Corinne Boudreau, 16, London, Canada

• Age: 16
• Place of birth: Born in Oakville, Ontario, Canada
• School/team: Saunders Secondary School / Carpe Diem

• Reason for applying to J8: Keen desire to learn more about the problems facing our planet, and what I (and my generation) can do to help make positive changes
• Languages spoken: English, French
• Role models: Cindy Klassen, Mother Teresa, my parents
• Likes: Science, Logic, Structure, Precision, Discussion, Debate, Family, Sports, Art, Architecture, History
• Where do you see yourself in 10 years time? In medical school, studying to become a doctor or surgeon, an active participant in my community

Jona Cho from London, ON, Canada

• Age: 16
• Place of birth: Cheong-ju, South Korea
• School/team: Saunders Secondary School / CARPE DIEM

• Reason for applying to J8: I have always taken great interest in global issues, and the J8 was a great opportunity to get my voice heard despite my youth. Another inspiration was the chance to work with the 3 other amazing members and to further build our camaraderie.
• Languages spoken: English and Korean
• Role models: My family members: my father, mother, and 2 older sisters who are my teachers, my best friends.
• Likes: I love my family, music, and books.
• Where do you see yourself in 10 years time? In 10 years time, I see myself with a couple of degrees from a university of my choice, and perhaps furthering my education.

Seungjoon Lee (Steve) City: London, Canada

• Age: 16
• Place of birth: Daejeon, Republic of Korea
• School/team: Saunders Secondary School / Carpe Diem

• Reason for applying to J8: I am applying to the J8 to raise awareness of global issues among youth and to voice our opinions to the world leaders for the better of the humanity.
• Languages spoken: Korean and English, learning Spanish, Japanese, and can read Chinese.
• Role models: Jesus Christ, my father, and Abraham Lincoln.
• Likes: I like rational minded people, music, math, computer science, biology, chemistry, and knowing diverse point of views to see matters.

Nigel Wodrich from London, Canada

• Age: 16
• School: Saunders Secondary School / Carpe Diem

• Reason for applying to J8: Interest in global issues/passion to contribute to their solutions; desire to get my voice heard
• Languages spoken: English, French
• Role models: Pierre Trudeau, Nelson Mandela, my grandmothers
• Likes: Running, playing piano, history/politics/world issues, meeting new people
• Where do you see yourself in 10 years time? In 10 years time, I see myself pursuing a post-secondary university education; however my passion will be in my social activism.