Project Team

Design and Layout

Urja Patel is a first-year Honours Planning student at the Faculty of Environment at the University of Waterloo. Urja is a creative and a humanitarian at heart; she is passionate about the built environment and the arts. She has always taken artistic liberties throughout her life, from drawing and painting to graphic design, on canvases and pages of paper, to using technologies and software. Urja strives to create art and bring the stories of incredible individuals to the spotlight every opportunity she can. As a humanitarian, prospective urban planner, environmentalist, and artist, she believes that Our Stories must be told.

Web Development

Noah Glassford is from Northern Ontario.  He is a programmer focused on interactive technologies. He went to school for Information Technology and Game Development. Noah believes in using technology to make the world a better place. He loves learning about new and emerging technologies like Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence and seeing how they can be used to improve many aspects of life.

Project Coordination

Sara Taghavi Motlagh is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science at Ontario Tech University. With over 11 years of experience in telecommunications and a strong academic background, Sara is a highly skilled and adaptable professional. She has expertise in telecommunications technologies, research and development, and technology innovation, both in the academic and industry sectors. Sara is able to draw on a diverse range of skills and knowledge, ranging from practical technical skills to high-level theoretical concepts, in order to respond effectively to challenges. In her role as project coordinator for the Our Stories books project, Sara has brought her expertise and strong problem-solving abilities to bear in ensuring the smooth and successful execution of the project.

Reseacher

Ashaunte Samuels is an exceptional undergraduate student at Ontario Tech University. She has demonstrated a strong dedication to community engagement and action, exemplified by her impressive work as the main researcher for a book during her placement with the Pamoja Institute for Community Engagement and Action. Her dedication to making a positive impact on her community is truly inspiring and she is sure to continue making a meaningful difference in the world.