Alia is a first year student at UBC Medical School who is passionate about helping others in the community. From more than 500 hours of service at Canuck Place to tutoring and mentoring high school students to developing a wellness conference for inner city youth, Alia continually finds ways to empower others and to improve communities. Also, Alia has led UBC’s Meal Exchange program that sources contributions to local foodbanks.
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