The Stand Up Committee was initially developed as a workshop committee in 2008. The committee is formed by students who believe that engaging young minds in the humanities is vital for the future. All members of the committee participate in presentations and workshops. They are responsible for the overall direction and message that Stand Up gives to students. Some members of the Stand Up Committee are also public speakers.
If you are interested in joining this committee or starting a committee in your community, contact Student Reach International at info@student-reach.com.
Current Members
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Brittany MartynDirector |
Brittany Martyn is preparing to begin her post-secondary education at Dalhousie University with a focus of international development. She has won various awards in the sciences and is also a marathoner with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She carries passion not only for the humanities, but for the environment as well. Brittany has a love for travel and recently spent time volunteering in India. |
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Matt Baptista Stand Up Committee |
Matt Baptista is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Guelph. Matt also serves as Student Reach International's Finance Manager. In the summer of 2009, Matt travelled to Tanzania and Lesotho, Africa with a team of 6 other Student Reach International members. |
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Alanna Tobia Stand Up Committee |
Alanna Tobia is an International Development student at the University of Guelph. Alanna is extremely interested in the environment and sustainability. She has traveled in Australia, New Zealand and Guatemala. She will be studying and researching in Africa in 2010. |
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Dana LipnickiStand Up Committee |
Dana Lipnicki will be attending the International Development program at Dalhousie University beginning the fall of 2009. She is very interested in promoting gender equality and traveled to India in the summer of 2008. |
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Desiree PinkneyStand Up Committee |
Desiree Pinkney is an International Development student at the University of Guelph. She is particularly interested in sustainable rural agriculture. Desiree has traveled to Burkina Faso, and will be leading a team of students in to Macedonia and Kosovo this May. |
