Our Team.
The Helping Hands of Peel Executive Team: Dedicated, Experienced, and Compassionate. Our team is committed to making a positive impact in our community. Join us in creating a better tomorrow.
Aditi Arora
President
Hi everyone! My name is Aditi, and I’m so excited to serve as one of HOP’s Presidents this year. Having been part of this organization for over three years, it has been incredible to grow alongside it and contribute to helping our community. Outside of HOP, you’ll probably find me working through chemistry, chasing sunsets, or binging Netflix shows. I'm looking forward to a great year with the HOP team!
Jessica Gill
President
Hi everyone! I am a Grade 12 IB student and excited to be one of HOP's Presidents. Aside from academics, I enjoy reading, playing badminton and travelling. I look forward to giving back to our communities across Peel with the help of our team. If you ever have any interesting ideas that will help us continue inspiring change across our communities, feel free to reach out!
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Melissa Li
Vice-President
Hi! My name is Melissa and I'm this year's HOP VP! I love collecting keychains, sewing and baking the same cookie recipe over and over again. I'm super excited for this year's initiatives after seeing our impact and success from last year! :)
Administration
Zoe Effiong
Secretary
Hey Everyone! My name is Zoe and I am a 10th grader at St. Francis Xavier Secondary School. This year I will be one of your secretaries for Helping Hands of Peel. I love painting and reading in my free time, and you’ll probably find me listening to music while I’m doing so. I also enjoy playing basketball and hanging out with my friends. I’m so excited to be a part of the HOP Team this year and I can’t wait for all the events we’ll be working on this year!
Aaron Elias
Secretary
​Hi everyone! My name is Aaron, and I’m heading into grade 12 at Francis Xavier. This year, I’m excited to serve as one of your secretaries at HOP. Outside of meetings, you’ll probably find me with a book in hand or trying to get a laugh out of my friends. I also enjoy playing badminton and, of course, teasing my little sister whenever I get the chance. I’m really looking forward to being part of the HOP team this year and working together to create meaningful change!
Secretaries
Director of Logistics
Harveen Sandhu
Director of Logistics
Hey everyone, my name is Harveen Kaur Sandhu and I’m one of the Directors of Logistics at Helping Hands of Peel for the 2025-2026 year! I’m a grade 11 student at John Fraser Secondary School who enjoys playing basketball, reading, baking, doing art and watching movies. I’ve recently gotten into board making and gouache painting. I genuinely love to help others and be involved with the community. Seeing and being a part of the impact HOP had last year was amazing I’d love to relive it once again. I look forward to meeting, interacting and making an impact within the Peel Community.
Director of Logistics
Arshia Shetty
Director of Logistics
I’m Arshia and it’s so nice to be part of a team that helps out the community. I go to glenforest secondary school and am in grade 12, and some of the hobbies I enjoy include reading, swimming, writing, cross country. Looking forward to getting to know everyone even better!
Director of Logistics
Jasmine Sharma
Director of Logistics
Hi everyone! My name is Jasmine Sharma, and I’m a Grade 11 student at St. Marcellinus Catholic Secondary School. I’m really excited to be one of the Directors of Logistics at HOP this year. Last year, I was part of Helping Hands of Peel, and I’m looking forward to staying involved and giving back to this great community. In my free time, I love going for walks and runs, listening to music, and playing sports like basketball and volleyball. Lately, I’ve also enjoyed baking, reading, and writing. When I’m not doing these things, I’m usually with family and friends or volunteering. I love meeting new people and want to make a positive impact in the Peel Region. I can’t wait to connect with all of you. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
Director of Logistics
Hayley Huang
Director of Marketing
Hi everyone! My name is Hayley, and this year I’ll be going into grade 11 at Rick Hansen Secondary School. I’m excited to continue as one of Helping Hands of Peel’s Directors of Marketing, using my creativity and teamwork skills to support our events, and initiatives.
Outside of school, I enjoy watching shows, listening to music, and I love trying new things and exploring new hobbies. I’m excited to meet everyone, and to make this year a fun and memorable one together!
Sophia Liang
Director of Marketing
Hello everyone! My name is Sophia and I'm in 11th grade at STFX. I'll be one of your marketing executives this year! I love cooking and baking, arts and crafts, indie music, and basically anything cute I'm so excited to meet all of you this year in HOP!
Marketing Team
Sarah Abraham
Director of Publicity
Hey everyone! My name is Sarah and I’m a senior at Turner Fenton SS. I am one of the Directors of Publicity for this chapter. In my free time, I love to read, play piano, and bake. I’m really excited to be a part of the team this year and give back to my community in a meaningful way. I’m looking forward to all the exciting things we have planned for this year!
Akempreet Grewal
Director of Publicity
Hello everyone! My name is Akempreet, and I am one of your Directors of Publicity. For me, HOP is more than just an organization; it’s a chance to combine my passions for leadership, advocacy, and community impact. Outside of my role here, I like to play badminton, swim, and volunteer in healthcare settings, all of which fuel my drive to push myself and uplift others. As I work toward a future in medicine, I’m committed to making a meaningful difference in every community I’m part of. I bring energy, determination, and a bold vision to everything I do, and I’m ready to have another successful year at HOP!
Airi Zhang
Director of Publicity
Hey Guys! My name is Airi and I'll be one of your Director of Publicity this year at Helping Hands of Peel!
Director of Publicity