Sumaya is an active youth volunteer who began her journey at FYI supporting the Food Share Program as a food pickup assistant by providing donated food to community members. She comes from an educational background with a BSc Major/Minor with Honours in Kinesiology and Health Science, and Psychology. She has experience working with diverse populations and various nonprofit organizations and has provided supports in areas such as mental health and caregiving services, providing educational support as a mentor, and supporting programming and services for families with children and youth with disabilities. She will continue to support FYI and its youth through her new role as Chair of the Youth Advisory Committee.