Director of MYAD

Jeanne is a fourth-year student at McGill University in Political Science, World Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, and Economics. She joined MYAD to help build platforms for youth political participation and counter the growing distrust in institutions such as the United Nations. Her advocacy focuses on rebuilding institutional trust and addressing socio-economic barriers to integration for marginalized populations, including low-income households and refugees.

Logistics Officer - Operations

Olivia is a U3 student completing a B.A in Honours Political Science with minors in Economics and Indigenous Studies. Returning to the MYAD team for a second year, she is excited to continue advocating for youth voices and building meaningful partnerships with her community to support these efforts. Olivia is interested in the role of economic and multilateral institutions, along with the paramount role played by civil society within these discussions. She is also interested in the advantages and dangers of technology within societies globally.

Logistics Officer - Finances

Josh was interested in joining MYAD to pursue his interests in policy editing, UN negotiations, and coalition building with international organizations. He believes in the importance of amplifying youth voices so he tries to be an advocate for youth. This year, he is eager to dedicate his full attention to shaping and contributing to the very first UN Tax Convention.

Experience Officer - Policy

Audrey is a third-year Political Science and International Development Studies student at McGill. She is passionate about access to quality education for all women and girls, feminist and decolonial approaches to economic policy, and the intersection of gendered labour and global health in low-income regions. As a returning member, Audrey joined MYAD to continue advocating for marginalized and non-governmental voices on the multilateral stage. She also sees MYAD as a space to continuously learn more about diverse perspectives as well as connect with like-minded youth.

Experience Officer - Negotiations

Rio is passionate about applying academic knowledge to real-world issues, especially in conflict resolution and negotiation strategies that reflect the realities of those affected. Her policy interests are centred on a feminist perspective, with a focus on the gendered impacts of issues like water scarcity and healthcare disparities, ensuring women’s voices are uplifted. Committed to the power of collective action, she joined MYAD to advocate for inclusivity and to ensure women are represented and heard in policy discussions.

Negotiations Officer - CsocD

Lawrence is in his fourth year studying Political Science, with minors in Statistics and Russian Language. He’s been a delegate for MYAD for three years now and is currently serving his first year as the Negotiations Officer for CSocD. He’s interested in how global governance can help make tech development more equitable and inclusive, especially by including voices from marginalized communities and mitigating the environmental and social risks of new technology.

Negotiations Officer - CPD

Luca is a U2 student double majoring in Political Science and Economics. He joined MYAD to advocate for youth representation in multilateral spaces and to learn more about the UN system and its legal frameworks. Luca is passionate about international law, human rights, disarmament, and nuclear policy.

Negotiations Officer - CSW

Sofía has previously been involved in lobby and advocacy efforts at the state and national level in the US, the experiences gained from this work inspired her to join MYAD to continue policy advocacy on a more global scale. Many of her policy interests stem from her initial experiences in advocacy and lobbying as she was able to see first hand the importance of civic engagement programs. She is currently is a U2 student at McGill studying Economics and Statistics hoping to enter the field of policy through the side of data and analysis.

Public Relations Coordinator

Currently studying International Development and Political Science, she joined MYAD to gain hands-on experience in diplomacy, collaborate with diverse youth advocates, and contribute to UN-focused policy work. Her interests centre on expanding equitable access to education for marginalised youth and improving ESG reporting and accountability. She is committed to advancing inclusive, evidence-based approaches in global decision-making spaces.

Public Relations Coordinator

Henry Maidoh is a U3 Honors student at McGill University studying Political Science and International Development Studies. Now in his second year with MYAD, he is dedicated to advancing informed, youth-led advocacy that bridges global policy discussions with local action.. His policy interests include promoting intergenerational solidarity to counteract institutional and social silos, advancing civic education and addressing political misinformation amid democratic disillusionment, and protecting refugee rights and inclusion. Through MYAD, Henry hopes to take on a greater leadership role, supporting policy development, mentoring new delegates in discovering their own power in advocacy, and expanding MYAD’s impact across international platforms.

Ad-Hoc Officer

Laia Charles Saigne is a U3 student completing a B.A. in Honours Political Science with minors in Environment and Management. As the Ad-Hoc Officer, she oversees and guides the two Ad-Hoc teams in new initiatives. Driven by a commitment to building fair and equitable societies, she believes MYAD provides an invaluable platform for amplifying youth voices and advancing their interests in international decision-making spaces.

Community Engagement Officer

Margaux is a passionate advocate for youth engagement in global governance and equitable access to education. With a background in Model United Nations and a strong interest in International Relations, she seeks to promote inclusive policymaking that empowers young people to shape their futures. Margaux joined MYAD because she cares deeply about advocacy and values MYAD’s unique approach through research, writing, and debate. She is eager to collaborate with like-minded youth leaders and contribute to evidence-based solutions addressing systemic inequalities.

Community Engagement Officer

Rayyan is a U2 student pursuing a B.A. in Honours International Development Studies with minors in Health Geography and the Social Studies of Medicine. She’s interested in global health law and how it connects with social policy to shape more equitable healthcare systems. Through MYAD, she hopes to bring a youth perspective to global conversations on health and development while learning from others about how ideas and initiatives take shape on an international level.

Branding Officer

Catherine Dong is a student at McGill University, studying Political Science with minors in Economics and East Asian Studies. Her experience with anti-Asian racism during the COVID pandemic in school and in the city fueled her drive to actively address injustices in her community. Through policy recommendations, she hopes to advance the wellbeing of marginalized communities, particularly women and people of colour, to foster a more inclusive society. Catherine’s policy interests focus on expanding access to education for women and girls in rural areas of low- and middle-income countries.