Meet Alex, a dedicated teaching assistant in their second year of pursuing a Master’s in Statistics at the University of Waterloo. After navigating the challenges of online learning during the COVID pandemic, Alex is passionate about supporting fellow students facing similar struggles. Balancing their love for combinatorics with a fear of its complexities, Alex strives to make statistics more accessible and encouraging for everyone in their class. Outside of academics, they enjoy hiking and organizing study groups to foster a sense of community among their peers.