Zakia is a dedicated Youth Mentor at the Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health (CCMH) at SickKids, where she has been making a positive impact for the past year. Zakia is deeply passionate about improving mental health education for young people and ensuring that mental health information is accessible to vulnerable communities. In her role, Zakia has been developing and facilitating workshops designed to equip students and adolescents with the tools and resources they need to navigate their daily challenges. She prides herself on her willingness to continuously learn and adapt to meet the evolving needs of the youth she serves. Zakia firmly believes that access to mental health care is a fundamental human right, and she is committed to breaking down barriers to ensure that all young people have the support they need to thrive.