Imam Khalid is transforming how small businesses and realtors approach marketing. What began as a bold idea in a university classroom has grown into one of Canada’s fastest-growing early-stage startups, recognized by CanadianSME and Web Summit. Named one of Canada’s Young Entrepreneurs of the Year (2025) and a TEDx speaker, Imam leads a team of young innovators […]
Anastasia Kalantarova is a Family Medicine Physician and an MSc candidate in Health System Leadership and Innovation at the University of Toronto. She is dedicated to building equitable and inclusive models of primary care for diverse and underserved communities across Ontario through research, clinical practice and digital health innovation. She has been involved in industry […]
Heather Hills is currently a pilot at Air Canada and previously flew as a captain on the Q400 with Porter Airlines. She has built a career defined by operational excellence and mentorship in a field where women represent less than ten percent of pilots globally. Alongside her flying career, she contributes to aviation education and workforce development […]
Felipe Gonzalez is a dynamic professional with a rich background in product management, data analytics, sustainability, and geomatics engineering. Felipe graduated at the top of his class from York University’s Geomatics Engineering program in 2021. Armed with this experience, he joined Trimble Inc. as a product applications engineer within the company’s leadership development program. Currently, […]
Aveen Ghahremani is an emerging leader in healthcare performance improvement and a dedicated advocate for the Iranian-Canadian community. She has been involved in organizing several of the largest socio-political and fundraising events in Canadian history, including welcoming Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi in 2024 and 2025, raising awareness for human rights in Iran and advocating for the fall of the Islamic Republic. Professionally, her career focuses on quality […]
Adam Garisto has crafted the messaging for Canada’s top politicians, including two prime ministers and two ministers of national defence. He has communicated some of the government’s most high-profile policies and decisions. In 2025, Adam held the pen for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget. As a speechwriter for Prime Minister Carney, Adam has used the […]
La version française suit la version anglaise. Ahmed Gad is an international affairs professional dedicated to advancing democracy, peace, and sustainable development across the globe. He focuses on institutional strengthening, rule of law, and peace throughout the Western Hemisphere. He previously worked in the Peace and Sustainable Development Program at the International Peace Institute in […]
Tolu Faromika is a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at York whose research examines how disruptions to different brain regions affect spatial memory and navigation. Beyond her research, she is the host and founder of The BrainCore Podcast, bringing psychology and neuroscience to a global audience and translating complex ideas into meaningful conversations. She also acts as a mentor for […]
Emily Duckett’s practice spans grant writing, performance creation, artistic direction, and community engagement. With a track record of securing over $10,000 in arts funding from organizations such as the Ontario Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, and the City of Guelph, Emily combines strong narrative-building with rigorous project planning. Their choreographic work—recognized for its emotional depth […]
Sammie Dhillon is a manager at KPMG and a part-time instructor at the Schulich School of Business. She has extensive experience in public sector strategy and has led high-impact process improvement engagements that enhanced the efficiency, accessibility, and responsiveness of public services across Ontario. Sammie brings a strong foundation in business, policy, and continuous improvement to consistently […]