In 2013, registered psychologist Andrew Miki (MA ’04, PhD ’09) recognized the lack of adequate mental health support for employees because of barriers like stigma, cost and accessibility. This led to the development of Starling Minds, a digital mental health platform that provides affordable and accessible mental health support and psychoeducation to individuals. Today, over 4 […]
Born in the U.S. and raised in Canada in a Spanish-speaking home with roots in Barcelona, Nuria Madrenas (BA ’16) is deeply inspired by culture, creativity, and community. It took just over two years for this arts enthusiast to fuse her passion and entrepreneurial desire to create positive change and bring Tacit – an online gallery […]
A storyteller at heart and a marketing strategist by trade, Mira Kopanarov is anything but conventional. Throughout her 20-year long career, she has broken down silos, challenged norms and created spaces where women’s voices are heard. From corporate boardrooms to art exhibitions, Mira’s journey has been fuelled by her belief in the power of connection. […]
Dr. Dionne Stephens (BA ’96), an esteemed alumna whose journey began long before becoming the only black tenure-track faculty member in the department of Psychology at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, discusses opportunities, representation and learning in the University’s dynamic, metropolitan and multicultural stage. She reflects on her experience as a Black woman pursuing […]
A total of seven York community members are among the 29 new appointments to the Order of Ontario announced by The Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Chancellor of the Order of Ontario on Jan. 1. The Order of Ontario is one of the province’s highest civilian honours. It recognizes exceptional leaders from […]
We’re thrilled to announce that the York University Black Alumni Network (YUBAN) has been awarded Network of the Year! This prestigious recognition celebrates YUBAN’s unwavering commitment to creating a supportive community for York University’s Black alumni and students. Through impactful events, mentorship programs, and career initiatives, YUBAN has encouraged connection, empowerment, and pride in Black […]
Growing up, Stephanie Bertini (BA ’07) always felt she was meant to be in the spotlight. But it wasn’t until she became a student at York University that Stephanie discovered she was destined to work on television as an anchor and reporter. Thanks to the help of the York U Career Centre, Stephanie completed various […]
When York alumnus Joannes Yimbesalu (MLCE ’19) decided to transition from his role as a cancer biologist to pursue his passion in international development, he realized he needed to return to school to develop his leadership skills. It would be York’s Leadership and Community Engagement program that would draw his interest, thanks to its focus […]
Osgoode alumna Soliyana Yared (JD ‘24) has won a prestigious award for being the faculty’s graduating student most likely to positively influence equity and social justice in Canada. The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) awards the Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella Prize to graduating students across 23 law schools in the country. “I think that being […]