Youth-run
Director Chair
Angelina is a Grade 11 student at Hugh McRoberts Secondary School. She helped bring the community case competition to life by contributing to its initial planning and sharing the vision with local politicians to gain support for the initiative.
Director Chair
Vinny is a Grade 11 student at Steveston-London Secondary School. She played a role in shaping the initiative and advocating for greater youth participation by helping present the idea to politicians and community leaders.
Director Chair
Matthew is a first-year student at the Sauder School of Business. He contributed to developing the competition’s concept and pitching it to government officials, helping establish connections and support for a youth-driven approach to solving local challenges.
Director of Sponsorship
Andrew Huang leads APPERTAIN’s sponsorship efforts, connecting with local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions to build partnerships and secure support for the event.
Deputy Director of Sponsorship
Dylan Shackle supports APPERTAIN’s sponsorship outreach by connecting with organizations and developing potential partnerships. He also serves as a co-case writer, helping develop the competition’s case.
Director of Conference
Lillian Yu leads the conference experience and coordinates day-of operations, including judges, participants, food, and scheduling. She also assists with participant recruitment.
Director of Logistics
Finn Rui Ye oversees APPERTAIN’s event logistics, from facility coordination and food planning to floor plans, registration, and communication with key event contacts.
Director of Human Resources
Wilson Fan manages volunteer coordination, registration, service-hour tracking, and conflict resolution. He also contributes to the development of APPERTAIN’s case as a case writer.
Director of Media
Ricky supports APPERTAIN’s media and marketing efforts by creating promotional content and helping expand the event’s reach among participants, organizations, and the broader community.
