YLOT Program
Left to Right : Kyran Buhler, Leah Brandemark, Mia Smith and Anna Pham
Youth Leaders of Tomorrow
GlobalFest’s Youth Leaders of Tomorrow (YLOT) program allows young professionals to access an environment where they can be actively trained by senior staff in the complexities and intricacies of event production and gain the competencies needed to compete in today’s work force.
Affectionately known as the YLOTs, students from various higher education specialties come together to help make GlobalFest a success. These students are involved in virtually every aspect of the Festival, from production, marketing, programming, to procurement, client services, volunteer recruitment and training, as well as event coordination.
The internship program is supported by the Canadian Government’s ‘Canada Summer Jobs’ initiative.
2025 YLOTS
Kyran Buhler
Administrative Coordinator
Kyran is a political science student entering her third year at University of Victoria. In her spare time she enjoys yoga, baking sweet treats, and spending time at outdoor festivals and concerts with her friends. One of her biggest achievements was serving as a student representative across multiple districts where she advocated for student needs and helped shape inclusive education policies. Her favourite artists are the Arkells, The Beaches and The Dudes.
Anna Pham
Events Coordinator
Anna is in her fourth year at Mount Royal University studying Marketing. She is looking forward to returning this year as the Event Coordinator! She is excited to bring the community together and celebrate different cultures and showcase cultural performances. Outside of work she enjoys going for walks and listening to pop music. A fun fact about Anna is that she loves interior design.
Leah Brandemark
Volunteer Coordinator
Leah Brandemark is entering her third year of psychology at University of Victoria. Outside of school she enjoys baking, reading, listening to music and spending time with friends and family. A fun fact about Leah is that she is passionate about animal welfare – she has volunteered at a local animal shelter for over seven years and currently has three cats and a dog.
Mia Smith
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Mia is going into her final year of Journalism and Digital Media at Mount Royal University with a minor in Marketing. Outside of school, Mia is an animal over, she both volunteers at the shelter and fosters dogs. She love’s being outside and you can often find her hiking in the mountains on her days off. A fun fact about Mia is that she collects records.