Ted Kalaboukis

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 1987 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Human Geography Major: International Relations Minor: French
Outside the Classroom	Member, Geography Club – now Toronto Undergraduate Geography Society (TUGS) Member, International Relations Society
Further Education	MBA, International Business, University of Ottawa, 1994 Diploma in InternationaL Business, Rouen Business School (now NEOMA Business School), 1993
Career Accomplishments	Managing Director, Andros Communications (Public relations and promotional agency) Project Manager & Associate Director, Sopexa Canada (French Food & Wine promotion) Management Consultant, Fox Jones & Associates, Toronto Market Analyst, Sodexho, Paris (now Sodexo) Public Relations coordinator, Greek National Tourism Organization, Toronto Office
In the Media	LinkedIn profile

“Take risks when young to explore career options.“

Lela Pacitti

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2015 St. Michael’s College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Environmental Studies Major: Human Geography Minor: GIS
Alongside the Classroom	Economic Development Intern, City of Richmond Hill, 2014-15 Environmental Planning Intern, City of Vaughan, 2014
Outside the Classroom	Member, Toronto Undergraduate Geography Society (TUGS)
Further Education	Master in Environmental Studies in Planning, York University, 2017
Career Accomplishments	(Acting) Senior Manager of Real Property, Planning & Development Services, Toronto Catholic District School Board Development Officer, Planning & Development Services, Toronto Catholic District School Board Business Planner, Toronto Community Housing Project Coordinator, City of Toronto
In the Media	LinkedIn profile

Simon Erlich

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2014 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Environmental Geography Minor: Archaeology Minor: History Switched programs from: Major: Archaeology Major: History
Outside the Classroom	Front Desk Porter, Innis Residence Member, Innis Residence Environmental Committee Member, Innis JamZ Member, Innis City ExplorerZ Member, WINGS Rugby Orientation Week Coordinator & Upper Year Rep, Innis College Student Society President, Innis Residence Council
Further Education	MA, Geography (Specialization in Food Systems and Political Economy), University of Toronto, 2017
Career Accomplishments	Ownder & Founder, Simple Simon’s Education Graduate Student Professional Development Officer, School of Community and Regional Planning, Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia Professional Development Coordinator, Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia
In the Media	LinkedIn profile Instagram Personal website

“The university is a diverse place with diverse people. Take advantage of that by learning from those around you and engaging in the immense variety of opportunities. Whatever you do, do not just stay in your room and study; the world requires you to do much more than describe the Theory of Relativity or the stylistic prose of Mark Twain.”

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

Michael
Di Febo

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2015 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Environmental Geography Major: Human Geography Minor: Italian Studies Switched programs from: Architecture Computer Science Economics GIS
Alongside the Classroom	Internship at a consulting firm in the GTA as part of the Department of Geography & Planning’s Experiential Learning program
Outside the Classroom	4th Year: Executive Committee, Toronto Undergraduate Geography Society (TUGS) 4th Year: Two publications in Landmarks: the Journal of Undergraduate Geography 3rd – 4th Year: Attended panel discussion, networking events, Backpack to Briefcase (b2B) events
Further Education	Master in Environmental Studies in Planning, York University, 2017 Graduate Diploma in Business and Sustainable Development, Schulich School of Business, York University, 2017
Career Accomplishments	Planner, AECOM Canada Planner, MMM Group (now acquired by WSP) Summer co-op at a consulting firm upon graduating from U of T
In the Media	LinkedIn profile Twitter Ontario Professional Planners Institute profile

“Become engaged in your 2nd year with Executive Committees, groups, networking, and personal health. Looking back, becoming so engaged in my 4th year was amazing; however I should have been using the numerous opportunities U of T offered throughout my four years.

These include resume and cover letter workshops, editorial help, public speaking, networking opportunities within my Faculty / Department and externally through other Departments, industry events etc. The opportunities offered through the University are first-class. Do not take those for granted or wait till the last year like I did. “

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

Krisma Saini-Chahal

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2014 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom	Major: English Major: Geography Switched programs from: Criminology
Alongside the Classroom	Intern, Student-Teacher
Outside the Classroom	Tutor
Further Education	MA, Child Study and Education, OISE, University of Toronto, 2016—specialization in Special Education and Early Childhood Education
Career Accomplishments	Teacher, Upper Grand District School Board Research and development assistant, U of T (during MA)—gained a research background conducting and analyzing studies related to counterfactual reasoning in children

“Volunteer and gain experiences outside of the classroom! Do fieldwork, experiential learning or an internship – it will help you figure out what you like and what direction you should take your undergraduate degree.”

Mike Dror

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2011 St. Michael’s College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Human Geography Minor: Urban Studies Minor: Geographic Information Systems Switched programs from Life Sciences
Further Education	Master of Urban & Regional Planning (MPL), School of Urban & Regional Planning, Queen’s University, 2013
Career Accomplishments	Senior Planner, Bousfields Inc., Toronto Intermediate Planner, Bousfields Inc. Junior Planner, FOTENN Planning & Urban Design, Ottawa Internships in planning (before and during graduate school)
In the Media	LinkedIn profile Twitter Blog Hitting the Roads with Alternative Modes: An Evaluation of York Region’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Policies

“Seek internships and job shadowing opportunities. The more exposure you get to professional life, the better. Start networking, and start networking early. It’s most effective to network when you don’t need anything from them – when the pressure is off. If you start networking once you’re finished your degree and looking for a job, you’ll be too focused on that to make the most of it.

All that being said, cherish the theoretical courses that U of T has to offer. Once you do get out into the “real world”, it’s hard to find the time to reflect critically about your chosen field.“

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Di Febo

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Krisma Saini-Chahal

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Rick Clow

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBSc 2005 New College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Environmental and Resource Management Major: Psychology Switched programs from Biology and Geography
Further Education	Credits completed in Human Resource Management
Career Accomplishments	Associate Director, Asia-Pacific Advancement Office, University of Toronto: Focus on alumni relations and development for the University, including engaging with our alumni in the Asia-Pacific region, fundraising, managing volunteers and boards and running a Foundation Admissions Assessor, Enrolment Services, University of Toronto
New College Impact	My residence experience allowed me to develop friendships and networks. I was new to Toronto (having lived most of my life in Hong Kong) and New College Residence gave me a sense of community. I got a chance to volunteer for various positions/roles. I’m indebted by the services and resources provided by New College, including the writing lab, the registrar’s office, residence dons, etc.

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Graduation Year	BSc 1974 University College
Inside the Classroom	Geography
Outside the Classroom	Toronto Undergraduate Geography Society
Further Education	Masters in Business Administration, York University (In progress) Governance Essentials program for Directors of Not-for-Profit Organizations, Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto
Career Description	General Manager, Quinte Waste Solutions (Centre and South Hastings Waste Services Board), Quinte West, Ontario Operations Manager, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Oshawa, Ontario Regional Planner, Ministry of Natural Resources, Richmond Hill, Ontario Executive Assistant, Community Planning Association of Canada, Toronto, Ontario