Hi, my name is Seyon Sooriakumar, and I am a Grade 11 student at Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School. I'm thrilled to be a High School Ambassador for the Illuminate Conference. My ultimate goal in the coming years is to pursue a career in business management. In my spare time, I play soccer, play the drums, and enjoy spending time with my family.

Heya! Name's Jerry Di and I’m a grade 10 student at St. Roberts CHS! I'm very excited to coordinate and assist with the launch of Illuminate x Markham’s Conference as an ambassador. On the few occasions where I’m not procrastinating or complaining about my workload. I’m obsessing over book endings and checking out the next season on MAL. Through Illuminate, I hope that we’ll be able to light up a little bit of this tumultuous year.

Hi! My name is Eunice and I am a Grade 11 Student at Cardinal Carter Academy For The Arts. I am so excited to be a High School Coordinator for this year's Illuminate x Markham’s Conference! While noticing that many high schools are limited to many opportunities that will benefit students in discovering their potential careers, I am passionate to help students reach their potential in finding their interests.

My name is Nirja Soni and I am a grade 11 student at White Oaks Secondary School. I am excited to be the High School Coordinator for The Future of Social Entrepreneurship, Markham's premier high school business case conference. Personally, I believe that exploring things beyond schooling education is a great way to broaden my erudition and dexterity in a variety of fields. In my spare time, you can find me listening to music and watching a lot of shows!

Olivia Chen is a Grade 10 French Immersion student attending École Dr. Charles Best Secondary School. She is deeply passionate about marketing, public relations, and social impact. Inspired by the ever-changing landscape of the business industry, Olivia is always seeking new opportunities to hone her professional and personal skill set. She is excited to participate as a High School Coordinator for  and lead a driven team of like-minded individuals.

Hi, my name is Elaine and I'm in grade 11 at Markville Secondary School. I am excited to be a high school coordinator take on this journey together with my team. With this experience, I hope to improve my communication skills expand while working with business professionals and my fellow students.

Hi there! My name is Michelle, and I’m currently in grade 10 at St. Robert CHS in the Pre-IB program. I’m interested in the health sciences and business and in my free time, I enjoy playing sports, watching anime and sleeping. I look forward to having fun at Illuminate’s case competition!

My name is Rizwan Tahmeed, a grade 11 high school student from Woburn Collegiate Institute with a keen interest in business, especially finance and management. Whenever I am not studying for a test or doing homework, I always attempt to learn skills for professional development and prepare myself for a future with technology.

Hey everyone! My name is Soni Rambharack and I am a grade 12 student attending L'Amoreaux C.I. I took an interest in business management in grade 10, and have since invested as much time as possible expanding my leadership, speaking, and collaborative skills. I am excited to see what the Illuminate Team can teach me and I hope to apply my previous experience so that I can succeed and grow as an aspiring business leader!

Hi, my name is Aidan Lao and I’m a driven grade 11 student committed to life-long learning and making a difference. I’m both an entrepreneur and aspiring software engineer, and in my spare time I love to code and play piano. I also teach piano and enjoy helping others whether it be through volunteering or teaching. I look forward to meeting and connecting with you all at the Illuminate Conference!