The Level Up series helps new grads navigate life and work after getting their degree, with virtual and in-person events that provide opportunities for career development, learning, and professional and social networking. If you have any questions, or would like to present or host a Level Up session, please contact Senior Alumni Engagement Officer Nicole Light at nlight@yorku.ca or 647-527-2550.
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location:
Price: $41.99 per person (all you can eat)
Join us for an evening of great food, lively conversation, and meaningful connections. Whether you're looking to expand your social circle, make new friends, or grow your professional network, this casual get-together is the perfect opportunity.
Hosted by Young Alumni Ambassadors:
Date: Wednesday, May 20
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location:
Tickets: $10 鈥 Guests will receive a $10 arcade game card, one drink ticket and light snacks.
Join us for a fun night at the arcade and a chance to socialize with other York alumni while enjoying light snacks and beverages.
Hosted by Young Alumni Ambassadors:
- Kumar Mahismat (BBA 鈥25), Senior Analyst, Process
Engineering, CIBC - Thijith Vidanagamage (BBA 鈥21, MAcc 鈥22), Auditor,
Canada Revenue Agency
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Join us March 26 for the Young Alumni Career Mixer in the heart of downtown Toronto at TD Terrace. Meet alumni mentors who will share their experience and expertise across various industries.
Alumni mentors
- Vansh Arora (MBA 鈥23), Manager M&A, Volaris Group
- Wasi Syed Babar (BA 鈥20, MPPAL 鈥25), Senior Program Manager, City of Toronto
- Jennifer Catton (BHA 鈥10, MBA 鈥16), Director, Hospital Sector Funding, Planning & Performance, Ontario Ministry of Health
- Shayandeep Das, (BHS 鈥21), Senior Consultant, EY; Analyst, Yaletown Partners
- Ivan Ho (叠础厂肠&苍产蝉辫;鈥07), Partnerships Development Manager, Google
- Zeina Ismail (MES 鈥14), AVP & Chief of Staff to the Group Head, TD Bank
- Ivana Kova膷evi膰 (BA 鈥17, MEd 鈥19), Founder & Private English Instructor, Heart of Learning
- Abhishek Kumar (MBA 鈥23), Associate Director, Process Engineering, OMERS
- M茅lissa Romulus Lisanti (BA 鈥08), Sr. Director, Strategy & Transformation Lead, Long View Systems
- Svetlana Mamaeva (BBA 鈥18, MBA 鈥24), Manager, Corporate Finance, Brookfield Properties
- Dionne Sinclair (惭厂肠狈&苍产蝉辫;鈥08), Vice President, Clinical Operations & Chief Nursing Executive, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Dr. Rahul Verma (叠厂肠&苍产蝉辫;鈥15), Pediatric Respirologist & Sleep Physician, The Hospital for Sick Children
Alumni speaker: Gurjot Mann (BCom 鈥20), Senior Accountant 鈥 Assurance, Bateman MacKay LLP
Confidently navigate the Canadian tax system and file your own tax return with ease.
Alumni speaker: Sarah Blomme (BHRM 鈥19, MHRM 鈥21), Director, Global HR, WebSan Solutions Inc., Avreen Kochhar (BHRM 鈥19), Human Resources Specialist Advisor, Government of Canada, Stewart Pei (HURS 鈥07), Talent Acquisition Consultant, Early Talent, Metrolinx
Featuring recruitment specialists and hiring managers from a variety of industries, this special alumni panel will discuss ways new graduates can increase their chances of success when job hunting.
Featuring guest speakers:
- Masi Naserie (BA 鈥15), Senior Advisor, Office of the Investor, Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization
- Sarah Asals (BA 鈥97), Manager, Office of the Investor, Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization
Presented by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), a national self-regulatory organization that oversees all investment dealers
Join us at the Break Room on Keele campus for an evening of socializing, games and delicious food and drinks that will have activities for both gamers and non-gamers alike. Meet other young alumni and grow your network in a fun arcade setting.
Join us at this career networking event and grow your professional network. Meet alumni mentors who will share their experience and expertise across various industries including: Healthcare, technology, marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, law and more.
Alumni mentors
- Sarah Blomme (BHRM 鈥19, MHRM 鈥21) Director, Global HR, WebSan Solutions Inc.鈥
- Brian Serapio (BSc 鈥18), Psychiatry Resident, University of Toronto
- Jen Beltran (BComm 鈥14), Associate Product Manager, CoLab Software
- Dionne Sinclair (MScN 鈥08), Vice President Clinical Operations & Chief Nursing Executive, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Dael Vasquez (BA '21), Senior Consultant Communications, CIBC
- Bintu Alkassoum (MMAI 鈥22), AI Adoption Manager, BASF
- Tania Fuschino (BA 鈥10), Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Acclaim Ability Management
- Harsh Doshi (MHRM 鈥22), Human Resources Business Partner, Polytainers Inc.
- Natalie Bartello (BFA 鈥04), Producer and Partner, Yonge Street Theatricals
- Daniel Audisho (BCom 鈥17), Director, Loyalty, Loblaw
- Kevin Cao (BHRM 鈥18), Sr Relationship Manager, Business Banking, BMO
- Adam Donaldson (JD 鈥22), Associate, Stockwoods LLP
Alumni speakers: Sam Dobbin (JD 鈥22), Associate, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and Elnaz Nejadabbasi (BA 鈥18), Real Estate and Corporate Lawyer, Hummingbird Lawyers LLP
Thinking about going to law school or studying for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)? Hear from two York alumni who have recently graduated from law school and are now successful lawyers working in the Toronto area.
Jan. 28 | 12 p.m. ET
Alumni speaker: Jasrin Kaur (BCom 鈥23), Senior IT Project Coordinator, CIBC
In today鈥檚 competitive job market, building a strong personal brand is essential to stand out and achieve your professional goals. LinkedIn, as the world鈥檚 leading professional network, provides unparalleled opportunities to showcase your expertise, connect with industry leaders, and create meaningful content.
Date: Nov. 5 | 12 p.m. ET
Alumni speakers: Alamgir Khandwala CPA (BAS 鈥17), Revenue Accounting Manager, Uber, representing San Francisco, United States, Jenny Chong (BCOM '07), Founder, The Essential Project Manager, representing London, England, United Kingdom and Cheyenne Duz (BSc 鈥11), Sustainability Ratings Senior Manager, EcoVadis. Representing Paris, France
Are you interested in taking your career global? This upcoming panel discussion features successful early career alumni from Europe and the United States discussing their international careers and advice for interested alumni and students. The moderated discussion will cover how the panelists secured work after graduation, discussing the challenges, benefits, learnings and tips for grads looking to find work outside of Canada.
Date: Oct. 22 | 5 p.m. ET
Alumni speakers: Brian Serapio (BSc 鈥18), Psychiatry Resident, University of Toronto and Clarelle Gonsalves (BSc 鈥18), Paediatrics Resident, Hospital for Sick Children/University of Toronto
Thinking about going to medical school or studying for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)? This event will feature intimate conversations with two successful York alumni who have recently graduated from medical school and are now excelling as doctors. Learn tips for navigating medical school admissions, the highs and lows of being a medical school student and takeaways from being an early career doctor.
If you have any questions, or would like to present or host a Level Up session, please contact Senior Alumni Engagement Officer Nicole Light at nlight@yorku.ca or 437-235-8754.
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