In a world defined by rapid change and global challenges, the call for bold, compassionate, and visionary leadership has never been louder. At York University, we are proud to see our alumni stepping up to meet that call—not someday, but now.
York’s Top 30 Alumni Under 30 program celebrates exceptional young leaders who are using their talents, education, and passion to make meaningful change. Launched in 2021, the Top 30 Alumni Under 30 program continues to spotlight the energy and excellence of young alumni who apply their York education to transform lives, communities, and the world at large.


Chimira Nicole Andres, PhD '25
Planetary geophysicist and glacial geomorphologist

Wasi Syed Babar, MPPAL '25
Senior Program Manager, City of Toronto

Deepana Devadas, LLM '25
Lawyer, Marketing Strategist and Community Builder

Tolu Faromika, MA '25
Podcast Host and Founder, The BrainCore Podcast

Merve Kolcak, MES '21
Urban Planner and Project Manager, The Biglieri Group

Aniket Prabhudesai, MASc '22
Space robotics and engineering expert

Nathan Yiu, MDEM '21
Disaster management expert and community leader

Sara Pishdadian, MA '18, PhD '23
Clinician and health equity advocate

Bianca Bondi, MA '19
Clinical researcher and child development advocate

Victoria Canale, MSW '21
Public health researcher and social worker

Ying Gu, MES '19
Sustainability advisor and climate change advocate

Kate Haiyun Mossop, MLCE '21
Community Builder, Director of Community Programs

Miranda Baksh, MES '19
CEO and Founder, Community Climate Council

Mikhaela Gray-Beerman, MED '18
Anti-trafficking advocate, researcher and educator























