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Jeramel Garlejo holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a Minor in Computer Engineering. During high school , he volunteered as a Peer Mentor with CBFY's Mentorship Program, where he developed strong relationship-building skills and formed meaningful connections with diverse newcomer students. He later joined the Youth Advisory Council, an opportunity that strengthened his leadership abilities and allowed him to contribute to community initiatives. Encouraged by his Youth Worker, he took on the role of Facilitator with CBFY, gaining experience in leading programs, taking initiative, and helping students build a sense of belonging. In this role, he supported both the Youth Advisory Council and the Transitioning Into Post-Secondary programs, fostering leadership development through workshops and Peer Mentor training. Having once been a newcomer student himself, he is driven by a commitment to positively impact the lives of newcomer youth and help them thrive.

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Originally from Vancouver Island, Stephanie arrived in Calgary eager to assist in the settlement of newcomer families. Holding a bachelor’s degree with a double major in Political Science and Sociology, she is informed by her education and varied experience working with youth. Ultimately though, it is the stories that drive her passion. Working with youth and their families at CBFY allows Stephanie to interact with newcomers everyday, listening to and learning from diverse lived experiences. In everything Stephanie does, she tries to put herself in other peoples’ shoes. Empathy for the immigrant experience and an understanding that where we are born and who we are born to impacts so much of what we are exposed to, and therefore our perspective. If there is one thing that she's learned, it is that it only takes one person, one moment to change your life forever, to change your perspective. It just takes one person to have an impact. In everything that you do, strive to be that person.

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