Hear directly from our graduates! Dive into alumni panels packed with expert advice and enjoy personal video stories that highlight their unique paths and achievements. Discover insights into career growth, research breakthroughs, and real-world experiences that shape our community. Whether you’re a prospective student or a proud alum, these stories will inspire and connect you.
Panel Discussions Hosted by FGS
Choose Grad York - Learning about Grad School from Our Alumni
Panelists:
- Blessing O. (MEd '25, Education)
- Desmond A. (MES '25, Environmental Studies)
- Jenny E. (PhD '10, History)
Learning about Grad School from Our Alumni
Panelists:
- Sehrish Malik (MA, Gender Studies; PhD, Humanities)
- Ariella Markus (MA, Interdisciplinary Studies)
- Moein Shafi (MSc, Computer Science)
Choose Grad York '24: Learning about Grad School from Our Alumni
Panelists:
- Alexandros Balasis (MA Alumni & PhD candidate - History)
- Ariella Markus (MA Alumni - Interdisciplinary Studies)
- Ramesh Venkatesa Perumal (PhD Alumni - Nursing)
Level Up Grad Alumni Studies Panel: How grad school fuelled my career
Panelists:
- Masaõ Ashtine (MSc '13)
- Osman Naqvi (MMgt '17)
- Sonia Sheechoria (BHRM '15, MLCE '19)
Choose Grad York '22 - Research Career Satisfaction Outside of Academe
Panelists:
- Monique Abbott (MSW '17, Social Work)
- Naz Chaudary (PhD '04, Biology)
- Dylann McLean (MA '09, PhD '15, Geography)
Alumni Journeys & Success Stories
MFA’22 alumna Michelle Peraza explores her research and exhibition in conversation with AMPD Professor Tammer El-Sheikh.
Interdisciplinary Studies alumna Muna Ali explores identity and belonging among young Somali women through research.
MFA’21 alumna Hannah Doucet creates artwork exploring fantasy, illness, and the body through photography.
Interdisciplinary Studies alumna Keith Francis explores architectural design and dementia care through research on built environments.
MCI alumna Malikah Alibhai shares her transition from graduate studies to a successful interpreting career in Europe.
Interdisciplinary Studies alumnus Alejandro Mayoral creates digital tools that support Indigenous communities and culture.
Health Policy & Equity PhD alumna Kaitlin (Katie) Di Pierdomenico researches person-centered approaches to mental health care.