Webinar: Youth as Food Leaders Panel
This year, Nourish is recognizing Nutrition Month™ by highlighting Nova Scotia youth who are leaders in food.
Join us for a panel discussion with four Nova Scotia youth to hear their experiences as young food leaders in their communities!
Webinar Details
Who: Youth food leaders panel (Brianna Comeau, Nickaya Parris, Mindalynn Frelick, Estelle Alexander)
When: Tue, 28 March 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ADT
Meet the Youth Panelists
Mindalynn Frelick
Mindalynn Frelick is a nursing student at St. Francis Xavier University with the goal of working as a pediatric nurse. She has always loved working with children and youth and finds it important to spread awareness about positive food relationships to hopefully make a difference in their lives.
Nickaya Parris
Nickaya Parris, born and raised in the Community of Uniacke Square, Northend Halifax, is a recognized role model within the African Nova Scotian community, who allows her passion for nutrition, healthcare, and underserved communities to lead her daily. Currently completing the last semester of her Master's Degree in Public Health Nutrition & Dietetics at the University of Toronto, Nickaya is now working in the field of Food Security as a Registered Dietitian.
Brianna Comeau
Brianna Comeau has lived in Nova Scotia all of her life up until recently, as she moved to Ontario to pursue a Master's in Social Work. Brianna is passionate about topics including food justice, and environmental impacts, and is excited to talk about her experience and knowledge.
Estelle Alexander
Estelle Alexander is a fourth-year Health Promotion Honours student at Dalhousie University. She is currently completing her internship at the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health as the Child and Youth Health Promotion Officer.