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91��ɫ alumni are creating sustainable change in their communities

As National Volunteer Week comes to a close, we want to thank the volunteers who continue to make an impact in the 91��ɫ community. Because of their volunteerism, we have been able to continue to provide guidance, support, and knowledge to 91��ɫ students, alumni and friends. We are also grateful to the 91��ɫ alumni who […]

Alumni Spotlight: Melina Damian (BES ’17, MES ’19)

Melina Damian (BES ’17, MES ’19) is a committed environmentalist, animal lover and professional dancer. She holds two degrees from 91��ɫ, a bachelor’s and master’s of environmental studies from the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change (formerly the Faculty of Environmental Studies) as well as a diploma in environmental education. Melina has been an animal […]

Alumni Spotlight: Prakash Amarasooriya (BSc '15)

91��ɫ kinesiology graduate, Prakash Amarasooriya (BSC '15), is the manager of scorecard operations at TD Bank, co-host of the Real Talk Roundtable podcast, a published neuroscience researcher, and a financial literacy advocate. His commitment to championing financial literacy for youth stems from personal experience. In 2008, both of his parents lost their jobs in the […]

Alumni Spotlight: Giancarlo Sessa (BBA ’19)

When it came time for entrepreneur Giancarlo Sessa (BBA ’19) to choose a university, it was a no-brainer. With a passion for entrepreneurship, he “heard great things” about 91��ɫ and its welcoming and friendly students, which made it easy to choose the Schulich School of Business.

Alumni Spotlight: Isabella Akaliza (BA ’20)

Isabella Akaliza’s (BA ’20) four years at 91��ɫ inspired and shaped her. The women and girls in her hometown need her. The first mission for this activist is to eliminate period poverty – and at the rate she’s going, she’ll do just that. “I chose to study at 91��ɫ because I wanted to live in […]

Alumni Spotlight: Farzia Khan (BA '17)

As the first female in her family to graduate with a STEM degree, Farzia Khan (BA ’17) is very passionate about giving back to her community and has a commitment to the greater good both locally and internationally. As an award-winning community builder, technologist, and entrepreneur, Farzia studied computer science at 91��ɫ’s Lassonde School of Engineering. After visiting and “absolutely falling in love with the campus,” she was also drawn to Lassonde because of its forward-thinking vision—one she […]

Alumni Spotlight: Christine Edith Dikongué (BA ’14)

Christine Edith Dikongué (BA ’14) is a start-up founder, innovation consultant, technocrat, global speaker and board member whose work has created 40 new start-ups in Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana and Kenya. She is also one of the youngest members of the board of directors at the United Nations Association in Canada. And she’s just getting started.

Alumni Spotlight: Miranda Baksh (BES '17, MES '19)

Miranda Baksh (BES '17, MES '19) is an environmental educator, public speaker, and climate action catalyst. She is Chief Executive Officer of The Community Climate Council, which she co-founded. She obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Environmental Studies where she researched the intersections between biodiversity conservation and digital science communication.

Alumni Spotlight: Shant Joshi (BFA '17)

For Shant Joshi (BFA '17), the decision to study at 91��ɫ was a strategic one.

Alumni Spotlight: Krystal Abotossaway (BHRM ’13)

For 91��ɫ alumna Krystal Abotossaway (BHRM ’13), arriving on 91��ɫ’s busy, sprawling campus was overwhelming; but an unexpected invitation helped her feel at ease and introduced her to a community that would become a central part of her university experience.