Our Team
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Bruce Yu for President
Bruce currently the Secretary on the Ontario Young PCs Executive and a 3rd year business student at Western Ivey Business School.
He was previously Chair of his YRC in Newmarket—Aurora and presently serves on the executive of two Ontario PC riding associations.
He brings experience working for three Ontario cabinet ministers and various roles on federal, provincial, municipal and leadership campaigns.
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Hayden Lai for VP, Ridings
Hayden is currently the VP, Ridings for the Ontario Young PCs and a grade 12 student in Aurora.
He is the first re-elected Student Trustee for the York Region District School Board, representing 125,000 students. He serves on the executive for his riding association, is chair of the York—Simcoe YRC and has worked as a Constituency Assistant to MPP Caroline Mulroney.
At the 2022 convention, he was recognized with the Ontario PC Trillium Award for his contributions to the party and community.
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Evan Carey for VP Campuses
Evan is VP, Social for the uOttawa Conservatives and a 3rd year student at the University of Ottawa pursuing a Joint Honours Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Public Administration.
He currently works on Parliament Hill for a federal MP and sits on the executive of the Oxford riding association.
He previously worked as a Special Assistant for MPP Matthew Rae and has volunteered on numerous campaigns across Ontario.
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Prachi Desai for VP, Careers
Prachi is President of the McMaster Campus Conservatives and a 3rd year student at McMaster University, studying Political Science.
She currently works for MPP Monica Ciriello in her constituency office, helping connect constituents with their communities and government resources.
She is passionate about youth engagement, leadership, and public service. As VP, Careers for the Ontario Young PCs, she aims to bring strong organization, clear communication and a fresh perspective to amplify young voices.
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Daniel Zhang for Treasurer
Daniel is Treasurer on the OYPC Executive and a 2nd year Schulich Leader at the University of Waterloo studying Computer Science.
He is currently Chair of the Newmarket—Aurora YRC, a member of the Newmarket—Aurora riding association and previously served as Executive Director of a national Canadian charity.
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Alicia Kardos for Secretary
Alicia is Co-President of the University of Toronto Campus Conservatives and a 3rd-year student at the University of Toronto, studying Economics and Public Policy.
She has held policy and research roles at the Fraser Institute, Ontario’s Treasury Board Secretariat in Minister Caroline Mulroney’s office, and OPTrust.
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Fola Olusanya for Director
Fola is a 3rd year student at McMaster University, studying Honours Kinesiology and Economics.
His involvement in politics began at age 12. He worked for the Chief Government Whip, and prior to that, in the constituency office for MPP Stephen Lecce, focusing on community outreach.
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Zoe Bystrov for Director
Zoe is currently the Director of Communications on the Ontario Young PCs Executive and a grade 12 student in Barrie.
She has been continuously involved with the Ontario PC Party since she began canvassing at age 12, and has interest in business and environmental affairs.
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John Doyle for Director
Jonathan is past President of the Queen’s Campus Conservatives, Director on the Ontario Young PCs Executive and a 4th year History student at Queen’s University.
He began his political involvement in Belleville, volunteering in the office of then-Minister of Energy Todd Smith. As President of the Queen’s University Conservative Association, he hosted events with MPPs and organized campaign volunteers for the Bay of Quinte by-election that elected MPP Tyler Allsopp.
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Cole Corbett for Director
Cole is past President of the Brock University Campus Conservatives and is currently a Master’s student in Computer Science at Brock University.
He is an AI researcher with a strong interest in political leadership. He was President of the Brock University Campus Conservatives for 3 years, where he developed his leadership skills and strengthened his engagement in political organizing.
He also brings experience as a staffer in the Office of the Premier of Ontario.
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Jaian Dhebar for Director
Jaian is a 1st year student at the Schulich School of Business.
He volunteered extensively during the 2022 and 2025 provincial elections, knocking on thousands of doors for Laura Smith, Stephen Lecce, David Piccini, and Jill Dunlop.
He serves on the executive for his riding association and brings energy, commitment and a forward-looking perspective to the Ontario Young PCs.