Sharon Ikechi
Grade: First Year (Post Graduate)
Province or Territory: Ontario
Organization/program: Lanterna Black Innovation Hub
What does being part of this organization or program mean to you?
The Lanterna Black Innovation Hub (LBIH) gives me the opportunity to contribute to fostering Black innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment across Canada, from Kitchener.
What part of attending the 2026 Youth Summit and Expo are you most excited about?
I'm most excited about learning new concepts from the speakers during the sessions, as well as innovative ways to share my learnings with the LBIH community.
What excites you about STEM?
I've learned a lot in my academic, work, and volunteer experiences in STEM, and I'm still most excited about the innovative ways STEM subjects can be applied in improving the way we work and learn. I'm curious to learn about robotics challenges and competitions, and the ways they can be organized to foster learning.
Fun fact about me:
During my free time, I enjoy creating simpler and playful ways to learn (content & experiences).
Sharon Ikechi
Lanterna Black Innovation Hub
What does being part of this organization or program mean to you?
The Lanterna Black Innovation Hub (LBIH) gives me the opportunity to contribute to fostering Black innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment across Canada, from Kitchener.
What part of attending the 2026 Youth Summit and Expo are you most excited about?
I'm most excited about learning new concepts from the speakers during the sessions, as well as innovative ways to share my learnings with the LBIH community.
What excites you about STEM?
I've learned a lot in my academic, work, and volunteer experiences in STEM, and I'm still most excited about the innovative ways STEM subjects can be applied in improving the way we work and learn. I'm curious to learn about robotics challenges and competitions, and the ways they can be organized to foster learning.
Fun fact about me:
During my free time, I enjoy creating simpler and playful ways to learn (content & experiences).
