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 […]
Deepana Devadas is a barrister and solicitor, strategic creative, and community builder whose work is deeply rooted in advocacy. Her career journey spans marketing, business development, and corporate and commercial law, with experience at leading organizations such as Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, the Royal Bank of Canada, in startups, and in private practice focusing on civil […]
Alexander DeSouza started his career as an Assistant Editor assisting on numerous features and series for companies such as CBC, ABC, Disney, Crave, Paramount and Tubi. In 2025, the Canadian Cinema Editors Association awarded Alexander the Assistant Editor Recognition Award for his work on the CSA nominated documentary Disco's Revenge. In 2018, his graduation short Mother’s Day was nominated for a […]
Dayana Davoudi has founded and led community initiatives that address systemic gaps in access to care and communication for underserved populations. As the founder and project lead of TorontoTooth, Dayana established a city-wide not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving oral health among marginalized communities, distributing oral hygiene products and dental supplies to children, youth at risk, victims of human trafficking, […]
Talha Aamer Chaudhry is an entrepreneur and leadership coach. At Abacus, he spearheads enterprise cloud and integration projects helping organizations become more data driven. Through CodeStitch, his AI-powered apparel venture, he is bridging artificial intelligence with fashion, and sustainability by employing underprivileged communities and promoting ethical production. Talha leads several university chapters across Asia under his […]
Bhabna Banerjee translates policy, economic, and scientific arguments from prominent researchers and experts into visual stories at The New York Times. She began her career as a visual artist and filmmaker, later specializing in data storytelling for outlets including Forbes, Inside Climate News, and the World Economic Forum. Her reporting focuses on making complex data and scientific […]
Wasi Syed Babar is a transformative leader in public service and nonprofit innovation, recognized for driving large scale modernization and building resilient teams. At the City of Toronto, he leads enterprise transformation initiatives focused on enhancing the performance and resilience of mission critical public service systems. Previously, Wasi led Doctors Without Borders Canada’s Project Management […]
From glaciers and permafrost to Arctic sea ice, Dr. Chimira Andres focuses on understanding ice-rich landscapes across Earth and Mars. She has contributed to international space missions, serving as a colour and stereo surface imaging system (CaSSIS) target lead on the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter Mission with the European Space Agency (ESA), and as a scientist on […]