Kids Brain Health (KBH+) is pleased to welcome four summer students to our team this summer through the Canada Summer Jobs program. With academic backgrounds ranging from psychology, communications, science, and research, they will help support KBH+ in fundraising, communications, and research initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in Canada’s neurodisability ecosystem.

Over the summer, they will work alongside the KBH+ team to help advance our mission of improving outcomes for children and youth with neurodisabilities and their families.

“We’re thrilled to welcome this year’s summer students to KBH+,” says Shannon Gill, Chief Operating Officer at Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) and Chief Fund Development Officer at Kids Brain Health Foundation (KBHF). “Their enthusiasm, talent, and commitment to making a difference reflect the values of KBH+. We look forward to the fresh perspectives and energy they bring to our work, and we’re excited to support their learning while they contribute to meaningful projects that help improve outcomes for children, youth, and families across Canada.”

Join us in welcoming our 2026 summer students!

Jorja Johnson – Fund Development Assistant, KBHF

Jorja Johnson – Fund Development Assistant, KBHF

Jorja Johnson joins KBHF as our Fund Development Assistant while completing her third year of Psychology at the University of Victoria. Passionate about supporting children and youth, Jorja was drawn to KBHF by our commitment to creating meaningful change for families across Canada.

Drawing on her experience as a gymnastics coach, mentor, youth support worker, and fundraiser with the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Jorja will support fundraising initiatives to help advance research, programs, and resources for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. She looks forward to learning from the KBH+ team as she builds a career focused on improving access to care and evidence-based services for children, youth, and families.

Zerin Hasan – Research Support Officer, KBHN

Zerin Hasan – Research Support Officer, KBHN

Returning for a second summer, Zerin Hasan joins KBHN as a Research Support Officer. Zerin is pursuing a Honours in Science and Business at the University of Waterloo and brings a strong passion and interest in pediatric care, neurodevelopment, and making support systems more accessible for families.

Motivated by personal experiences that highlighted the importance of compassionate care and community support, Zerin is excited to contribute to research and knowledge mobilization initiatives that improve outcomes for children and families. This summer, Zerin looks forward to building her skill set alongside the KBH+ team and gaining experience to support future goals in pediatric healthcare and clinical care.

 

Nathan Piasecki – Communications Specialist, KBH+

Nathan Piasecki – Communications Specialist, KBH+

Nathan Piasecki is returning to KBH+ as Communications Specialist after previously serving as a Marketing and Communications Assistant. An advocate for accessibility, inclusion, and storytelling, Nathan believes in the power of communication to connect people with research, innovation, and impact.

This summer, Nathan will support national communications initiatives by sharing the stories, partnerships, and achievements that are making a difference for children and youth with neurodisabilities across Canada. As he continues building a career in communications, Nathan hopes to create work that informs, inspires, and brings people together, whether through strategic communications or his passion for songwriting.

Latisha Tran – Research Support Officer, KBHN

Latisha Tran – Research Support Officer, KBHN

Latisha Tran joins KBH+ as a Research Support Officer, bringing a background in science, research, and supporting neurodivergent students and individuals with neurodisabilities. She was drawn to KBH+ by its commitment to turning research into meaningful, real-world impact.

Over the summer, Latisha will contribute to research initiatives while learning from KBH+’s diverse network of researchers, families, and partners. Looking ahead, she hopes to pursue advanced studies in medical research and continue contributing to innovative health research that improves lives.

 

We are grateful to our 2026 Canada Summer Jobs students for the leadership and dedication they bring. We cannot wait to see how their work helps shape the future of pediatric brain health in Canada.