Board of Directors

Maddie Diab

Campus Director

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Maddie is pursuing a double major in international relations and political science with a minor in diaspora and transnational studies. Her main interests lie in feminism and societal progression. Her favourite thing about Peace by PEACE is that we treat conflict as a fact of life rather than a negative situation.

Amna Nadeem

Campus Director

Amna is in her 4th year, double majoring in biochemistry and immunology. Her favourite things about peace by Peace is working with wonderful people and cultivating lasting friendships as well as the gratification of helping out her community

Rija Rizwan

Schools Co-Director

Rija is the new Schools Director! She in her fourth year completing a double major in English and Linguistics and her first year on the exec team. She loves how empowering Peace by peace is for kids and my favourite thing about the program is getting to know everyone and sharing their excitement when we play win-win games.

Schools Co-Director

Rachel is in her fourth year studying French and Philosophy. She believes that this program is such a great guiding tool for the younger generation on how to deal with conflicts. Her favourite thing about PeacebyPeace is that we have the opportunity to teach kids important life lessons that they can use for the future.

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Rachel Lee

Executive Assistant

Rachel is in her fifth year studying French and Philosophy. She believes that this program is such a great guiding tool for the younger generation on how to deal with conflicts. Her favourite thing about PeacebyPeace is that we have the opportunity to teach kids important life lessons that they can use for the future.

Armon Shahnavazy

Fundraising Director

Armon is in his fourth year at UofT. His interests include communting, as it takes up all his free time. His favourite unit is Unit 4: Inner Power, specially the way it explains positive self-talk which is an important reminder for people regardless of age :)

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Volunteers Director

Fahad is currently in his fourth year of undergrad at UofT studying biochemistry and physiology. The one thing he loves about Peace by PEACE is the important messages we spread to young kids across our program. These messages help build the future of the kids and help grow them into stronger, more confident individuals!

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Volunteers Director

Armon is one of the Peace Ball Co-Directors this year! His interests include commuting, as it takes up essentially all of his free time. His favourite unit is definitely Unit 4, Inner Power. The way it explains positive self-talk is an important reminder for all people - regardless of age. :)

Lamyah Moochhala

Peace Ball Director

Lamyah is in her third year at UofT, specialising in environmental geography. This is her third year with Peace by PEACE and her first year on the exec team. She enjoys hearing the kids give examples of how they applied concepts that they learned in the program towards their own lives.

Ishita Nagar

Peace Ball Director

Ishita Nagar is in her last year as a University of Toronto Student pursuing international relations. This is her third year with Peace by PEACE. Her favourite part about Peace by PEACE is working with the students and seeing their enthusiastic faces whenever they have a scheduled Peace by PEACE class

Jassica Han

Festival Director

Jessica is a third year life science student specializing in Environment and Health and majoring in Health and Disease. This is her first year on the Peace by PEACE executive team as one of the festival directors. She believes that Peace by PEACE is an amazing opportunity for both the children and the volunteers to grow as an individual and to be a person that is more compassionate to others.

Maryann Le

Festival Director

Maryann is in her fourth year at UofT majoring in Human Biology and minoring in Immunology and Physiology. This is her fourth year in Peace by PEACE and her first year on the executive team. She loves interacting with the students in the classroom and her favourite unit to teach is I-statements. 

Ascenza Paolella

Curriculum Director

Ascenza is in her final year at U of T - Majoring in English and Minoring in History and Italian. This is her second year with Peace By Peace. She is passionate about Peace by Peace because it allows students to learn and acquire tools that will allow them to create healthy relationships throughout their life with empathy and respect. Her favourite part about Peace by PEACE is working with a team of dedicated volunteers as well as, being able to step into a classroom and build 1:1 connections with the students.

Danlin Zeng

Professional Development

Danlin is pursuing a double major in Physiology and Pharmacology with a minor in Economics. She loves how Peace by PEACE strives to educate youth on the importance of empathy, allowing youth to de-escalate conflicts that are very much inevitable in their lives.

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Finance Director

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Maria Alonso Novo

Marketing & Website Director

Maria is in her third year studying architecture at Uoft. This is her second year in the excec team. Her favourite part of Peace by peace is seeing how the kids respond to the activities and use the concepts learned in their daily interactions to improve realationships. Her favourite lesson is negotiating because it brings out the best in kids.

Kristina Issa

Campus Director

Alessia is currently in her fifth year at York University Keele Campus. She is working towards an honours degree in Law and Society and is also in the Concurrent Education Program. This will be her fifth year in Peace by PEACE and her fourth year as an executive. What she loves about the program is that not only do the students get to learn in a fun and exciting way but everyone is included and actively engaged in the program. She also loves the bonds that are built with the students and knowing that she made a positive difference in someone's life. Alessia created the first Peace by PEACE curriculum for high schools called the Vent2Me program. She is currently working on building this in collaboration with Peace by PEACE for years to come and expanding to more schools!

Maggie To

Education Coordinator

Kristina is in her third year at York University as a Kinesiology and Health Science major. This is her third year on PxP and her second year on the executive team. She hopes to help grow the program as well as see the program enter new schools. One of her favorite part of the PxP program is watching mentors enter training, develop their skills as leaders and then enter classrooms sharing their knowledge with the children. Her favorite PxP activity is swamp boards!

Varisha Memon

Events Coordinator

Saina is going into her fourth year at York University as a Biology major. It is her second year on the executive team and this year she hopes to help the organization grow with brand new exciting ideas!

Saina Sefidbakht

Campus Director

Lori Ann is the Mentors Coordinator at Keele campus and is excited to be with the Peace by PEACE program for a fourth year. She completed her English degree at York University and is currently continuing her studies in Education I/S English & Visual Arts. Peace by PEACE has greatly influenced her approach to education due to the positive change it creates within the students; She integrates concepts like conflict resolution, self worth and learning through play in her teachings outside of the program. She also loves working to recruit and train new mentors to spread the light of Peace by PEACE onto university students.

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Organizational Development Coordinator

Rachel is going into her fifth year at York with a Sociology and English double major as well as being enrolled in the concurrent education program. This is Rachel's fifth year with Peace by PEACE and third year as an executive. Her favourite part of the program is not only that it helps members with professional development but also that the topics we teach aren't just for the targetted audience. Every year mentors and executives are able to learn from the curriculum and from each other. Conflict resolution and character development skills are for everyone which is something that makes being a part of our organization a fantastic experience.

Cheyon Gnaneswaran

Curriculum Director

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Nabila Elahi

Curriculum Director

Victor is going into his fourth year of study in the English program at York. This will be his fourth year with Peace by PEACE and his first year on the executive team. His favorite part of the program is watching how the kids attempt to apply the concepts that are taught to them as the weeks progress. He is also looking forward to seeing how the kids like the new curriculum this year.

Juwayriya Mohamoud

Festival Director

Roseanne is going into her third year, studying sociology in the concurrent education program. This is her second year being apart of the Peace By Peace family and her first year on the executive team. Fun fact: She participated in the Peace By Peace program when she was in grade 5 and is passionate about spreading the same excitement Peace By Peace brought her, to other students!

Fatima Anwar

Festival Director

Monica is going into her third year getting her Bachelor of Arts as well as her Bachelor of Education majoring in Sociology and minoring in French Studies. This is her second year being apart of the Peace By Peace family and first year on the executive team. Monica is excited to work with her team and is looking forward to many more years of success for the program. She is looking forward to the upcoming year working with new people and creating new experiences. Her favorite peace by peace games are swamp boards & shake your buns!

Damia Uqaili

Curriculum Director

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Ali Torkmani

Schools Director

Arvin is entering his fourth year at the Schulich School of Business doing his BBA program while majoring in Accounting. He plans to attain his MACC diploma after he graduates and then working towards his CPA. His ultimate goal is to work for a Big 4 Accounting firm. He has also attained his real estate license and is pursuing that as a side career. He is now in his second year with Peace By Peace and his first year as an executive. He knew he wanted to be an executive when he saw how inspired the children were and how much love they showed to the mentors. The entire community filled his heart and he has made some memories with the other mentors, executives, and students that will last a lifetime.

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Curriculum Director

Victor is going into his fourth year of study in the English program at York. This will be his fourth year with Peace by PEACE and his first year on the executive team. His favorite part of the program is watching how the kids attempt to apply the concepts that are taught to them as the weeks progress. He is also looking forward to seeing how the kids like the new curriculum this year.

Sonya Huang

Schools Director

Maggie is going into her second year, studying Social Work. This is her second year being apart of the Peace by PEACE family and her first year on the executive team. She is looking forward to seeing more young students grow from learning the messages delivered by Peace by PEACE - the importance of self-love and resilience.

Raashil Jain

Fundraising Director

Roseanne Menezes

Fundraising Director

Amanda is going into her fifth year at York University wrapping up her Sociology Degree with hopes to be entering the field of teaching. This is Amanda’s second year being apart of Peace by Peace, and first year as an Executive. She is thoroughly excited for this upcoming year as she anticipates it to be full of making new memories, connections and most importantly making an impact and a difference in peoples lives via the help of Peace by Peace!

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Fundraising Director

Madhulika is going into her third year as an undeclared major, exploring everything york has to offer. This is her second year on the team and first as an exec. She's passionate about working with kids and promoting positive mental health, something she feels Peace by Peace helps with. She's looking forward to going into classrooms and teaching again this year!!

Caterina Caravetta

Peace Ball Director

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Monica Nunno

Peace Ball Director

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Marketing Director

Emily Han is in her third year majoring in social work at York University. This is her second year volunteering with Peace by Peace, and her first year on the executive team.

Gazi Mohammad

Mentors Coordinator

Juwayriya is going into her fourth year as a Human Rights and Equity major. She is also double certificating in Indiginours studies and Anti racism. This is her second year on the team and her first year as an exec. Juwayriys looks forward to being apart of such an amazing organization and being suounded by people who share the same vision as her.

Sebastian Raposo

Mentors Director

Summeiya Khamissa is currently in her second year at York University, majoring in Children Childhood and Youth, while also in the Concurrent Education bED program. Peace by Peace was a huge part of her experience as a first year university student, and her goal this year is to make every mentor feel completely at home. She hopes to one day be a special education teacher, and use the skills learned through Peace by Peace in the classroom.

Summeiya Khammissa

Professional Development Director

Damia Uqaili

Professional Development Director

Gazi Mohammad is his second year at York University majoring in Kinesiology and Health Science. This is his second year with Peace by Peace and his first year as an executive member. He is an enthuistic Barcelona FC supporter, and he loves to read book in his free time. Gazi is looking forward in making a postive impact on the childrens lives by training and preparing the mentors as best as he can.

Haviva Ford

Recruitment Director

Sarika Chakravorty is in her third year at York University majoring in Psychology with a minor in Child, Childhood, & Youth Studies, This is her second year volunteering with the Peace By PEACE organization and her first year as a team executive member. Sarika has a passion for working with children, photography, event planning, dancing and performing arts, as well as exploring different corners of the world She really looks forward to working with this hardworking and dedicated team of volunteers while also meeting many new faces to create another amazing experience with the Peace By PEACE family.

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Peace Council Director

Hamid is currently going into his third year at York University Keele Campus and Schulich School of Business. He is doing honours degree in Human Resources Management. It will be his second year with the Peace by PEACE organization and his first year on the executive team. He loves how this program promotes positive mental health awareness because he can relate to the kids that go through this because of his past experiences as a kid. But he also loves how excited and engaging the kids get during the program duration. He is looking forward to working with the amazing Peace by PEACE executive team this year.

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Peace Council Director

Ayda is in her fifth year at York University in an Honours Double Major in Pyschology and Sociology. Last year Ayda was a mentor and this year she has gained an executive position as a Peace Council Director. With her continuous interest in mental health and joy for spreading positivty, Ayda has found her heart at Peace by PEACE. She loves how this program not only aids in promoting a positive enviroment through various lessons for our growing young generation, but also its ability to create a family within its mentors and boost our individual well-being during the entire journey! Ayda is escited to meet all the Peace by PEACE new family members!

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Peace Council Director

Harmehar Khanna is attening is second year at York University and his first year as an executive. Harmehar is majoring in Kinesiology and Health Science and has aspirations of joining the field of medicine. He is most excited about being able to teach anti-bullying and conflict resolution cirriculum to new volunteers and be able to make a big impact in his community. He knows the importance of resilience and wants to make sure children do not go into this world without feeling empowered and having the ability to solve problems on their own,

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Peace Council Director

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