Walter Byrne grew up in Toronto and completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Western Ontario, where he completed an Honors Bachelor of Science. Walter currently works as a program facilitator with Ahead of the Game (AOTG), and as a research assistant with the University of Toronto and AOTG. Walter is interested in working within the public health field, and intends to pursue a Masters in the field that will offer new knowledge, skills and opportunities within public health.