{"id":30836,"date":"2025-01-14T10:53:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T15:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/?page_id=30836"},"modified":"2026-03-17T09:27:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T13:27:45","slug":"mentor-circles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/mentor-circles\/","title":{"rendered":"Mentor Circles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mentor Circles Program connects students with alumni to discuss career-related interests, industries, and experiences. These informal mentoring sessions provide valuable insights and networking opportunities, empowering students to navigate their academic and career paths while developing leadership and interpersonal skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for in-person mentoring sessions at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/lounge\/\">Alumni &amp; Career Lounge<\/a><\/strong>. Explore a wide range of career fields and industries through these engaging discussions with our experienced alumni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Upcoming Sessions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kt-accordion-id30836_2a67e6-85 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:0px;}.kt-accordion-id30836_2a67e6-85 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id30836_2a67e6-85 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id30836_2a67e6-85 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id30836_2a67e6-85 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id30836_2a67e6-85 kt-accordion-has-5-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane30836_4229ad-31\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><br><strong><br><strong><strong><strong>Breaking into Finance &amp; Banking Careers<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Thursday, March 12<br><strong>Time<\/strong>: 5:30 - 7 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how to thrive in a career in finance and banking. Gain insights on technical skills, networking, and trends shaping the sector, including AI, FinTech and ESG investing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-kb-palette-3-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=GBNTNBFw1E-H8KQ4FsSb0IfEQRe_jApFm8NbYP5NXDpUNEJSQU8wR0g4QVRBMDRWR0pNS0dKRkREVy4u&amp;route=shorturl\">Register<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alumni Mentors: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/Anim_SQUARE.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33726\" style=\"width:247px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/Anim_SQUARE.png 630w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/Anim_SQUARE-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/Anim_SQUARE-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Amin Mahdavifar (BCom \u201921), Assistant Branch Manager, TD Canada Trust<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amin manages and develops a team of personal bankers who provide investment, credit, and mortgage advice to both personal and business clients. His role includes coaching advisors on advice effectiveness, risk management, and client experience, while ensuring all activities align with regulatory and internal compliance standards. He supports business growth by reviewing business pipelines, managing performance, and handling complex client situations. He also partners with senior leadership to execute branch strategy, develop talent, and maintain strong operational discipline.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/Dana_SQUARE.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33727\" style=\"width:247px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/Dana_SQUARE.png 630w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/Dana_SQUARE-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/Dana_SQUARE-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Dana Akimzhanova (BCom \u201923) Manager, Technology and Operations Finance, RBC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dana began her career in banking as a customer representative at a TD branch, where she built a strong foundation in client service and banking operations. She then completed four co-op work terms at RBC, gaining exposure to multiple areas of the organization. After graduation, she joined RBC full-time as an Analyst and was later promoted to a manager position.\u202f<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/Mentor-Circles-_SQUARE3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33728\" style=\"width:247px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/Mentor-Circles-_SQUARE3.png 630w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/Mentor-Circles-_SQUARE3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/Mentor-Circles-_SQUARE3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Matthew Comishen (BSc\u201919) Sr. Manager, Loyalty Partnerships, RBC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matthew began his career at Sun Life Financial, focusing on digital health, and helping healthcare professionals grow their businesses. He later moved onto insurance and investments, where he honed an expertise in sales enablement and strategy to support  financial advisors and enhance financial services. Transitioning to RBC, he shifted to partnerships where he collaborates cross-functionally with stakeholders to build strategic relationships and drive business growth. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/Ryan_SQUARE-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33784\" style=\"width:247px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/Ryan_SQUARE-1.png 630w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/Ryan_SQUARE-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/Ryan_SQUARE-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><strong>Ryan Young&nbsp;(BA&nbsp;\u201906),&nbsp;National Sales&nbsp;Manager&nbsp;at Serenia Life Financial<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ryan is currently the national sales manager for Serenia Life Financial. He has held leadership and development roles in the financial services industry since 2015 focusing on training and development, client engagement, coaching processes and programs, recruiting and selection processes and procedures, as well as the development and implementation of Advisor tools and technology. His role oversees the national advisor coaching and development; helping advisors grow their businesses and run more efficient practices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Program Highlights:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading h6 text-uppercase text-primary\"><strong>Flexible and Accessible<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Alumni can choose convenient times and campus location for mentoring sessions, ensuring participation without long-term commitments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading h6 text-uppercase text-primary\"><strong>Career Guidance<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Students gain first-hand knowledge about jobs, industries, and professional experiences directly from experienced York alumni.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading h6 text-uppercase text-primary\"><strong>Skill Development<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This mentoring program helps students develop networking leadership and interpersonal skills, crucial for both academic and professional success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-very-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-very-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<style>.kb-advanced-slider-30836_560170-c9 .kb-slider-size-fixed .kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap{min-height:1px;}.kb-advanced-slider-30836_560170-c9 .kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-advanced-slider-30836_560170-c9 .kb-slider-pause-button{color:#000;background-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);border:1px solid transparent;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-advanced-slider kb-advanced-slider-30836_560170-c9 carousel-quote wp-block-kadence-slider\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slider-inner-contain kb-adv-slider-html-version-2\"><div class=\"kb-blocks-advanced-carousel kt-blocks-carousel kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark\"><div class=\"kb-blocks-advanced-slider-init kb-slider-loading kb-blocks-slider kt-carousel-arrowstyle-blackonlight kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark kb-slider-size-fixed kb-slider-type-slider kb-slider-ratio-12-5 kb-slider-group-arrow kb-slider-arrow-position-center kb-slider-tab-ratio-inherit kb-slider-mobile-ratio-inherit splide kb-splide  kb-slider-version-2\" aria-label=\"Slider content\" data-slider-center-mode=\"true\" data-slider-type=\"slider\" data-loop-type=\"loop\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" data-columns-md=\"3\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"1240\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-fade=\"true\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"true\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"true\"  data-dragging=\"true\" data-slider-speed=\"12060\" data-slider-gap=\"30\" data-slider-gap-tablet=\"30\" data-slider-gap-mobile=\"30\" data-slider-gap-unit=\"px\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"splide__list\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-30836_c9822b-73\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap kb-slide-align-left kb-slide-valign-middle\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cI really enjoyed listening to the necessary skills set needed for my current career pathway and how to build them. Both speakers had invaluable insights and advice I will treasure for a lifetime\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Yetunde Ojebola-Afeyodion, <\/strong>3<sup>rd<\/sup> Year<strong> <\/strong>Global Political Studies Student&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-30836_74fe3f-56\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap kb-slide-align-left kb-slide-valign-middle\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cI really like how the session was not only built around CPA, which was surely the topic but also around how we can approach the scenarios in the real world itself. While talking about CPA interest me, however, I really like the way it gets connected with the past experiences.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Kamalpreet Kaur<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-30836_7b837e-84\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap kb-slide-align-left kb-slide-valign-middle\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">\u201cI found out a lot of information and got a lot of insights about medical school, that i was not aware of before\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Ifeoluwa Shitta-Bey, <\/strong>1<sup>st<\/sup> Year<strong> <\/strong>Biology Student<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Become a mentor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mentor Circles Program provides alumni the opportunity to share valuable career insights with students who have career-related interests in an informal group setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/IMG_3571-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32689\" 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id30836_f070b0-a2 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id30836_f070b0-a2 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id30836_f070b0-a2 kt-accordion-has-15-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane30836_e5e861-63\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong><strong>Landing a Job in the Government and Public Sectors<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Tuesday, Feb. 10<br><strong>Time<\/strong>: 5:30 - 7 p.m.<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Virtual<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Curious about civil service exams or security clearances? Discover hiring processes,&nbsp;submitting&nbsp;competitive job applications, networking&nbsp;tips&nbsp;and strategies for building a meaningful career in&nbsp;the public sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Landing a Job in the Government and Public Sectors\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0EeTFxL3_-A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alumni mentors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Siham_SQUARE-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33425\" style=\"width:247px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Siham_SQUARE-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Siham_SQUARE-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Siham_SQUARE-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Siham_SQUARE.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Siham Rayale (MA \u201909, LLM \u201921), Senior Policy Analyst, G7 Africa Working Group, Global Affairs Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr.&nbsp;Rayale is a senior policy analyst at Global Affairs Canada and a lecturer at the University of Toronto where she has taught courses in Women and Gender Studies, African Studies Peace and Conflict and International Development. Her&nbsp;academic research has focused on gender, peace and security, conflict and fragility, international law with a focus on Africa. She&nbsp;has extensive experience working in complex humanitarian environments and leading research that promotes women's inclusion in peace processes. She has also worked as a consultant with the World Bank, the UNDP, FAO, and the World Health Organization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Joanne_SQUARE-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33426\" style=\"width:247px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Joanne_SQUARE-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Joanne_SQUARE-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Joanne_SQUARE-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Joanne_SQUARE.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Joanne Huy (BES \u201915, MLCE \u201923) Senior Advisor, Strategic Engagement, City of Vaughan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joanne is a community engagement professional with a decade of experience across government, academic and non-profit sectors. Serving as a senior advisor, Strategic Engagement (Inclusion and Community Outreach) at the City of Vaughan, she is dedicated to fostering partnerships and designing data-driven, equity-focused strategies and policies to bridge the gap between community needs and organizational goals. As an IAP2-certified professional, she focuses on fostering public trust by ensuring community input meaningfully influences municipal decisions. She continues to serve her community as a board director for the Jane and Finch Centre.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Natalia_SQUARE-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33427\" style=\"width:247px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Natalia_SQUARE-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Natalia_SQUARE-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Natalia_SQUARE-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Natalia_SQUARE.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Natalia Bonczek (BA \u201920, MA \u201922), Program Advisor, Ministry of Economic Development, Job&nbsp;Creation and Trade, Government of Ontario<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Natalia Bonczek is a program specialist in the provincial public service, specializing in program design, financial analysis, and strategic advisory support. With experience working across policy, program delivery, economic analysis, regulation, and intergovernmental files, she brings a practical and evidence-based lens to complex operational and policy challenges. Natalia has led end-to-end analysis on high-impact program files, including detailed financial assessments, risk evaluations, and implementation planning for executive decision-making. She supports senior leadership in making informed, people-centred, and fiscally responsible choices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-15 kt-pane30836_8ae0fe-d5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Starting a Career in Medicine and Nursing<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Thursday, Jan. 29<br><strong>Time<\/strong>: 5:30 - 7 p.m.<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Alumni and Career Lounge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking about medical school? Planning&nbsp;on&nbsp;writing&nbsp;the MCAT&nbsp;or NCLEX? Join us for an in-person mentoring session with healthcare professionals to learn what it takes to succeed and prepare for a career in healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alumni mentors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Sahib_SQUARE-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33415\" style=\"width:247px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Sahib_SQUARE-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Sahib_SQUARE-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Sahib_SQUARE-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Sahib_SQUARE.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Sahib Singh Madahar (BSc \u201922, MSc \u201924), MD candidate, University of Toronto<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sahib is a second-year medical student at the&nbsp;Temerty&nbsp;Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, who completed his undergraduate studies in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Psychology and then went on to complete a Master of Science with an Immunology focus. His research experiences in undergraduate and graduate studies focused on basic and translational research in cancer biology, cellular&nbsp;senescence&nbsp;and immunology.  As a York student, he&nbsp;represented&nbsp;the Faculty of Science as a Science Student Ambassador and served the wider community as a President\u2019s Ambassador.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Ali2_SQUARE-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33416\" style=\"width:247px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Ali2_SQUARE-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Ali2_SQUARE-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Ali2_SQUARE-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Ali2_SQUARE.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Ali Forani (BScN \u201924), Registered Nurse, London Health, Sciences Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ali is a registered nurse at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), working across several acute medicine units, including respiratory and nephrology. With a strong interest in acute care, he is passionate about the fast-paced, high-learning environment acute care offers to new graduate nurses and is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to diverse patient populations. During his studies at 快播视频, Ali completed a clinical placement at&nbsp;Toronto General Hospital on a medicine unit, where he trained alongside some of the country\u2019s leading nurses and physicians. He also worked throughout nursing school as a clinical extern at&nbsp;Cortellucci&nbsp;Vaughan Hospital, gaining early hands-on experience in patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Brian_SQUARE-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33417\" style=\"width:247px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Brian_SQUARE-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Brian_SQUARE-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Brian_SQUARE-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/12\/Brian_SQUARE.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Brian Serapio<\/strong>&nbsp;(<strong>BSc&nbsp;\u201918), Psychiatry Resident at the University of Toronto; Sunnybrook<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brian has a strong interest in the mental health care of older adults and individuals with complex medical conditions. Throughout his medical career, he has been involved in geriatrics-focused advocacy and research. He is also passionate about mentorship and advancing diversity within medicine. He has been involved in several initiatives including the Filipino Association of Medical Students (FAMS) and Community of Support (COS)&nbsp;that provide mentorship to pre-med and medical students from underrepresented groups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-14 kt-pane30836_68b1c2-93\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Financial Planning and Budgeting for Student Success<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Monday, March 17&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Date:<\/strong> Thursday, Nov. 13<br><strong>Time<\/strong>: 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mentor Circles, <\/strong>in collaboration with the <strong>Black Excellence at 快播视频 (BE YU) program<\/strong> presents this Financial Literacy Workshop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alumni mentors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/06\/TinotendaM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32099\" style=\"width:230px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/06\/TinotendaM.png 720w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/06\/TinotendaM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/06\/TinotendaM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Tinotenda Mutsvangwa (BA \u201920, MMgt \u201921), Financial Advisor at CIBC<\/strong>Tinotenda is a devoted CIBC Imperial Service Financial Advisor, holding both the CSC and CPH certifications. With a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Political Science and a Master\u2019s in Business Management from Schulich School of Business, Tino combines academic excellence with practical expertise to deliver exceptional financial solutions. Tino received many awards in recent years and was selected as one of 快播视频\u2019s 2025 Top 30 Under 30 Alumni.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-13 kt-pane30836_110294-de\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How to Build a Global Career<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Monday, March 17&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.&nbsp;<br><strong>Format:<\/strong> In-person&nbsp;<br><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Cross-cultural adaptability and pursuing global career opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alumni mentors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_SarahKhan.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31385\" style=\"width:230px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_SarahKhan.png 630w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_SarahKhan-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_SarahKhan-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Sarah Khan, LLM Researcher at Osgoode Hall Law School &amp; a Dahdaleh Global Health Graduate Scholar; former UNHCR Officer at the United Nations (UN).<\/strong> Sarah has over 12 years of experience with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) as a senior protection officer and senior cluster coordinator. Sarah has managed protection monitoring systems for advocacy, coordinated inter-agency protection platforms, and served as Head of Office in Northern Somalia, overseeing refugee and displacement programs. She has also worked with Oxfam, CAFOD UK, and the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre, where she trained NATO\/ISAF and UN Mission senior commanders. Having lived and worked across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East\u2014including Afghanistan, Libya, Myanmar, Somalia, Sudan, and Syria\u2014Khan has addressed global displacement crises.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_Prikankshit.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31388\" style=\"width:230px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_Prikankshit.png 630w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_Prikankshit-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_Prikankshit-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Prikankshit Mor (MBA \u201823), Manager of Global Engagement, 快播视频.<\/strong> Prikankshit brings over seven years of experience leading cross-functional teams in diverse industries, including higher education, manufacturing, and consulting. His background includes a degree in Computer Science from IIIT Delhi and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business. He is currently the manager of Global Engagement at 快播视频 where he leads initiatives to connect alumni across 15 countries. Having founded two startups in India and having worked in diverse international environments, PS brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and global perspective.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane30836_69fade-47\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How to Land a Job in the Government and Public Sector<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Tuesday, March 18&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.<br><strong>Format:<\/strong> in-person&nbsp;<br><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Strategies of landing your first government or public sector jobs, interview techniques and different pathways to building your careers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alumni mentor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_RaphaelCosta.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31390\" style=\"width:230px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_RaphaelCosta.png 630w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_RaphaelCosta-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_RaphaelCosta-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Raphael Costa (PhD \u201915)<\/strong>,<strong> Director, Economic Development at City of Vaughan.<\/strong> Raphael leads initiatives in business retention and expansion, tourism, smart city development, and strategic projects. With over 15 years of experience in the non-profit, academic and municipal sectors, Raphael has helped communities develop and implement strategies, programs, and policies to enhance community potential. Raphael holds a Master's in Public Administration and a Doctorate, with a dissertation focused on community and economic development. He is currently involved with the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC), the Economic Developers\u2019 Council of Ontario (EDCO), and has served as an expert in cluster development and social enterprise for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_Benjamin-Phelps.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31389\" style=\"width:230px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_Benjamin-Phelps.png 630w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_Benjamin-Phelps-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_Benjamin-Phelps-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Benjamin Phelps<\/strong> <strong>(BA \u201820), Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benjamin Phelps holds a Specialized Honours Bachelor of Arts in Global Political Studies from 快播视频 and a Master of Public Administration in Policy Studies from Queen's University. As a trade commissioner at Global Affairs Canada, he oversees the Aerospace and Defence sector for Ontario, engaging with the local business and diplomatic community, preparing briefing materials for departmental executives and facilitating inbound and outbound diplomatic missions. In 2024, Benjamin completed a temporary assignment at the Canadian Embassy in Warsaw, Poland. In 2020, he served as a Laboratory Attendant with Public Health Ontario\u202fduring the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"372\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Level-Up-Headshots_Hasti.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31464\" style=\"width:230px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Level-Up-Headshots_Hasti.png 372w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Level-Up-Headshots_Hasti-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Level-Up-Headshots_Hasti-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Hasti Almasi&nbsp;(BA \u201914, MPIA \u201918), Policy Analysis Specialist, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hasti\u202fis a public servant with the federal government of Canada, at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), on federal Indigenous housing policy. She has over 15 years of\u202fexperience working with and for various underserved, equity-deserving groups. Hasti is a strong advocate for people who experience oppression at the hands of institutions and seeks to better these circumstances however she can.\u202fIn her role with Indigenous housing at CMHC, Hasti has worked as part of the policy team that designs, proposes and implements national housing initiatives, co-created and developed with National Indigenous Organizations such as the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and the Metis National Council,\u202fand with federal partners, Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada.\u202f She has worked in collaboration with Caribbean NGOs, UNDP Caribbean, UN Women Caribbean and the Government of Barbados, working on initiatives pertaining to the Millenium Development Goals for Small Island Developing States, and the Barbadian government's first national gender policy.\u202fHasti\u202fholds a bilingual Master of Public and International Affairs from 快播视频's Glendon Campus in Toronto and was a 2-year President of the Model United Nations at York during her undergraduate studies. She\u202fis a former refugee and\u202fwas a\u202fFirst Generation university student in her family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_LauralynJohnston.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31470\" style=\"width:230px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_LauralynJohnston.png 630w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_LauralynJohnston-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_LauralynJohnston-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Lauralyn Johnston (BES \u201999, MES \u201909), Senior Project Manager, Downtown East Justice Centre, City of Toronto<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lauralyn Johnston has worked for Vaughan, Aurora, Regina, Simcoe County and Toronto. Using good data and partnerships, she connects resources for socially sustainable solutions that inform public infrastructure investment and governance models. Her current project is supporting the creation of the Toronto Downtown East Justice Centre an innovative project between the Ministry of the Attorney General and the City of Toronto.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane30836_82684e-df\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How to Thrive in Sales and Marketing Careers<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Monday, March 24&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.<br><strong>Format:<\/strong> in-person&nbsp;<br><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Leveraging connection and networking as well as building brands, mastering digital tools and marketing tools.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alumni mentors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_RebeccaKagzi.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31409\" style=\"width:230px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_RebeccaKagzi.png 630w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_RebeccaKagzi-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_RebeccaKagzi-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Rebecca Kagzi (BA \u201817), Manager, Social Advertising, Reshift Media Inc.<\/strong> With seven years of experience in digital marketing, Rebecca focuses on social marketing and has collaborated with teams across Google Ads, web development and creative departments. Holding a bachelor of arts in Business and Society and a certificate in marketing, Rebecca has a proven ability to create and execute high-impact campaigns. She has supported over 40 companies, generating thousands of leads through strategic social media and paid marketing initiatives. Recently, she was part of two industry awards and was featured in a Reddit case study for outstanding campaign performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_LettyWong.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31436\" style=\"width:230px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_LettyWong.png 630w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_LettyWong-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_LettyWong-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Letty Wong (BA \u201816), Marketing Manager, Tokidos<\/strong>. Letty\u202fhas over three years\u202fof experience in marketing across \u202fB2B, tech, nonprofit and event marketing and over six years of experience in corporate. Letty completed her Chartered Marketer designation from the Canadian Marketing Association in 2024. She ran TEDxToronto's social media, resulting in a sold-out annual flagship event with 1000 attendees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"372\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/MC_Headshot.png\" alt=\"Portrait of Nabeel K. Adeni\" class=\"wp-image-31462\" style=\"width:230px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/MC_Headshot.png 372w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/MC_Headshot-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/MC_Headshot-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Nabeel K. Adeni (MBA \u201818), Product Marketing Consultant \u2013 AI, Data, Security, EnLeapXP.<\/strong>Today\u2019s cutting-edge innovation becomes tomorrow\u2019s table stakes\u2014leaving startups struggling to stand out. Nabeel, a Software Engineer-turned-Product Marketer, helps AI, Data, and Security startups stand out and avoid the pitfalls of weak messaging and positioning. He turns technical complexity into compelling data-driven narratives that resonate with customers.\u202fFor the past 7 years, he has guided startups backed\u202fby Microsoft, SoftBank, A16z and Khosla Ventures to create and lead entirely new market categories with his work on go-to-market strategy, sales enablement, product launches, and competitive intelligence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane30836_ce8176-01\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>How to Manage your Finances: Debit, Credit, Investing<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Thursday, March 27&nbsp;<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.<br><strong>Format:<\/strong> In-person&nbsp;<br><strong>Focus:<\/strong> This collaborative workshop-styled Mentor Circles with BE YU, will give you an overview of how to manage your personal finances: debit and credit management, investing, budgeting, and more from an experienced financial advisor. Join this session to ask an alum your questions and learn how to be financially responsible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alumni mentor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_Timotendo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31391\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_Timotendo.png 630w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_Timotendo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Mentor-Circles-headshots_Timotendo-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Tinotenda Mutsvangwa (BA \u201920, MSTM \u201921), Financial Advisor, CIBC.<\/strong> Tinotenda is a devoted CIBC Imperial Service financial advisor, holding both the CSC and CPH certifications. 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