Ryan Criztoff Tandiama is a third-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student at the University of the Fraser Valley in Chilliwack, British Columbia, residing on the traditional territories of the Stó:lō peoples, particularly the Sumas and Matsqui First Nations. Ryan is dedicated to strengthening Canada's health-care system and ensuring nursing students’ voices are heard at every level.
Ryan currently serves on the board of directors of the Canadian Nursing Students’ Association as the Director of Communications, where he amplifies student voices, promotes engagement across nursing schools nationwide, and works to ensure support remains accessible to nursing students across Canada.
Locally, Ryan serves on the board of directors of the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation, supporting hospitals and health-care programs in the eastern Fraser Health region. He sits on the Equipment Committee and chairs the Youth Advisory Committee, where he mentors students into the world of health-care fundraising and volunteerism. Ryan also serves as 2nd Vice President of the Abbotsford Regional Hospital Auxiliary, fostering intergenerational collaboration and serving as a bridge between youth and longtime community members to strengthen health-care advocacy and volunteerism.
He remains committed to advocating for a more accessible Canadian health-care system and inspiring the next generation of health-care professionals.