Zizo Aldaqqaq is a third year BScN student at uOttawa engaged in research, leadership, and community initiatives. As Vice President of Academic Affairs in the Undergraduate Nursing Student Association, Zizo has developed an innovative nursing mentorship program that has contributed to academical and social success for nursing students.

Zizo has recently been published in ‘Frontiers in Psychiatry’ for his work in pediatric eating disorders and has presented his research on the gut microbial influence on mental illness at the CNSA Regional and National Conferences. Zizo is very active in his community, volunteering weekly with Ronald McDonald House Charities, coaching wrestling, and promoting healthy masculinity through ManUp.