Alumni Spotlight: Leo Chan (BDes ’05)
Innovator, entrepreneur, designer and creator, Leo Chan loves unleashing the potential for innovation in people.
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Alumni Spotlight: Jenna Dolly, (BSW ’07, MSW ’09)
In high school, York alumna Jenna (Fray) Dolly knew she wanted a career helping people but admits she had no idea where to begin. When her guidance counsellor suggested she go into social work, it was the first time she had heard about the field, but she took the advice and looked at universities offering […]
Alumni Spotlight: Mike Leon (BA ’00)
York alumnus and poli-sci major Mike Leon (BA ’00) brings his passion for musical theatre to the stage.
Alumni Spotlight: Gary J. Smith, Glendon (BA’68)
It was the talk of the country in 1972 when Canada and Russia played in hockey’s Summit Series – the first competition between the National Hockey League’s best Canadian professionals and the Soviet Union’s “amateur” national team. Glendon grad Gary Smith was at the centre of it all as a 28-year-old Canadian diplomat in Russia […]
Alumni Spotlight: Alison Duke (MFA ’20)
A visionary, pioneer, and mentor, Alison Duke (MFA ’20) is an award-winning Canadian filmmaker and a Black queer-woman who uses her craft to produce distinctive entertainment content, and most importantly to talk about social issues and ways to overcome them. Alison co-founded OYA Media Group in 2018 to continue producing unconventional content and support other […]
Alumni Spotlight: Emma Lewzey (BA ’95)
Emma Lewzey chose to study at York's Glendon Campus because of its small size and the opportunity to speak French. The forward-thinking and progressive environment on campus and in her women's studies courses helped influence Emma's decision to pursue a career in the social sector. Aligned with her values and the opportunity to make a […]
Alumni Spotlight: Emily Wright (BA ’17)
As a researcher and advocate for Indigenous Peoples, alumna Emily Wright (BA ’17) is working to advance Truth and Reconciliation and make a meaningful difference for Toronto’s Indigenous communities. Emily is creating positive change for Toronto’s Indigenous residents in her role as an Indigenous youth research associate at the City of Toronto, where she leverages […]
Alumni Spotlight: Yaakov Green (BSc ’17)
Yaakov has been an agent of positive change since his time at York when he co-founded the Random Acts of Kindness Project with the mission of spreading positivity across campus and promoting an inclusive environment for York students. Now a fifth-year MD/MBA student at Yale University, he continues to actively contribute to his community. Learn […]
Alumni Spotlight: Mahad Shahzad (BBA ’20)
The pandemic brought many social issues to the forefront, principal among them being social isolation, particularly in Canada’s growing senior population. While this issue may have been a recent revelation for many Canadians, it’s been a priority for Schulich alumnus Mahad Shahzad (BBA ’20) for several years.
Alumni Spotlight: Basma Elbahnasawy (BA ’18)
As a young Muslim woman of colour, Basma Elbahnasawy (BA ’18) is a firm believer in empowering women through her work. This passion led her to become one of the organizers for Lady Hacks, the first all-women hackathon in Canada. She is also one of the founding members of Indigenous and Muslim Women for Water […]