Serena (Senior Director) is the oldie of the group, being her 20th year. She started as a tutor back in 2005 when she was doing her undergrad in Biology and Physiology. Soon later she moved on to being a core volunteer for a year. She then became the Director of Core Volunteers for 4 years and now this is her 13th year being a Director of the Saturday Program. She is currently working as a Medical Administrator overseeing the reception team across 10 diagnostics clinics. When there is a free moment, she enjoys hiking, biking, and playing board games.

Jason (Co-Director) is a returning Co-director and currently in his final year of Masters working in the field of computational psychiatry. He has been with the program for 5 years now, 3 years as a tutor and 2 years as a Co-Director! He looks forward to meeting all the new tutees/volunteers and reconnecting with returning participants.

Gregory (Co-Director) is currently a research technician with The Centre of Phenogenomics at Mount Sinai Health. He completed his B.Sc with the University of Toronto, majoring in Health & Disease and Cell and Molecular Biology, with a focus in Molecular Networks of the Cell, and minoring in immunology. He has been a tutor with the program for four years and will start their first year as a co-director. Seeing how much love and effort is put into the program’s success, he is excited to work with everyone to continue supporting and growing this amazing community. When he has a moment, he enjoys working out, playing video games, and spending time with his cat Nugget.

Rachelle (Co-Director) is currently in her final year of her B.Sc at the University of Toronto, studying Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology, Neuroscience, and Physiology. She has been a core volunteer for two years, and this will be her first year as a co-director. She is passionate about teaching and mentorship and is excited to work with the other co-directors, tutors, and core volunteers to provide an amazing experience for tutees. Outside of school, she enjoys drawing, exploring the city of Toronto, and playing the flute/piano.

Hongrui, a new Co-Director, also has the experience as a previous tutor for 2 years and core volunteer for another 2 years. Graduating from the University of Toronto with a double major in Math and Human Biology, Hongrui currently works as a clinical technician at Toronto Eye Specialists and Surgeons. Dedicated to the continued success of the Saturday Program, he is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of students. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports, classical music, and is a huge Raptors fan.