About
Born and raised in Kinshasa, DR Congo, I immigrated with my family to Canada in 2011. Since then, I’ve bounced around many cities in Alberta, starting with Calgary for three years, Grande Prairie for four years, and I now in Edmonton —first for school, now permanently. I attend the University of Alberta, taking a Bachelor of Science in Bilingual Nursing. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had an entrepreneurial mind, reselling candy at seven years old, selling printed anime artwork in middle school, and flipping electronics and even cars in high school. However, my unwavering interest in the medical field and the opportunity to save lives led me to opt for a nursing program, instead of business degree. Though my academic path is far from the typical entrepreneur, the skills I’ve learned so far in Nursing, namely critical thinking, decision making, time management and prioritizations, have proved indispensable in my Entrepreneur life.
I am a simple man; I love to cook, play basketball, read books, take photos, meet people, and most importantly, solve problems.
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Thanks to a referral (hi Robyn Taylor 👋), we were able to meet with a few amazing people today who are transforming space next to the Valley Line…
Thanks to a referral (hi Robyn Taylor 👋), we were able to meet with a few amazing people today who are transforming space next to the Valley Line…
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Cindy did an ✨ incredible ✨ job sharing our story, BIG updates, and some asks for our supportive community (that's you). Check out her post and our…
Cindy did an ✨ incredible ✨ job sharing our story, BIG updates, and some asks for our supportive community (that's you). Check out her post and our…
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Experience
Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Seasonal volunteer
Grande Prairie Center for Newcomers
- 2 years 4 months
Social Services
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Sponsorship Commitee Member
University of Alberta Campus UNICEF
- 8 months
Children
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Photographer
Alberta Sport
- 1 month
Health
I was part of the Media and Photography team for the 2018 Alberta Summer Games in Grande Prairie. I took professional photos for young athletes from all over the province. From swimming to basketball, track and field to soccer, I had the opportunity to witness the intensity and competitiveness of these committed and hardworking athletes. For your viewing pleasure, some of the photos can be found here: https://www.flickr.com/people/2018asg/
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Student Team Lead
Free The Children
- 2 years 1 month
Education
Lead efforts to fundraise over $10k to successfully fund the construction of a school in rural Africa.
Courses
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Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS)
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Honors & Awards
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Jason Lang Scholarship
Government of Alberta Advanced Education
The scholarship recognizes and rewards Alberta post-secondary students for their academic achievements and encourages them to continue in their undergraduate or professional program of study.
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CNFS Retention Nursing Award
Consortium national de formation en santé (CNFS)
Awarded to students with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in the second year of the Bilingual Nursing degree program at Faculté Saint-Jean.
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Muriel Hole Award in Nursing
Faculty of Nursing
Awarded to students with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in any year of an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Nursing. Selection based on academic standing.
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CNFS Bilingual Nursing Entrance Award
Consortium national de formation en santé (CNFS)
Awarded to students with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in the first year of the Bilingual Nursing degree program at Faculté Saint-Jean.
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Faculty of Nursing Academic Excellence Scholarship
Faculty of Nursing
Awarded annually on the basis of superior academic achievement to students entering the first year of an undergraduate degree program in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta. Recipients are selected on the basis of their admission average.
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Outstanding Academic Achievement in Biology
St. Joseph Catholic High School
Award to the student with the highest grade in respective discipline.
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Outstanding Academic Achievement in Mathematics
St. Joseph Catholic High School
Award to the student with the highest grade in respective discipline.
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Outstanding Academic Achievement in Physics
St. Joseph Catholic High School
Award to the student with the highest grade in respective discipline.
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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French
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Swahili
Elementary proficiency
Organizations
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Elev Homes Inc.
CEO
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University of Alberta's Black Students' Association
Vice-President of Media & Marketing
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Global Conscious Club
Event Coordinator
-In direct partnership with the WE Charity, our school's Global Conscious Club raised over $10,000 towards to building of a school in Africa. I aided in the planning and execution of a 70's-themed fashion show, a glamorous Valentine's Day dance featuring a fan-favorite chocolate-fountain, bake-sales, food drives, and many more.
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Excited to announce This fall, I'll be pursuing my graduate degree at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I'm excited to build on my undergraduate…
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😰 For the second time, Y Combinator (the most popular start-up accelerator in the world) made a video about tarpit ideas... aka "startup ideas that…
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I am excited to share that on June 13th, 2024, I graduated from the University of Alberta! 🎊 🎉 After four challenging but fulfilling years of…
I am excited to share that on June 13th, 2024, I graduated from the University of Alberta! 🎊 🎉 After four challenging but fulfilling years of…
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The wait is (almost) over! 🎉 We're proud to announce 'The Hive', Edmonton's newest affordable, off-campus student residence, welcoming students for…
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