With over 25 years of entrepreneurial, retail, and technology experience, Michael Eubanks is currently the Senior VP and CIO at the LCBO where he oversees a team of 200-300 employees across 650 stores in Ontario. We recently spoke with Michael about his time at York, advice for students, and his goals for 2020. Q: Why […]
Jemaine Wallace is Vice Principal at Rawlinson Community School in Toronto. In addition to his time as VP, as a graduate of the Kinesiology program, Jemaine has coached student sports including basketball, soccer and track and field. Jemaine also volunteers his time in various education organizations supporting Black students. We caught up with Jemaine to […]
Emily Mills (AMPD ’02) is the founder of How She Hustles, a network that reaches more than 10,000 diverse women who share their personal and professional journeys through digital content and at sold out events in Toronto. How She Hustles attracts women who want to connect with each other, get inspired, and share tips on […]
Stacey Ann Berry (Hons. BA ’08, MPPAL ’14) is an author, speaker, founder and president of Bstellar Group Inc., a government relations and professional development firm. With her inspiring energy, passion, network and skills honed by two degrees from York, Stacey helps her clients navigate the complexity of government. We caught up with Stacey to […]
Amuna Baraka-Clarke is Director of Human Resources & Operations at Jane/Finch Centre. She strengthens organizational structures and supports the well-being of managers and front-line workers to sustainably provide service to the community. We discussed her experience at York after going back to school after 25 years to get her Master of Public Policy, Administration and […]
Throughout the month of February, the Office of Alumni Engagement is proud to celebrate our diverse community during Black History Month by highlighting our alumni and their impact. Read about alumna Tiffany Ford (BA ’06) and other alumni at alumniandfriends.yorku.ca. Tiffany Ford (BA ’06) is a serial entrepreneur, advocate for youth at-risk, and the chair […]
Lynn Factor, C.M., O.Ont., (MSW ’88) is an exceptional advocate for disadvantaged youth. She has devoted more than 35 years to improving services and programs for society’s most vulnerable children as a front line social worker, philanthropist and leader. Presently Lynn serves as a child witness advocate with the Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre, […]
Franco Boni is an award-winning arts and community builder. He served as artistic director of Toronto’s Theatre Centre for 16 years, where he oversaw a $6 million capital campaign to build the centre’s new performance venue. In early 2019, Franco took on the role of artistic and executive director at one of Vancouver’s signature events, […]
Alokananda Dasgupta (BFA ’09) is a leading global contemporary music composer located in Mumbai. She most recently composed the background score for Netflix’s Sacred Games, to international acclaim. We caught up with her in Toronto to talk about her experience at York and her career to date. Q: Why did you choose to study Music […]
Melissa Maker is host of the CleanMySpace YouTube channel and founder of the housekeeping service Clean My Space. Maker provides useful, time-saving cleaning tips, tricks and recommendations to her YouTube following of 1.33 million subscribers. She shared her success since her time at York with us. Q: Why did you choose to study at the […]