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 Senior Alumni Engagement Officer Nicole Light at nlight@yorku.ca or 647-527-2550.
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Spring Sushi, 10 Dundas St E 500, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M7A 2A1
Price: $41.99 per person (all you can eat)
Join us for an evening of great food, lively conversation, and meaningful connections. 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.
Hosted by Young Alumni Ambassadors:
Date: Wednesday, May 20
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Greta Bar YYZ, 590 King St West, Toronto, ON, M5V 1M3
Tickets: $10 – Guests will receive a one-hour unlimited arcade game card (some conditions apply), one drink ticket and light snacks.
Join us for a fun night at the arcade and a chance to socialize with other York alumni while enjoying light snacks and beverages.
Hosted by Young Alumni Ambassadors:
- Kumar Mahismat (BBA ’25), Senior Analyst, Process
Engineering, CIBC - Thijith Vidanagamage (BBA ’21, MAcc ’22), Auditor,
Canada Revenue Agency
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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.
Featuring guest speakers:
- Masi Naserie (BA ’15), Senior Advisor, Office of the Investor, Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization
- Sarah Asals (BA ’97), Manager, Office of the Investor, Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization
Presented by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), a national self-regulatory organization that oversees all investment dealers
Join us at the Break Room on Keele campus for an evening of socializing, games and delicious food and drinks that will have activities for both gamers and non-gamers alike. Meet other young alumni and grow your network in a fun arcade setting.
Join us at this career networking event and grow your professional network. Meet alumni mentors who will share their experience and expertise across various industries including: Healthcare, technology, marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, law and more.
Alumni mentors
- Sarah Blomme (BHRM ‘19, MHRM ‘21) Director, Global HR, WebSan Solutions Inc.
- Brian Serapio (BSc ’18), Psychiatry Resident, University of Toronto
- Jen Beltran (BComm ’14), Associate Product Manager, CoLab Software
- Dionne Sinclair (MScN ’08), Vice President Clinical Operations & Chief Nursing Executive, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Dael Vasquez (BA '21), Senior Consultant Communications, CIBC
- Bintu Alkassoum (MMAI ‘22), AI Adoption Manager, BASF
- Tania Fuschino (BA ‘10), Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Acclaim Ability Management
- Harsh Doshi (MHRM ‘22), Human Resources Business Partner, Polytainers Inc.
- Natalie Bartello (BFA ‘04), Producer and Partner, Yonge Street Theatricals
- Daniel Audisho (BCom ‘17), Director, Loyalty, Loblaw
- Kevin Cao (BHRM ‘18), Sr Relationship Manager, Business Banking, BMO
- Adam Donaldson (JD ‘22), Associate, Stockwoods LLP
Alumni speakers: Sam Dobbin (JD ’22), Associate, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and Elnaz Nejadabbasi (BA ’18), Real Estate and Corporate Lawyer, Hummingbird Lawyers LLP
Thinking about going to law school or studying for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)? Hear from two York alumni who have recently graduated from law school and are now successful lawyers working in the Toronto area.
Jan. 28 | 12 p.m. ET
Alumni speaker: Jasrin Kaur (BCom ’23), Senior IT Project Coordinator, CIBC
In today’s competitive job market, building a strong personal brand is essential to stand out and achieve your professional goals. LinkedIn, as the world’s leading professional network, provides unparalleled opportunities to showcase your expertise, connect with industry leaders, and create meaningful content.
Date: Nov. 5 | 12 p.m. ET
Alumni speakers: Alamgir Khandwala CPA (BAS ’17), Revenue Accounting Manager, Uber, representing San Francisco, United States, Jenny Chong (BCOM '07), Founder, The Essential Project Manager, representing London, England, United Kingdom and Cheyenne Duz (BSc ’11), Sustainability Ratings Senior Manager, EcoVadis. Representing Paris, France
Are you interested in taking your career global? This upcoming panel discussion features successful early career alumni from Europe and the United States discussing their international careers and advice for interested alumni and students. The moderated discussion will cover how the panelists secured work after graduation, discussing the challenges, benefits, learnings and tips for grads looking to find work outside of Canada.
Date: Oct. 22 | 5 p.m. ET
Alumni speakers: Brian Serapio (BSc ’18), Psychiatry Resident, University of Toronto and Clarelle Gonsalves (BSc ’18), Paediatrics Resident, Hospital for Sick Children/University of Toronto
Thinking about going to medical school or studying for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)? This event will feature intimate conversations with two successful York alumni who have recently graduated from medical school and are now excelling as doctors. Learn tips for navigating medical school admissions, the highs and lows of being a medical school student and takeaways from being an early career doctor.
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.
A special thank you to our preferred partners:
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