2023-2024 Executive Team
Wisdom Ojo
Co - President
I’m Wisdom Ojo, and I’m a grade 12 student at St. John’s-Ravenscourt School. This year, I will be a Co-President for Project Pulse Winnipeg. As someone who has always taken a great interest in the health sciences, I joined Project Pulse in 2021 in the hope of lending my time and skills to help give the opportunity for high school students like myself to discover the world of health sciences. Now in my third year as a part of the executive team, and my second year as a Co-president, I am looking forward to working with a brilliant team of hardworking and dedicated students to organize another in-person conference in May 2024!
In addition to having an undeniable passion for the health sciences, I demonstrate my love for the sciences by taking my school's AP courses in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. I also enjoy math and competing in various math contests has allowed her to obtain various distinction awards in the Beaver, Pascal, CIMC, Fryer, Cayley, and Galois contests. Apart from academics, I enjoy a broad range of extracurriculars, including being an active student council member, Math Club leader, and varsity girls’ basketball player for my school. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports, hanging out with friends, and watching movies.
Hargun Uppal
Co - President
I am Hargun (she/her), and I am a Grade 12 student at Maples Collegiate. I first joined Project Pulse in 2022 in hopes of helping high school students like me explore the world of the Health Sciences. I am beyond honored to be a Co-president of the team this year. It was a wonderful and insightful experience to be a part of the conference last year and I am delighted to work with a brilliant group of individuals to make that happen again.
I maintain a high academic standing in my courses at school, and enjoy engaging in various diverse student groups and activities. Some of my past and present endeavours include learning a new instrument in Jazz Band, contributing to my school as an executive of Student Council, and promoting positive change in my community as the President of Eco-Crew. I look forward to contributing the skills gained from these experiences towards my work with Project Pulse.
Along with the health sciences, I have a deep interest in the environmental sciences and am interested in the ways that the deterioration of our ecosystems has impacted human health. In my free time I enjoy reading, gardening, listening to music and spending time with my friends and family.
Faiza Sikander
University Relations Director
My name is Faiza Sikander, and I am a grade 12 student at St. John’s Ravenscourt School. My unwavering passion for the sciences and particular interest in topics including human physiology and genetics has motivated me to take Advanced Placement courses this year, with the goal of pursuing a career in medicine.
Outside of school, I have been practicing karate for six years and have competed in various karate tournaments across Canada. I also enjoy volunteering at the Thompson General Hospital and working at the hospital’s gift shop during summer and winter breaks to help raise money for programs and equipment purchases throughout the hospital. In my free time, I take pleasure in reading, spending time with my family and friends, playing my favorite songs on piano, and coding games through Python programming.
Through Project Pulse, I hope to contribute to helping students discover more about the health sciences and access resources that enhance their knowledge about areas of the field that pique their interest and curiosity. I am very excited to be involved with Project Pulse Winnipeg again this year and look forward to being the University Relations Director!
Catherine Zhang
Graphics Designer
I’m Catherine (she/her), a grade 11 student at St. John’s-Ravenscourt School and Project Pulse Winnipeg’s graphic designer this year! I attended the conference last year, which encouraged me to join the team this year. My interest in the health sciences started when I realized I wanted to help make health science, whether physical or mental health, more accessible to people who live in less fortunate conditions. I hope, that by being part of the team this year, I can help provide the representation and accessibility I needed when I was younger.
Apart from my interest in the health sciences, I am also a student-athlete, maintaining my grades while playing my third year on the varsity volleyball team. In my free time, I enjoy writing poetry, reading, baking, taking pictures for the yearbook, and making my organizer look nice.
Like all the other teams I was a part of, I look forward to a wonderful year with the rest of my teammates!
Sabrina Batla
Professional Relations Director
I’m Sabrina Batla (she/her), a grade 11 student at St. Mary’s Academy and this year’s Professional Relations Director for Project Pulse Winnipeg! Participating in numerous science fairs and math contests throughout my schooling helped me realize my passion for STEM-based fields from a young age. More specifically, I have always had an inclination towards health sciences and medicine, so I hope being a part of this team will allow me to further my knowledge on said fields, while simultaneously supporting other young Manitobans aiming to pursue a career in similar industries!
At school, I am part of the debate team, newspaper club, peer tutoring club, peer support team, STEM club as the Social Media Manager, Asian Heritage Committee as a Co-head, and more. I also enjoy playing piano, learning new languages, playing basketball recreationally, and volunteering at Grace Hospital to support patients and staff in all areas possible.”
Ian Kim
Events and External Relations Director
My name is Ian and I am a grade 12 student at St. John’s Ravenscourt school and will be serving as this year’s Event & External Relations Director.
I have a strong interest in the sciences and take advanced placement courses to help further my interest. I hope to pursue a career in medicine in the future while having had experience in volunteering at Misericordia Health Centre throughout the year and also doing research at CancerCare Manitoba during the summer. I am a member of my school’s student council and also play basketball in my spare time. This will be my second year with Project Pulse and I look forward to organizing another successful conference with this year’s executive team.
Christian Bardelas
Events and External Relations Director
My name is Christian Bardelas (he/him). I am in grade 12, attending Ecole Secondaire Kelvin High School as a Full International Baccalaureate student. I aim to pursue a career in either health sciences or physical science. This year, I will participate in Project Pulse as an Events and External Relations Director.
In school, I particularly enjoy physics, biology and chemistry. Over the summer, I have used my passion for these subjects to study our global climate by understanding climate models. Outside of school, I enjoy listening and singing to songs, as well as learning the violin. I also enjoy baking and cooking for my family as well as going on hikes.
I am excited to be part of the executive team for Project Pulse and learn more about myself, the field of health sciences as well as the other team members!
Hedy Lei
Sponsorships and Finance Director
My name is Hedy (she/her), and I’m a grade 11 student at St. John’s Ravenscourt School. I am excited to join the Project Pulse executive team this year as the Sponsorship and Finance Director.
Throughout high school, I have received scholarships and honor rolls for academic achievement. In grade 11, I took several advanced placement science courses to gain more knowledge and strengthen my learning skills in preparation for university. Out of my interests in EMS, I have been training in Lifesaving and First Aid courses.
I love to be involved in the art department, working behind-the-scenes in numerous drama productions and musical events. This summer, I volunteered in the Mini U program at U of M, and had a memorable time working with different age groups.
Project Pulse inspired me tremendously in the field of health sciences. This year, I hope to grow as a leader and further explore my interests with the rest of the student community in Manitoba.
Erika Lengsavath
Marketing and Outreach Director: Community Relations
I’m Erika Lengsavath (she/her) and I am this year’s Community Relations Director. I am currently a grade 11 student at Gordon Bell High School. This will be my second year on Project Pulse Winnipeg’s executive team, continuing my admiration for the sciences and getting to share that passion with other like-minded individuals. In my courses at school I maintain a high academic standing, while dedicating time for my other passions, such as practicing ballet and teaching assisting musical theatre.
Through my role as Community Relations Director, I hope to be the bridge between inner city high schools and Project Pulse Winnipeg, sharing the values of the health sciences world and the opportunities it holds. Being part of Project Pulse has been remarkably valuable to me and I’m thrilled to see what this season has in store, for Project Pulse as a whole, fellow team members, and students interested in the health sciences.
Kathy Lu
Logistics Director
I’m Kathy Lu (she/her), and I’m a Grade 10 student at St. John’s-Ravenscourt School. This year, I decided to join the Project Pulse team because of my interest in the science field, and passion for helping others.
In school, I am able to achieve high academic standings while also being an active member of my community. I enjoy participating in math contests and am passionate about biology and chemistry. Outside of school, I enjoy volunteering and spending time outdoors in nature.
Volunteering for various organizations has helped me realize how much I enjoy working alongside and communicating with others. Having the opportunity to work in these environments has helped me grow as an individual and I hope to continue learning through this experience.
I look forward to being a part of this team and facing new challenges this opportunity brings.
Nancy Vong
Marketing and Outreach Director: Social Media
I'm Nancy (she/her), a Grade 11 student enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program at Kelvin High School. I'm delighted to serve as a member of this year's executive team, with the privilege of being the Marketing and Outreach Director.
My passion for health science has developed ever since little and this profound interest is what drives me to utilize my skills and knowledge to contribute to the team. Moreover, I have a strong interest to further pursue my education within the field of health science
I actively engage in various school clubs and seek opportunities for volunteer work outside of school setting, allowing me to give back to the community while gaining valuable experiences. In my free time, I enjoy watching movies, listening to music, and spending quality time with friends.
I am excited about the journey ahead within the executive team, and I look forward to working with other individuals at Project Pulse!