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Page | 1 List and Profiles of Confirmed Alumni Ambassadors for the 3 rd Annual Alumni and Student Networking Event List of Confirmed Alumni Ambassadors Amilah Abd-Al-Rashid Customer Service Representative/Financial Services Representative, TD Canada Trust Sohnee Ahmed Certified Genetic Counsellor, The Hospital for Sick Children Michelle Allick Counsellor, Morneau Shepell Arek Aniolowski Senior Policy Advisor, Government of Ontario Osman Anwer Chief Technical Officer, Claymore Inc. Catherine Asikis Manager, Corporate Services, TMX Group Limited Benjamin Banyai Performance & Analytics Officer, State Street Investment Analytics Katharine Bausch Professor, Trent University Dan Camposano Financial Advisor, Primerica Financial Ferdelle Lauren Capistrano Director/Producer/Writer/Musician/Actress, Tenacity Productions Melanie Capobianco Lawyer/Foreign Legal Consultant, McCarthy Tetrault Cissy Chan R&D Technician, Griffith Laboratories Canada Jennifer Chan Senior Associate, Partnerships and Consultation, Ontario Growth Secretariat, Government of Ontario Jo Chan Portfolio Manager, Bull Capital Managaement Inc. Gabriel Chang VP Strategy, Great West-Life Rita Chen Partner, Relations Manager, IDP Education Pty Ltd. Timothy Cheng Policy Advisor, Ontario Long Term Care Association Andria Chui Secondary School Teacher, Toronto Catholic District School Board Marissa Consiglieri De Chackal Adjunct Professor, Peruvian University of Applied Sciences Bronwyn Corlett Program Coordinator, Ministry Recruitment, United Church of Canada Jesse Dhaliwal Special Assistant, Legislative Assembly of Ontario Colette Di Bella Owner, Consulting Services Demetra Dimokopoulos Legal Assistant / Adjointe Juridique, Sack Goldblatt Mitchell LLP Nadine Galszechy Consultant, Self Employed Kelly Goldthorpe Associate Lawyer, Green and Spiegel, LLP Greg Grainger Freelance Stagehand and Grip Neil Guthrie Senior Counsel, Hansell LLP Jaclyn Hodsdon Publicist, Dundurn Press Neil Hrab Manager, Public Relations, Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (OMERS)

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List and Profiles of Confirmed Alumni Ambassadors for the 3rd Annual Alumni and Student Networking Event

List of Confirmed Alumni Ambassadors Amilah Abd-Al-Rashid Customer Service Representative/Financial Services Representative,

TD Canada Trust Sohnee Ahmed Certified Genetic Counsellor, The Hospital for Sick Children Michelle Allick Counsellor, Morneau Shepell Arek Aniolowski Senior Policy Advisor, Government of Ontario Osman Anwer Chief Technical Officer, Claymore Inc. Catherine Asikis Manager, Corporate Services, TMX Group Limited Benjamin Banyai Performance & Analytics Officer, State Street Investment Analytics Katharine Bausch Professor, Trent University Dan Camposano Financial Advisor, Primerica Financial Ferdelle Lauren Capistrano Director/Producer/Writer/Musician/Actress, Tenacity Productions Melanie Capobianco Lawyer/Foreign Legal Consultant, McCarthy Tetrault Cissy Chan R&D Technician, Griffith Laboratories Canada Jennifer Chan Senior Associate, Partnerships and Consultation, Ontario Growth

Secretariat, Government of Ontario Jo Chan Portfolio Manager, Bull Capital Managaement Inc. Gabriel Chang VP Strategy, Great West-Life Rita Chen Partner, Relations Manager, IDP Education Pty Ltd. Timothy Cheng Policy Advisor, Ontario Long Term Care Association Andria Chui Secondary School Teacher, Toronto Catholic District School Board Marissa Consiglieri De

Chackal Adjunct Professor, Peruvian University of Applied Sciences

Bronwyn Corlett Program Coordinator, Ministry Recruitment, United Church of Canada

Jesse Dhaliwal Special Assistant, Legislative Assembly of Ontario Colette Di Bella Owner, Consulting Services Demetra Dimokopoulos Legal Assistant / Adjointe Juridique, Sack Goldblatt Mitchell LLP Nadine Galszechy Consultant, Self Employed Kelly Goldthorpe Associate Lawyer, Green and Spiegel, LLP Greg Grainger Freelance Stagehand and Grip Neil Guthrie Senior Counsel, Hansell LLP Jaclyn Hodsdon Publicist, Dundurn Press Neil Hrab Manager, Public Relations, Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement

System (OMERS)

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Roy Hrab Policy Advisor, Ontario Energy Board Joanne Huang Partner, Tator, Rose & Leong,Chartered Accountants Dr. Elizabeth Hubbard Clinical Psychologist Cassie Kaiser Interactive Designer, ecentricarts Inc. Anne Kerubo Marketing Executive, Melaleuca, The Wellness Company Sean Kiefte Compensation Analyst, University of Toronto Taehoon Kim Solution Integration Consultant, BELL Canada Jen Kraus Compliance and Internal Controls Analyst , Manulife Financial Joyce Kung Assurance Manager, Kriens~LaRose LLP John Lambersky Teacher, Royal St. George's College Caroline Lebrec Lecturer in Popular Literature and Digital Culture, University of

Waterloo Stephen Lee Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Bryan Li Paediatric Resident Physician, Hospital for Sick Children Daisy Li Associate Actuary, Manulife Financial Michael Liberatore Customer Service Representative, LCBO Ylona Long CHRP Candidate, Associate-Contact Centre, Recruitment, CIBC

Human Resources Sean Maclure Relationship Manager, Rotman Commerce Career Centre Shruti Maken Economist, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and

Employment Kevin Maynard Consultant, Qualitite Solutions Inc. Susan Mensah Probation/Parole Officer Natalija Micic Administrative Assistant Mary Montanari Entrepreneur, Mother, Empathic Spiritual Counsellor and Healer Jennifer Neill-Smith Alumni Outreach Coordinator, University of Toronto Marden Paul Director, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Communications,

Office of the Chief Information Officer, Division of the Vice-President University Operations, University of Toronto

Jessica Panetta Head Director/Fashion Editor, Conceptual Event Society/On the Go Magazine

Rob Peacock CEO, Peacock Philanthropic Counsel Inc. John Power Chief Executive Officer, Longview Solutions Inc. Ashifa Rajwani Communications, Alumni & Undergradaute Assistant, University of

Toronto Allison Riva Manager, Marketing Communications, Financial Planning Standards

Council Jeremiah Roberts Professional Development Coordinator, Interior Design Continuing

Education Council, Inc. Lisa Robles Senior Training Officer, IT Training, Ontario Power Generation Thirumahal Selvanantham Ph.D. Candidate, University of Toronto Alan Shek Outage Management & Market Analyst, Ontario Power Generation Andy Smith Project Manager, SGGG Fund Services Inc

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Candice Stoliker Career Educator , University of Toronto Jennifer Stumborg Guidance Counsellor, Branksome Hall Tommy Tam Graduate (MSc) student, University of Toronto John Toffoli Science Teacher, St. Michael's College School Tony Tsui Project Engineer Michael Tu Acting Supervisor, Enforcement and Intelligence Operations

Division, Greater Toronto Area Region, Canada Border Services Agency

Karen Tulk Self-Employed Vicki Vokas Manager, Portfolio Services, University of Toronto Fiona Wallace Head of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, Nestle Canada Nicole Wang Sr. Quality Assurance Analyst, Scotiabank Adrienne Weber Operations Manager, The Jack Project Nicholas Wei Team Leader, TD Insurance Evan Williams Dean of Students, Upper Canada College Peter Wong Auditor, University of Toronto Donna Wright Controller, Facilities Services, Enbridge Gas Distribution Stacy Yeh Medical Student/Pharmacist

Profiles of Confirmed Alumni Ambassadors Amilah Abd-Al-Rashid (HBA 2013) Customer Service Representative/Financial Services Representative, TD Canada Trust After finishing my last courses at U of T I was hired by TD as a customer service representative. After several months of consistently meeting and exceeding goals I was offered a chance to get my mutual funds license and move into a new role as a Financial Services Representative. I am currently job shadowing and exploring different opportunities in the financial industry. Sohnee Ahmed (HBSc 2007) Certified Genetic Counsellor, The Hospital for Sick Children http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/sohnee-ahmed-ms-cgc-ccgc/7/898/274 Sohnee attended the University of Toronto as a member of Woodsworth College from 2003 to 2007. She was in the Human Biology specialty program, Genes, Genetics & Biotechnology and also minored in anthropology. While at U of T, she was active in student government, representing Woodsworth on the U of T Student Union (UTSU) Board of Directors and was the UTSU liason on the Woodsworth College Students'

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Association (WCSA). She then went on to pursue a Master's degree in Genetic Counseling through Wayne State University in Michigan and subsequently was recruited to the University of Rochester in New York, where she helped establish the first neurogenetics clinic in the region. Sohnee spent the next three years caring for patients in both adult and pediatric settings while also pursuing genomic research interests. In 2013, she joined the Division of Clinical & Metabolic Genetics at The Hospital for Sick Children, working with a team in clinical neurogenetics. Michelle Allick (HBA 1994; MSW 2002) Counsellor, Morneau Shepell I Graduated from U of T with a HBA in Sociology & Urban Studies and a Master of Social Work. I am currently an EAP Clinical Counsellor that provides solution focused consultations and crisis intervention to clients. I also have experience in child welfare and immigrant settlement counselling. I am currently volunteering as a KidCoach with Future Possibilities for Kids and am a member of the Sociology Alumni Association Board. Arek Aniolowski (HBSc 2007) Senior Policy Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Labour Arek Aniolowski is currently a Senior Policy Advisor with the Ontario Ministry of Labour. He has been working for the Ontario government in the public policy field since 2008 and has been involved in the development and amendments of various labour acts. Prior to this role, he was a research and administrative assistant at an immigration law firm in Toronto. Arek holds an MA in Public Policy and Administration from Ryerson University, and an Honours BA from the University of Toronto (Major in European Studies, Minors in Political Science and French as a Second Language). While at UofT, he was a member of the UofT delegation that participated in SPECQUE, an international French-speaking model of the European Parliament, in Barcelona, Ottawa and Krakow.

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Osman Anwer (HBSc 2001) Chief Technical Officer, Claymore Inc

Osman is the Chief Technical Officer at Claymore Inc. He is the system architect of the SkilSure e-learning platform used widely in Canada and the U.K in tracking continuing competency assurance processes and vocational qualification attainment. Osman graduated in 2001 with an Hon. B.Sc. (Specialist in Software Engineering) and lives in Toronto with his wife and fellow Comp Sci grad Jennifer. Catherine Asikis (HBA 2008) Manager, Corporate Services, TMX Group Limited http://www.linkedin.com/pub/catherine-asikis/49/4a3/174

I attended U of T (University College) from 2004-2008. I was an active member of many UC Lit groups, specifically UCOC and their mentorship program. In 2008 I graduated with my degree in English Literature and began working for TD Canada Trust. While working, I enrolled in an accelerated Law Clerk program at a local college. Upon graduation, I was given a three month law firm placement and I stayed with the firm for over two years before transitioning to my new company. I now work for TMX Group Limited, the parent company of the Toronto Stock Exchange, as a Corporate Services Manager in their General Counsel’s Office. My career choice combines my interest in law and finance while letting me use the research, writing and analytic skills gained during my time at U of T. I am also involved in many companywide initiatives and social events. In my spare time, I volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto, stay active and enjoy reading and baking.

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Benjamin Banyai (BCom 2006) Performance & Analytics Officer, State Street Investment Analytics http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/benjamin-banyai-cfa-cipm/56/923/418

Benjamin Banyai graduated from the Rotman Bachelor of Commerce program in 2006. For a year after his graduation, he held a position in fund accounting at IBT Bank and Trust. During that year, IBT Bank and Trust was taken over by State Street, which is the company for which he has been working for the past 7 years. Benjamin worked in the Data Augmentation group and serviced the Investment Compliance department prior to moving on to the Performance & Analytics group, where he has been for over 4 years. During this time Benjamin has held increasingly senior positions. In his current position as an Officer, he is responsible for a broad range of investment analytics reporting for a portfolio of over 20 clients, including clients with assets in excess of $10 billion. Benjamin also holds the CFA and CIPM designations. Katharine Bausch (HBA 2004) Professor, Trent University Katherine graduated from U of T in 2004 with an Hon. BA History Specialist. She is a full-time faculty member in the Gender and Women's Studies Department at Trent and is about to complete her Ph.D in History at York University. Katherine also posseses a Master of Social Science from the University of Chicago. Dan Camposano (BA 1983) Financial Advisor, Primerica Financial Dan majored in history, specializing in American and European at history as an undergraduate at Victoria College. Afterwards, he worked as an accountant for many years, first at the former Colony Hotel (now a U of T residence) and then the Delta Chelsea Hotel. While working in the hospitality industry, Dan obtained a Business Management certificate from Ryerson University. Later, he obtained his life insurance licence and is currently working as a financial advisor.

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Dan has stayed connected with U of T through the Friends of Victoria University Library, Hart House Alumni Committee, and the Alumni of Victoria College executive. He enjoys reading and trying out different restaurants in the city. Ferdelle Lauren Capistrano (HBA 2012) Director/Producer/Writer/Musician/Actress, Tenacity Productions

Never putting her eggs in one basket, Ferdelle's creative success is a collection of dabbling in graphic design, blogging, writing and recording music, working on film and TV sets and pursuing inspiration and knowledge that fosters versatility. Immediately after graduation Ferdelle produced her first short film at the Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival and screened it in November 2012. She has produced and directed two music videos and a short film for a Sci-fi 48-hour film challenge. She's currently training at Second City, is in the middle of recording an album, and encourages teamwork to help create innovative media to share with the world. Melanie Capobianco (HBA 1999) Lawyer/Foreign Legal Consultant, McCarthy Tetrault http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/melanie-capobianco/7/227/882/ Melanie Capobianco is a Foreign Legal Consultant in the Real Property & Planning Group and Infrastructure Group of McCarthy Tétrault LLP in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Melanie practiced as a transactional real estate and corporate lawyer in New York City for over seven years. During such time, Melanie primarily focused on commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions and dispositions, commercial financing, REIT transactions, hotel joint venture agreements and management agreements, commercial leasing (including, office building, retail, shopping center, warehouse and industrial), residential real estate acquisitions and dispositions, and condominium offering plans.

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Melanie has represented private and institutional investors and developers in the financing, sale, acquisition and joint venturing of real property; commercial mortgage lenders and borrowers in real estate financing programs covering office properties, retail centers, senior and assisted living facilities. Cissy Chan (HBA 2004) R&D Technician, Griffith Laboratories Canada

Cissy Chan attended the University of Toronto from 2001 to 2004 in the Honours Bachelor of Science Degree program majoring in Psychology and Biology. After obtaining her degree, she continued on to complete the Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program from Herzing College that lead to a Technician position in a pharmacy. She left the role to pursue a client service position in an employment services company where she provided third party screening services for a variety of employers. She was promoted to a team leader position when the downturn in the economy lead to her being laid off. Through her network, she obtained an administrative position in a food manufacturing company. Her background in biology opened the doors to a position in Research and Development where she has been working ever since. Now, she is happily employed where she actively participates in developing recipes used in the food industry. Jennifer Chan (HBA 2001; MA 2005) Senior Associate, Partnerships and Consultation, Ontario Growth Secretariat Government of Ontario http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/jennifer-chan/92/400/628/

Jennifer Chan holds a Hon. BA in Anthropology and Semiotics and MA in Socio-Cultural Anthropology, both from the University of Toronto. After graduating from UofT, she worked on post-secondary education policy analysis in the United Kingdom (through an internship) and Toronto. This work included

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researching issues facing post-secondary students and making recommendations to government and university management on policies such as tuition and financial aid. After years of actively volunteering and organizing on neighbourhood and city issues, Jen joined the office of a city councillor at the City of Toronto where she worked for seven years. This role included interacting with constituents on issues in the ward, coordinating a community-based planning process on development applications, public realm and park improvements, and overseeing these issues through City Council decision-making processes. She recently joined the Ontario Public Service, working in public consultation and stakehol der relations. Jo Chan (BA 1993) Portfolio Manager, Bull Capital Managaement Inc. http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=47667465&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile My first job after graduation was an assistant manager at McDonald's. I did a few other jobs before landing a 'float secretary' position at Ernst & Young. I was taking the Canadian Securities Course for my personal interest when I was approached to join the newly founded investment advisory group as a 'investment administrator'. That was when I began my career in wealth management. I took most of the courses at the Canadian Securities Institute and eventually pursued the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. On the job front, I progressed to investment analyst and ultimately became a 'registered' portfolio manager. Gabriel Chang (BSc 1992) VP Strategy, Great West-Life Rita Chen (HBA 2004) Partner, Relations Manager, IDP Education Pty Ltd. http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=31842790&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile

Rita focuses on developing recruitment and marketing strategies to help post-secondary institutions reach their enrollment goals. Prior to this, Rita was formerly responsible for assisting with IDP's growth

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and entry in the Canadian educational sector, and for providing ongoing support to both client and network offices. A graduate of the University of Toronto, Rita has had over 10 years of experience working in international education. She has had the opportunity to not only travel extensively but has also resided in Tokyo, Seoul, Frankfurt, New York, and Montreal for several years. Rita speaks English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Timothy Cheng (MPP 2012) Policy Advisor, Ontario Long Term Care Association Timothy did his undergrad in biochemistry/chemistry at U of T, is Ph.D in Chemistry at Caltech, and his Master in Public Policy at the School of Public Policy and Governance back at U of T. Andria Chui (HBA 2005) Secondary School Teacher, Toronto Catholic District School Board

I graduated from UofT in 2005 with a Honours B.A. in Employment Relations and Sociology. Soon after graduation I was employed with Hewitt Associates (now Aon), a global human resources outsourcing firm, as a Recruiting Associate. A year later I moved into a Training and Project Specialist position within the operations department as the internal corporate trainer for the HRO Recruiting Solutions sector and designed the company business practices and training manual. In 2008 I decided to change careers and become a secondary school teacher and was hired to the TCDSB in 2010 after completing my B.Ed. I am currently teaching social sciences and visual art full-time at a high school in Toronto.

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Marissa Consiglieri De Chackal (MA 1995) Adjunct Professor, Peruvian University of Applied Sciences http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=74602913&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile

Hello! My name is Marissa Consiglieri de Chackal. Currently, I am adjunct professor of History of Art at the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences (UPC) in Lima, Peru. I have been associated with the Faculty of architecture at the UPC for some years now. I have taught different survey Art History courses. My preferred ones are: Antiquity to Middle Ages; Early Renaissance to Mannerism; and Baroque to Art Nouveau. In addition, I designed an online Seminar course in History of Art and Architecture; this is the course I am teaching at present, from Canada. I received both my M.A. (History of Art) and B.A. (French: Language and Literature & History of Art) from University of Toronto. Aside from the teaching, I am involved in a research project and have an educational blog: MCC on art, art history et cetera (http://onart-arthistory-etcetera.blogspot.ca/). In the past, I have worked as an art dealer, both independently, and in association to a couple of prestigious galleries in Montreal. Bronwyn Corlett (HBA 2003; Master of Divinity 2010) Program Coordinator, Ministry Recruitment, United Church of Canada http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/bronwyn-corlett/80/aa4/513/

I am an Ordained Minister with the United Church of Canada. After a few years in congregational ministry, I am currently working for the national office in recruitment. Before I went into ministry, I worked for Rogers Inc. in the purchasing dept. as a buyer. I think whatever you do, finding something that gets you out of bed, again and again, is well worth it!

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Colette Di Bella (BA 1995) Owner, Consulting Services http://ca.linkedin.com/in/cdibella/

Colette is a veteran in the online space with 17 years’ experience in the web industry. Her unique and varied experience spans across several disciplines involved in creating web user experiences including web strategy, content writing, business analysis, information architecture, web development, project management and process engineering. Colette has also worked in a variety of industries, improving the online experiences for such companies as CGI, RBC Royal Bank, TD Bank, Scotiabank, Petro-Canada, and Research in Motion (Blackberry). In December 2008, Colette’s work was honoured by the Chartered Accountants of Canada with an award for Excellence in Electronic Disclosure, Honorable Mention. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto, a Masters Certificate from Royal Roads University, and an Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation certificate. Colette is also a member of the Society for Technical Communication since 1996. Jesse Dhaliwal (HBA 2012) Special Assistant, Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Jesse Dhaliwal is an alumnus of the University of Toronto St. George, Political Science program. She went on to complete her MA in Canadian Political Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University, focusing on Canadian public policy. She is currently working as a Special Assistant, Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Her work is based out of the constituency office, where she addresses the issues and needs of MPP Cansfield’s constituents through liaising with various ministries and organizations.

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Demetra Dimokopoulos (HBSc 2006) Legal Assistant / Adjointe Juridique, Sack Goldblatt Mitchell LLP

Demetra graduated from the University of Toronto in 2006 with a double major in psychology and professional writing & communication. Her 2006 publication entitled Exposed documented the occupational disaster in Libby, Montana, that left the town devastated by the effects of contaminated vermiculite and the asbestos-related diseases that developed from that contamination. This publication earned her the 2007 AllBooks Editor's Choice Award in non-fiction. Demetra has since worked in the Canadian publishing industry and legal field in various roles. She is a licensed paralegal with a certificate in alternative dispute resolution. When she is not working, Demetra enjoys volunteering at the TIFF Bell Lightbox and watching live theatre and sketch comedy. Nadine Galszechy (HBA 1986) Consultant, Self Employed Nadine has helped hundreds of individuals to make the most of their careers and work lives through her dynamic career discovery process utilizing exercises and tools including the MBTI, the Strong, and various other assessments. She also leads seminars in Fortune 500 companies across industries and institutions including the public and private sectors and in both Canada and the US. For the past 15 years, Nadine has developed and honed her Human Capital abilities managing and working on downsizing projects and coaching individuals through career transition and change management. Prior to her work in the Human Capital industry, Nadine worked as a Production Manager and in Research in the Broadcast industry; as well as in Communications and the Not-for-Profit industry. She motivates and guides her clients in achieving their short and long-term career goals.

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Kelly Goldthorpe (MA 2006) Associate Lawyer, Green and Spiegel, LLP http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kelly-goldthorpe/3/867/54

Kelly Goldthorpe is an associate at Green and Spiegel LLP in Toronto. She received her B.A. in Sociology and Political Science from the University of Calgary, her M.A. in Sociology from the University of Toronto and her J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School. She was a summer student as well as an articling student at Green and Spiegel LLP prior to her call to the bar in Ontario. Kelly practices in the area of immigration law and can assist clients with obtaining work, study and visitor visas, E-1 and E-2 Visas to the United States. She also represents clients who wish to obtain permanent residence status including: family class applications and appeals, federal skilled worker and investor applications, humanitarian and compassionate applications, admissibility and enforcement matters (including appeals), detention reviews, and Federal Court litigation. Prior to joining Green and Spiegel LLP, Kelly spent seven years as a Senior Analyst at Statistics Canada. Greg Grainger (MA 1997) Freelance Stagehand and Grip

Greg works as a Stagehand and a Grip for various theatrical and other live productions as well as film and television in and around Toronto. He earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts from Brock in 1976 and a Masters in English at U of T in 1997.

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Neil Guthrie (BA 1985; LLB 1995) Senior Counsel, Hansell LLP http://ca.linkedin.com/in/guthrieneil/

Neil has been a research lawyer for over ten years, both in private practice and in government. He was educated at the universities of Toronto and Oxford. Jaclyn Hodsdon (HBA 2013) Publicist, Dundurn Press

Jaclyn Hodsdon is currently working as a Publicist for Dundurn Press in Toronto, a position she has held since September 2013. Jaclyn works primarily with the publicity and marketing departments to achieve media coverage for Dundurn’s books, plan events, arrange interviews, and liaise between authors and media contacts. Prior to working at Dundurn Press, Jaclyn interned for Poetry In Voice, a not-for-profit literary organization that runs a poetry recitation competition for high school students across Canada. Jaclyn received her BA (Hons) from the University of Toronto in 2013, where she completed a specialization in English and double minor in Cinema Studies and Writing & Rhetoric. While studying at U of T, Jaclyn was heavily involved in student organizations including the English Students’ Union, Innis Review, InSight, and Circle K. Her involvements earned her various awards, including the Harold Innis Foundation Prize, a Wasser Achievement Award, and the Kiwanis Club of Toronto Foundation Scholarship. Off campus, she was an active volunteer for numerous Toronto-based arts Festivals including TIFF, Hot Docs, Images Festival, and Luminato. Immediately following graduation, Jaclyn earned her certificate in Humber College’s Creative Book Publishing Program.

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Neil Hrab (MA 2001) Manager, Public Relations Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (OMERS)

Neil has a BA (1999 – History and Political Science) and MA (2001 – Political Science) from U of T. He has worked for the last three years at OMERS, the pension fund for municipal employees in the Province of Ontario. Prior to this, Neil worked at two Crown corporations (Canada Lands Company and Canada Mortgage & Housing) writing speeches, articles for internal newsletters, pieces for annual reports, etc. Neil has also been a communications staffer for two federal ministers in Ottawa (National Defense and Foreign Affairs) and worked at both the National Post, as an editorial writer (1999-2001; 2002-2003), and the Dubai-based Gulf News as a subeditor for the business section (2004-2005). He received fellowships from two Washington, DC-based think-tanks for his writing at the National Post. Now 37 years old, he’s happy to be again working in Toronto after several years away and plans no further employment outside the city. Roy Hrab (MA 2002) Policy Advisor, Ontario Energy Board http://ca.linkedin.com/in/royhrab Roy Hrab is a policy advisor at the Ontario Energy Board where he develops policy options and recommendations related to current and emerging issues in the electricity sector and undertakes strategic regulatory planning. Prior to his current position, he worked on public policy projects at the Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity and the Government of Ontario’s Panel on the Role of Government. He holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in economics from the University of Toronto.

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Dr. Elizabeth Hubbard (HBSc 1993; BsPsy.D 1999) Clinical Psychilogist, I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in downtown Toronto. I provide treatment for a patient population with a variety of psychological psychodynamic Joanne Huang (BCom 2006) Partner, Tator, Rose & Leong,Chartered Accountants Cassie Kaiser (BA 2011) Interactive Designer, ecentricarts Inc. http://www.linkedin.com/in/cassaundrakaiser

Interactive Designer at ecentricarts Inc., a Toronto based interactive studio that designs and builds websites for clients ranging from large corporations to non-profits. In addition to her interactive design career, Cassie pursues a freelance career in illustration, web design and web development. She values story-driven design, beautiful typefaces and visualizing complex information in elegant ways. Cassie received her B.A. in Art History from the University of Toronto and a Diploma in Multimedia Design and Development from Humber College, where she won the 2012 Best Student Portfolio Award. In an effort to promote gender equality in the field of technology, Cassie volunteers with Women & Tech, an online editorial featuring the achievements of women who work in technology. She also volunteers with Girls in Tech, an organization that provides a place for women to cultivate ideas around their careers and business concepts involving technology.

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Anne Kerubo (HBA 1998) Marketing Executive, Melaleuca, The Wellness Company

Experience working within various capacities including front-line crisis intervention. Therapeutic and supportive counselling, program and community development, outreach, advocacy, human resources, student and youth engagement. Volunteer experience within various organizations, including Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences Volunteer Association & Spiritual Care Services (OSCMHS), Alumni Volunteer Leadership at University of Toronto Academic Board and Council of Alumni Presidents; Sociology Alumni Association. Kenyan Community Ontario Vice President, Settlement Committee Chair person and member of the Women's Forum & Constitution Review Committees. Sean Kiefte (HBA 2009) Compensation Analyst, University of Toronto Sean graduated from the Employment Relations Program at Woodsworth College at the University of Toronto. He is passionate about equal access to employment and the intersection of human resources and equity. His experience includes: the school to work transition, workplace accommodation, labour relations, job evaluation and pay equity.

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Taehoon Kim (HBA 2013) Solution Integration Consultant, BELL Canada http://ca.linkedin.com/in/kimtaeh3/

Taehoon is innovative, driven and versatile IT professional; web administrator, Java software developer, business analyst and occasional Android application developer, with 3 years of experience in the IT industry. His key role involves delivering and implementing advanced B2B software solutions to medium to large size businesses. He manages, implements, deploys, and administers IT systems on the businesses' behalf with four guiding principle in mind: Build strong relationships, set clear goals, visualize key success and provide meaningful advice. Taehoon seeks the next big challenge and an opportunity to apply information technology consulting to meet client's business objectives. Jen Kraus (HBA 2003; Master of Divinity 2010) Compliance and Internal Controls Analyst, Manulife Financial Hi, my name is Jennifer Kraus and I graduated with a BA in Peace and Conflict Studies and Criminology. For 9 years I worked as a Fraud Investigator with RBC where I investigated various fraud cases including identity theft, elderly abuse, and online scams. Currently, I work for Manulife Financial as a Compliance and Internal Controls Analyst where I am in charge of the Privacy and Disaster Recovery Management compliance programs for business units in Toronto and Boston.

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Joyce Kung (BCom 2007) Assurance Manager, Kriens~LaRose LLP

I completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Specialization in Accounting with major in Economics) in 2007 from U of T. I became fully designated as a CPA, CA in 2011 and currently work as a public accountant in Kriens~LaRose LLP. John Lambersky (BA 2002; MA 2003; BEd 2004 Teacher, Royal St. George's College http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlambersky

John Lambersky teaches in the Canadian and World Studies department at Royal St. George's College, in Toronto. Throughout his career he has taught grades 7 through 12, in co-ed and all boys’ schools both in Canada and through summer programs overseas. He enjoys working on school improvement and has presented on teaching and assessment practices at the International Boys' School Coalition conferences in Australia and England, as well as at the National Association of Independent Schools conference in Seattle. He is a PhD candidate at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. He plans to defend his thesis in 2014. When not teaching, he can be found outdoors with his spouse, Jennifer, and his Labrador, Martha.

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Caroline Lebrec (PhD 2012) Lecturer in popular literature and digital culture, University of Waterloo http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/caroline-lebrec/2a/508/389 As a recent graduate from University of Toronto's French department, I can exchange ideas and tips on how to survive the PhD life and beyond, especially on how to transition from PhD to the challenge of finding a permanent position, within or without academia. Since my degree, I have been employed by University of Toronto Mississauga and University of Waterloo, both for teaching contracts. Outside of academia, I have prior experiences in high school teaching, publishing, radio programming and creative writing. I am also a sport coach in Track and Field and I worked in the industry of services for many years. Stephen Lee (BA 2000) Financial Advisor, Edward Jones

Having been in the Financial Services Industry for nearly 15 years, I have gained a unique perspective of the changing landscape that retail investors currently face. Having had various roles as a salesperson, people manager and a corporate recruiter, I understand the skills and requirements that employers look for, as well as the marketable qualities that a candidate must possess.

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Bryan Li (HBSc 2008; MD 2012) Paediatric Resident Physician, Hospital for Sick Children

I grew up in Scarborough and went to U of T for both undegrad and med school. I'm now a second year paediatric resident at Sick Kids. On my off-nights you might find me doing judo at Hart House or catching the latest Wes Anderson film. Daisy Li (BSc 2009) Associate Actuary, Manulife Financial Daisy Li graduated from the University of Toronto in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science specializing in Actuarial Science. While in school, Daisy was actively involved in the Actuarial Students' National Association, and the U of T eSprots Club. Upon graduation, Daisy joined Manulife Financial. Her experience with Manulife includes Financial Reporting, Valuation, and Pricing. Daisy is also the recruiting manager responsible for University of Toronto Actuarial Recruiting. Michael Liberatore (HBA 2014) Customer Service Representative, The Liquor Control Board of Ontario http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/michael-liberatore/81/810/530

Hello! My name is Michael, and I am a Customer Service Representative (CSR) within the LCBO, one of the world's leading socially responsible distributors and retailers of alcohol. My dynamic yet challenging job is to deal with unique individuals and to constantly learn about the industry, whether from customers, employees, or agents who represent the products. There is always something new to discover!

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Furthermore, my acquisition skills in languages (Spanish and French), as well as social anthropology from the University of Toronto, have helped me become a more well-rounded person, who is able to communicate with many types of people. Exploring opportunities within the worlds of academia (via social sciences), retail, and the government, opened a variety of doors for networking and attaining useful skills one may not learn elsewhere, all of which have shaped who I am today.

Ylona Long (HBA 2001) CHRP Candidate, Associate-Contact Centre, Recruitment, CIBC Human Resources

I am a graduate from Innis (2001) with a degree in Bioethics. After graduation I lived abroad in Moscow Russia for a year to teach English to all different age groups. I decided that teaching wasn't for me and went on working a bunch of temporary jobs in different industries before getting my role at Faces And Places Talent Agency in 2005, where I recruited people for roles in television commercials. I left the role in 2012 to continue recruiting and ended up getting a role at CIBC in recruitment. I am currently working as an Associate, Recruitment recruiting for Contact Centre roles across the country. I am also currently working towards my Human Resources CHRP designation. Sean Maclure (BA 2001) Relationship Manager, Rotman Commerce Career Centre http://www.linkedin.com/in/seanwmaclure

Sean joined the Rotman Commerce Career Centre in July 2009 after gaining close to 6 years Corporate Recruiting experience with BMO Financial Group, State Street Canada, and most recently, DundeeWealth.

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Sean completed a Certificate in Human Resource Management from Woodsworth College at the University of Toronto. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Philosophy from New College, also at University of Toronto. As a Relationship Manager, Sean thoroughly enjoys helping commerce students plan the first steps of their career in the finance industry. Sean also regularly assists and consults corporate partners from the Finance industry with the execution of their recruitment strategy. In his spare time, Sean thoroughly enjoys time with his wife and two children, and commiserating with fellow Toronto Raptor fans. Shruti Maken (MA 2007) Economist, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment Kevin Maynard (Ph.D. 1988) Consultant, Qualitite Solutions Inc. http://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmaynard

Dr. Maynard obtained his B.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Waterloo in 1983 and Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Toronto in 1988. He then spent two years as an NSERC Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, engaged in advanced physical chemistry research using molecular beams and ultra-high vacuum technology. He joined Ontario Hydro Research Division in 1990, working on a wide variety of technology development projects for the nuclear power generation industry. His contributions include an award winning laser technology for remote vibration monitoring of nuclear reactor components, and a method for locating steam generator tube leaks using elevated dew point measurements. Dr. Maynard served as the Manager for the Inspection and Maintenance Systems Department at Kinectrics Inc., a successor company to Ontario Hydro. From 2006 to 2013, he managed this multi-disciplinary group of engineers, scientists and technicians who design, manufactur

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Susan Mensah (HBSc 2004) Probation/Parole Officer, I did my undergraduate program at the University of Toronto - St. Michael's College. I specialized in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. I graduated in 2004 with an Honours Bachelor of Science. I have been employed as a Probation & Parole Officer with the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services since 2006. Natalija Micic (HBA 2011) Administrative Assistant, Legislative Assembly of Ontario I graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Criminology from the University of Toronto. During the final year of my undergraduate degree, I started working part-time as a Student Usher at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, and upon graduation, I began working full-time as an Administrative Assistant. I am also in the process of applying for law school with an interest in social justice. I spend my free time travelling and have recently been on a volunteer trip to Peru with IVHQ (International Volunteer Headquarters). Mary Montanari (BA 1994) Entrepreneur, Mother of Four; Empathic Spiritual Counsellor and Healer

Mary’s earned her BA in 1984 with a double major in Fine Arts (Studio & Art History) in 1984 from the University of Toronto. Upon graduating she started a career in the financial banking industry at TD Canada Trust as a Banker. Mary worked her way through the ranks and held titles such as Assistant Bank Manager and auditor, and obtained accreditation with the Institute of Canadian Bankers in 1986. In 1995 Mary chose to stay home with her young family and co-founded a handcrafted quilt business with international sales. When the children were attending school full time, Mary had a calling to further her natural psychic talents through training in psychotherapy and spiritual healing. In 2005, Mary established her own practice as a Spiritual Counsellor and Healer. As such, assists in the removal of clutter and darkness that lie within the mind and empowers her clients to tap into their own

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inner peace helps them move forward in their lives knowing that all is well. Hence her company name ….Marsolite ….Mary Lights Souls. Jennifer Neill-Smith (BA 2005) Alumni Outreach Coordinator, University of Toronto http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/jennifer-neill-smith/1b/907/832/

A graduate of UofT, I have spent the majority of my professional life working at the University. My experience spans several faculties and roles and includes administration, graphic design and alumni relations. Jessica Panetta (HBA 2011) Head Director/Fashion Editor, Conceptual Event Society/On the Go Magazine

Jessica Panetta graduated from the University of Toronto in 2011 and went on to receive a Bachelor of Professional Studies at the University of Niagara, although she pays her OCT every year, prior to completing her degrees, public relations and fashion have always been a part of her life. After graduating, Jessica took on a PR internship and upon completion, instead of accepting an employed position; she started her own company called Conceptual Event Society. Through this role and daily interactions with the media, she also became the Fashion and Beauty Editor of On the Go Magazine. Jessica Panetta has over 10 years of experience in fashion, beauty and public relations. She has been able to learn from A-list designers, such as, Roberto Cavalli, Christian Louboutin and Alejandro Blanco (Marciano, Bebe, Eva Mendes Collection). By attending fashion and beauty events all over the world,

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Jessica has a unique and cultured perspective that continues to evolve throughout her work and personal style. Marden Paul (BA 1984) Director, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Communications, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Division of the Vice-President University Operations, University of Toronto

Marden Paul is Director, Policy, Planning, Governance and Communications in the office of the Chief Information Officer at the University of Toronto. His responsibilities include strategic planning, forecasting institutional requirements and opportunities for aligning IT in their support, facilitating partnerships amongst IT providers, and developing policies and guidelines for information management.

A U of T graduate and an employee since 1997, Marden has held management positions at Development and University Advancement, Administrative Management Systems, and as Director of Strategic Computing in the Office of the VP and Provost. Prior to rejoining the University, he has held IT management positions in the not-for-profit sector (United Way) and in the commercial/manufacturing sector.

He is father of four young children, and formerly an avid hiker, cyclist and canyonographer of the southwest United States. Rob Peacock (BA 1982) CEO, Peacock Philanthropic Counsel Inc. Rob Peacock is a Certified Fundraising Executive with more than 25 years of professional fundraising experience gleaned from a variety of philanthropic areas, including health-care, education, arts and culture, politics and social services. An active volunteer all his life, Rob is Past Chair of the International Development Committee of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and was a faculty member of Humber College’s Fundraising and Volunteer Management Program. He currently serves on the Advisory Committee for the Masters in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Carleton University.

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John Power (Bachelor of Commerce and Finance, 1986) Chief Executive Officer, Longview Solutions Inc

John has been the Chief Executive Officer of Longview Solutions since 2007. Longview is recognized as a leading provider of Corporate Performance Management software and counts hundreds of Fortune 1000 and FTSE 100 enterprises as clients. In his role as CEO, John is responsible for driving Longview’s product and technology vision, as well as all strategic initiatives focused on accelerating Longview’s growth and profitability. John joined Longview in 1996 and has held a variety of senior management roles. Prior to joining Longview Solutions, he was the Director of Strategic Technology Planning for Southam Inc., where he was responsible for strategic technology initiatives and for managing corporate technology. John has also held leadership roles with Andersen Consulting, where he was responsible for managing large systems integration projects in the Canadian financial services industry. John completed a Bachelor of Commerce and Finance degree at the University of Toronto in 1986 Ashifa Rajwani (HBA 2003) Communications, Alumni & Undergradaute Assistant, University of Toronto

I graduated with an Honours Degree from the University of Toronto in 2003. After spending a year working, I decided to pursue a Masters Degree at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, United Kingdom. I came back to Toronto in 2005 and worked in art galleries before getting into temping at the University of Toronto. I am now the Communications, Alumni & Undergraduate Assistant at the Department of English.

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Allison Riva (BA 2001) Manager, Marketing Communications, Financial Planning Standards Council http://ca.linkedin.com/in/allisonuher/

I'm a marketing and communications professional with over twelve years of experience in developing successful B2B and B2C marketing strategies that open doors and build profile. The strategic process begins with frank and meaningful conversations with my clients to understand their vision and goals, then creating a practical plan that will make that dream a reality, and seeing it through to completion. My lifelong passion is understanding behaviour and language, and that passion is what guides me in finding creative marketing solutions that work in the real world and with real people. That passion was ignited during my years at U of T studying linguistics and psychology, and has continued to burn through my experiences sharing the stories of my various workplaces. Jeremiah Roberts (HBA 2004) Professional Development Coordinator, Interior Design Continuing Education Council, Inc. http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/jeremiah-roberts/25/792/724

I first moved to Toronto from Haliburton County in 2000. I completed my undergraduate degree, with a major in Mediaeval Studies, and minors in Philosophy and Latin in 2004. After studying at the Faculty of Theology at St. Michael's College, I completed an MA in 2006. My original plan was to go on to do doctoral work, however, I began to explore other options. One was the Certified General Accountants' program of professional studies, which I started in 2010, after completing some business courses.

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After working at CGA Ontario for a little over a year, I had the opportunity to work for a start-up not-for-profit, the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC). I do the accounting and administration work there. IDCEC manages the continuing education records for about 25,000 interior designers across North America, and has approximately 500 individuals and companies who create professional development programs for interior designers. Lisa Robles (HBA 2000) Senior Training Officer, IT Training, Ontario Power Generation ca.linkedin.com/pub/li-ro/1a/900/a75/

As a Senior Training Officer for Ontario Power Generation Inc., Lisa Robles is responsible for ensuring that employees across Ontario are properly trained on new software systems. This ensures that safety to employees, the public, and the environment is upheld. Lisa is involved in various volunteer opportunities including: Spanish-speaking student academic success, The Mentoring Partnership, and Tibet Resettlement Project. Lisa enjoys mentoring individuals with résumés, job searching, and interview skills. Thirumahal Selvanantham (HBSc 2007) Ph.D. Candidate, University of Toronto https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=111444067 Thirumahal is an Immunologist specializing in the immediate immune response to bacteria, with a focus on the intestinal tract. She is interested in pursuing work in the R&D side of the private sector (particularly biotech firms) and has a special interest in teaching and mentoring in higher education. Alan Shek (BASc 2005) Outage Management & Market Analyst, Ontario Power Generation

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Alan graduated in 2005 from U of T with a Bachelor Applied Science and Engineering (Electrical). He is currently pursuing a Master of Engineering (Energy Systems) at U of T part time and has been employed at Ontario Power Generation in Energy Markets since 2005. Andy Smith (BA 2010) Project Manager, SGGG Fund Services Inc http://www.linkedin.com/pub/andy-smith/18/623/903 Andy Smith is a University College graduate with a Bachelor of Arts (English). While at U of T he was editor-in-chief of The Gargoyle and an associate editor at The Independent. Shortly after school, Andy accepted a role with The Bank of New York's alternative investment services office in Bermuda. During his seven years at BNY, Andy was promoted to Vice President and worked with some of the world's largest hedge fund managers. In 2010, Andy returned to Toronto and joined SGGG Fund Services Inc., the largest provider of fund administration to Canadian hedge funds. As project manager, Andy has worked on several initiatives that have helped the company maintain its leading role in Canadian financial services. Candice Stoliker (BA 2006) Career Educator, University of Toronto http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/candice-stoliker/27/b89/602 After completing a BSc in Psychology and Religion at the University of Toronto, Candice decided to put her passion for people and exploration to use teaching English in Japan. Realizing that a life abroad was not for her, Candice returned two years later to fend through the 2008 recession. After a bout of unemployment she landed a surprisingly fabulous job at a small recruiting firm in Liberty Village. Around the same time, she also gained entry into a MA Counselling Psychology program at McGill University. After debating whether or not to keep her job she decided to take the opportunity to pursue further education. As part of her degree, Candice interned at the McGill Personal Counselling Centre and Career Planning Services working one on one with university students of all backgrounds. Upon completion of her degree, Candice bounced between numerous maternity leave contracts at the University of Toronto and contract work in the non-for-profit sector before finally landing her current position.

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Jennifer Stumborg (MEd 1994) Guidance Counsellor, Branksome Hall Following completion of my undergrad in Arts, I began working in the recreation industry for the YMCA and Good Life Fitness - A volunteer coaching role and an evening job in a boarding school, lead me to secure my teaching qualifications. Now I work as a guidance counsellor in college and university placement. Tommy Tam (BSc 2011) Graduate (MSc) Student, University of Toronto http://www.linkedin.com/pub/tommy-tam/55/37a/136

Tommy Tam is currently an MSc student in Health Services Research at the Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation at the University of Toronto. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Science from U of T, specializing in Health and Disease. His research interests focus on health-related quality of life in the aging population. Specifically, he is interested in validating a health-related quality of life measure based on the Minimum Data Set by mapping and regression. John Toffoli (HBA) Science Teacher, St. Michael's College School http://www.linkedin.com/pub/john-toffoli/34/b75/b1

I'm a senior science teacher at St. Michael's College School. I co-mentor a robotics team that recently competed at the Vex World Championships in Anaheim, California. I'm looking forward to leading a school expedition to the Honduran cloud forest in 2015. You can follow me on twitter at @johntoffoli

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Tony Tsui (BASc 2007) Project Engineer, I am a project engineer with the Ministry of Environment. I work with water, wastewater, and air pollution control. Michael Tu, C.D. (HBA 2006) Acting Supervisor, Enforcement and Intelligence Operations Division, Greater Toronto Area Region, Canada Border Services Agency

Captain Michael Tu began his career in the federal public service by joining the army reserves as a private in 1999. While still serving with the forces, he graduated from Innis College of the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in History and minors in Political Science and Sociology. Shortly after graduation, he was commissioned to become an officer in the Canadian Forces in 2005. Throughout his military career, he has served as the 32 Canadian Brigade Group Communications Advisor (G6 Branch) and the Toronto Detachment Commander of 2 Area Support Unit Signals. He is still currently serving part-time as the Commander of Toronto Squadron of 32 Signal Regiment. Captain Tu was awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration in 2011 for his service. At the same time, in 2008, Michael Tu became an Inland Enforcement Officer with the Canada Border Services Agency, Enforcement and Intelligence Division. He is currently serving on the Investigations Unit, whose primary duty is to apprehend persons wanted on Canada-Wide arrest warrants. This includes persons featured on “CBSA’s Most Wanted List” who are serious criminals, fugitives, security cases, war criminals, and other people deemed inadmissible to Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. He has worked with the RCMP, Toronto Police Fugitive Squad, INTERPOL, US Customs and Border Protection and numerous other police forces. He is also part of a multiagency human trafficking task force and has also travelled to places such as El Salvador, Israel, Ethiopia, Europe, Jamaica, and Trinidad escorting high-risk persons on deportation.

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Karen Tulk (HBSc, 1995) Self-Employed http://ca.linkedin.com/in/karentulk/

Karen brings fourteen years of human resources and recruitment experience to her entrepreneurial ventures. She previously worked for two large publicly-traded global search firms where she focused on the accounting and finance sectors before venturing out as an independent in 2009.

In the last year, Karen developed a business that provides services enabling other recruiters to launch their own boutique practice. She is currently launching another recruiting venture focusing on the boomer generation and rebranding her former business to focus on a niche industry that aligns both her creative and professional goals. Karen holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Certificate in Human Resources Management from Humber College. She is also a CHRP and active member of the Human Resources Professionals Association. Vicki Vokas (BA 1996) Manager, Portfolio Services, University of Toronto I am an IT Project Manager. I worked in Fundraising, AMS on systems integration and development. I also redeveloped the university’s web presence and introduced the portal (Blackboard) to UofT. Fiona Wallace (MBA 1993) Head of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, Nestle Canada

Fiona graduated from the University of Toronto in 1993 with a BSc in Nutritional Science. Upon graduation she took a few years off to travel and work in Europe, and eventually ended up in graduate

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school in the UK. She went on to obtain a Masters and a PhD in Human Nutrition specifically focusing on the effect of diets rich in Omega-3 fatty acids on cells of the immune system. She then spent 8 years working at GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare’s R&D division in England, originally as an Innovation Scientist and then eventually as the Sports Nutrition Manager for a major sports drink brand, managing a large budget and a team of ten scientists. While at GSK Fiona was funded to do her Masters in Business Administration in Marketing, which she completed in 2007. In 2008, Fiona needed to return to Toronto, and after quite an extensive job search ended up in a role that combined her scientific training with her new marketing degree as Technical Communication Manager for Canada at Nestle. Nicole Wang (HBA 2012) Sr. Quality Assurance Analyst, Scotiabank http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/nicole-w/24/43b/8b1

Nicole Wang transferred to University of Toronto from Shandong University in China in 2009 when she was in her second year. She completed a specialist in Applied Math (Finance and Statistics), and majors in Statistics Science and Computer Science. Currently she is working for Scotiabank as a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst for Mobile Banking application. She has been working closely with South American team for international domestic applications in emerging mobile banking testing. While in school, Nicole co-founded FORMS (Financial Optimization and Risk Management Society) in June 2011 which has grown into one of the largest student clubs of its kind. Outside of Scotiabank, she is dedicated to developing her passions and interests which include a modelling and acting career. Nicole participated in Beauties of Asia 2013 and was placed among the top five contestants for Miss Chinese 2013 and Miss Charity 2013.

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Adrienne Weber (MA 2007) Operations Manager, The Jack Project

Adrienne Weber is the Operations Manager for The Jack Project, an innovative charity operating out of the MaRS Discovery District that promotes mental health and wellness for youth in Canada. As Operations Manager, Adrienne uses her in depth knowledge of project development, management and coaching, and strategic planning to support the organization and its staff. Adrienne previously spent six years with Legacy Leaders Inc, an international company serving the non-profit sector. As Director of Operations, Adrienne acted as “number 2” in the company, overseeing a team of more than thirty people in Canada and the United States. Adrienne holds her Honours BA in History from Concordia University and her Masters in History from the University of Toronto and has completed training in Fundraising, Project Management, and Teaching. The mother of two energetic young boys, Adrienne brings positivity, creativity, and forward thinking to her work. Nicholas Wei (HBSc 2006) Team Leader, TD Insurance

Mr. Wei is a Team Leader of Claim Services at TD Insurance. He graduated from University of Toronto with a HBSc. in Criminology and Psychology in 2006. He has been working in the insurance industry for seven years, and he has been appointed to lead various department projects related to process improvement, training program development, and department audits.

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Mr. Wei is a recipients of the 2013 TD All Stars award. In his spare time, he enjoys travelling and exploring different cultures. Evan Williams (BA 1986, BEd 1987) Dean of Students, Upper Canada College

Evan Williams is the Dean of Students at Upper Canada College, an independent school in midtown Toronto. UCC has about 450 students from SK to Grade 7 in its Prep School and about 750 students from Grades 8 to 12 in its Upper School, including about 90 of whom are Boarding students. Over his twenty-six years at the College, Evan has been a Chemistry teacher, a Boarding House adviser, a coach (of Varsity Lacrosse, JV volleyball and U16 Hockey,), the Chair of the Science Department, an IB Examiner and team leader, and the senior house adviser of one of the Day Houses. Among other responsibilities of his role in Dean of Students at the Upper School, Evan is the faculty adviser for the student government, oversees the school’s House Advising system and twice-weekly Assemblies, and is responsible for student discipline. Evan’s wife is a public school teacher and their two teenaged daughters are proud citizens of the TDSB. Peter Wong (HBSc 2004) Auditor, University of Toronto http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/peter-wong-cpa-cma-cia/6/9/714/

I graduated with HBSc in genetics and economics. As I was completing my 3rd year undergraduate study, I realized that science and economics were not for me. After graduation, I worked as a laboratory technician in a laboratory at U of T while pursuing my accounting designation. As I was completing my designation, I switched to a financial administrator position at U of T and worked in the position for 5 years. Currently, I am working as an internal auditor at U of T.

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Donna Wright (BCom 1982) Controller, Facilities Services, Enbridge Gas Distribution I graduated from the U of T Commerce and Finance program in May, 1982. I then completed my CGA (Certified General Accountants) designation, and now work for Enbridge Gas Distributon. My current role is that of Controller, Facilities Services, and I am involved in the budgeting and strategic planning of the major company capital and maintenance projects. Most recently, I was responsible for overseeing the spending of the New Training Facility in Markham, a $40 million project. Stacy Yeh (HBSc 2006; BScPhm 2010) Medical Student/Pharmacist http://www.linkedin.com/pub/stacy-yeh/10/759/18b

I have spent the last 12 years studying at the University of Toronto. I will graduate this June from medical school and will be continuing on to pursue my paediatric residency training at Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary. Prior to my medical studies, I graduated in 2006 with an undergraduate degree (double major in human biology and zoology) from New College. Following this, I completed my pharmacy degree, also from U of T, in 2010. During those 4 years, I had a wealth of interesting experiences-- I interned at the WHO in Geneva, interned at Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, and worked as a pharmacy technician at Sickkids. I became licensed as a pharmacist in August 2010, and throughout medical school have had the pleasure of working as a community pharmacist at Shoppers Drug Mart. I consider myself lucky to have been a medical student and a pharmacist at the same time!