Michael Lewis

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2005 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Human Biology Minor: Anthropology Minor: Mathematics
Outside the Classroom	Varsity football Intramural sport Student council
Further Education	MBA, York University, 2009 CFA, CFA Institute, 2011
Career Accomplishments	Partner, Boyden (executive search) Managing director, Thorek/Scott and Partners (executive search) Retail, commercial, and corporate banking Alternative lending Private equity Commercial real estate
In the Media	LinkedIn profile

Be open-minded; be kind.

Rachel Samuel

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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

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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!

Zheng Song

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Graduation Year	BSc 2017 University College
Inside the Classroom	Cell Biology Evolutionary Biology Human Biology
Outside the Classroom	Part of a Chinese dragon boat training group Led a team in UC fireball planning Executive member of the pre-dental society Choir student club Two years working in plant laboratory research
Further Education	Master’s candidate at the Schulich Dentistry and Medicine School in the University of Western Ontario

“Learn who you are and what you want in life, and make good use of your time.”

Kris Wong

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2009 University College
Inside the Classroom	Human Biology Zoology (Discontinued)
Further Education	MScPT Queen’s University, 2012 – Physiotherapy
Career Description	Worked at physiotherapy clinics since 2012

“Pursue co-op.”

John Toffoli

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2005 University College HBA 2013 University College
Inside the Classroom	HBA degree History Philosophy Religion HBSc degree Bioethics Human Biology Switched programs from: Life Sciences Microbiology
Outside the Classroom	Vice President, Microbiology Undergraduate Students’ Association (Defunct)
Further Education	MEd, Educational Leadership and Policy, OISE, University of Toronto, 2018 BEd, Intermediate and Senior General Science and History, Ontario Tech University (formerly UOIT), 2012
Career Description	Secondary teacher, TDSB Teacher, St Michael’s College School Journeyman ironworker

“If there’s something that you really want to do but are scared of how long it will take, or how much money it’s going to cost, or how far it will set you back, just forget all of that and go for it. None of those concerns that seem really important when you’re working on your undergraduate will matter in five years. Find your passion, and go for it with everything you have.”

Sylvia Urbanik

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2017 University College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Health and Disease Minor: Immunology Minor: Sociology Switched programs from: Cell and Systems Biology Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
Alongside the Classroom	Research Opportunity Program
Outside the Classroom	Executive Assistant, University of Toronto Students’ Union Leader, University College Orientation Unversity College Literary and Athletic Society Work-Study student
Further Education	Master of Public Health in Social and Behavioural Health Sciences (Health Promotion), Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, 2019
Career Accomplishments	Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator, Research Impact Canada
In the Media	LinkedIn profile

Marni Goldstein

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2015 University College
Inside the Classroom	Neuroscience Psychology Switched programs from: Chemistry
Alongside the Classroom	Guide-runner at Achilles Canada for HMB473 (Exercise and Mental Health)
Outside the Classroom	FLC

“Take breaks. I regret not taking a break between high school and university.

Exercise regularly for your mental health.”

Zoha Anjum

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2017 University College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Health and Disease Major: Physiology Minor: Biology
Alongside the Classroom	Research Student, Independent Research Course – HMB499Y1, Dr. Moriarty’s Lab, September 2016 – April 2017 Employed as a research student, Dr. Moriarty’s Lab, October 2015 – August 2016, May 2017 – present Research Student, Independent Research Course – CSB498Y1, Dr. Varmuza’s Lab, April – September 2015 Employed as a lab assistant, Dr. Varmuza’s Lab, September 2014 – April 2015
Outside the Classroom	Mentorship Peer Mentor, PAIR Mentorship Program, University of Toronto, September 2016 – April 2017 Peer Mentor, Medical Sciences Students’ Union, University of Toronto, September 2016 – April 2017 Senior Mentor, First in the Family Peer Mentorship Program, University of Toronto, June 2016 – April 2017 Peer Mentor, First in the Family Peer Mentorship Program, University of Toronto, July 2015 – May 2016 E- Mentor, University College E-Mentorship Program, University of Toronto, June – December, 2014, 2015, 2016 Lead Mentor, Youth Leadership and Development Program, ICNA, July – September 2014 Mentee, First in the Family Peer Mentorship Program, University of Toronto, September 2013 – April 2014 Leadership Workshop Co-facilitator, Mentorship Foundations, University of Toronto, September 2016 Thrive Orientation Leader, University College, University of Toronto, August – September 2016 Facilitator, Mentorship Resource Centre, University of Toronto, August 2016 – April 2017 Student Facilitator, PRE U of T, University of Toronto, September 2016 Secretary, Biochemistry Undergraduate Student Society, University of Toronto, June 2015 – May 2016 Project Leader, Alternative Reading Week by Centre for Community Partnerships, University of Toronto, May 2015 – April 2016 Alternative Reading Week by Centre for Community Partnerships, University of Toronto, February 2015 SciHigh Volunteer Presenter, Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, September 2016 – Present Member, Youth Health and Action Network (YHAN), Toronto Public Health, December 2015 – Present Volunteer Presenter, Brain Day Association U of T, 2014 Volunteer Captain, City of Toronto, August 2015 – present Adopt-a-Student Day, University of Toronto, November 2016 Student Volunteer, Toronto East General Hospital (now Michael Garron Hospital), September 2013 – Present Information Ambassador, Doors Open Toronto, May 2013, 2014, 2015 Poster Presentations Annual Research Day, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, February 2017 Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) National Conference, January 2016 Undergraduate Science Case Competition, March 2015 Student Talks Summer Student Research Day, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, August 2017 Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) National Conference, January 2017 Summer Student Research Program, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, August 2016 Ontario Biology Day 2016, March 2016 Publications Writer: INKspire Magazine, June 2016 – Present Primary Author: Zoha Anjum, Helena Petrosova & Tara J. Moriarty. Importance of Hemolysin III in Lyme Disease Infection. (Manuscript in preparation) Primary Author: Zoha Anjum, Helena Petrosova & Tara J. Moriarty. Short-term high fat diet has no effect on bacterial burden in Lyme disease. Journal of Undergraduate Life Sciences, June 2017 Secondary Author: Helena Petrosova, Azad Eshghi, Zoha Anjum, Nataliya Zlotnikov, Caroline E. Cameron & Tara J. Moriarty. Diet-Induced Obesity Does Not Alter Tigecycline Treatment Efficacy in Murine Lyme Disease. Front Microbiol. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.00292 Event Planning Planning Committee Member, “Winter Warm Up: Skating & Social” event, First in the Family Peer Mentor Program, December 2016 – January 2017 Organizer, “Finding Research and Internship Opportunities” event, First in the Family Peer Mentor Program, September – November 2016 Organizer, Food Drive, ICNA, August 2014
Further Education	Masters of Public Health, McMaster University, 2019 Water Without Border Graduate Diploma, United Nations University, 2018
Career Description	Research student in the Moriarty Lab in summer 2017

“I would advise myself to take care of myself! It’s really easy to get caught up with school and extracurricular activities and forget about self-care. I would also tell myself to not overwork and prioritize my commitments better during my undergraduate studies. U of T is a fantastic school with innumerable opportunities, so make use of those opportunities while also enjoying your time!”

Lijim Lau

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Graduation Year	BSc 1988 University College
Inside the Classroom	Biophysics Human Biology
Alongside the Classroom	Research internship at Department of Biochemistry, University of Toronto Research internship at Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Toronto General Hospital
Outside the Classroom	University College Literary & Athletic Society University College men’s hockey team University College Residence Council
Further Education	LL.B. University of Toronto Faculty of Law, 1991
Career Description	Practiced corporate/commercial law for 4 years with a leading Canadian law firm 4 years as in-house counsel for Warner Bros. in Hong Kong 14 years as in-house counsel for Applied Materials in Silicon Valley and Shanghai In-house counsel for Levi Strauss & Co. in Singapore and the San Francisco Bay Area since 2014
In the media	LinkedIn profile GC Powerlist

“Take advantage of all of the opportunities available to you on campus as a student! Be focused and efficient with your studying – treat it like a job, get it done, then take advantage of all of the free time you have to do something constructive. U of T has a club or organization for everything – sports, fitness, photography, music, debate, drama, etc. And it is all relatively inexpensive for you as a student. Take advantage of the time you have and the opportunities available to you.”

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