Theresa Pinter

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Graduation Year	HBA 2015 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Environmental Policy Major: Human Geography Minor: GIS Switched programs from: E-Commerce, Physics
Outside the Classroom	Kitchen/server/buyer, Hot Yam! — students getting together once a week to make a vegetarian meal and selling it to students for cheap (now closed) Garden Club Urban beekeepers, U of T Bees Weightlifting
Further Education	Certificate, French, Practical, University of Toronto (expected 2020) Certificate, French, Conversational, University of Toronto, 2017 GIS Application Specialist, Fleming College, 2016
Career Accomplishments	Online Asset Manager, TRP Consulting Accounting Assistant, Heavy Consulting Communications Officer/Author, GoGeomatics Project Manger/Spacial Analyst, Williams Treaties First Nations Research Coordinator, St. Michael’s Hospital
In the Media	LinkedIn profile

Charles Freedman

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Graduation Year	BCom 1963 University College
Inside the Classroom	Commerce
Outside the Classroom	History Society Hillel Foundation Political party Debate
Further Education	PhD, MIT MA, Oxford University HBA, Oxford University
Career Description	Faculty member, Economics Department, University of Minnesota, 1969-74 Deputy Governor, Bank of Canada, 1974-2003 Consultant to central banks, primarily via the I.M.F., 2003-14

“Take your studies seriously but also get involved in interesting extracurricular activities.”

David Silva

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Graduation Year	HBA 2008 University College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Criminology Minor: History Minor: Political Science Switched programs from: Major: English
Alongside the Classroom	U of T Pre-Law Society Trudeau Centre for Peace Peace, Conflict and Justice Annual Student Conference Planning Committee (2008)
Further Education	Post-Graduate Certificate in Public Administration, Humber College
Career Description	Experience as a policy professional spanning nearly seven years with the Ontario Public Service. Has served in progressively more responsible and senior roles including as a team leader directing multiple teams of policy staff, providing executive support to two Deputy Ministers and most recently as the executive assistant to the Assistant Deputy Minister for Road User Safety.

“- Participate in extra-curriculars: As a commuting student, only attending campus for class did not allow me to truly connect with the campus or classmates. Re-engaging with U of T through alumni events has been both interesting and fun.
– Take advantage of U of T’s Career Centre (early): Looking at my next step into the workforce was a passing thought at the best of times. Pay more attention to what field you want to get into and speak to the career counsellors who can tell you what skills and relationships you need to build while still a student.
– Every minute matters: This applies to everything from procrastinating on assignments to dismissively thinking that decisions made on 1st and 2nd year courses would have no bearing. Plan, schedule and act carefully. This is an approach that will help as you enter the workforce but it will also ensure that you don’t waste a good chunk of your year with sub-par grades or a course that will serve no value to you as you move through your program of study.”

Kathy Cocchio

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Graduation Year	BA 1980 University College
Inside the Classroom	English
Further Education	B.Ed. University of Western Ontario (1981) M.Ed. University of Alberta (2010)
Career Description	Taught in higher education for 14 years. Supported teacher induction in higher education for 10 years. Currently coordinate a graduate studies program.

“Relax. Take advantage of the activities on campus. Try to focus on the learning experience, not on grades. Get to know your professors–they truly want you to succeed.”

Nicholas Bakewell

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2017 University College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Applied Statistics, Focus in Global Health
Outside the Classroom	Vice President of the Statistical Sciences Association of Students (2014-2015) Finance Co-chair of the University of Toronto International Health Program (2015-2016)
Further Education	Columbia University, Graduate Studies, 2014 MacEwan University/University of Alberta, Bachelor of Commerce, 2014
Career Description	Data Analyst/Statistician at the World Council on City Data.

“Breathe… and realise that finishing your education is not a race, it is should be thought of as a lifelong journey. Every person learns differently and at a different pace, take your time.”

Laura Dickson

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Graduation Year	BSc 1995 University College
Inside the Classroom	Biology Human Biology Women’s Studies
Outside the Classroom	Amnesty International – UC letter writing group
Further Education	Post-Degree Certificate in Health Promotion, Canadore College 1998 Masters of Business Administration, Royal Roads University, 2013
Career Description	Various senior level policy and advisory roles both at the Province of Ontario and City of Toronto until 2008 Chief Operating Officer of the Calgary Homeless Foundation, 2009-2011 Executive Director of Women In Need Society of Calgary Director of Families and Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta as of 2017 Recognized as one of Business in Calgary’s Leaders in 2016 Named ‘Alumni of Influence’ at the University of Toronto in 2017

“Don’t be afraid to switch academic tracks. Completion of an undergraduate degree is not a race, it’s an exploration. Learning how to learn and have a flexible and critical mindset are the most valuable outcomes. Don’t worry about competing with others, challenge yourself to new heights of learning and expansion you are your main project. Enjoy it.”

John Debono

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Graduation Year	HBA 2014
Inside the Classroom	Cinema Studies Political Science
Outside the Classroom	President, CINSSU Mentor, Accessibility Services Student Teacher, Peace by Peace Writing and Editor, The Strand
Further Education	Arts Management and Cultural Administration Certificate, Humber College, 2015
Career Accomplishments	Copy Editor, The Social Smiths Grant and Community Partnership Coordinator, JAYU Human Rights Film Festival Communications and Marketing Assistant, TIFF Coverage Writer, Vanguarde Management

Allow yourself to make the most of the University experience and always make sure you can be proud of the work you are producing.

Samantha Freeman-Attwood

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Graduation Year	HBA 2004 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Anthropology
Further Education	Certificate in Corporate Communications, Centennial College, 2005
Career Accomplishments	Registrar and Manager, Office of Student Services, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto Manager, Industry Liaison Office & Industry Partnership Development, George Brown College Associate Registrar, University of St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto Assistant Director, Recruitment & Admissions, Rotman Commerce, University of Toronto

“Get involved beyond the classroom, what you do outside the classroom is equally as important as what you do inside the classroom. Becoming engaged in the wider U of T community will allow you to build important skills, meet incredible people and most importantly get to know yourself, which is how you will discover what you are good at and where your passion lies.

There are SO many opportunities to get involved, whether it is through summer abroad, international exchange, volunteering, clubs (there are over 900 + clubs!!!), there is something for everyone to take part it.

Get to know your resources, there are no shortage of opportunities to get help and build your skills. Get to know the places you can turn to for help, for support and encouragement.

See the people in your classroom as allies, not your competition. You are all in this together, you can help each other and lift each other up. You are probably going through many of the same struggles as your peers, so don’t be shy about reaching out to them.

This is the best time for you to take part in all the wonderful things on offer, get to know all that awaits you….then you can be selective about what you partake in; and there is something for everyone in this amazing place!”

Karen Wu

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2005
Inside the Classroom	Major: Biology Major: Zoology
Further Education	Seneca College – Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Quality Operations Certificate Johns Hopkins University -M.S. Biotechnology, with concentration in Regulatory Affairs Exemplar Global TPECS – Lead Auditor Certificate
Career Accomplishments	Regulatory Affairs Manager at Cardinal Health Canada, including Cordis Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Abbott Medical Optics Acting Regulator/Quality Compliance Manager at Zimmer Regulatory Affairs/Quality Compliance Specialist at Zimmer Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Associate at Seroyal International

Leanne Moore

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Graduation Year	2010 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Developmental Biology Minor: French
Alongside the Classroom	Lichen Research, Kawartha Lakes Summer Research, Genetics, University of Toronto
Further Education	Regulatory Affairs and Quality Control Certificate, Seneca and York University, 2011 MPH, Public Health, University of Waterloo, 2015
Career Accomplishments	Senior Regulatory Project Officer, Natural Health Products Directorate, Health Canada
In the Media	LinkedIn profile

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