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 […]
Oluwatimileyin Aina is a biomedical science graduate, published researcher, educator, and entrepreneur. In 2025, Oluwatimileyin was invited by the Ontario Government to deliver youth remarks at the announcement of the Black Youth Action Plan. Speaking alongside provincial ministers, he shared how community-driven initiatives empower young people to lead change. Oluwatimileyin is the founder of Booth and […]
Muhammad Abdulhafiz is an educator, entrepreneur, and changemaker. Recognizing that mathematics is often the most challenging and frequently failed subject for students, he was inspired to rethink how it could be taught. This led him to developing Tutorizer, a tutoring program that supports math students through offering gamified practice and personalized learning paths, while helping them develop confidence […]
As a TV host on Daily Planet, York alumnus Dan Riskin (MSc ’00) led audiences on journeys around the world to learn about fascinating scientific discoveries. Now, Dan is leading global trips that enable Canadian university alumni to make their own scientific discoveries while gaining life-long memories. As a tour leader with Worldwide Quest, Dan […]
Charmaine started her career at York immediately in the Central Admissions office. Her first office was a closet in the basement of Steacie Science Library! In 1973 she was hired at the Faculty of Administrative Studies as the Admissions Officer. Over the next 40+ years she had several roles in Student Affairs and Student Services. […]
From celebrating our exceptional alumni community to strengthening alumni and donor engagement through programs and events, here are our top stories and highlights from 2025. Transformational gift from the Mirkopoulos family In March, York University celebrated a transformational gift from the Mirkopoulos family that will strengthen film education at York University and support the next […]