Meet Jun Zhang, a passionate social justice advocate and University of Waterloo alumni who grew up in a modest family in rural China. Having witnessed the struggles of his community firsthand, Jun has always been vocal about issues of inequality and government accountability. Now studying political science, he blends his experiences with a strong academic foundation as he strives to amplify marginalized voices and create change through grassroots movements. He is deeply connected to global issues, especially the complexities surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and its disproportionate impact on lower socio-economic classes.