Meet the team

Grant

Hello! I’m Grant (They/He/Any) and I am studying Environmental Biology with an Urban Studies Minor. I am originally from Chicagoland, but I love being in Montreal. I love exploring the outdoors, playing the trumpet, learning new languages, and getting involved in various communities. I joined ECOLE as I love communal living and learning how to be more sustainable in my life. I am passionate about how we can restore nature to our built environments and social systems!

Rajan

Hey Y’all! My name is Rajan (he/him) and I’m originally from the small town of Amherst, NS. I’m excited to call ECOLE home and be welcomed by so many inspiring people through sustainable co-living. I’m currently a 1st-year Master’s student in Dental Sciences, studying biomaterials used to heal injuries, but this past year I had a really neat experience doing coastal marine conservation work in Indonesia! Two things about me: I’m a summer camp counsellor at heart and loveeee to run! 

Amelia

Hello! My name is Amelia, a U2 food science student, homespun creator, and aspiring flegan (vegan, very flexible).

Coming home to a kitchen full of many lovely roommates and delicious new smells is my absolute dream and I am very passionate about implementing sustainable changes into our lifestyle. The best conversations and idea exchanges are made in the communal kitchen. 🙂 I get most excited about food/material waste revalorisation, very long walks, and cooking squash without the recipe. Still always looking to discover new active/sustainable initiatives or events around montreal!

May

Hi! My name is May (she/her) and I am a U2 student pursuing a bachelors of elementary education. I love finding new ways to promote out of the classroom, alternative and experiential education. 

I chose to live in ECOLE because of its dedication to creating a sustainable, equitable world through hands-on research and activism. In the coming months I hope to focus my activism on affordable & accessible healthcare for all.

Mariana

Hi! My name is Mariana (they/she) and I’m pursuing a BA in Political Science and a minor in Sociology. I was born and raised in Medellín, Colombia so I’m an ardent enjoyer of some good Latin Jazz and Salsa. I joined ECOLE out of my passion for community organizing  and meeting other people I can grow with and learn from! I focus mainly on migrant rights advocacy, but look foward to expanding my knowledge on new initiatives and social justice movements.

Julia

Hey there! My name is Julia (they/them) and I am studying a B.Sc. in Mathematics. When not puzzling over a math proof, you’ll find me on a hike up Mont-Royal, bixi-ing around the Plateau, or growing oyster mushrooms with my friends on campus. I was drawn to ECOLE because of its emphasis on sustainability, both social and environmental, and the opportunity to live communally. I look forward to continuing my exploration of waste management and the role nature can play in it through my microproject.

Morgane

Bonjour! Hi! 你好! My name is Morgane (she/her) and this is my second year studying Education in Global Contexts with a minor in International Development at McGill. I’m québécoise but grew up in Toronto and spent my teenagehood in Shenzhen, China, hence my love for travel. I joined ÉCOLE primarily because I wanted to commit to a more sustainable lifestyle and engage in social change. Engaging with my fellow facilitators has been so fulfilling and I’ve already learned so much! I am passionate about climate justice, human rights, and the importance of education in shaping the world. In my spare time you can find me cooking/meal prepping in the kitchen, writing poetry and songs, cross stitching, and/or enjoying my bed with a cup of tea (most likely matcha).

Ray

Hello! I’m Ray (any pronouns) and I’m pursuing a BA in Environment & Development, with minors in Urban Studies and French 🙂 I’m from small town Ontario, so I greatly enjoy exploring Montreal’s variety of cafés, restaurants, thrift/vintage stores, parks, libraries, festivals, and nightlife spots! In my free time, I like to read, write, draw, binge TV shows, skate, and spend lots of time with my friends and family <3

Laurence

Hi people! I’m Laurence (Any pronouns) and, as my name suggests, am a francophone from Montreal. I am a U3 student double majoring in Gender Studies (GSFS) and Sociology with grand dreams of making the world a better place. Joining ECOLE truly gave me a sense of comfort that I didn’t know I needed. Meeting all these awesome people and building our small community through social justice advocacy, sustainable living, and gossip sessions in our communal kitchen have made me greatly appreciate living in a community. Come find me if you want to go hike a mountain, learn how to crochet, introduce me to your dog or get ready for a protest!

Mozhdeh – External

Hi! I’m Mozhdeh (Mojdé), ECOLE’s External Coordinator. I enjoy learning about our microprojects and their journeys, which reflect ECOLE’s broader effort to foster care, ecological thinking, and social justice. I recently completed my dissertation exploring gender, land relations, and grassroots ecological movements. My current work focuses on gardening, ecological practices, and their connections to mental health. At Health Canada, I also work on the social and health aspects of air pollution. Outside of ECOLE and work, I care for my plants on the balcony and indoors, continue learning French, and engage with community spaces that bring people, art, and the environment together.

Brooklyn – Internal

Howdy! I’m Brooklyn (they/them), ECOLE’s Project Coordinator (Administration). I joined the project in 2025 and since then I’ve been amazed at the strength and resilience of our community in the face of certain institutional adversities. I grew up in Nova Scotia before moving to Montréal and graduating from McGill in Microbiology and Immunology. Despite my science background, I spent most of my degree working in student and community advocacy on campus. Likewise, I’m a big-time policy nerd with an interest in organizational governance and bureaucratic design. Lately, in my spare time, I’ve been writing poetry, riding roller-coasters, and learning American Sign Language.