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Top 30 Under 30 - 2025
York University has announced its Top 30 Alumni Under 30 for 2025, and this year’s selection features a Department of Sociology graduate.
Patricia Dada
Women's health advocate
BA ’18, Department of Sociology
Patricia is the founder of the Black Fertility Agency (BFA), a social enterprise dedicated to connecting Black individuals and couples with trusted fertility services, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), surrogacy and egg or sperm freezing. BFA aims to transform Black fertility care and access, creating lasting change for families in Canada and beyond. Through advocacy, education and community-building, the agency works to close equity gaps in fertility care and supports clients with services that acknowledge their cultural values and lived experiences. In addition, Patricia plays a vital role as the project manager at Egg Bank Canada, Canada’s first egg bank recognized by Health Canada and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Patricia has contributed her voice to national conversations on fertility care, advocating for human-centred, inclusive, and culturally informed approaches to family building. This landmark achievement enhances third-party reproductive options, helping to bridge the gap in available pathways for all Canadians to build their families. In 2024, Patricia was honoured as one of Canada's Top 100 Black Women to Watch by Canada International Black Women Excellence. She was also named Global Impact Advocate by the LeadHERship Gala Advisory Board in the United States. Patricia earned her Master’s degree from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2021 and plans to further her impact by pursuing a PhD to contribute to the scholarly understanding of Black experiences in reproductive health.
Sociology
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
2012
Residential Support Worker, Homestead Salvation Army
Sociology
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
2008
School Counsellor, Association International School, Accra, Ghana
Sociology
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Director of eCommerce and Marketing, Elizabeth Grant Skin Care
Sociology
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
2015
Emergency Management Specialist, QM Environmental
Sociology
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
1977
Senior Manager, An accredited Community Mental Health organization in GTA
Sociology
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
2015
Legislative Assistant, Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Sociology
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
1982
Anna Deane Carlson Endowed Chair of Social Sciences, Director of the Research Center on Violence, and Professor of Sociology, West Virginia University
Sociology
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
2002
Online Services Program Assistant Manager, COSTI Immigrant Services
Sociology
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
2007
Transit Operator & Motivational Speaker, Toronto Transit Commission
Sociology
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
1996
Partner/Commercial Litigation Lawyer, Robins Appleby LLP
Sociology
2009
Mental Health Consultant & Developmental Service Worker & Instructor, OxFord College of Arts, Business and Technology
Sociology
1998
In-Centre Landmark Forum Registration Manager, Landmark Worldwide Canada Ltd
Sociology
1990
President, Designs by O'Brien, Designs by O'Brien, Interior Design Company
Sociology
1994
Senior Investigator in The Greek Ombudsman/Department of Equal Treatment, The Greek Ombudsman
Sociology
2011
PhD Candidate; Occasional K-10 Educator, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB)
Sociology
Honours
2014
President/R.S.S.W, Peel District School Board/Women & Children Social Networking
Sociology
2012
French Immersion Kindergarten Teacher, Toronto Catholic District School Board
Sociology
2016
Designated Early Childhood Educator/ Professor, Peel District School Board
