Meet Alex, a mathematics enthusiast and a self-proclaimed "contest junkie" from Toronto. With a knack for problem-solving, Alex dove headfirst into every contest the University of Waterloo offered, reveling in the challenge of mathematics Olympiads. Driven by a passion for competition and the thrill of intellectual challenges, they often dream of one day representing Canada on the global stage. When not immersed in numbers, Alex enjoys mentoring younger students, hoping to inspire them to explore the joy of mathematics just as they did.