Shane Wallace

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2012 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Equity Studies Major: Sociology
Outside the Classroom	President, Black Students Association Organizer, High School Conference for Black TDSB students Member, Equity Studies Student Union Intramural Basketball, Graduate Student’s Union
Further Education	MEd (Social Justice Education), OISE, U of T Digital Marketing Certificate, School of Continuing Studies, U of T
Career Accomplishments	Registrar, Transitional Year Programme, U of T Recruitment and admission officer, U of T Research assistant, Office of Student Recruitment, U of T

Sydney Lang

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2016 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Equity Studies Major: Socio-Cultural Anthropology Minor: Women & Gender Studies Switched programs from: Philosophy, Political Science
Alongside the Classroom	Exchange, University of California, Berkeley Fieldwork in Kerala, India on ways that women from lower castes navigate educational spaces that weren’t built for their success International Course Module at the University of Hawai’i, Manoa SMC One – completed a placement at Baycrest geriatric facility
Outside the Classroom	Positive Space Committee U of T 350 U of T Coalition of Students Against Sexual Violence VP Internal, Equity Studies Students’ Union Woodsworth College Director, University of Toronto Students’ Union Woodsworth Equity Committee Woodsworth Inclusive
Further Education	BCL/LLB, McGill University, 2019
Career Accomplishments	Currently a law student and am involved in work around labour law, corporate accountability, and environmental justice.

“Don’t be too focused on what you want to do after U of T – enjoy your time there and learn as much as you can. What comes next will come together naturally, and will be informed by your academic interests, peers, and community involvement. Do work that matters.”

Alyssa James

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBSc 2011 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Psychology Major: Equity Studies
Alongside the Classroom	Summer abroad in France Multiple research assistant positions (2007-2011)
Outside the Classroom	Varsity Wrestling and Rugby Associate VP Equity of UTSU Multiple leadership positions on Woodsworth College Students’ Association Intramural softball and volleyball Contributor to Woodsworth student magazine (The Howl) Woodsworth Frosh Leader
Further Education	PhD, Social Anthropology, Columbia University, 2024 (expected) MA, Social Anthropology, York University, 2017
Career Accomplishments	English Teaching Assistant in Martinique from 2011-2013. Moved to London, UK in 2013 and worked as a content writer for clients such as Jamie’s Italian, Legoland, House of Fraser, Barbour, momondo, and Aon Private Clients. In 2014, began freelance writing full-time. Travel writing and reporting has been published in the Globe and Mail, The Local, MSN, Bustle, Porthole Cruise Magazine, International Living Magazine, and more.
In the Media	Personal website Columbia University Graduate Fellows profile

“Do what excites you, not what you think you’re supposed to do. When you follow your passion you’ll always end up exactly where you’re supposed to be when you’re meant to be there – even if the journey doesn’t look the way you think it should.“

Nana Yaa Abrafi Boa-Amponsem

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2017 New College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Economics Major: Equity Studies
Outside the Classroom	Peer mentor, Economics Peer mentor, New College Residence Presented speech on behalf of the student body, Nelson Mandela Memorial Service, University of Toronto Student panelist, University of Toronto yearbook redesign Student representative and Gonfalon Bearer, Installation Ceremony of President Meric Gertler Tutor and mentor for a secondary school female student living with a learning disability Tutor, Math and English, Centre for Community Partnerships
Further Education	MSc in Public Policy, Development Economics and International Development, University of Bristol, 2018
Career Accomplishments	Analyst, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change Economics Intern, Tax Unit, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ghana—performed administrative roles, worked on team projects, and embarked on field projects in banks and financial institutions. Economics Intern, Impact Infrastructure (AutoCASE), Toronto Program Assistant Intern, Zawadi Africa Education Fund, Ghana—assisted academically gifted, but financially disadvantaged, girls in Ghana to apply for university scholarships in North America and parts of Africa. That was my give-back project as I learned about U of T MasterCard Scholarship as a Zawadi Scholar.
New College Impact	New College played an instrumental role in my academic and leadership excellence. Firstly, my New College Registrars immensely supported me through course selection, deciding on my majors, and post-graduation plans. Moreover, the Equity Studies program of New College was the best option as a second major since it gave me a real-world perspective on Economics. Through this course, I was able to identify my interest in public policy and social justice. In my final year, New College awarded me with a scholarship for academic excellence, and also afforded me the opportunity to meet President Meric Gertler at a special New College Dinner. Furthermore, New College organized various leadership training programs which were very essential to my success as a student leader at U of T. I partook in various floor and house activities that improved my teamwork skills. In my final year, I was given a priceless opportunity to serve as a Residence Peer Mentor where I provided assistance to residents in areas such as Academic Success, Career Preparedness, Mental Health and Wellness. I acquired a lot of great skills and knowledge in this position.

“Balance is extremely important. Get involved in the things you love. Take care of your mental health. Study hard but don’t forget to also learn. And keep God first in all you do.“

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Nwadiogo Ejiogu

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2011 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Sociology Major: Equity Studies
Outside the Classroom	Leader, Innis College Orientation Innis College Student Society
Further Education	Public Relations, Humber College Project Management, Humber College
Career Accomplishments	Communications Advisor, Ubisoft Production Coordinator, Ubisoft
In the Media	LinkedIn Profile

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2006 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Equity Studies Major: Social-Cultural Anthropology
Outside the Classroom	Outreach volunteer, Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (CAP) Volunteer, Hassle-Free Clinic Work-study, Innis College Registrar’s Office
Further Education	MD, Meharry Medical College MA, Humanities, Social Sciences and Social Justice in Education, OISE, University of Toronto
Career Accomplishments	Anesthesiology Resident, Northwest Memorial Hospital
In the Media	LinkedIn profile