Meet our accomplished alumni. We are proud of the positive impact our Department of Communication & Media Studies graduates are making in their communities and around the world. Find out all the ways our alumni are providing inspiration, bringing about change and providing mentorship for students.
Top 30 Under 30 – 2024
York University has announced its Top 30 Alumni Under 30 for 2024, and this year features a Communication & Media Studies graduate.
Nuria Madrenas
Art curation innovator
BA ’16, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Nuria Madrenas is the founder and principal of Tacit, an online gallery and art consultancy dedicated to female-identifying artists. Tacit was born out of the disparity in the art industry between women and men, where art by women accounts for 2% of the art sold. Nuria curates a collection of works available via the Tacit website for emerging and established collectors to build their collection. With a profound objective of reducing the gender disparity prevalent in the art industry, Nuria’s vision has propelled Tacit to become a catalyst for change. Under Nuria’s guidance, Tacit has not only provided a platform for female artists to showcase their talent but has also garnered attention from renowned publishing platforms such as Vogue Living, the London Free Press, The Globe and Mail, and Forbes. These features have further amplified the reach and impact of Tacit, solidifying its position as a trailblazer in the art industry. Through the art consulting wing, Tacit has worked with a variety of residential and commercial clients to curate art for their spaces, including condominium buildings, hotels, restaurants, office buildings and beyond.
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2008
Manager, Communications and Change Management, Scotiabank
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2013
Communications Manager, Wireless, Shaw Communications
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours, Double Major
2011
Lead, Corporate Strategy, Town of Georgina
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2010
Account Director (Marketing),
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2010
Communications Assistant, IC/ES
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2013
Weather Specialist Global Edmonton,
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2007
Planner, Alumni Events, Department of Alumni Engagement, York University
Communication Studies, Creative Writing
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2009
Writing Professor, Humber College
Business Minor, Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2013
Director of Editorial & Content, Fifth Story
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2014
Sports Agate, Editor: The Canadian Press + Editor: The Toronto Star (Digital Desk)
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2015
Marketing Manager, PSR Brokerage
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2014
Communications and Social Media Relations Associate, The Salvation Army in Canada
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2005
Associate Creative Director/Art Director, Publicis Toronto
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Specialized Honours
2008
Director, Business Development, TimePlay, Cineplex Entertainment
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2010
Video Editor, House & Home Media
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2013
Associate Vice President, Internet Marketing, 9thCO
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2013
Coordinator, Marketing & Communications, Greater Toronto Hockey League
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2015
Marketing Coordinator, Ricoh Canada
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2003
Business Expertise Senior Consultant, Government of Canada
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2010
Associate Editor, With/out Pretend's The Vault
Communication Studies, Law & Society
Double Major
2012
Product Marketing Manager, Media,
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2013
Account Manager, EMEA, ESPN
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2010
Community Development Officer, City of Toronto's Social Development Finance and Administration Division
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2013
Public Relations and Event Manager, Femme Fatale Media
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2013
Investor Relations Supervisor, Private Equity and Real Estate
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2012
Marketing Coordinator, York University’s School of Continuing Studies
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2015
Canadian Marketing Specialist, Spin Master
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2006
Assistant Professor of Mass Communication and Social Media, Purdue University Northwest
Anthropology, Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours, Double Major
2009
Sr Product Designer, RBC Ventures
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
2011
Global Consumer PR Manager,, DAZN
Communication Studies
Specialized Honours
2005
A Managing Director, The School of Toronto Dance Theatre
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Specialized Honours
2008
Genesis Motors Canada
