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York alumna fosters inclusive communities

For Greatlove Bariboloka (BSc ’25), attending York's Rainbow Grad in 2025 was equally about celebrating an academic milestone as it was for finding community. This was the moment that shaped their commitment to fostering inclusive spaces and giving back to the communities that once supported them.  “My Rainbow Grad was so much fun,” Greatlove says of the annual event, hosted by the University’s Sexuality and Gender Advocacy (SAGA) alumni network.  “Seeing so many gender-diverse people in one […]

Alumni Career Coaching Acknowledgement 

Please review the information below before booking your appointment. By booking a session, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the following terms:  Eligibility   York University alumni who have graduated more than two (2) years ago are eligible for up to two (2) hours of complimentary one-to-one virtual career coaching. Additional services may be […]

Ragini Saini

Ragini Saini is entering her final year in the Specialized Honours BSc program in Kinesiology and Health Sciences at York University. Demonstrating a strong commitment to student support and community engagement, she has assumed several leadership roles across campus, including Academic Peer Support Mentor with Student Accessibility Services, Peer Mentor with the Kinesiology and Health […]

Claire Del Zotto (BSc ’24)

Claire Del Zotto is a second-year medical student at the University of Toronto mentoring younger students in STEM. She serves as a committee chair for the Ontario Medical Students Association, where she is organizing a three-day conference bringing over 100 medical student leaders from across Ontario to discuss healthcare innovation. She represents her faculty as […]

Winnie Yu (BSc ‘19, MSc ‘20)

Winnie Yu is a medical student at the University of Toronto who is dedicated to health advocacy, learner affairs and community service. In a national leadership capacity with the Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS), she coordinates key projects and promotional initiatives ensuring events are promoted while contributing to improving CFMS’ engagement and social media presence. Winnie […]

Chinoye Sunny (MES ‘21)

Chinoye Sunny is a city-builder committed to creating vibrant, inclusive communities through both her professional work and volunteer leadership. As a Development Planner at the City of Richmond Hill, Chinoye plays an important role in shaping the future of housing, ensuring new developments are not only responsive to the housing crisis but also filled with the amenities that help communities […]

Fernanda Sierra Suárez (BA ’20)

Fernanda Sierra Suárez is a community artist and arts worker, recently working as the community engagement and programs manager at Culture Days National, organizing the largest annual arts and culture festival in Canada. Over the past 15 years, Culture Days has hosted over 50,000 arts and culture community-based events reaching over 20 million people. Fernanda co-founded Creato Community, a grassroots organization dedicated to connecting, supporting and amplifying […]

Erik Robeznieks (BSc ’19)

Erik Robeznieks is a leader in adaptive sports who has dedicated his career to creating equitable opportunities in health, fitness, and sport for people with disabilities. At the University of Michigan, Erik leads strategy, operations, and partnerships for their sport programming. He has successfully secured over $1.7 million in grants and sponsorships, co-created the Adaptive Sports & Inclusive Recreation Initiative […]

Alison Pratt (IBA ’20)

La version française suit la version anglaise. Alison Pratt is a dedicated Canadian diplomat who has turned her ambition for equity into action. As part of IRCC’s Foreign Service Development Program, she has completed overseas training in Abu Dhabi and a full posting in Ho Chi Minh City and is now serving in Cairo as […]

Parmin Rahimpoor-Marnani (BSc ’23, MSc ’25)

Through pairing scientific inquiry and data analysis with community building, Parmin supports vulnerable patients in over 30 studies facing challenging skin conditions such as Atopic Dermatitis and Alopecia Areata through examining the effectiveness and safety of various treatments and medications. In 2021, Parmin co-founded the Undergraduate Health Research Exploration (UHRE), a non-for-profit program supporting over 200 students globally every […]