Kayla Portugie [she/her]

Rise on Boards | Cohort 9

Kayla is a bilingual 23-year-old. She lives in Timmins Ontario where she was born and raised. She works full-time as a Financial Services Officer in the investment department at Caisse Alliance.

Apart from her 9-5, Kayla is the type of person who enjoys keeping themselves busy. She is part of the Youth Advisory Committee with Timmins Youth Wellness Hub. She also spends a majority of her free time volunteering in the community, whether that be through the Anti-Hunger Coalition or the Timmins Youth Wellness Hub.

Kayla is an avid reader and LEGO builder. During the summer, you are most likely to find her near a body of water, whether that be hiking or kayaking with her family.