Meet our 2025 Executive Team!
Meet the team of talented individuals who will be working hard to bring the Unlock Your Mind: Mental Health conference to life!
The Team
Jordyn Weddell
Srijain Shrestha
Srijain Shrestha
Founder/Co-Chair
Jordyn (she/they/elle) is the Founder and Co-Chair of UYM. She is a BSc. Biology-Chemistry UNB alumni and current MSc. Med. Applied Health Services Research Candidate at MUN studying the long-term outcomes of social-emotional learning in K-12 education systems. After struggling with her own mental health, Jordyn wanted to
Founder/Co-Chair
Jordyn (she/they/elle) is the Founder and Co-Chair of UYM. She is a BSc. Biology-Chemistry UNB alumni and current MSc. Med. Applied Health Services Research Candidate at MUN studying the long-term outcomes of social-emotional learning in K-12 education systems. After struggling with her own mental health, Jordyn wanted to learn more about what was going on within her. So, she left Canada to pursue Neurosciences and attend mental health conferences globally, where she quickly became an advocate for education as a tool of empowerment. In her spare time, Jordyn enjoys traveling, dancing, snuggling her cats, and hanging out with family and friends.
Srijain Shrestha
Srijain Shrestha
Srijain Shrestha
Co-Chair
Srijain Shrestha (he/him) is the 2025 Co-Chair for Unlock Your Mind Mental Health Conference (UYMMHC). Srijain is passionate about advocating and working towards creating more equitable and inclusive spaces for all groups. This is why he pursued a masters in global health systems from Western University. Working to end the burde
Co-Chair
Srijain Shrestha (he/him) is the 2025 Co-Chair for Unlock Your Mind Mental Health Conference (UYMMHC). Srijain is passionate about advocating and working towards creating more equitable and inclusive spaces for all groups. This is why he pursued a masters in global health systems from Western University. Working to end the burden and stigma of mental health challenges are his reasons for being a part of UYMMHC. Please reach out to him if you have any questions or want to talk. Srijain enjoys communicating, learning new things through art, and working out!
Rawan Mehrez
Srijain Shrestha
Casey Leonard
Logistics Director
Rawan Mehrez (she/her) is the logistics director for the Unlock Your Mind Mental Health Conference 2025. She is a first year Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and students but has an interest in sharing mental health awareness and resources after her struggles with mental health. She is super excited to be part of the t
Logistics Director
Rawan Mehrez (she/her) is the logistics director for the Unlock Your Mind Mental Health Conference 2025. She is a first year Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and students but has an interest in sharing mental health awareness and resources after her struggles with mental health. She is super excited to be part of the team and logisticate a successful conference! In her free time, she loves to swim, run and bike and talk about her cat! She enjoys helping people and is up for discussions so don't hesitate to reach out!
Casey Leonard
Abigail Desjardins
Casey Leonard
Sponsorship and Financial Director
Casey (she/her) is the Sponsorship and Financial Director for Unlock Your Mind 2025. She is currently a 5th-year biology student, specializing in molecular biology. Casey is passionate about studying molecular techniques and plans to continue her studies, eventually becoming a research scientist. Curre
Sponsorship and Financial Director
Casey (she/her) is the Sponsorship and Financial Director for Unlock Your Mind 2025. She is currently a 5th-year biology student, specializing in molecular biology. Casey is passionate about studying molecular techniques and plans to continue her studies, eventually becoming a research scientist. Currently, Casey is in Bergen, Norway, on an academic exchange to complete her bachelor's degree. Throughout her life, she has struggled with her mental health, and after seeking treatment, she decided to become a mental health advocate. In Casey's spare time, she likes to go on walks, hike, hang out with friends, and binge-watch Netflix series. If you ever want to chat about biology memes and jokes, send her a message!
Abigail Desjardins
Abigail Desjardins
Abigail Desjardins
Sustainability Director
Abigail Desjardins (she/her) is this year’s Sustainability Director for Unlock Your Mind. She is in her second year of a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree at UNB and is most interested in Developmental psychology. In her free time, she likes reading, spending time outdoors, hanging out with friends, and crafting.
Amandeep Kaur
Abigail Desjardins
Abigail Desjardins
Speaker Director
I’m Amandeep Kaur, a third-year computer science student with a minor in business. I work as a Youth Support Worker, helping young people build important life skills. I’m really interested in blending business with tech to create practical, useful solutions. When I’m not studying or working, you’ll probably find me hangin
Speaker Director
I’m Amandeep Kaur, a third-year computer science student with a minor in business. I work as a Youth Support Worker, helping young people build important life skills. I’m really interested in blending business with tech to create practical, useful solutions. When I’m not studying or working, you’ll probably find me hanging out with friends, chilling with my favorite show, or cooking up something tasty.
Mahzabeen Noor
Mahzabeen Noor
Mahzabeen Noor
Community Outreach Director
Noor is a community relations manager at UYM this year. She is a 2nd-year bachelor of computer science student and is planning on doing a minor in math at UNB. She is mostly interested in quantum mechanics and quantum computing and wants to go for research-based work in this field in the future. She has a lot
Community Outreach Director
Noor is a community relations manager at UYM this year. She is a 2nd-year bachelor of computer science student and is planning on doing a minor in math at UNB. She is mostly interested in quantum mechanics and quantum computing and wants to go for research-based work in this field in the future. She has a lot of hobbies, and it keeps changing. She loves to explore new things and ideas and is always curious. When she's bored with her academic studies, she watches YouTube videos on physics and math. She also likes walking, photography, poetry, reading books, and watching movies.
Victor Vo
Mahzabeen Noor
Mahzabeen Noor
Delegates Director
Victor Vo (he/him) is the delegates director for UYM 2024 and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering student who cares deeply about mental health. Acknowledging the stress that comes with student life, Victor is dedicated to creating spaces where students feel comfortable discussing mental health openly. In his free time, he
Delegates Director
Victor Vo (he/him) is the delegates director for UYM 2024 and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering student who cares deeply about mental health. Acknowledging the stress that comes with student life, Victor is dedicated to creating spaces where students feel comfortable discussing mental health openly. In his free time, he enjoys reading and writing as ways to unwind and find balance, passions that also inspire his commitment to promoting mental well-being and resilience among his peers.
Amil Shahul
Mahzabeen Noor
N’Danet Balde
IT Director
Amil Shahul (he/him) is the 2025 IT Director for Unlock Your Mind Mental Health Conference.
He is in his second year of bachelor of Science Computer Science at UNB and is most interested in exploring cryptography. He aspires to further his education by specializing in cybersecurity. He hopes to collaborate with cybersecurit
IT Director
Amil Shahul (he/him) is the 2025 IT Director for Unlock Your Mind Mental Health Conference.
He is in his second year of bachelor of Science Computer Science at UNB and is most interested in exploring cryptography. He aspires to further his education by specializing in cybersecurity. He hopes to collaborate with cybersecurity experts to explore new frontiers.
In his spare time, Amil is an astrophile and loves playing video games, chess, and anime.
N’Danet Balde
N’Danet Balde
N’Danet Balde
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Director
N’Danet Balde (she/her) is this year’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Director. She is in her first year of an Arts Bachelor at the University of New Brunswick, with plans to major in Criminal Justice. In struggling with her mental health over the course of her life and having received ongoing
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Director
N’Danet Balde (she/her) is this year’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Director. She is in her first year of an Arts Bachelor at the University of New Brunswick, with plans to major in Criminal Justice. In struggling with her mental health over the course of her life and having received ongoing support, she’s eager to be part of a team that breaks down the barriers of mental health, one event at a time. In her free time, she enjoys hiking or anything to do with nature, baking and painting.
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