The Level Up series helps new grads navigate life and work after getting their degree, with virtual and in-person events that provide opportunities for career development, learning, and professional and social networking. If you have any questions, or would like to present or host a Level Up session, please contact Issa Abdi Jama, Alumni Engagement Officer, at issajama@yorku.ca
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Date: Tuesday, Oct. 6
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Track & Field Bar, 582 College St., Toronto, ON
Tickets: $10 – Guests will receive one drink ticket and light snacks
Join us for the Young Alumni Fall Mixer at Track & Field Bar in downtown Toronto. Connect with former classmates or make new friends at this casual get-together.
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 29
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Thinking about taking the leap into leadership? Join a panel of York alumni as they share how they landed on their first management roles, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. Ask questions during a live Q & A and gain insights to help take the next step in your career.
Date: Wednesday, July 9
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Location: St Louis Bar and Grill - 595 Bay St. A09, Toronto, ON M5G 2R3
Cost: Guests are required to pay for their own food and drink
Whether you’re looking to expand your social circle, make new friends, or grow your professional network, this casual get-together is the perfect opportunity. Come watch the Quarterfinals game with fellow York alumni and soccer fans!
Date: Wednesday, July 8
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Amsterdam Brewhouse | South Building, 245 Queens Quay W, Toronto
Cost: Guests are required to pay for their own food and drink
Summer is here, and we’re taking Social Circle to the waterfront patio at Harbourfront. Join us for an evening of great food, lively conversation, and meaningful connections
Join us March 26 for the Young Alumni Career Mixer in the heart of downtown Toronto at TD Terrace. Meet alumni mentors who will share their experience and expertise across various industries.
Alumni mentors
- Vansh Arora (MBA ’23), Manager M&A, Volaris Group
- Wasi Syed Babar (BA ’20, MPPAL ’25), Senior Program Manager, City of Toronto
- Jennifer Catton (BHA ’10, MBA ’16), Director, Hospital Sector Funding, Planning & Performance, Ontario Ministry of Health
- Shayandeep Das, (BHS ’21), Senior Consultant, EY; Analyst, Yaletown Partners
- Ivan Ho (BASc ’07), Partnerships Development Manager, Google
- Zeina Ismail (MES ’14), AVP & Chief of Staff to the Group Head, TD Bank
- Ivana Kovačević (BA ’17, MEd ’19), Founder & Private English Instructor, Heart of Learning
- Abhishek Kumar (MBA ’23), Associate Director, Process Engineering, OMERS
- Mélissa Romulus Lisanti (BA ’08), Sr. Director, Strategy & Transformation Lead, Long View Systems
- Svetlana Mamaeva (BBA ’18, MBA ’24), Manager, Corporate Finance, Brookfield Properties
- Dionne Sinclair (MScN ’08), Vice President, Clinical Operations & Chief Nursing Executive, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Dr. Rahul Verma (BSc ’15), Pediatric Respirologist & Sleep Physician, The Hospital for Sick Children
Alumni speaker: Gurjot Mann (BCom ‘20), Senior Accountant – Assurance, Bateman MacKay LLP
Confidently navigate the Canadian tax system and file your own tax return with ease.
Alumni speaker: Sarah Blomme (BHRM ’19, MHRM ’21), Director, Global HR, WebSan Solutions Inc., Avreen Kochhar (BHRM ’19), Human Resources Specialist Advisor, Government of Canada, Stewart Pei (HURS ’07), Talent Acquisition Consultant, Early Talent, Metrolinx
Featuring recruitment specialists and hiring managers from a variety of industries, this special alumni panel will discuss ways new graduates can increase their chances of success when job hunting.
If you have any questions, or would like to present or host a Level Up session, please contact Senior Alumni Engagement Officer Nicole Light at nlight@yorku.ca or 437-235-8754.
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