Oreoluwapo Maxwell is described as “the kind of leader who brings people together, identifies what needs to be done, and acts – always with empathy, purpose, and community at the core.” As a QSuccess Senior Mentor, the Co-President and Co-Founder of Queen’s Cancer Kids First, the Equity and Diversity Policy Coordinator with Queen’s Health Outreach, co-lead of the Mentorship Guide Development Working Group in the QHS EDIIA team, and a Residence Don, Ore clearly demonstrates what it means to spend meaningful time leading in a way that her nominator Dr. Renwick described as both broad and purposeful.
Aditya Lumb stands out as a leader through his work with the University Health Network and as the co-founder of LabPath, a student-led initiative that bridges the gap in research access for undergraduates. Additionally, he is the Vice-President of the Queen’s chapter of the Little Saint Nick Foundation, delivering personalized gift bags to children in pediatric care at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre. In the nomination letter, Dr. Nissim, a Psychologist with the University Health Network states that “what stands out most about Aditya is not just what he does – it’s how he leads. He brings people together, creates space for diverse voices, and leads with a sense of shared purpose”