Hi, I’m Kevin Buikema. I live in Hamilton with my wife Nicole and daughter Johanna, and I am currently working as a welder/fitter in the Commercial Door Industry. I have been going to ROOTS events since 2010 and have always enjoyed them! I am looking forward to planning and creating events for youth to enjoy. Some of my hobbies include airsoft, biking, and basically any type of mechanical work. I am a member of the Faithworks committee as well and love going on Service and Learning Trips. 

I’m Laurenne Wattel! I currently live in a rural town near London. I am currently at Word & Deed Ministries as the Administrative Assistant and the Sponsorship Program Coordinator. Some things I enjoy doing in my free time are spending time with my nieces and nephew, and playing or watching soccer. 

I have always enjoyed ROOTS events and am thankful to be a part of planning them! I am looking forward to meeting new people and praising God with youth all around Southwestern Ontario.

Hello, I’m Shane Janssens. I have been going to ROOTS events since 2022. The best part about ROOTS is that young adults can come together and study the Word and discuss key issues. The conferences are also very nice to go to as you have the chance to meet other young adults. In my spare time, you can find me on my parent’s chicken farm or working at the Home Hardware in Watford.

It is my hope and prayer that we may grow closer to the Lord and look forward to the day when Christ our Saviour will come back. 

Hey, I’m Hannah! I live in Wainfleet, ON, and attend Niagara South Canadian Reformed Church. Currently, I’m going to school at Covenant Canadian Reformed Teachers College to get my diploma of teaching. If I’m not doing homework, you can probably fine me reading, or playing piano. 

I’ve been attending Roots events for years now, and have always enjoyed the fellowship of young people between the churches of southern Ontario. It’s always amazing to see a church full of youth gathered together to learn more about God and what it means to live out a Godly life. I’m very excited to work with the rest of the Roots team to continue bringing these events to life!

Hi everyone! I am Simon Heemskerk, as president of ROOTS I am excited to be a part of the team organizing events for you all! Outside of ROOTS I am a full-time student at the University of Waterloo, studying Geography and Aviation. Schooling is busy, and to unwind and relax I enjoy playing volleyball, spikeball, reading, running, and exploring God's beautiful creation.

When you see me around at a ROOTS event, come and say hi!

Hello, I’m Tracy! I was born in 2005 and grew up in Grand Valley.

During the school year, I work as an Educational Assistant, and in the summer, I take on the role of camp director. In my free time, you’ll usually find me reading a good manga, playing instruments and singing, or doing some colouring. ROOTS events have always been something I look forward to, and I’m excited to be part of the team. I love meeting new people, so I’m looking forward to seeing you at upcoming

ROOTS events! My hope is that we can all grow together in fellowship and in our faith in Christ. 

Greetings and salutations, everyone! My name is Ian Van Dyken, and I hail from the quaint town of Aylmer, Ontario. As part of the ROOTS team, I am privileged to help plan events that bring the reformed youth together in a spirit of praise and devotion. In addition to assisting the ROOTS team, I am also attending Redeemer University, where I am taking courses in Theology, Philosophy, and History. In my spare time, I enjoy activities such as reading various books and attempting to run. Whatever the future holds, my plans right now are to finish my bachelor's degree and take whatever opportunity God lays before me. I am excited to see what God has in store for the ROOTS events, and I am thrilled to be a part of it!