Meet Our APEC 2019 Delegation

Samuel Chen

Samuel is a first-year commerce student studying at the University of British Columbia. His curiosity for political economics, international relations, and anthropology have led him to attend multiple Global Vision events; most notably, the 2018 Trade Mission to China, the 2019 National Youth Ambassador Caucasus (NYAC), and the 2019 Digital Citizenship Ambassador Summit (DCAS). After seeing firsthand the transformative nature of business on his trade mission, Samuel hopes to use business as a vehicle to drive social change. Consequently, he’s currently most interested in impact investing, private equity, and venture capitalism. In his spare time, he enjoys reading/listening to Malcolm Gladwell's books and podcasts, going on spontaneous adventures, and trying out new restaurants.

Sammie Dhillon

Sammie Dhillon is in her fourth year of studies towards a Bachelor of Science with a Minor in Political Science at McMaster University. She strives to make a positive impact in society by actively getting involved and contributing in any given community she is apart of. Sammie genuinely enjoys pursuing leadership roles and has been fortunate to have had a wealth of relevant experience. She had the honour of leading a caucus of 60+ Ontario students as Premier at Ontario Model Parliament, attending the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ meeting in Whistler, British Columbia as a selected finalist for the Minister of Finance’s G7 Student Challenge. Sammie is currently serving her second term as a Chair for the McMaster Model United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Committee and the Assistant Conference Chair for Model City Hall Hamilton. Furthermore, she had the pleasure of going on a trade mission to Peru as a Junior Team Canada Ambassador this past February. As a result of these unique opportunities, she has developed a strong interest in policy and politics. Sammie is beyond grateful for getting the opportunity to attend the APEC Summit and looks forward to representing her region and Canada with full potential at the international level.

Jerry Jiang

Jerry is a grade 11 student at St. George’s School in Vancouver, Canada. In school, he is an avid analyst in the Investment Club, a leading figure in the Beekeeping Club, and a co-founder of the health science club. Jerry has represented his school in various Model UN conferences, math contests, and swim meets. Outside of school, Jerry is working on the science fair, volunteering at Science World, and he has participated in the various trade missions Global Vision has to offer including Peru 2019 and the SE Asia 2019. Jerry hopes that through the APEC 2019 conference he can get a better grasp on the intricacies of global politics and make some new global friends. He hopes especially to understand how global leaders are able to work together towards a decision, while many of them have opposing views on the same issue. Jerry is ecstatic to represent Canada at the APEC 2019 conference in Santiago, Chile.

Kate Morency

Kate Morency is studying international management at the University of Ottawa, Telfer School of Business. She is a passionate young entrepreneur as well as an enthusiastic and positive leader. Kate has a passion for business and international relations. She participated in the Ontario Summer Company Program where she ran her own business, competed in the Ottawa U Perfect Pitch Competition and Sprott Business Case Competition, and volunteered as the VP of Entrepreneurship with the Titans Den Business Club. Kate attended the 2018 and 2019 National Youth Ambassador Caucus’ and accompanied Global Vision as a Junior Team Canada Ambassador in 2019 on missions to Peru and Southeast Asia. She looks forward to representing her country at the 2019 Voices of the Future program and the APEC CEO Leaders Summit.

Michael Batas

Michael Batas is a second-year student at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta. As an avid pilot and energy sector activist, he is happiest three-thousand feet above the earth, or hiking into a forest. A proud member of his local and global community, he founded the Michael Batas Environmental Stewardship Scholarship at age 9 with a goal of raising awareness among youth around environmental activism. Furthering his community service focus, he has achieved the Bronze, Silver and Gold qualifications of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. Internationally, Michael has represented Canada on the 2015 Vimy Pilgrimage Award and the 2017 International Air Cadet Exchange. In December 2017, Michael graduated from the Royal Canadian Air Cadet Program having attained the highest rank after six and a half years of service. Within his time as a member of Junior Team Canada, Michael was a delegate on the 2018 Global Vision Junior Team Canada Trade Mission to China, 2019 Peru and 2019 Southeast Asia in addition to attending APEC 2018, AYAC 2019, NYAC 2019 and DCAS 2019 . Whilst engaged in these experiences, he represented Canada's energy, education and transportation sectors while working with and discussing bilateral partnerships and foreign investment with top government and industry leaders.

Michael is thrilled be a Junior Team Canada Ambassador for the Voices of the Future program at the 2019 APEC CEO Leader's Summit in Chile..

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