Flanny Alamparambil

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	BSc 1998 UTM
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Biology Minor: Chemistry
Outside the Classroom	St. Michael’s College Student Union St. Joseph’s College House Council Volunteer, UTM Academic Services UTM Women’s Centre Erindale (now UTM) Latin American Students’ Association
Further Education	BEd, OISE, University of Toronto, 2001 MA (Education), OISE, U of T, 2007 PhD (Education), OISE, U of T, 2023
Career Accomplishments	Certified high school teacher Advanced Placement (AP) math leader Math tutor Chaplaincy team leader Professional development seminar coach for teachers Dissertation coach for doctoral students
In the Media	LinkedIn Profile

“Take as many different courses as you can!”

Tapfuma Musewe

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	BSc 2006 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Biology Major: Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations Minor: African Studies
Alognside the Classroom	NSERC Scholarship for summer research internship, Professor Emerita Patricia Romans lab (malaria research), Department of Zoology
Outside the Classroom	Member, African Students Initiative Member, Black Students’ Association Member, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Participant, martial arts (Wing Tsun Kung Fu) Volunteer youth mentor, Regent Park
Further Education	Global Executive MBA, Rotman School of Management, U of T, 2020 Project Management Professional Certificate (PMI), 2017 MA, Theology and Mission, Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Mission and Culture, 2012
Career Accomplishments	Community development with youth and refugees, South Africa, 2006-10 Social entrepreneurship, logistics company, South Africa, 2010-14 Business development, Pargo (e-commerce/logistics start-up), South Africa, 2015 Senior operations manager, In On Africa (market intelligence company, consulting multinational companies seeking to break into African markets), 2016-17 Founder, Eschaton Solutions and Afrifursa (highlighting and facilitating trade/investment with African markets), Canada, 2017 Managing director, Raygan Mills (private equity investing in African growth companies), Canada, 2021-present
In the Media	LinkedIn profile

Focus on building a network with your future aspirations in mind and be diligent about maintaining it.

Michael Lewis

Facet	Description
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

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!

Webnesh Haile

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBSc 2009 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Switched programs from: Specialist: Biochemistry
Alongside the Classroom	Fourth year thesis – urban green roof field work
Outside the Classroom	President, Innis College Student Society Member, Innis College Council Recipient, Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award, 2009
Further Education	JD, University of Toronto Faculty of Law, 2015
Career Accomplishments	Associate, specializing in construction law, Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP Articling Student and Associate, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP During law school Co-coordinator, Ontario Law Student Mental Health Initiative CEO, Grade Up Toronto (tutoring start-up) Legal intern, Hylands Law Firm, Shanghai Client Account Manager, Career Cruising (educational software company)
In the Media	LinkedIn profile “Webnesh Haile Appointed to the Advocates’ Society’s Young Advocates Standing Committee,” Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP

“1. Keep taking on new challenges. I learned almost as much from my extracurricular activities and student jobs as I did from my undergraduate degree.
2. Mental health is important. Take care of yours and don’t be afraid to ask for help.
3. If you want to go to graduate school or a post-secondary program, it’s usually important to make sure you keep your marks up. You may not be thinking about this in first or second year, but it never hurts to try and keep those doors open in future.
4. If something is not working, don’t be afraid to switch programs. I did that after second year and it was a great decision for me.“

Logan Blair

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBSc 2019 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Major: Forest Conservation Science Switched programs from: Physiology, Immunology
Alongside the Classroom	ENV395: Summer Abroad course in Ecuador
Outside the Classroom	Copy Editor, The Howl Magazine Research & Events Assistant, Woodsworth College (work-study) Residence Front Desk Porter, Woodsworth College Residence Operations Assistant, Woodsworth College Student Advisor, Next Generation Student Information Services Member, Student Affairs Committee, Woodsworth College Treasurer, Foresters’ Club
Career Accomplishments	Project Advisor, Housing Services, University of Toronto Reception Desk Assistant, University of Toronto
In the Media	LinkedIn profile

“Get involved outside the classroom earlier. Focus on what study skills suit you best, which frees up time for clubs, work, or research opportunities.”

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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Tapfuma Musewe

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Rachel Samuel

Francisca Wiafe-Amoako

Webnesh Haile

Logan Blair

Akanksha Ganguly

Zheng Song

Kris Wong

Facet	Description
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

Facet	Description
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