Our Alumni Stories | Glendon Campus

At Glendon College, there are countless pathways for our students to pursue their passions and transform them into thriving, global careers defined by success, achievement and impact.

These possibilities are embodied and exemplified by the unique stories and individual journeys of our exceptional alumni, each of whom has charted their own path to a fulfilling future—either in the area they studied or in a new field altogether. Below is our growing collection of these alumni stories showcasing the many, diverse pathways awaiting our students and serving as inspiring examples of where an education from Glendon College can lead you.

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Business, Finance & Big Data

Emily Allen (BA’07)

Following entrepreneurial dreams and family footsteps by combining artistic expression and business

Mark R. Allio (BA’77)

Honouring brother’s memory at Glendon while creating a successful career in small business development

Chantal Fry (BA’98)

From figure skater on the world’s stage to a business leader bringing French food to Toronto chefs and restaurants

Ankit Mishra (BA’11)

Mathematics grad mentoring future tech entrepreneurs and solving the world’s problems

Caitlyn Ngu (BA’13)

How a vision for a better future for jobseekers and companies alike led to a $250,000 deal on Dragon’s Den

Will Paterson (BA’01)

A forward-thinking financial leader driving the future of global finance and paving the way for future generations

Dr. Teddy Samy (BA’95)

Envisioning a world with more opportunity by leading discussions on economics and international trade

William Thornes (BA’07)

Growing a thriving banking career in the Canadian finance sector through collaboration and gratitude

Nancy Thornton (BA’73)

Funding global education opportunities to mirror experiences that led to her own 35-year bilingual banking career

Tim Wilshaw (BA’95)

Building a stable and longstanding technology sales career at IBM despite an ever-changing world

Communications, Culture & Languages

Dalia Ashry (BA’14)

How a lukewarm job market led to a passionate career in journalism covering social justice and diversity

Kevin Bourne (BA’07)

From political staffer to media entrepreneur and changemaker working red carpets and press junkets

Claudine Brulé (BA’06)

Discovering new opportunities to tell powerful stories of the contributions of Francophone Canadians

Juan Luis Garrido (BA’16)

Creating positive change for under-represented communities through communications and storytelling

Mélissa Romulus Lisanti (BA’08)

Highlighting the importance of human-centric skills while learning to be personable as a professional at PwC

Gabrielle Ouellet (BA’19)

Modelling the positive impact of communications and marketing on the community

Rosemary Sadlier (BA)

Solidifying the commemoration of Black History Month in Canada for future generations

Heather Scoffield (BA’92)

Asking tough questions on economic and social policy issues as a journalist navigating new technologies

Jess Silver (BA’11)

Turning words into action for people with disabilities as two-time published author and communicator

Niccoh Sioco (BA’18, BED’18)

Multi-faceted linguaphile using love of languages to build community both on and offline

Education

Rusul Alrubail (BA ’07)

Educational entrepreneur builds cutting-edge platform to help students become better writers

Nicole Arsenault (BA’99)

Turning passion into practice by playing an integral role in York University’s sustainability projects

Karen Devonish-Mazzotta (BA’96)

Building a career in transformative teaching as an advocate for inclusive French-language education

Clinton Jang-Naruse (BA’17)

Helping students meet their full potential through accessible learning in challenging times

Neil Orford (BA’86)

Award-winning teacher championing the preservation of Canadian history in a digital age

Gina Valle (BA’85)

Educator working to make Canada a more inclusive country and to ensure diversity matters

International Affairs, Public Policy & Human Rights

Rochelle R. Atizado (MAPI’15)

From Glendon campus to a global career with the United Nations as one of Canada’s most powerful women

Karissa Barbro (BA’14)

From part-time job to serving her country abroad as a full-time member of the Canadian Armed Forces

Ann Cavoukian (BA’76)

Protecting the privacy of Canadians while preserving the security of our country in a hyper-connected world

David Chaikoff (BA’88)

Public servant with a deep appreciation for Canada’s bilingualism in the political sphere

Alexandre Côté (BA’95)

Inspiring development in developing countries by promoting diplomacy and diversity across Africa

Marie-Claire Lemay (BA’02)

Embracing change and transformative experiences to create opportunities for immigrants and refugees

Anna-Kay Russell du Toit (iBA’15)

Creating a sustainable, socially-just future for Canada through good and effective public policy

Louis Vigneault-Dubois (BA’04)

Keeping the needs of vulnerable children in the spotlight as a global communicator for UNICEF

Kailey Vokes (BA’11)

Using her political acumen to provide strategic counsel to clients navigating complex policy environments

Michele Wong (BA’08)

Social impact advisor and business owner using her education to empower women worldwide

Medicine, Health & Life Sciences

Sylvain Roy (BA’02)

Helping the province tackle mental health challenges by turning insights into impactful initiatives