Bridging the Gap Between Generations
Our Team
Let's Bridge the Gap Between Generations
Meera Kassam
Founder
A current recreational assistant at a local retirement community home, and a bachelor of social work student, in addition to working alongside other external organizations. She is passionate about advocating and enhancing the quality of life of seniors. During the early stages of COVID-19, she founded YEG Seniors Project, with a goal to promote intergenerational engagement through organized inclusive community projects.
Harman Purewal
Co-President
A Bachelors of Science in Cell Biology student at the University of Alberta. She joined YSP in 2021 because she was inspired by its initiative and wanted to engage in something meaningful by connecting with and supporting Seniors in the community. YSP has allowed her to form connections with the community and meet many wonderful and creative people who want to make a positive impact on our world. She is excited to see YSP grow as an organization and for us to continue working towards our vision while supporting more and more seniors in the community.
Arshreet Toor
Co-President
A third year Bachelor of Science student at MacEwan University working towards a goal of pursuing a career in the medical field. Internal medicine has always been something that interests her and caring for the elders in our community is what she's passionate about. Our organization aims to engage the younger generations to appreciate the skills and knowledge of our seniors. She loves to learn new things from her experiences and is happy to be a part of YSP so that we can break down barriers between generations. Besides attending university, working, and volunteering, she also like to spend her spare time outdoors or at the gym.
Hannah Gonzales
Director of Community Relations and Logistics Advisor
A Registered Nurse working with Alberta Health Services. Her passion for working with seniors started when volunteering her time in numerous organizations and long-term care facilities in Edmonton. She loves connecting with people and always seeking new opportunities for the organization to grow. If she is not working in the hospital, you can find her outdoors enjoying scenic walks, the gym, or shopping!
ANMOL VILLING
Director of Events
A Bachelors of Science student at Concordia University. She is majoring in biology, and plans on pursuing a career in dentistry after she graduates. She is passionate about healthcare as well as engaging in community work to help raise awareness on ongoing issues, along with providing new opportunities for youth and seniors to connect. This initiative has allowed her to build new relationships and connect with others while gaining knowledge and experience through directly collaborating with various other organizations. She is looking forward to creating and working on many new projects.
Harpriya Gill
Director of Communications
A grade 12 IB student at Lillian Osborne. She joined Yeg Seniors Project in 2021 as she personally noticed how deeply seniors in her community were affected by the pandemic and the isolation that came with it. YSP aims to create a stronger connection and spread empathy between the different generations in the Edmonton community. In her free time, Harpriya enjoys playing sports and hanging out with her family and friends.
Jasneet Benipal
Director of Social Media
A Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing Student at MacEwan University. She is delighted to use her creativeness to raise awareness and break down stereotypes through social media to bridge the intergenerational gap between youth and seniors. If she is not working, she also like spending time with family and friends, shopping, and time outdoors walking/biking.