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!
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
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.
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.
Sohyun Park
Associate
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!
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.
Srishti Sekhri
Associate
My name is Srishti Sekhri, and I am passionate about environmental conservation and sustainable innovation. I believe in combining creative thinking with practical solutions to drive meaningful change, particularly in addressing environmental challenges. With a focus on learning and entrepreneurial problem-solving, I aim to contribute to a more sustainable and forward-thinking future.
Thulashini Chinnappan
Associate
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!
Hey everyone! I'm Haasini, a grade 11 student at Agincourt Collegiate Institute. My hobbies/interests consist of reading, cooking, and going on long nature walks. I joined HNP Ontario as a Finance Associate and grew to become a Finance Director as I am passionate about protecting and advocating for our environment. While doing so, I have met a welcoming community I enjoy working with. I'm very thankful for this opportunity and am excited to leave a positive impact on our planet!
Haasini Gathaatharan
Director
Kathan Shah
Associate
Hi my name is Kathan and I am a grade 12 student at North Park SS. I love to play sports and enjoy listening to music!
Communications Team
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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
Director
Vishurdeey Sivakumar
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.
Neelaksha Srisangar
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! 🙂
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
Vanessa Curran
Associate
Human Resources Team
Joshi Priya Polavarapu
Associate
Hello! My name is Jyotsna Priya Polavarapu. I am one of HR associates at HNP ontario. I joined HNP to see and help build a sustainable future around me and my friends!
Ahana Gehlot
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!
Community Engagement Team
Jasmine Su
Associate
Hello everyone! My name is Jasmine and I'm one of the Community Engagement directors for the 2025 year. HNP Ontario played a big part in helping me develop crucial leadership experience. I'm currently in Grade 12 and a fun fact about me is that I love recycling old jeans into sustainable fashion pieces!
Allyson Luong
Associate
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!
Administration Team
Caitlyn Chen
Executive Assistant
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!
Jasmine McCatty
Website Manager & Developer
Hello, my name is Jasmine, and I am an Admin Associate and grade 11 IB student at Dr. G. W. Williams S. S.. I joined HNPO because I want to help make a positive difference in our community. Wildlife and the environment are very important to me, so this is my chance to advocate for it. I play competitive soccer, enjoy anything active or outdoorsy, and LOVE card/brain/board games!
Kimberley Wang
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!
Rimal Kaur Mangat
Executive Assistant
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.
Dequan Kong
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!
Sam Karya
Website Manager & Developer
Hi:) I'm Sam and i'm currently a first year CS + Life Science Major at UofT. I joined this team to take part in something bigger than myself and I hope I get to make lots of friends. I love playing volley although it might not love me since ive had 4 injuries the past month.. but i also loove fashion! Looking forward to make an impact with everybody!
Outreach Team
Bernice Lam
Director
Hello everyone! My name is Bernice and I am the Outreach Co-Director of HNP Ontario. I decided to join this organization because I hope to raise awareness about environmental issues and contribute to making an impact in my community. I look forward to working with this amazing team and I can’t wait to see what we can achieve in this upcoming year!
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Natalie Sienkiewicz
Director
Hi! I'm Natalie Sienkiewicz, a grade 11 AP student at St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS and an Outreach Co-Director at HNP Ontario. I joined HNPO because I want to help others look at their daily life through an environmentally-conscious lens. I'm also passionate about promoting the need for sustainable and ethical practises in business. In my free time, I love to listen to music, write short stories and poems, and solve puzzles.
My name is Chitra Sekhri, and I am a 14-year-old with a deep passion for protecting and preserving the environment. I believe that even small actions can create meaningful change, and I enjoy finding ways to contribute to a more sustainable world. I’m always looking to learn and take steps that help make a positive impact.
Chitra Sekhri
Associate
Fellowship Team
Lisa Tran
Director
Hello! My name is Lisa Tran and I am the director of the Fellowship team this year, working on our summer internship/volunteer program for environmental advocates! My main goal is to share and open opportunities and pathways for everyone. In my free time, I like to hike, run, paint, and explore as much interests as I can in my lifetime :)
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
Director