busy, but when I have free time I enjoy reading, self-expressing through my clothing, and hanging out with friends. I joined Human Nature Projects Ontario because as a part of the up-and-coming generation, it is important to advocate for environmental preservation and climate change prevention. As well, it is a great way to meet like-minded peers and have fun while benefitting the environment.
Inaya Ponda
Associate

Riya Brar
Associate
Hi, my name is Riya Brar! I'm currently a grade 10 IB student at Turner Fenton Secondary School and am so excited to be a part of planning HNP's events! In my free time, I volunteer at my local elementary school as a teacher assistant. On the other hand, I enjoy creating jewelry, reading, learning new languages, and advocating for environmental sustainability!

Yiling Zhang
Associate
Hi! My name is Yiling! I’m a grade 10 student at Newmarket High School with a big passion for science and DIY crafts. Being an events associate at HNP means that I get to contribute to raising awareness for environmental advocacy by organizing fun events!
Marketing Team

Megan Chui
Director
Hey everyone! I’m Megan, and I’m currently the Marketing Director at HNP Ontario! I’ve been part of HNP since 2023, and honestly, it’s been such an exciting journey. I’ve had the chance to dive into some amazing environmental initiatives and the behind-the-scenes planning that got
me hooked on joining in the first place. A little about me: I’m a grade 11 student at St. Augustine CHS with a passion for anything involving the arts! On top of that, I am a huge animal lover and
share my home with two cats and a dog who always keep me on my toes!
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Hi there! I am Sohyun Park, an associate in the Marketing team and I am a senior at Loretto Abbey Secondary School. The reason that I joined HNP is to contribute to the environmental pollution crisis and to alert people about global warming. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, baking, and also reading books. Especially reading makes me calm and gives many knowledge.

Chiamaka Emeadi
Associate
Hey, everyone! My name is Chiamaka Emeadi, and I am in Grade 10. I currently attend Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate Institute. I joined HNP Ontario for another opportunity to professionally hone my skills, while simultaneously bettering our environment! I enjoy writing, playing the violin, learning languages, eating (literally anything), and hanging out with my friends!
Sohyun Park
Associate

Kaimi Chen
Associate
Hi everyone! My name is Kaimi and I'm part of the marketing team at Hnp Ontario! I'm currently a grade 10 student attending Markville Secondary School! My interests include music, art, and photography, and I enjoy reading, and hanging out with my friends. Here at Hnp, I look forward in making an everlasting impact on our environment through environmental advocacy and growing with a community of passionate people!

Belinda Valladares
Associate
Hi I am Belinda, I am currently finishing my undergrad in environment and urban sustainability at Toronto Metropolitan University. I am a content creator for HNP and I love using my knowledge and skills to promote environmental stewardship and education.
Finance Team
Tommy He

Director
Hi my name is Tommy. I am currently a student attending Bayview Secondary School. My hobbies/interests are reading and biking. Having a passion for the business field led me to connect with HNP Ontario as one of their Finance Associates, where I can make an impact and learn more from others around me. Overall, I chose to join because of the much needed advocacy to create a healthier and more sustainable environment for everyone to be in.


Hello! I'm Thulashini and a finance associate at HNP Ontario as well as a student at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Academy. In my free time, I enjoy drawing and reading about different topics I am interested about. I also like to volunteer and contribute to the community, and being a part of the HNP team has allowed me to do this and more!
Thulashini Chinnappan
Associate

I'm Srishti Sekhri, grade 11 student at Lincoln M. Alexander Secondary School. I am an avid reader, swimmer and I joined HNP Ontario as finance associate, because their mission resonates with my interest in environmental advocacy and youth leadership.
Srishti Sekhri
Associate
Hello! I am Danya Shafi, a grade 12 student at John Fraser Secondary School and I am also one of the Events Co-Director at HNP. I like to spend most of my free time in or around nature and I love gardening. I joined HNP to learn about how I can incorporate sustainable practices into my life and also create tangible change in my community. I love being a part of the work that HNP does and I hope they continue to leave a positive impact on the environment!

Kathan Shah
Associate
Human Resources Team
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Hello! I am Jyotsna Priya (Joshi), a grade 11 student at Bayview Secondary School. I'm excited to be part of the HR team. A bit about me: I have a passion for baking, which I find both relaxing and creative. I also enjoy making new friends and connecting with people. I joined HNP Ontario because it aligns with my passion for advocating for a better future, which involves learning about and caring for our planet to ensure a sustainable life. I am excited to work with the team and make a change!!
Joshi Priya Polavarapu
Associate

Hello, I'm Ashwiga, currently a Human Resources Administrative Associate. for HNP Ontario and I attend Holy Trinity Catholic High School. I joined the team at HNP Ontario because their mission aligns seamlessly with my values regarding environmental awareness. In addition to this, I have a deep passion for visual arts and music. I enjoy expressing my creativity through painting and I love music of any sort.
Ash Sureshkumar
Associate

Hello everyone! My name is Samhita and I am with the Human Resources team, acting as a Human Resources Recruitment Associate here at HNP Ontario. I am 16 years old and I love to travel, spend time with my friends and family, and binge watch my favorite TV shows and movies. I joined HNP to take part in such activities that further help our environment and raise awareness about major issues regarding our climate and environment.
Samhita Chakraborty
Associate

Hi! I'm Ahana, and I am a Human Resources Recruitment Associate with HNP Ontario. I am a pre-IB student at Dr. G.W. Williams, and I joined HNP because of my passion for advocating for the environment! In my free time, I enjoy watching new TV shows, baking, and crocheting! I’m so excited to be working with the team to tackle environmental issues!
Ahana Gehlot
Associate

Hello! I'm Ashwini Sureshkumar, and I'm a grade 9 student at Holy Trinity Catholic High School. I enjoy being involved in sports, and I also have an interest in music. I'm currently a human resources recruitment associate at HNP Ontario. I joined HNP because I wanted to tell others about our environmental issues and how we as a community can help with these issues. I hope that in the future we can make a good impact on our environment.
Ashwini Sureshkumar
Associate
Communications Team
Neelaksha Srisangar
Co-Director

Hey everyone! I'm Neelaksha, and I'm in my third year of McMaster's Honours Life Sciences program. I love going on long walks and road trips with my family. I enjoy painting, and I have done six years of Carnatic music. I love being outdoors. My childhood was mostly spent playing outdoors. However, future generations may not have the same experience if the detrimental effects of climate change on the environment remain ongoing. As a communications director at HNP, I hope to advocate for climate change by highlighting critical environmental issues with my team and help enforce actions that will protect and keep our environment healthy, which will also keep us healthy. It's a win-win situation! 🙂
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Hi! The name is Sadra Ghaderpanah, and I'm a Communications Co-Director for HNP, finishing up grade 11 at Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School. My hobbies include working out, watching shows, and most importantly spending time with friends. I've joined this initiative for the amazing community, and for the positive impact we're trying to have.
Sadra Ghaderpanah
Co-Director

Hi, my name is Tracy, and I’m a grade 11 student at Richmond Hill High School. I like biking, painting, and the core sciences, chemistry and biology in particular. I want to be able to support HNP’s cause in environmental advocacy, because there are so many issues that need to be addressed immediately, including climate change, food waste, habitat loss etc. I’m looking forward to working with the team to help spread awareness!
Tracy Lin
Associate

I'm Anicka and currently in my first year at Western in the BMOS program. At HNP, I look forward to using my skills and previous experiences to contribute as a Communications Associate. I have been passionate about our environment since I was a kid. I firmly believe in spreading awareness and taking action to address environmental issues. Joining this team aligns with my commitment to making a positive impact. In my free time, I enjoy playing the piano, listening to music and volunteering.
Anicka WIlfred
Associate

Greetings! The name is Vishurdeey and I am a Newsletter/Media Writer at HNP Ontario. I am currently in Grade 12 at Port Credit Secondary School (or am I? Did I not just graduate). I am an aspiring tennis player and actress, who loves to game, listen to music and watch anime. I decided to join HNP Ontario because our Finance Associate, Ridah recommended to join the organization and instantly, I was interested to join a team of students that were passionate about raising awareness about climate change.
Vishurdeey Sivakumar
Associate

Hi! I'm Pavan, and I'm currently a grade 11 student. I enjoy listening to music, playing guitar, and spending time with friends/family. I joined HNP because I wanted to help create change and raise awareness about major environmental issues. I also love how HNP is youth led, and gives us a voice :)
Pavan Singh
Associate

Hello there! My name is Alan Lin, and I am grade 10 student at Milliken Mills High School. I am currently part of the communications department, and I love everything that HNP does for the community. I thrive on meeting people and am always eager to delve into new learning experiences. Looking forward to my time at HNP!
Alan Lin
Associate
Community Engagement

Hii, My name is Nethuki Wickramasuriya and I'm a community engagement associate at the human nature projects ontario! I'm currently attending the Woodlands Secondary school, and I'm in grade 10!! I joined HNP because from a really young age I've always been an advocate for the environment, and I really saw HNP as a wonderful way to start spreading influence, and further develop my own knowledge as well! A couple interests of mine, are reading manga, skateboarding, violin, and figure skating! I also watch a lot of anime, and I'm always looking for recommendations :) !!

I'm Jasmine from Bayview Secondary and I'm excited to be a part of the community engagement team! I love reading classic literature and meeting new people in different communities with the same interests as me. That's primarily the reason why I joined HNP, so psyched to start this incredible journey! :)

Hey everyone! I’m Allyson, I’m a grade 11 student and I’m a Community Engagement Associate this year. I love to read, go outdoors, and hang out with friends. I’ve always thought it is so important to spread environmental awareness and take action to protect the planet that sustains us, so I’m so grateful to be a part of the HNP team and make a positive impact on the community!
Nethuki Wickramasuriya
Director
Jasmine Su
Associate
Allyson Luong
Associate
Administrion Team
Hello, my name is Jasmine McCatty and I'm one of the new Logistics Associates! I'm a grade 10 student from Dr. G. W. Williams and I joined because I want to help make a positive difference in our community. Wildlife and the environment are very important to me, so HNP is my chance to advocate for it. I play soccer competitively, enjoy anything active or outdoorsy, and LOVE card/brain/board games!

Jasmine McCatty
Associate

Hello! My name is Dequan and I am currently a high school student in Grade 11 at Markville Secondary School. I am a new Logistics Associate at HNP Ontario. My interests include swimming, basketball, and reading. I joined HNP Ontario to, simply put, make a difference! I also wanted to gain more experience and to meet with others like me. I am looking forward to work with an amazing team!
Dequan Kong
Associate

Hi! My name is Kim Wang, and I am part of the logistics team at HNP :) I joined this team to be apart of an amazing caring community that prioritizes our Earths wellbeing, and contributing to change in our world!
Kim Wang
Associate

Hey everyone! I'm Caitlyn, one of the events associate here at HNP. I'm a Pre-IB student at Bayview Secondary School. I joined HNP because of my passion for environmental advocacy and I want to do my role in making a difference within the community. Some of my interests include skiing, music, making bracelets, and spending time with family and friends! I look forward to working with an amazing team and being apart of a lasting impact!
Outreach Team
Hello! My name is Bernice and I am currently a grade 11 student. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music or watching shows. I decided to join HNP because I feel the need to raise awareness and address issues related to climate change. I'm so excited to be a part of HNP Ontario and to make a positive impact on our community!

Bernice Lam
Associate
Hi! I'm Natalie Sienkiewicz, a grade 10 student at St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS. I'm an Outreach Associate at HNP Ontario. I joined HNP Ontario because I find it very important to look at everything through an ethical and sustainable lens, especially in business, which is one of my interests. I love to read, play tennis, write short stories and poems, and do puzzles.

My name is Chitra Sekhri, and I am Outreach Associate for HNP Ontario. I joined HNP because I have always been enthusiastic about advocating for environmental issues and understanding the multiple factors that play a role in them. For this reason I joined HNP as I would like to learn more, but also contribute to the fight against environmental problems such as climate change.

Natalie Sienkiewicz
Associate
Chitra Sekhri
Associate

Hey there! I'm Rimal, a grade 10 student at Humberview Secondary School and a new Outreach Associate here at HNP Ontario! I am super passionate about environmental advocacy and STEM! I joined HNP as it resonates with my interests as a youth led non-profit that supports environmental stewardship. I am super excited to be part of the team! In my free time, I love to read, bake, paint and crochet.
Rimal Kaur Mangat
Associate
Fellowship Team

Hello, my name is Lisa Tran and I am going into my junior (Gr. 11) year at University High School in California! I am the current Fellowship Marketing Associate, and some of my favourite art forms are filmmaking, design, and cardboard sculpting. This year at HNP Ontario, I aim to pursue a goal in environmental advocacy of building a strong sustainable community in both Canada and America.
Lisa Tran
Marketing Officer

Hi! I'm Jasmine and I am a Fellowship Research Officer at Human Nature Projects (HNP) Ontario. I currently go to St. Jean de Brébeuf Catholic Secondary School. I joined HNP Ontario because I want to collaborate with other youth on promoting environmental advocacy and sustainability throughout Ontario. My interests are in computer science, environmental stewardship, psychology, arts and among many other fields!
Jasmine Montrichard
Research Officer