About StudyCycle
We’re a student-led nonprofit helping quality study materials move to the next learner — free, local, and with less waste.
Mission
Make study tools accessible and reduce waste
- Provide free access to essential study materials for all students
- Extend the life of books, calculators, and supplies through reuse
- Build a student-led system that supports fair and reliable exchanges
- Encourage a culture of sharing within local school communities
Approach
Simple, local, and verified
- Keep the process simple and easy for students to use
- Coordinate exchanges within local school communities
- Use volunteers to review items and ensure quality
- Maintain a free system with no paywalls or barriers
Our Team
The StudyCycle is run by a student-led executive team across multiple schools, handling everything from logistics and quality control to outreach and web development.
Bonnie Luo
Co-President / Founder
Hey everyone! I’m Bonnie, one of the Co-President and Founder of StudyCycle. I am currently in Grade 11 at White Oaks SS. I love music, STEM and have a great passion for accessibility which is why I started StudyCycle. I’m excited to help build a community where students can support each other, share resources, and succeed together.
Elif Pakel
Co-President / Founder
Hi! I’m Elif, one of StudyCycle’s Co-Presidents and Founders. As a Grade 11 student at White Oaks SS, I am passionate about creating equal access to learning for all students. I love science and hope to pursue a career in immuno-oncology research in the future!
Alya Ozcan
Director of Sponsorships
My name is Alya and I am the StudyCycle’s Director of Sponsorships. I am currently an 11th Grade Student at White Oaks Secondary School and I love to dance, ski, and swim. In the future, I hope to pursue a career in sports medicine and work closely with athletes!
Betty Luo
Director of Quality Control
Hi, I’m Betty. I'm currently a grade 8 student at Munn's. With experience in student leadership such as senate and committee work, I help make sure StudyCycle stays accurate and organized. My hobbies include music, dancing, and editing.
Ella Chen
Quality Control Team Member
My name is Ella and I’m a Quality Control team member at The StudyCycle. I’m a Grade 8 student from Munn’s Public School, and my hobbies include badminton, listening to music, and reading! I hope to assist The StudyCycle in any way I can.
Gaby Arreola
Director of Community Outreach
I’m Gaby, I’m in Grade 10, and I’m from Mexico. I have a lot of hobbies, and between sports, I love music and spending time with my friends. I’m also really interested in medicine and hope to become a family doctor or work in pediatrics one day.
Nandini Talwar
Logistics Team Member
I’m Nandini, I'm a grade 10 student at White Oaks SS. I am a member of the Logistics team. I am a dancer and I love shopping, badminton, hanging out with friends and traveling.
Shrika Puri
Logistics Team Member
Hello everyone! My name is Shrika. I'm a Grade 9 student at St. Francis Xavier S.S and I'm a Logistics Member. I handle all the behind the scenes details to make sure everything is running smoothly. I love iced coffee and playing badminton. I look forward to being part of the exec team at Study Cycle!
Steven Li
Director of Web Development
Director of Web Development responsible for building and maintaining the website's frontend and infrastructure, and ensuring that StudyCycle's online experience stays clear, stable, and easy to use.
Mairah Amir
Creative Manager of Web Development
Hi, I’m Mairah, a Grade 10 student at White Oaks SS. As a Creativity Manager of the StudyCycle, I’m passionate about using creativity to support meaningful initiatives. I also especially enjoy reading, writing, graphic design, and exploring life sciences!
Real impact, simple rules
Clear quality standards. Transparent pickups. Public metrics coming soon.
Clean hand-offsQuality checksLocal first
Contact
Reach out
DM us on Instagram or send an email. We reply fast during school hours.