The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) at York University proudly announces that eight of its distinguished alumni have been named among York’s 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30. This prestigious recognition highlights their remarkable achievements and contributions across various sectors, demonstrating the impactful role that LA&PS graduates play in their communities.
These alumni, selected for their leadership and innovation, have been instrumental in inspiring the next generation of young leaders. Their diverse accomplishments span fields such as arts, business, social justice and technology, showcasing the varied pathways available to graduates of the Faculty.
"We are incredibly proud of our alumni who have been named among York's 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30,” shares J.J. McMurtry, Dean of LA&PS. “Their achievements reflect their individual talents and hard work, while their commitment to creating positive change in their communities underscore the values we instill across the Faculty."
By celebrating these young leaders, LA&PS seeks to honour their individual accomplishments while inspiring current students and emerging alumni.
Congratulations to all the honorees for their exceptional work and dedication!
Read more about our distinguished alumni:
Hunain Amir (BA '19) - Information Technology
Patricia Dada (BA '18) - Sociology
Samir Janmohamed - (BA '18) – Economics/International Development Studies
Jasrin Kaur (BCom '23) - Information Technology
Tinotenda Mutsvangwa (BA '20) - Political Science
Blessing Owusu (BA '17) - Interdisciplinary Social Science
Nilufer Walimohamed (BA '17) - Law & Society
Nathan Yiu (BA '19, MDEM '21) - Law & Society/Disaster & Emergency Management