Indira Hamilton is a student in grade 11 at Crawford Bay Elementary Secondary School (CBESS). Born and raised in Riondel, BC, Indira loves art and baking. She has an online digital art business, and sells her painting, jewelry, bags, backed goods and more at local craft fairs. Indira has started a vending machine company that she is proud of. 

Indira is passionate about the poverty issue. She tries to help people when she can and thinks that seeing peoples face light up when they receive a little help has always been one of the best feelings for her. Indira wanted to become a Student Trustee to learn more about how her school and the district operate. Indira has been in an interesting position at her school in that she is the only student in grade 11. This has shaped her into being a natural leader in her school. 

Indira looks forward to attending Univeristy for business in the future and become a business owner. One of Indira’s favorite things is learning about prehistoric sea creatures. 

Lily is a  student in Grade 12 at J.V. Humphries Elementary/Secondary School (JVH). Lily was born in Coquitlam, BC and raised in Coquitlam and Kaslo, BC. Lily’s favorite hobby is volleyball. Lily is passionate about making connections with people. 

Lily wanted to become at student trustee to have the chance to work with many different people and to work on leadership skills. For Lily, leadership means helping and advocating for students at their school. 

Lily looks forward to attending University of Victoria in the biology program. Lily has 5 dogs! 

Bio coming soon! 

Lucien is a grade 11 student at Kootenay River Secondary School (KRSS). Lucien was born and raised in Creston, BC. Lucien’s favorite hobby is swimming. Lucien is passionate about maintaining a safe environment at school, so everyone feels welcome. 

Lucien wanted to become a student trustee to be a voice for the student body. For Lucien leadership means making sure school is a safe and peaceful place, and to help to make sure that all students’ voices are heard. 

Lucien looks forward to attending University to study medicine or dentistry. Lucien has been to every continent except Antarctica and Australia.

Greg Klassen is a student in grade 12 at Kootenay River Secondary School (KRSS). Greg was born in Cranbrook, BC and raised in Creston, BC. Greg loves Dungeons and Dragons, video games, reading and acting. 

Greg is passionate about creating a safe, open and welcoming environment for everyone and wanted to become a Student Trustee to experience leadership in the real world as well as to advocate for the KRSS student body. For Greg, leadership mean representing students, and being a voice for the student body to ensure they are heard. 

Greg looks forward to attending University in Vancouver to pursue either a Bachelor of Arts or Business. Greg is passionate about drama hand has been in several productions at KRSS. 

Kaia is a student in Grade 12 at L.V. Rogers Secondary School. Born in Vancouver, B.C., Kaia grew up in North Vancouver before moving to Nelson, where she has lived since the age of six.

Kaia is an avid Dungeons and Dragons player, Star Wars fan and Minecraft builder. Kaia’s favorite subjects in school are creating writing and anything in the STEM fields. Kaia enjoys outdoor activities like rock climbing and hiking, and also enjoys advocacy work around accessibility and disability rights. Kaia also volunteers in the community. 

Kaia is passionate about 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, environmental justice, climate change, building a sustainable future, accessibility, housing affordability and anti-oppression. 

Kaia wanted to become a student trustee to bring marginalized voices to the forefront of awareness, to push for inclusion and equitable rights, address ableism and discrimination in policy, as well to make sure all student in the school have their voices heard and needs met. For Kaia, leadership mean stepping up when you feel it’s needed, committing to learning beyond your own experience and listening and responding to those around you, and using your time in school to promote meaningful change for those who will come next. 

Kaia looks forward to attending university and becoming a teacher to teach in middle or high school. Kaia is a black belt candidate in taekwondo and a green belt in karate. Kaia has a goal to promote access to sport and physical activity for individuals who have visual impairment. 

Mila is a student in Grade 11 at L.V. Rogers Secondary School (LVR). Born in Vancouver, BC, and raised in Vancouver and Nelson, BC, she has loves recording music and has a passion for helping to find a cure for cancer. 

Mila became inspired to become a Student Trustee after attending the Student Leadership Conference. For Mila, leadership is having trust in your peers to help guide you and having student insight into what goes on at a school and district level. Mila hopes to attend McGill University and University of Toronto, and to eventually become a criminal lawyer. One of Mila’s favorite things to do as a child was the weekly tradition of going to East is East, a Vancouver restaurant with her Mother and Grandparents. Mila is a 17-year-old student in Grade 11 at L.V. Rogers Secondary School (LVR). Born in Vancouver, BC, and raised in Vancouver and Nelson, BC, she has loves recording music and has a passion for helping to find a cure for cancer. Mila became inspired to become a Student Trustee after attending the Student Leadership Conference. For Mila, leadership is having trust in your peers to help guide you and having student insight into what goes on at a school and district level. 

Mila hopes to attend McGill University and University of Toronto, and to eventually become a criminal lawyer. One of Mila’s favorite things to do as a child was the weekly tradition of going to East is East, a Vancouver restaurant with her Mother and Grandparents. 

Lola is a grade 11 student at Mount Sentinel Secondary School (MSSS). Lola was born in Nelson, BC and grew up in South Slocan, BC. Lola’s favorite hobby is extra-curricular sports such as skiing, competitive dance, swimming and volleyball. Lola is passionate about raising awareness for mental and physical health. 

Lola wanted to become a student trustee to be able to speak on behalf of students at school and to have the opportunity for a leadership role. Lola was inspired to be a student trustee after attending the previous years Student Leadership Conference. For Lola, leadership means participating in school activities and taking on a larger role in student council, student voice and being a role model and mentor to younger students. 

Lola is considering attending post-secondary school to become a kinesiologist. Lola is in the Academy Production and Media program at school.

Kail is a grade 11 student at Mount Sentinel Secondary School (MSSS). Kail was born in Calgary, AB and raised in Winlaw, BC. Kail’s favorite hobbies are snowboarding, skateboarding, and exploring. Kail enjoys being outside and conversing with nature. Kail is passionate about entrepreneurship and is working on creating a snowboard-binding company. Kail is also passionate about STEM and innovation and is working on a project for recycling used engine oil. 

Kail wanted to become a student trustee to be a leader at school. Kail is a contributing member of the MSSS Student Council and is a member of the District Youth Advisory Council. For Kail, leadership means embracing the spirit of school and remaining true, and continually questioning the processes that guide the education for all students. Kail believes that continual improvement is a central belief a leader must exemplify. 

Kail looks forward to continuing to be an entrepreneur in the future. Kail is a dual citizen with Australia. 

Payton is a student in grade 11 at Salmo Secondary School (SSS). Payton was born in Trail, BC and has grown up in Salmo, BC. Payton loves sports and plays softball, basketball, volleyball and participates in dance. Payton loves to be outdoors and to connect with new people. Payton is passionate about moving your body in a competitive way, and also to listen to your body and take time to stretch, meditate, and care for yourself. Payton is also passionate about helping people in all ways and is a strong leader. 

Payton wanted to become a student trustee so she could make change that is needed and wanted in schools and to improve things for future generations to thrive. For Payton leadership means making a difference, incorporating student voices into action with the outcome of change. 

Payton hopes to go to post-secondary school to help people, and possibly go into health care, become a teacher or a physio therapist. Payton plans to join her local volunteer fire department and would also like to try to be a firefighter. 

Beretta is a student in grade 12 at Salmo Secondary School (SSS). Beretta was born in Nelson, BC and has grown up in Salmo, BC. Beretta’s favorite hobbies include sewing, crocheting, and horseback riding. Beretta is passionate about human rights, woman’s rights, equality and education for children. 

Beretta wanted to become a student trustee to have a chance to help their school community, and to be a voice for their school community. For Beretta, leadership means doing what’s right and bettering the school for peers.