OUR TEAM
2025-26
Amy Lie
Co-Chair
Amy Lie, a grade 12 student at Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute, is one of the co-chairs for TYEC 2025-2026...
is one of the co-chairs for TYEC 2025-2026. She is interested in environmental advocacy and is fascinated by the connections between genetics, the biomedical sciences and graphic design. When she isn’t losing her mind over linear algebra, Amy enjoys baking, rewatching Gilmore Girls, and hanging out with her dog. She is excited to bring her creative vision to TYEC, aiming to inspire others to take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future!
Rachelle Gallardo
Co-Chair
Rachelle Gallardo, a grade 12 student at Mary Ward CSS, is the one of the co-chairs for TYEC 2025-2026...
is the one of the co-chairs for TYEC 2025-2026. She is interested in different fields such as law, environmental science, biology, and psychology. She enjoys learning about current events in the news, especially environmental issues and new actions taken to support sustainability within communities and cities. When she isn’t trying to plan her weekly schedule or finishing her school work, she will most likely be reading, baking, or rewatching Brooklyn Nine Nine. She joined TYEC because she was interested in working with like minded individuals who are interested in learning and finding solutions for environmental issues as well as teaching others of its importance.
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Nuwaira Rashid
Events Lead
Nuwaira Rashid, a grade 9 student at Albert Campbell CI, is one of the Event Leads at TYEC 2025-2026...
With an unwavering commitment to learning and contributing, Nuwaira loves getting involved in projects and collaborating with others to ensure the ideas are brought to life. OUtside of school, she enjoys journaling,
Joshitha Kalyani
Research Lead
Joshitha Kalyani, a grade 11 student at North Toronto Collegiate Institute, is the Research Lead for TYEC 2025–2026...
She is passionate about environmental science, technology and data-driven decision-making and enjoys digging deep into research to turn complex ideas into actionable solutions. With experience in coding, research writing and leading initiatives both in and outside of school, Joshitha brings a practical and analytical approach to research. Outside of TYEC, she can usually be found working on CS projects or preparing for math competitions. She is excited to strengthen TYEC’s research efforts and help create evidence-based solutions to real-world environmental challenges.
Nithusha Sutharsan
Events Lead
Her background in Bharatanatyam and teaching younger dancers has shaped her patience, confidence, and creativity, which she carries into everything she does. She also has a growing interest in neuroscience and loves learning about how people think and what motivates them. Outside of school, she enjoys music, spending time outdoors, and exploring new ideas with friends. At TYEC, she looks forward to collaborating with her peers and contributing to meaningful projects.
Nithusha Sutharsan, a grade 11 student at Winston Churchill CI, is one of the Events Lead at TYEC 2025-2026...
Tiffany Lin
Marketing Lead
Tiffany is an grade 10 student and the Marketing Lead at TYEC 2025-2026...
Is the Volunteer Coordinator for TYEC 2024/25. She is interested in the intersections of ethics, environmental science, chemistry, and biomedical engineering. When she is not stressing over physics, you can find her painting, curating playlists, or exploring various restaurants around Toronto. Additionally, some of her favourite media including One Piece or Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint. This year, Tina is eager to get involved with environmental activism and encourage youth participation in environmental initiatives. In doing so, she hopes to learn more and meet like minded peers who also strive for change.
Past Members:
2022-2023
Stephanie Yan
President
Vice President
Rinelle Francisco
Director of Events
Michelle Zhang
Director of Marketing
Milan Dechêne
Director of Media
Kathy Dong
Director of Research/Development
Kalashree Vyas
Director of External Affairs
Olivia Huang
Director of Finance
Koshin Bathmax
2023-2024
Michelle Zhang
President
Vice President
Kalashree Vyas
Director of Events
Audy Noor
Director of Marketing
Charlotte Cichy
Director of Media
Anushka Kelkar
Director of Research/Development
Olivia Huang
Director of Communications
Kathy Dong
Director of Finance
Koshin Bathmax
2024-2025
Kalashree Vyas
President
Vice President
Charlotte Cichy
Vice President
Anushka Kelkar
Director of Marketing
Amy Lie
Events Coordinator
Catherine Hou
Volunteer Coordinator
Tina Hong
Director of Research/Development
Shaurya Gupta
Director of Finance
Rachelle Gallardo
