Meet the MFSC team

Ridge Shukrun 

Interim Interfaith Facilitator

Ridge is the interim Interfaith Facilitator at the Multi-faith and Spirituality Centre, and is animated by the desire to learn from and exchange with people from all walks about meaning, belief and spirituality. He has an MA in Theological Studies with an expertise in secular spirituality. 

Ridge is particularly interested in the connection between education, the creative process and spirituality. He is an avid music-lover and concert-goer, and in his spare time, he also makes his own music. 

"Learn everything. Later you will see that nothing is superfluous." 

Hugh of Saint-Victor 

Brett Gallant

Ambassador, Office Assistant

Brett was formerly the Events Communications and Operations Assistant at Concordia's Office of Community Engagement (OCE). He brings with him the experience of having worked with many organizations and strives to continue building community as well as finding common ground. Brett is pursuing a degree in Creative Writing and English.

Talal Akkad

Ambassador, Communication and Social Media

Talal has solid experience in content creation, and worked as a Social Media Assistant for the Theatre Department. He is currently a film production student at the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema. Talal is passionate about visual content creation, especially work that fosters community engagement and inspiration. He is also dedicated to creating art that preserves cultural heritage.

Shyam Ragavan 

Ambassador, Events Assistant

Shyam organizes community meals and supports MFSC events. He is an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion and loves interacting with students of all faiths andbackgrounds.

He currently serves on the board of the Concordia Food Coalition and is passionate about cooking, community building and sustainability. He also enjoys nature and can be found tree planting during the summer. Shyam is currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Deborah Simon

Loyola Chapel Coordinator

Deborah oversees the day to day operation of the chapel and can assist you with coordinating your event. Her interests are in the blending of education, theatre and community engagement.

Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.

Albert Einstein

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Vedant Kirtidan Gadhavi

Chapel Assistant

Currently pursuing Master of Applied Computer Science at Concordia University, Vedant is quietly dedicated to both technology and life. Grounded in the belief that kindness transcends boundaries, he offers support within his capabilities, fostering a collective spirit focused on making the world a better place for everyone.

Away from the complexities of code, Vedant takes solace in storytelling, being an attentive and empathetic listener who appreciates the diversity of narratives. When it comes to music, Vedant enjoys exploring different genres but has a special love for the emotional nuances of Hindi melodies.

In collaborative efforts, Vedant brings a balanced mix of technical skills and a sincere appreciation for the human experience.

As a Chapel Assistant at Loyola Campus, he supports the Chapel Coordinator (Deborah) in running the chapel as a hospitable space for the concordia community and organizing events at it.

The day we know we're all the same
Together we can make that change.

"Change" by Charlie Puth

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