Gracie Lowes (she/her)

Age: 25
Occupation: Harm Reduction and Overdose-Related Service Provider
Current City: Toronto
Hometown: Pelham, ON
Strengths: Logic/puzzles, communication, serving looks
Fear/phobia: Heights
Pet peeve about your teammate: Her long pinky nail (Lily, please cut it)

Lily Bateman (she/her)

Age: 24
Occupation: Data Development and Communications
Current City: Whitehorse
Hometown: Canning, N.S.
Strengths: Math/technology, arts, looking fear in the eye
Fear/phobia: Nothing
Pet peeve about your teammate: Her exes

Self-described “chaos masters,” Gracie and Lily are Loran Scholars, recipients of Canada’s largest and most comprehensive undergraduate scholarship. Challenging “nerdy” stereotypes, Gracie and Lily bonded over their similar senses of humour and their affinity for causing trouble.

Working in harm reduction since she was 19, Gracie’s motivation for attending law school comes from her dedication to supporting individuals and communities impacted by poverty and the ongoing overdose crisis. Despite being serious in her career and academic endeavours, off duty, she jokes that her hobbies include “being a cool girl” and “flirting,” and that she isn’t opposed to finding her next boyfriend on the Race!

Lily lives for adrenaline and trying new things. With a degree in astrophysics, she currently works in tech, and has experience with art institutes and other non-profits. Outside of career pursuits, she’s committed to advocating for inclusivity in science and the discussion of ethics surrounding technological advancement. In her spare time, she dabbles in quantum computing, does “fun stuff,” and wingmans for Gracie.

Packed full of humour, charm, and good attitudes, Gracie and Lily are most looking forward to spending time with their long-distance best friend – each other – on the Race, and demonstrating the strength of supportive female friendships. They’re ready to cross off some bucket-list items and make memories that will last them a lifetime.