National Cadet Advisory Council
The National Cadet Advisory Council (NCAC) is hosted by the Commander Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Gp (CJCR Gp) with personnel administrative support provided by Regional Cadet Support Unit (RCSU) Pacific and logistical support provided by host RCSUs while operating as a lodger unit of Vernon Cadet Training Centre (CTC). The working group will provide the opportunity for the Comd and senior Formation staff to engage directly with a group of senior cadets from across the country on a variety of Cadet Program related topics.
National Cadet Advisory Council 2024 - Biographies
Meet the National Cadet Advisory Council 2024. Biographies are organized in alphabetical order by last name following the Council Leader.
2024 National Cadet Advisory Council Leader
Warrant Officer First Class Isla Rennison
Eastern Region
51 Canada Aviation and Space Museum Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron (RCACS)
Warrant Officer First Class Isla Rennison, from 51 RCACS in Ottawa, Ontario, is the 2024 NCAC Leader. She has attended summer training at HMCS Acadia CTC and Mont-Saint-Sacrement CTC specializing in music. She was a member of the NCAC in 2022 and 2023. At her squadron, she is appointed as the squadron warrant officer and actively participates in the music and marksmanship programs. In her spare time, she is active in her school's music program and works at a board game cafe. She is excited to start her studies at McGill University in the fall.
Chief Petty Officer Second Class Anushka Ablak
Pacific Region
263 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps (RCSCC) Beacon Hill
Chief Petty Officer Second Class Anushka Ablak, from 263 RCSCC Beacon Hill in Victoria, British Columbia, is representing RCSU Pacific on the 2024 NCAC. She attended summer training at HMCS Quadra CTC, specializing in seamanship, and attended a virtual CTC. She is the coxswain at her corps and is a member of the competitive marksmanship and open-water diving teams. Outside of cadets, she enjoys hiking, cooking, and is a volunteer team leader for the Step-Up Youth Program with Vancouver Island Health. She will be starting her final year of high school this fall.
Chief Petty Officer Second Class Jeremy Dubé
Central Region
40 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Falkland
Chief Petty Officer Second Class Jeremy Dubé, from 40 RCSCC Falkland in Ottawa, Ontario, is representing RCSU Central on the 2024 NCAC. He attended summer training at Cold Lake CTC for the Drill and Ceremonial Instructor course and was a staff cadet at Connaught CTC. At his corps, he is the regulating petty officer, the drill team commander, and a member of the competition band. He also volunteers with the Navy League cadets. Outside of cadets, he enjoys playing rugby, cycling and spending time with his friends.
Chief Petty Officer Second Class Linnea Erickson
Northwest Region
335 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Calgary
Chief Petty Officer Second Class Linnea Erickson, from 335 RCSCC Calgary in Calgary, Alberta, is representing RCSU Northwest on the 2024 NCAC. She attended summer training at HMCS Quadra CTC for General Training and Rocky Mountain CTC as staff cadet for the Cadet Activity Program (CAP). At her corps, she is the training chief and a member of the drill team. Outside of cadets, she enjoys reading, running, and baking. She will be attending Mount Royal University in the fall for Policy Studies.
Chief Petty Officer Second Class Ashley He
Central Region
186 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Haida
Chief Petty Officer Second Class Ashley He, from 186 RCSCC Haida in Mississauga, Ontario is representing RCSU Central for the 2024 NCAC. She attended summer training at HMCS Quadra CTC for Sail 1 and was a staff cadet at HMCS Ontario CTC. At her corps, she is the regulating petty officer. She enjoys participating in the seamanship and sailing components of the program. In her free time, she enjoys singing, listening to music, and spending time with her friends. She will be attending York University in the fall to study Schulich Business Administration.
Chief Petty Officer Second Class Lauren Kinsella
Atlantic Region
9 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Rodney
Chief Petty Officer Second Class Lauren Kinsella, from 9 RCSCC Rodney in Saint John, New Brunswick, is representing RCSU Atlantic on the 2024 NCAC. She attended Argonaut CTC for the Seamanship and the Drill and Ceremonial Instructor courses. She is the coxswain of her corps and is an active member of the marksmanship, biathlon, and drill teams. Outside of cadets, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She will be starting her final year of high school this fall.
Warrant Officer Second Class Olivia Lee Wo
Central Region
820 Chris Hadfield Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
Warrant Officer Second Class Olivia Lee Wo, from 820 Chris Hadfield RCACS in Milton, Ontario, is representing RCSU Central on the 2024 NCAC. She attended the Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor course at Connaught CTC. At her squadron, she helps coach the marksmanship program. Outside of cadets, she enjoys drawing and participating in sports.
Warrant Officer Second Class Keisha Liu
Pacific Region
135 Bell-Irving Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
Warrant Officer Second Class Keisha Liu, from 135 Bell-Irving RCACS in Vancouver, British Columbia is representing RCSU Pacific on the 2024 NCAC. She has attended General Training at Albert Head CTC, Drill and Ceremonial Instructor at Vernon CTC, and the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Officer School Exchange in the United States. At her squadron, she is the squadron warrant officer and prioritizes developing standards and the leadership abilities of her cadets. In her spare time, she enjoys writing and painting. She is currently studying Psychology at the University of British Columbia.
Master Warrant Officer Ava Nordhagen
Northwest Region
1809 Loyal Edmonton Regiment Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps
Master Warrant Officer Ava Nordhagen from 1809 Loyal Edmonton Regiment RCACC in Edmonton, Alberta, is representing the RCSU Northwest on the 2024 NCAC. She attended summer training at Vernon CTC. She is the chief warrant officer at her corps and is passionate about the expedition and instructional aspects of the program. In her spare time, she enjoys doing art and parkour and is passionate about STEM academics. She will be studying Engineering at the University of Alberta in the fall.
Master Warrant Officer Tolulope Oloye
Atlantic Region
560 Moncton, 8 Canadian Hussars, Princess Lousie’s Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps
Master Warrant Officer Tolulope Oloye, from 560 Moncton, 8 Canadian Hussars, Princess Louise’s RCACC in Moncton, New Brunswick, is representing RCSU Atlantic on the 2024 NCAC. She attended the Drill and Ceremonial Instructor course at Cold Lake CTC and Mountain Biking Instructor course at HMCS Quadra CTC. She is an instructor at her corps and is a member of the drill team. Outside of cadets, she leads her youth church choir and loves to pyrograph and acquire new knowledge.
Warrant Officer Second Class Vanessa Salinas
Northwest Region
170 St. James Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
Warrant Officer Second Class Vanessa Salinas, from 170 St. James RCACS in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is representing the RCSU Northwest on the 2024 NCAC. She attended summer training at Vernon CTC for Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor and Cold Lake CTC for Advanced Aviation. At her squadron, she is a member of the biathlon team, serves as the commander of the flag party, and enjoys coaching junior cadets in marksmanship and drill. Outside of the program, she loves going on nature walks, scrapbooking, and is an active member in her school’s concert and chamber choir.
Master Warrant Officer Hidemi Sato
Eastern Region
2862 Royal Montreal Regiment Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps
Master Warrant Officer Hidemi Sato, from 2862 Royal Montreal Regiment RCACC in Westmount Quebec, is representing RCSU Eastern on the 2024 NCAC. He attended General Training and the Air Rifle Marksmanship Course at Valcartier CTC and was a staff cadet for the Cadet Activity Program. At his corps, he is a drill and a marksmanship instructor. In his spare time, he studies theology and military and ancient history.
Chief Petty Officer Second Class Coralie Simard
Eastern Region
168 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Richelieu
Chief Petty Officer Second Class Coralie Simard, from 168 RCSCC Richelieu, in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, is representing RCSU Eastern on the 2024 NCAC. She attended summer training and was a staff cadet at Bagotville CTC and was part of the 2023 NCAC. At her corps, she enjoys the seamanship components of the program. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, and will be studying Natural Sciences.
Warrant Officer Second Class Zoey Stuart
Atlantic Region
342 Bedford Lions Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
Warrant Officer Second Class Zoey Stuart, from 342 Bedford Lions RCACS in Bedford, Nova Scotia, is representing the RCSU Atlantic on the 2024 NCAC. At her squadron, she is appointed as the squadron warrant officer. In her spare time, she enjoys playing violin, guitar and piano. She will be studying Political Science and Philosophy at Saint Mary’s University in the fall.
Master Warrant Officer Jaxon Volk
Pacific Region
3005 39 Service Battalion Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps
Master Warrant Officer Jaxon Volk, from 3005 39 Service Battalion RCACC in Victoria, British Columbia, is representing RCSU Pacific on the 2024 NCAC. He attended the Drill and Ceremonial Instructor Course at Vernon and was a staff cadet for the Cadet Activity Program in Victoria. At his corps, he is the chief warrant officer and is the drill team instructor. In his spare time, he enjoys camping, cooking, and spending time with his dog.
Warrant Officer Second Class Nicole Xie
Eastern Region
338 Junior Wildcats Optimist Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
Warrant Officer Second Class Nicole Xie, from 338 Junior Wildcats Optimist RCACS in Brossard, Quebec, is representing RCSU Eastern on the 2024 NCAC. She attended summer training at Bagotville CTC for General Training, Instructional Techniques at virtual CTC and was a staff cadet at Valcartier CTC and Bagotville CTC. She is the squadron warrant officer, drill team commander, and is a member of the competitive marksmanship team and military band where she plays the mellophone. She is currently attending Dawson College in the Enriched Health Science program.
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