Arissa Roy is a Indo-Canadian youth activist, children's book author, and documentary maker. She founded 'Project Power Global', an international organization that advocates for global education equity, and leads a team of youth working on grassroots, policy and community impact. She is a 2023 recipient of the esteemed Diana Award and has been featured by the Malala Fund, CBC, Toronto Star, Global News, United Nations Girls Education Initiative (UNGEI), and UNESCO. In addition, Arissa has worked with several organisations, including 'Plan International Canada', 'Unsinkable', the 'Canadian Partnership for Women and Children Health', and “Fridays for Future” to champion social justice, mental health awareness, and climate action. Her work has impacted over 50,000 people worldwide, and Arissa's innovative and collaborative approach to problem-solving has made her a young leader in the United Nations SDG 4 space.

Currently, Arissa is finishing high school in Italy at the United World College of the Adriatic, one of 18 schools in a global education movement to bring together students from all over the world, to foster peace and a sustainable future.