Washington, USA
2025 World Bank & International Monetary Fund
Spring Meetings
The Annual and Spring Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bring together central bankers, ministers of finance and development, parliamentarians, private sector executives, representatives from civil society organizations, and academics to discuss issues of global concern, including the world economic outlook, poverty eradication, economic development, and aid effectiveness.
YDC Delegates interact with experts from around the world while attending IMF-WBG Summit sessions and participating in meetings with stakeholders. The IMF-WBG Annual Meetings are an exclusive opportunity for Canadian youth to observe and learn from high-level discussions on international trade, finance, and comparative public policy.
Abigail Pascua-Matte, Head Delegate
Abigail Pascua-Matte is a Finance and Economics student at Concordia University, and she works at the National Bank of Canada with a background in Sustainable Finance and ESG. She has run financial education workshops geared towards youth, participated in Students on Ice's Future Blue Economy Research Vessel, and has served on the Policy & Govervance and Finance Committees of the Woodnote Housing Cooperative.
With work experience at small firms, large banks, and government organizations, Abigail has diverse experience that allows her to view policies through a variety of lenses. As a Métis woman raised in Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, she aims to leverage her experiences by representing rural and multicultural youth and furthering economic development.
Kerrissa Constant, Communications Coordinator
Kerrissa is a Haitian-Canadian MA candidate at the University of Ottawa in Public and International Affairs. Kerrissa is quadrilingual — fluent in French, English, Mandarin and Creole. Her passions are Canadian diplomatic relations in the Indo-Pacific and learning new languages. Kerrissa spent some time studying Mandarin in Taiwan, furthering her cultural knowledge and expanding her worldview.
Kerrissa's leadership experience as the Vice-President of International Studies and Modern Languages at the University of Ottawa led her to expand her diplomatic network as a young professional. Moreover, her continued interest in sustainability led her to collaborate on photo essays and Chapters for the University of Ottawa's Forum on Water Law and Governance. Furthermore, her engagement with the United Nations Association in Canada led her to collaborate on a policy brief with Plenty Canada on Indigenous Water Treaties.
Atamson Atam is a policy analyst and program advisor with the Government of Canada, driven by a deep passion for international relations, development, and diplomacy. He holds an MA degree in International Affairs from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, specializing in diplomacy and foreign policy, and an Honours BA in International Development from the University of Ottawa.
Originally from Cameroon, his academic pursuits in Canada, Ghana, Mali, and France inspired his commitment to addressing global development challenges, particularly nation-building, sustainable peace, governance, and economic inequality. As a policy analyst, he administered the Cultural Property Export and Import Act, contributing to the implementation of UNESCO's 1970 convention. Currently, as Program Analyst and Liaison Officer at the Young Canada Works Secretariat, he facilitates collaboration between Employment and Social Development Canada and Canadian Heritage, advancing the federal policy on youth employment and skills development. He is deeply committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, demonstrated through his work on the steering committee for Canadian Heritage's Black Employee Network. He seeks to leverage his diverse background and expertise to contribute to meaningful international dialogues and foster collaborative global solutions.
Atamson Atam, Delegate
Krushi is a lifelong learner, currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Political Science at Columbia University. Prior to this, she completed a Bachelor of Arts with a Double Major in Political Science and Law and Society with Co-operative Education (Distinction) from the University of Calgary.
Throughout her academic and professional journey, she has demonstrated a commitment to creating positive change in myriad ways. Among her many impactful roles, she has served as a board director for the Alexandra Centre Society, represented Plan International Canada as a Youth Ambassador through a seat-share experience, and worked with the United Nations Association in Canada to develop youth-led service initiatives related to the Sustainable Development Goals. In every capacity, Krushi is driven by a mission to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and she is committed to ensuring meaningful participation in decision-making processes.
Krushi is honoured to represent Canadian youth at the 2025 World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings. With a deep passion for global collaboration, she seeks to bring fresh perspectives to discussions on international development and sustainability. She aims to leverage her expertise to influence international financial decision-making and drive efforts towards equitable global progress.
Krushi Patel, Delegate