Student Trustees play an important role in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). They represent approximately 64,000 WRDSB students at the Board table and various committees. Any current, full-time Grade 10, 11 or 12 WRDSB student who is returning next year is eligible to apply. The one-year term begins on August 1 each year.

The Role of Student Trustees

Student Trustees are committed to:

  • Upholding Human Rights and equity at all times
  • Advocating for all students, especially those who experience marginalization
  • Creating opportunities for ongoing conversations with fellow students across WRDSB, using a variety of tools to communicate with students
  • Working and collaborating with students, staff and Trustees

Learn more about the role of Student Trustees:

WRDSB Student Trustees

For the 2026-27 school year, our Student Trustees are:

Gloria Anuraj

Gloria Anuraj

Riding: South

My name is Gloria Anuraj. I am passionate about representing student voices and contributing to meaningful, student-centred decision-making.

I have demonstrated leadership from a young age, earning awards such as Leader of the Month and Outstanding Leadership throughout elementary school. I was elected class representative in Grades 3 and 4, where I first learned how to advocate for my peers. Following the return to in-person learning after COVID, I further developed my leadership skills by emceeing school assemblies.

In middle school, I was a member of the Activity Council, the leadership group for Grades 7 and 8. Through CMAC, I helped plan and organize major school events, including Grade 6 Day, track-and-field events, dances, spring concerts, and Grade 8 graduation. These experiences strengthened my teamwork, organization, and event-planning skills.

Currently, I serve on the Athletic Council and School Advisory Council (SAC). In this role, I communicate the concerns and ideas of over 200 students to the school administration, ensuring their voices are considered in school decisions.

Through my leadership experiences, I have developed strong communication, problem-solving, and advocacy skills. I am eager to bring these qualities to the Student Trustee role and help create an inclusive, supportive, and positive environment for all WRDSB students across the Waterloo Region community.

Skyler Yoo

Skyler Yoo

Riding: North

My name is Skyler Yoo. I have been actively involved in leadership through dance, school activities, volunteering, and student advocacy, where I have developed strong skills in listening to student concerns, communicating ideas clearly, and working collaboratively with others.

Throughout my high school journey, I have been dedicated to improving student life by becoming involved in school initiatives such as the Student Activity Council (SAC) and founding the Neuroscience Club. Through these roles, I have worked to create opportunities for students to engage with their interests, connect with one another, and feel more supported in their school experience.

My experiences in leadership and advocacy have allowed me to engage with a diverse range of students and understand the challenges they face both inside and outside the classroom. As a student balancing academics, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement, I bring a thoughtful and empathetic perspective to student representation.