Youth Science Canada is thrilled to announce our exceptional team of ambassadors for the 2025 Canada-Wide Science Fair in Fredericton, New Brunswick!

These talented CWSF alums will serve as mentors, guides, and inspiration for this year’s finalists. Drawing from their own experiences as former participants, our Ambassadors understand exactly what it takes to navigate Canada’s largest youth STEM event.

Our 2025 Ambassador Team

Bianka Dusseault

Hometown: Bois-des-Filion, Quebec
CWSF Experience: Finalist (2019), MILSET (2019), Ambassador (2024)

Braxton Chan

Hometown: Cranbrook, British Columbia
CWSF Experience: Finalist (2017, 2019, 2020, 2021), Ambassador (2024)

Gerone Dimalanta

Hometown: Regina, Saskatchewan
CWSF Experience: Finalist (2015), Ambassador (2022, 2024)

Hana Haytaoglu

Hometown: Trenton, Ontario
CWSF Experience: Finalist (2019)

Hannah Allen

Hometown: Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
CWSF Experience: Finalist (2019, 2023)

Jessica Yemen

Hometown: Petawawa, Ontario
CWSF Experience: Finalist (2016, 2018, 2019), Ambassador (2024)

Nicholas Pengrui

Hometown: St. John’s, Newfoundland
CWSF Experience: Finalist (2021)

Rayirth Sivakumar

Hometown: Beamsville, Ontario
CWSF Experience: Finalist (2017)

Shaan Baig

Hometown: Brossard, Quebec
CWSF Experience: Participant (2015, 2016), Ambassador (2024)

Tasnia Nabil

Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
CWSF Experience: Finalist (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)

Zoe Gagnon

Hometown: Port Colborne, Ontario
CWSF Experience: Finalist (2019), Ambassador (2022, 2023)

What Do Ambassadors Do?

Our Ambassadors play a crucial role in making CWSF an unforgettable experience for participants. Throughout the week, they will:

• Support finalists during judging days with encouragement and guidance
• Lead social activities to help participants connect with peers from across Canada
• Share their experiences and insights about STEM projects and competitions
• Guide finalists through various CWSF events and activities
• Create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants

Look for our Ambassadors, part of Team UV, in their distinctive purple shirts during the fair! They’ll be your go-to resource for questions, support, and inspiration throughout the week.

From Finalists to Mentors

What makes our Ambassador program special is the full-circle journey it represents. Each Ambassador once stood where this year’s finalists now stand – nervous, excited, and ready to share their STEM projects with Canada. Now, they’re returning to pass on their knowledge and help create the same transformative experience for a new generation of young scientists. We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Fredericton for CWSF 2025!

Learn more about the Canada-Wide Science Fair by visiting our dedicated website at cwsf-espc.ca