Meet the Team
est. 2025
Executive Committee
Alex Mercado
(she/her)
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Alex is an activist and an advocate for community building and civic engagement. She is passionate about mental health advocacy, social justice and health equity, and is a firm believer in taking an intersectional approach when serving her community. She is dedicated to taking an actionable part in collective change and providing opportunities for youth to be empowered to find their voice and engage in the issues that impact them the most. As a Co-Founder of Dear Future YEG, she is most excited to facilitate projects and hold events that bring a larger sense of community to youth in Edmonton.
Iqmat Iyiola
(she/her)
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Iqmat works at the intersection of community service, community-based participatory research, social justice, and civic engagement, driving meaningful action to improve well-being and equity for underserved communities. She is deeply committed to diverse, person-centred approaches that help build more sustainable and resilient communities. As a Co-Founder of Dear Future YEG, she hopes to empower and engage local youth looking to enhance their civic leadership capabilities, cultivate meaningful connections, and grow their professional skillset and knowledge base.
Marilynn BH
(she/her)
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Marilynn is a community builder and human rights advocate. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, and her studies have centred on international relations, human rights and social justice. She has worked and volunteered with various non-profits for nearly a decade, notably the Canadian Mental Health Association, the Newcomer Centre, the Boys and Girls Club and Amnesty International. Marilynn is deeply passionate about civic engagement and supporting youth in building community. As a Co-Founder of Dear Future YEG, she is eager to inspire change and engagement among youth across the city.
Munachiso Nwanisobi
(she/her)
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Munachiso is one of the co-founders of Dear Future YEG and an activist. She is passionate about equity and fair access to opportunities for marginalized and vulnerable communities. She hopes to provide a platform that provides opportunities for our youths through the Dear Future YEG.