Empowering the Empowerers (E.T.E) is a youth group that developed from a Digital Inclusion Challenge. With a strong desire to change the world for the better, especially after the global crisis due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. Our goal is to show youth and adults that we are all in it together and to allow them to share experiences to improve the quality of education around the world. We hope to start locally and eventually create worldwide podcasts to do so.
Reid Wyatt is a sophomore at Grand River Collegiate Institute. Reid Loves getting involved in anything that can better the future. Reid is super excited to be a part of this team and is excited to see the result. He has never done something like this before but is excited to see the outcome.
REID WYATT
Co-Founder & Editor
Kian Horn was a senior at GEMS American Academy Qatar. Throughout his high school career, Kian has participated in several MUN conferences, including THIMUN Qatar. In addition to MUN, Kian has had the opportunity to participate in QLC 2017 and he is truly excited to extend his outreach initiatives in this program.
KIAN HORN
Co-Founder & Webmaster
Joel Guse is currently a sophomore at Grand River Collegiate Institute. Joel enjoys helping others and doing so while showing them the respect that they deserve. He is very excited to be a part of this team in the Digital Inclusion Challenge. Joel has never done anything quite like this challenge but looks forward to helping seek change.
JOEL GUSE
Co-Founder & Editor
Cecilia Padalino is a junior at Grand River Collegiate Institution. She has always been a creative person and chooses all types of art as a way of expression. From years of dedication and practice her improvement only gets better with each piece. She hopes to continue art as a way of expression all through her life along with her paid side commissions. She has always been one to stand up for what she believes in and is thrilled to be a part of the E.T.E team.
CECILIA PADALINO
Graphic Arts Designer
ALZAHIR THARANI
Project Director & Teacher Organizer
AlZahir is a high school teacher at Grand River Collegiate Institute (GRCI). His primary goal is to make a difference in communities around the world. He has participated in several community service events including teaching English to underprivileged adults, building empowerment programs for teachers and students (showcased at Qatar Leadership Conference), organizing and participating in service trips in Tanzania, and Sri Lanka, and working with local hospitals to develop high school student outreach programs.
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TYLER KIHOOT
Co-Founder & Webmaster
SOPHIA PADALINO
Founder & Project Manager
Sophia Padalino is a junior at Grand River Collegiate Institute. From being raised in a fourth-generation home; she was always taught the life lesson in the ways you treat people & treating others how you would like to be treated. She expresses the importance of treating everyone with respect no matter their race, religion, gender, sexuality, disabilities, wealth, etc. She demonstrates the lessons taught to her by her grandmother and strives to continue her family mannerisms. She hopes and works towards becoming a diagnostic in radiation oncology, alongside continuing to use her compassion both locally and globally.
AYESHA MUNIR
Volunteer Student
Ayesha Munir is a volunteer student from Grand River Collegiate Institution. She is in exec at her school, and always takes strong leadership and role-model role. She enjoys learning about other cultures and regions, and always stands up for the underdog. Ayesha is very excited to be volunteering at E.T.E.
