Rosana Zeng is the current Vice-President of PUYO and has been a member for nearly 4 years. Check out her profile below!
Why do you want to be a part of PUYO?
PUYO helps our members develop essential skills that will put them at a competitive advantage among their peers. Skills that include professional conduct and project management that they do not necessarily learn at school. Not only that, but it instills the mindset of giving back to their community by raising money and being part of charitable causes. PUYO has helped me develop skills necessary for the working environment and increased my confidence in my own abilities.
You consider yourself to be an enigma.
When was the last time you were inspired?
Actually, the last time I was inspired was when I was watching Youtube videos of abandoned and abused dogs which always tugs at my heart strings. I hope one day to be able to help every single one of them.
Who is your dream employer?
I would want to be my own boss one day.
What’s one fun fact about you?
I like to rap!
One photo (does not necessarily have to include you) that best describes you and why.
It’s a photo of a painting I drew of a pug. It best describes me because my favourite breed of dogs are pugs – I just find them so expressive and they have a go-with-the-flow type of personality that suits my me.
Stay tuned for our next installment!
Tags: Meet and Greet, PUYO Members
Second Harvest has been chosen as this year’s beneficiary!
Did you know Canadians waste $27 billion of food every year, 51% wasted in the home?*
Since 1985, Second Harvest has delivered more than 80 million pounds of food, and prevented over 40 million pounds of greenhouse gas equivalents from entering our atmosphere. Local community leaders, Ina Andre and Joan Clayton, started the organization to save food waste by donating it to those in need. Today, Second Harvest delivers 19,000 healthy meals to Torontonians on a daily basis. The food is delivered to a wide variety of people in need such as children in breakfast programs, victims of domestic abuse, and the homeless.
Their amazing, but simple objective: “Connecting excess food, that would otherwise go to waste, with people who are hungry”.
Needless to say, we are excited to work with them this year! Learn more about Second Harvest on their website.
*According to the Cut Waste, Grow Profit 2012 report.
Tags: 2013 beneficiary, second harvest
Hello everyone!
We’re rolling out a new “Meet & Greet” series on our blog as a way to introduce our members as well as giving you a more in-depth look on who we are!
Percy Lee has been a PUYO member for four years and is the current Night It Up! Marketing Director.
Why do you want to be a part of PUYO?
I want to be part of Power Unit Youth Organization because I think PUYO gives a great opportunity to work on large projects that contribute to the community and youth development. As a student, I find value in joining PUYO for the mentorship and work experience that contributes to my career growth. PUYO is also a great place to network and build lasting friendships with people that share similar values: youth development, empowerment and philanthropy.
You consider yourself to be ___________.
Confident and funny.
When was the last time you were inspired?
The last time I was inspired was when I realized that I wanted to become Marketing Director for Night It Up! The reason why I decided to take on such a large role was because I wanted to challenge myself and take on the responsibility of managing a team. Without prior experience in leading a team, I forced myself to become more organized and diligent with my work. I believe that by setting your goals high, you will work that much harder to get there.
Who is your dream employer?
Don’t have one in mind at the moment. I am still keeping my career options open.
What’s one fun fact about you?
I like to troll people.
One photo that best describes you and why.
I think this picture represents me best because people say that I look like Psy and also because he is weird and crazy like me.
Stay tuned for our next “Meet & Greet” installment.
Tags: Meet and Greet, Percy Lee, PUYO Members
