Derek Vollebregt
Former Bollywood Extra
Sports Announcer Growing Up • Derek grew up with a loving family near Toronto. As he entered his teenage years he lacked clarity on who he was and where he wanted to go. A shift happened in high school when he began working at a camp for underprovileged boys, which had a true “AIESEC feel”. It gave Derek a connection to purpose, and the impact one could have on the lives of others. • Derek decided to move to Montreal to attend school at McGill because of how international it was and the opportunity to live in such a vibrant city.
The McGill Days • Upon beginning university, Derek sought to become the best person he could be by taking on every opportunity. He became very involved and joined many clubs including AIESEC • Derek had a dream of exploring the world. That being said he failed his review board! After this he almost quit AIESEC, but instead got a CEED to AIESEC India, which changed his life as it showed him the power of the AIESEC network by the impact AIESEC was having on Indian youth. It was this experience where Derek’s passion for AIESEC was formed.
CEED in India
The Vollebregt Family
AIESEC Takes Over • After returning, Derek became LCP and had the time of his life building up the LC to become a top performer. It allowed him to innovate as an entrepreneur, represent externally as “Mr. AIESEC”, inspire others about AIESEC and develop in so many ways. The stories that were lived provide a reminder of what AIESEC is capable of • Derek then lost his first MCP election, which taught him important lessons and led to an even better opportunity to be MCVP BD, where he was able to develop sales skills and help AIESEC Canada become more externallyrelevant and financially sustainable. • Derek then ran for MCP again and was elected, leading to an incredible journey of learning, growth and contribution • Today, Derek yearns to make a global contribution to AIESEC as AI BD manager by leading a powerful change in business development as well as contributing to the network as a part of the AI team • In the future Derek wants to be a driver of growth in the social business sector and contribute in an external engagement role.
Team Canada 11-12
AIESEC McGill 2010 EB
Canada MC 12-13