What started as a simple idea to build a community around STEM has grown into a thriving nonprofit with real-world impact.
Meet Joyce, a passionate student leader from Milliken Mills HS who was inspired by her mother's career in water science and took action to spark that same interest in others. Through “Create Your Ripples,” Joyce and her peers run PC-building workshops for youth, provide STEM mentorship, and lead hands-on climate projects like water testing and precipitation tracking across the GTA.
Their citizen science work sheds light on environmental challenges while helping students build critical thinking, collaboration and leadership skills. With mentorship from educators and a focus on empowering the next generation, Joyce is showing what it means to lead with purpose, and how young people can create ripples that extend far beyond the classroom.