Meet The UcalgaryTeam

“In a world where you can be anything, be kind”

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Executive director, founder and president! Meet Nidhi the originator of YouCreate, a talented individual studying in biomedical sciences dedicated to finding strong, creative individuals and channeling their strengths through creativity; it’s like magic!

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There are no lazy days in her calendar, on days to herself Nidhi spends her time on long hikes, practicing one of the many languages she’s learning, flowing through a dance or singing her heart out. In the midst of chaos Nidhi exceedingly desired to create something unique. Something that was less structured than the everyday fast pace of university life and would allow people to come out of their shells; to create a meaningful impact on individuals. To be able to discover themselves in the process of giving back to others. 

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"I always take every opportunity to the maximum. I believe in action more than words; I believe that creativity can go a long way."

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It was a passion project, a work in progress, a destination dream all at once, and she made it sparkle into life.

What’s a social media coordinator without sociallitise? Well, Shairah is  our  socialite.

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Some might say she’s a trendsetter, a kind of social innovator. She’s the kind of person to get lost in passionate conversation with, a… ‘hype you up’ friend or that enthusiastic stranger you just ended up having an hour-long chat with. Speaking of which that's exactly how we found her!

 

Networking with talented people, members and supporters while always on the move working on her next big thing. Her personality strongly reflects the values of the YouCreate foundation, bringing with her, personal insights and valuable experience to the team.

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As much as she loves to be surrounded by encouraging souls, Shairah also savors the subtle pleasantries that life brings. Visiting a quiet coffee shop to finish up self-initiated tasks, building inspiration for her digital art or spontaneously making plans with friends.

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“My motto is inspired by a 6-year-old child that attempted to give a motivational statement; this can sound slightly accusatory to some. The quote being ‘Do something with your life’.”

Anika fits into our team as a diverse individual keen on managing both our finances and marketing aspects of our team. Budgeting, event planning and finding solutions to keep integrating YouCreate into our community. She enjoys meeting new people and learning whatever, whenever she can, embracing diversity with open arms. She says “there’s so much about this world that I’ve yet to discover and learn about.”

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If you didn’t know, Anika is an avid anime enthusiast and loves spending quality time with family and friends watching movies or just hanging out. Her favorite quote stems from the show Naruto, said by one of the most powerful shinobi in history, Madara Uchiha. Balancing financial and marketing management at YouCreate while pursuing an undergraduate in Biological Sciences she is a multi-talented individual always looking to elevate her university experience.

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“Wake up to reality! Nothing ever goes as planned in this accursed world. The longer you live, the more you realize that the only things that truly exist in this reality are merely pain, suffering and futility. Listen... Everywhere you look in this world, wherever there is light – there will always be shadows to be found as well. As long as there is a concept of victors, the vanquished will also exist. The selfish intent of wanting to preserve peace initiates wars, and hatred is born to protect love. These are nexuses and casual relationships that cannot be separated.”       

 

-Madara Uchiha

As an artist and business entrepreneur, Kashaf is our very own HR director working closely with the team by taking care of planning events, interviewing and hiring new exec members, and managing meeting details. As a Kinesiology student going into her third year, she fills up her spare time running her very own calligraphy business, peacefully painting her orders while also taking the time to catch up with friends and go out.

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On the side of her entrepreneurial side hustles her dedication to playing badminton is undeniable, spending many hours on the courts you should definitely see her in action!

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While furiously dedicated in growing her business and incorporating new ideas to her hustle, she's also a cat mom and loves spending time with her cat.

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“I chose YouCreate as a means to bring change in the community through art such as painting, photography and more. Art for me is the most fun, engaging and relaxing part of my day and I hope to bring that to others as well!”

A realist with a soul of burning passion, and she’ll grill you on the spot if she has to.

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Akanksha primarily oversees the volunteers, acting as a bridge between the volunteers and the exec team. Although she says she’s ‘not particularly artistically inclined’ she loves seeing and interacting with members of our community and believes that YouCreate is extremely important with the last few years in isolation due to COVID (and right she is!).

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In solitude, Akanksha loves to read and binge on series, “particularly I love reading anything in the horror or mystery genre. This might sound odd, but I love knitting, at least once a year I like to knit something either for myself or for a friend.”

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" 'Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot'

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The quote is from Charlie Chaplin, who was known as a man who always put a smile on everyone's face. I love the quote because it brought me to the realization that life gets messy at times either professionally or personally. When times get rough the only thing to do is get through the storm with a smile on your face. I think this quote not only applies to me but to many others that I know, who have had to face a loss during COVID.”

"To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people just exist." - Oscar Wilde

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As a part of the creative content team Sabah is one of the brilliant artistic sparks within YouCreate. She is a passionate individual riding in with an expanse of knowledge in creating meaningful content that resonates with the close-knit community of our team and members.

 

At times she loves spending quality moments with the people close to her or binging the Harry Potter movies in the comfort of her own space. Sabah is also one hell of a baker and can rather easily whip up some delicious desserts!

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“Hearing about this club from my friend I was inspired by the message YouCreate strives to deliver especially since it aligns with my passions. I am able to give back to the community in a unique way and enrich my university experience. I am a kind and hardworking perfectionist who truly believes that life is a beautiful journey filled with ups and downs. If we went back and fixed all our mistakes, we would erase ourselves.”