Born and raised in Scarborough, Meron Bayu is a dedicated advocate for youth equity in both her school and community. Meron has presented at numerous youth-focused conferences, including the Toronto District School Board’s Youth Participatory Action Research Conference, the Know Your Worth Conference, and the Black Brilliance Conference. She is also the co-founder of the annual Sister 2 Sister Conference, a day-long event designed to empower female-identifying high school students of colour across Toronto. As the co-founder of a mentorship programme for Black-identifying high school students, a Youth Ambassador for Peacebuilders Canada, and a TDSB Youth Participatory Action Researcher, she is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for youth empowerment. She is currently pursuing an Honours BA in Public Policy and International Relations at the University of Toronto.