Rachel Samuel

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBSc 2018 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Anthropology Major: Human Biology
Alongside the Classroom	Donor representative, Children of Hope Uganda, summer 2017
Outside the Classroom	Executive team member, U of T African Students’ Association Student caller, U of T Telefund Vice president, Children of Hope Uganda Club Student organizer, U of T Swahili cultural events Work study, Innis College Registrar’s Office Executive team member, Innis College WUSC Local Committee Mentor, Innis InSIGHT (peer mentorship)
Further Education	Master of Public Health, Queen’s University, 2020 MA in Counselling Psychology, York University, 2024 (expected)
Career Accomplishments	Administrative assistant, Enrolment Services, U of T Intern, Ontario Public Health Research assistant, Department of Psychology, York University

It is not just about the destination. Be present and enjoy every moment of the process.

Francisca Wiafe-Amoako

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBSc 2021 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Neuroscience Major: Physiology Minor: Spanish Switched programs from: Cell and Systems Biology, Global Health
Outside the Classroom	Founding president, Afro-Dance and Culture Club Alumni outreach and research assistant (work study) and events and marketing assistant, Innis College Advancement Office Participant, intercultural exchange program (peer support) Participant, Innis College Alumni Mentorship Program Alto singer, University of Toronto Gospel Choir Junior house rep, Innis Residence Council
Further Education	Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Johns Hopkins University, 2023
Career Accomplishments	Graduate nursing student, Johns Hopkins University
In the Media	LinkedIn Profile “Francisca Wiafe-Amoako wins inaugural Lesra Martin Student Changemaker Award” (U of T Celebrates, 2021)

Set out your goals and surround yourself with like-minded people who will help support you on your journey to achieving those goals (and vice versa).

Get involved in extra-curricular activities as they really enrich your academic experience.

Don’t compromise your health and well-being for academics.

Networking is really important! Make friends among your peers and the faculty/staff of your program/college.

Take pictures of your experiences. Undergrad goes by so quickly, and you want those memories captured for a lifetime!

Brandon Bastaldo

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2012 New College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Cinema Studies Major: English
Outside the Classroom	Member, Cinema Studies Student Union Contributor, The Varsity Contributor, The Innis Herald
Further Education	Certificate in project management, University of Toronto
Career Accomplishments	Production lead, Loblaw Digital eCommerce/digital product launches and project management: Dyson, Canopy Growth Corporation

Take your time to learn more about yourself.

Reach out, talk to professors, challenge other students and yourself to think and engage.

Use your classes to create your voice and your approach. Understand how to ask questions and get your ideas across in difficult situations.

Reach out to TAs, Professors, other students who you might find interesting and who can share some perspective.

Once you leave university, the ability for this to happen organically sometimes dramatically decreases. Approach the world with wonder.

Anne Mienkowski

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) 2018
Inside the Classroom	Kinesiology
Alongside the Classroom	Fieldwork: Athletic Therapy Fieldwork: Physiotherapy Assistant
Outside the Classroom	Sports and Social Coordinator, Newman Centre Student Ambassador Soccer, Volleyball and Ultimate Frisbee Intramurals
Further Education	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Certificate
Career Accomplishments	Registered Kinesiologist
In the Media	LinkedIn profile

Hume Martin

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	BA 1968 Innis College
Outside the Classroom	Hockey Literary club
Further Education	Master of Health Science (MHSc), Health Administration, Faculty of Medicine (now IHPME – Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation), University of Toronto, 1981 Master of Social Work (MSW), Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, 1976
Career Accomplishments	Board Member and Chair, Catholic Health Corporation of Ontario, 2014 – Present Executive Lead, Kuwait Cancer Control Centre (in partnership with Princess Margaret Cancer Hospital), 2011-2012 President, Cromwell Hospital, London, England, 2007- 2009 CEO, Rouge Valley Health System (now part of the Scarborough Health Network), Toronto/Durham, 2002 -2006 Executive Director/CEO, North York General Hospital, Bermuda Hospitals Board, Windsor Essex District Health Council, Calgary Health Region and Alberta Children’s Hospital, 1981-2002 Churchill Health Centre, Churchill, Manitoba, 1977-1979 Community Development, Government of Ontario Indian Community Branch (now Ministry of Indigenous Affairs), Kenora, Ontario, 1976-1977 Secondary School Teacher and Field Staff Officer in Sierra Leone, CUSO, 1968-1973
In the Media	LinkedIn profile

“Be more self-disciplined as an undergrad.”

Michael Lebenbaum

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBSc 2010 New College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Toxicology
Alongside the Classroom	Professional Experience Year (PEY) Internship as a clinical pharmacology intern in the medical information department of Eli Lilly Canada Inc. Volunteered for Street Help helping with their harm reduction efforts as part of a drugs and society course at U of T Worked in laboratories during the summer
Outside the Classroom	Involved with the Pharmacology and Toxicology Students’ Association Relay for Life, U of T Canadian Cancer Society (North York)
Further Education	PhD in Health Services Research (emphasis in Health Economics), University of Toronto, expected 2020 Master of Science (MSc) in Epidemiology, University of Western Ontario, 2013
Career Accomplishments	Worked as an epidemiologist conducting obesity and diabetes research at Public Health Ontario and mental health services research at ICES
In the Media	LinkedIn profile Canadian Centre for Health Economics profile
New College Impact	Participation in a First-Year Learning Community (FLC), frosh week most years, New Links mentorship program, and other events helped me with making friends on a large campus and made my U of T experience much more enjoyable.

“Take courses in other disciplines and explore other interests.“

Hannah Fleisher

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2011 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Human Geography Minor: Philosophy Minor: South Asian Studies
Outside the Classroom	Exhibition Coordinator and Secretary, Hart House Camera Club Junior Class Representative and Social Coordinator, Toronto Undergraduate Geography Society (TUGS)
Further Education	MS in Urban Planning (Specialization in Urban and Economic Development), Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP), Columbia University, 2015
Career Accomplishments	Worked as a consultant and project manager in community development, affordable housing, and community healthcare for both public sector and non profits
In the Media	LinkedIn Profile

Bernard Singh

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2000 New College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Bioethics Switched programs from: Actuarial Science
Further Education	Certificate in Human Resource Management, Woodsworth College, University of Toronto, 2005
Career Accomplishments	Current: Administrative Lead, Division of Nephrology, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) Various administrative roles at the Hospital for Sick Children

Theresa Pinter

Facet	Description
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

Akanksha Ganguly

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBSc 2013 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom	Biology Global Health Switched programs from: Cell and Systems Biology
Alongside the Classroom	Research Opportunity Program
Outside the Classroom	Co-Founder, S.E.E.D.S. Co-President, Student Buddy Chief of Operations and Co-Chair, Ontario Model World Health Organization Member, First Year Learning Community, Woodsworth College Member, Bollywood Dance Club Performer and Choreographer, Festival of Dance Research Assistant, Mt. Sinai Hospital Research Student, Sick Kids Hospital Volunteer, Mt. Sinai Hospital Volunteer, Sick Kids Hospital
Further Education	Reg. Psychotherapist, Ontario Psychotherapy and Counselling Program, expected 2021 Master of Public Health, Health Promotion, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, 2015
Career Accomplishments	Co-Founder and CEO, Supporting Education, Empowerment and Development through Science (S.E.E.D.S.) Health Promotion Coordinator, Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance Public Affairs Coordinator, Heart and Stroke Foundation Project Coordinator, Cancer Care Ontario Worked on a food-security initiative between FoodShare Toronto and Flemingdon Health Centre Resident at the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network Policy Analyst, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
In the Media	LinkedIn profile

“Life might seem stressful and uncertain sometimes, but it’ll be okay. It’s hard not to compare yourself to others sometimes, especially those who might seem to be doing better academically, socially, etc. But know that you and your journey is different. You have your own amazing strengths to offer this world, so focus on trying to figure out what those strengths and passions are and let that be your guide.”

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