Yasemin goes to the Sheridan College in Toronto where she is enrolled in the Paralegal program. She already has her degree in Mathematics and Law. Upon the completion of her program, she will be qualified to write the Law Society of Ontario licensing examination.
With the motivation to bring equality and reform to the justice system, Yasemin founded the Northern Justice Watch. Her goal is to use her education and legal experience to help the society. She is not only the President of our organization, but also the director of the Victim Support and Welcome Centre Team.

Serif is the Executive Director at Northern Justice Watch, where he channels his passion for justice and human rights. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, Serif has been a community leader in several Canadian cities. He has been instrumental in organizing a range of events, including friendship dinners, public heroes recognitions, festivals, and forum panels. These initiatives consistently support diversity, encourage peace, and drive positive change within Canadian society.

In 2018, Serif founded Ses Dergisi Magazine and has since served as its Editor-in-Chief. The magazine stands as a beacon for diversity, amplifying voices from underrepresented communities and championing the embrace of varied thoughts and differences. His collaborative spirit at the Youth 4 Success Platform earned recognition with an award from Crime Prevention Ottawa in 2021 and a nomination as a finalist for the Pathways to Possibilities award. At the core of Serif's endeavors is a commitment to uplifting voices, fostering inclusivity, and advocating for victims of atrocity crimes.

Hilal is a practising lawyer in Turkey and a member of the Istanbul Bar Association. She is currently in the licensing process of the Law Society of Ontario. Hilal graduated with high honours from Istanbul University, Faculty of Law, and holds a master's degree from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law. Prior to joining Northern Justice Watch, Hilal worked M&A, Corporate, and Telecommunications departments of various Canadian companies. She is currently working at Human Rights Action Group.
In addition to her legal expertise, Hilal is a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa.
Hilal's personal background as the child of a refugee has deeply shaped her perspective on human rights issues. She understands the challenges faced by vulnerable communities and is driven to advocate for justice and equality. She brings this deep empathy and commitment to her role as the director of our organisation's Justice and Accountability Team.

Enes is a senior International Relations student at the University of Calgary. He is driven by his passion about justice and human rights in his volunteer work and advocacy. In his advocacy work, he has been an active member of student organizations who promoted intercultural dialogue and human rights awareness, such as the Amnesty International University of Calgary, organizing and participating in various events throughout his studies. Enes has a special interest in studying counter-extremism and international criminal law. He wants to pursue a career where he can demonstrate his research, communication, and analytical skills.