Jonathan Clodman is an Elementary Teacher in the Toronto District School Board. His work in support of children/youth and education extends through a variety of classroom, camp, postsecondary, and community-based experiences. An alumnus of York’s Psychology and Education programs, Jonathan was a proud President’s Ambassador, Health Ambassador, Student Senator, and President of the Faculty of […]
Cameron Branston is a seasoned professional in government relations, foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction, and international trade. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, Cameron collaborates with companies from California and Texas, helping them leverage the talent and innovation of the Waterloo Region to establish and grow their presence in Canada. Prior to his current role, Cameron served […]
After serving for four years on the Networks Committee, the YUAB is pleased to welcome Ali Badruddin as a board member. Ali brings a wealth of experience in student engagement and strategic planning. Since 2015, he has worked as a Management Consultant with StrategyCorp. Prior to this, Ali was an entrepreneur who built his own […]
Taline Apelian-Sutor is a passionate fourth-year Biology student pursuing her degree with the Faculty of Science. Committed to serving her community through volunteer involvement, Taline actively seeks leadership opportunities at ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ. A few of her endeavours include engaging in undergraduate research, supporting new students as a Peer Mentor, and advocating for her peers as […]
While many students pursue a degree in Education with the goal of teaching in the classroom, Miles Gargaritano (BEd ’15) pursued his degree with the goal of teaching in the workplace. As the Senior Director, Information Technology (IT) Operations at Loopio, a Toronto-based software company that supercharges response management, Miles utilizes what he learned in […]
As a proud alumna of ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ, I’ve built a career deeply rooted in community, leadership and impact. Over the past decade, I’ve worn many hats: Non-profit director, executive recruiter, board leader, and now, your Alumni Career Coach. In this article, I’m sharing some of the most common situations job seekers are navigating right now […]
Growing up in a small town outside of Ottawa, Jocelyn Cadieux (MES ’20) learned the importance of accessibility and mobility. Now, as an urban planner working for the City of Ottawa, he aims to build strong communities by making urban spaces more accessible and developing the surrounding infrastructure. “Our communities shape who we are and […]
¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ has a global network of engaged, enthusiastic alumni. As some of our most valuable community members, we’re inviting all ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ alumni to participate in and help shape our future by completing our alumni survey.    Your survey responses will help us to better understand how to communicate with you and ensure we are providing […]
Amidst the thousands of volunteers we celebrate this month, ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ is excited to spotlight just a few of our dedicated alumni volunteers as part of this year's National Volunteer Week. The theme for 2025 is "celebrating service", by showcasing their stories, we aim to inspire and acknowledge the commitment of our entire volunteer community. […]
Know someone you'd like to nominate for an Alumni Award? The 2025 Alumni Awards will be held in the fall and we are seeking nominations for our award recipients. Each year, the ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Alumni Awards celebrate outstanding alumni who have achieved the extraordinary and made remarkable contributions to York and the community. Nominations are […]