Crystal Heidari is a proud York University alumna, holding an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology (summa cum laude) from the Faculty of Health and a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School. Her academic excellence and leadership have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Robert J. Tiffin Award, Benjamin Laufer Memorial Entrance Scholarship, […]
Drew Green is President and Chief Executive Officer of INDOCHINO, growing the brand by over 600% between 2015- 2022, delivering nine figures in revenue in 2018, currently with 86 showrooms across North America and operations globally. Mr. Green has been recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young, US Retailer of the Year, […]
Dennis is a serial entrepreneur, having been involved in a number of start-ups and has been a part of several successful public and private acquisitions. He has held numerous leadership roles over the past three decades. As a senior executive in the entertainment industry at PolyGram, Universal, Sony Music and BMG Music US and Somerset […]
Susana has over 25 years’ experience in higher education advancement. Prior to her current role, she served as the Associate Vice-President, Alumni Relations and Development at Western University in London, Ontario where the Be Extraordinary campaign raised over $800 million. Before her ten years at Western, Susana served at two universities in California — first […]
Chinedu Ezemenari is a seasoned staffing professional and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in workforce management and talent acquisition across industrial and corporate sectors. He is also the founder and managing director of CE CLOTHIER, an award-winning Toronto-based luxury fashion label whose designs have been featured in GQ, Vogue, Vanity Fair, and US […]
Adaeze P. Emmanuel is a committed third-year Global Health student at York University, specializing in health promotion and disease prevention. With a strong passion for community engagement and leadership, she has taken on various roles to make a meaningful impact. Adaeze has served as a Course Representative, Junior Student Representative with the Global Health Student […]
Jonathan Clodman is an Elementary Teacher in the Toronto District School Board. His work in support of children/youth and education extends through a variety of classroom, camp, postsecondary, and community-based experiences. An alumnus of York’s Psychology and Education programs, Jonathan was a proud President’s Ambassador, Health Ambassador, Student Senator, and President of the Faculty of […]
Cameron Branston is a seasoned professional in government relations, foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction, and international trade. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, Cameron collaborates with companies from California and Texas, helping them leverage the talent and innovation of the Waterloo Region to establish and grow their presence in Canada. Prior to his current role, Cameron served […]
After serving for four years on the Networks Committee, the YUAB is pleased to welcome Ali Badruddin as a board member. Ali brings a wealth of experience in student engagement and strategic planning. Since 2015, he has worked as a Management Consultant with StrategyCorp. Prior to this, Ali was an entrepreneur who built his own […]
Taline Apelian-Sutor is a passionate fourth-year Biology student pursuing her degree with the Faculty of Science. Committed to serving her community through volunteer involvement, Taline actively seeks leadership opportunities at York University. A few of her endeavours include engaging in undergraduate research, supporting new students as a Peer Mentor, and advocating for her peers as […]