A current Digital Marketing student in BCIT, Ghazaleh comes with 14 years of international experience in a wide variety of fields. She is thrilled to apply her knowledge and experience in an organization that provides foundational education and real-life experience to children.

Jaquelin is an immigrant from Mexico and moved to Vancouver, Canada six years ago. At the moment, she is a student interested in Digital Marketing, who’s aspiring to become a UI-UX designer. She enjoys developing new skills and going out for hikes every time there is an opportunity.

Michelle is a passionate graphic designer with a focus on branding, business to business design, and social media design. She’s excited to be a part of the BBK Network.

Olumide is a self-taught animator (2D & 3D) and digital illustrator with years of experience. He’s a fan of new technology, loves nature in all its forms, and appreciates the limitless realm of art! With a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, he wishes to further his studies as an automobile designer sometime in the future. Youth empowerment, however, is the bigger dream!

Jamie is an author and freelance writer with a focus on characters. He is also highly knowledgeable about historical topics. The core of his professional work is with marketing and sales, however, Jamie has a passion for creating compelling stories that explore ideas and concepts in new and interesting ways, while also being fun to read

Sophia has 4+ years of experience in digital marketing with an understanding of social media, creating content, and customer engagement. She is a team player, quick learner, result-oriented with outstanding communication and relationship building.

Sky He graduated from George Brown College in 2019. He specialized in Advertising Design and is passionate about creating solutions for various business challenges. He has extensive experience in web design, social media marketing, package design, and branding.

Sky worked with several non-profit organizations and major companies as an in-house graphic designer. Among his major projects, Sky guided the rebranding of a major seafood company. He also designed marketing materials for an NGO which empowers women to take on business leadership roles.

Sky’s design philosophy reflects his name – light, clear, refreshing, and timeless. He works closely with his clients to understand their needs and develops modern graphic design concepts that engage the target audience. Sky is passionate about helping his clients to stand out from the crowd in a highly competitive marketplace by developing creative and long-lasting products.

Outside of his graphic design work, Sky loves sketching and researching new design software tools. He is also an avid hiker. Finally, he loves road trips and home-cooked meals.

Shadi is a web developer based in Vancouver, she is a bachelor in computer software engineering and a certified web developer from BCIT with a good grasp of fully responsive principles and mobile-first concept, UX/UI design, accessibility, Search Engine Optimization, and implementing clear code with HTML5 /CSS3, JavaScript, ES6, React, jQuery, PHP, My SQL, WordPress, and database design. She has been working in different roles and participated in different projects. She understands the core concepts of application development and design and that contributes greatly to her abilities to design and implement projects efficiently and with higher performance. She is a passionate and inventive creator, always thinking in-out-and-around the box always in search of new professional challenges and learning experiences.

Dana has always had the drive to create. This drive led her to obtain her diploma in Digital and Print Publishing where she was able to focus her passion as well as gain technical skills to accompany the designs she creates. During the program, the students produced a magazine distributed in Globe and Mail, where Dana held the position of Layout and Production Artist as well as Web Designer. These experiences enhanced Dana’s passion for creating simple to complex designs and she applies these skills to her role within the BBK Network.

Greg completed his Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations at UBC, where he found a passion for communicating big ideas in a way that’s informative yet unpretentious. This led him to pursue further education in copywriting, where he’s found a home working with brands to put forth their most authentic message. When he’s not busy with a project, Greg enjoys distance running and imbibing a well-made cocktail. Not simultaneously. Yet!

Mei Lin is an international graduate from the University of Victoria with a BA Hons in Pacific and Asian Studies, plus a neat minor in Applied Ethics. With a diasporic background as an ethnic Chinese from India that was raised in the Middle East, she loves to read, write and play narratives that tug hearts and question reality.

Sofia is a graphic designer and environmental designer based in Vancouver, BC. Her work includes brand identities, social media campaigns, print campaigns, installations, and other fields and media. She is driven by meaningful design and the power of simplicity.

Seun is a recently graduated Biomedical & Electrical Engineering Student living in Ottawa. He has software development experience as well as biomedical engineering experience. In his spare time, he likes to learn new languages and coach basketball.

Khush is an aspiring digital strategist with over 2 years of SEO experience and an unparalleled interest in technical SEO. A BCIT graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, she hopes to leverage her strategic and analytical mindset through her work at BBK.

Amber is a Software Developer, currently living in Calgary, Alberta with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from University of Alberta. She is both driven and self-motivated. Also, she is continuously learning new technologies and techniques. With a strong passion for Software Development, she strives to better herself as a developer, and the development community as a whole.

Maryana is an Event Coordinator with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a diploma in Event Management. She discovered her passion for events by creating social networking opportunities that connected students from different universities and colleges. Her past projects range from trade shows, experiential marketing campaigns, and fundraising for nonprofit organizations. She is very excited to be working with BBKNetwork and making a positive impact on future entrepreneurs.

After facing the common student’s struggle of figuring out what to do post-graduation, Hillary found her fondness for helping others while still having fun. She did marketing in a non-profit organization, directed events in eSports, and received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Hillary is excited to bring her unique range of experiences and background to BBK.

Victoria has a passion for illustration and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology with a minor in Neuroscience at the University of Guelph. She strives to channel her passions into making education engaging and accessible with Build a Biz Kids and BBK Network.

A creative cat with a focus on event marketing and design, Addy’s passions also include arts & education, fundraising, and social impact.