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Division of Advancement

York alumnus advancing the next generation through workforce development 

For the last six years, York alumnus Joannes Yimbesalu (MA ’18) has directed his passion into supporting and leading various programs that aim to equip youth with skills that will increase their opportunity for employment and entrepreneurship.

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York U student and alumni work debuts at 2024 Nuit Blanche

Students and alumni from York University will be showcasing their artistic talents at this year’s Nuit Blanche. 

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Featured Events

Alumni Spotlight: Sindy Singh (BES ’09, MES ’13)

Sindy Singh has dedicated over a decade to environmental management and climate change. Her education at the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change (EUC) at York University laid the foundation for her career focused on advocating for vulnerable communities facing climate impacts.

Alumni Spotlight: Matthew Norris (BEd ’11)

York alumnus Matthew R. Morris (BEd ’11) is an educator, anti-racism advocate, writer and public speaker based in Toronto. In his recent national best-selling book, Black Boys Like Me: Confrontations with Race, Identity, and Belonging, Morris tackles the issues of identity that young Black students experience as they navigate their way through the education system.  

Alumni Spotlight: Adam Donaldson (JD ’22)

When Adam Donaldson (JD ’22) graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School, his dream of becoming a lawyer finally became a reality. Today, Adam is an associate at Stockwoods LLP, advocate, community builder and volunteer. 

Alumni Spotlight: Aedan Fida (BBA ’20)

Aedan Fida (BBA ’20) is an innovator, entrepreneur and co-founder/CEO of Blade Air, a North American leader in sustainable indoor air quality solutions. He credits his time at York as instrumental in driving his success.

Alumni Spotlight: Leanne Prendergast (BA ’16)

Leanne Prendergast is an anti-bullying advocate, author and motivational speaker who works to empower young girls and address issues of bullying, low self-esteem and other mental health issues. 

York alumna empowers local community through urban agriculture

York alumna Ohemaa Boateng (BA ’17) has lived in the Jane and Finch community since she was a child. But it wasn’t until she started her role as a youth intern at Black Creek Community Farm that she would learn about food sovereignty and the challenges faced by marginalized people in her community.

Fellowship helps York alumna shape the future of sports leadership

From an early age, York alumna, Stephanie Morales Arevalo (IBBA ’23), developed a strong passion for soccer. It was this love for soccer that helped carve her path to becoming the recipient of the 2024 TFC x BMO Women in Soccer Fellowship.

York alumnus helps de-stigmatize men’s mental health in podcast series

York alumnus Samir Mourani (BA ’14) has embarked on a quest to help men worldwide become more open to discussing a subject that many have difficulty talking about: their mental health.

Alumni Spotlight: Iris Yusupov (BA ’16, MA ’18, MBA ’22)

Iris Yusupov is a clinical researcher and mental health advocate who has devoted her graduate career to providing mentorship and mental health support to students.

Alumni Spotlight: Lucas DeLuca (MA ’19)

Lucas is an innovative educator and disability advocate who has worked with numerous non-profit organizations. Skilled in disability law, educational accommodation, management and public policy, Lucas is currently the director for Community Engagement with the Amputee Coalition.

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