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Proud ºÚÁÏappalumna returns to host the ºÚÁÏapp Alumni Awards

We sat down with ºÚÁÏappalumna Stephanie Bertini to get her insights as the host of the 2024 ºÚÁÏapp Alumni Awards on November 6.

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Read interesting, thought-provoking and entertaining stories in the latest issue of the ºÚÁÏapp Magazine.

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ºÚÁÏappalumnus advancing the next generation through workforce development 

When ºÚÁÏappalumnus Joannes Yimbesalu (MA ’18) decided to transition from his role as a cancer biologist to pursue his passion in international development, he realized he needed to return to school to develop his leadership skills. 

ºÚÁÏappalumna champions vulnerable communities facing climate impacts

Sindy Singh has dedicated over a decade to environmental management and climate change. Her education at the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change (EUC) at ºÚÁÏapp laid the foundation for her career focused on advocating for vulnerable communities facing climate impacts.

ºÚÁÏappalumnus reflects on Black identity in best-selling book

ºÚÁÏappalumnus Matthew R. Morris (BEd ’11) is an educator, anti-racism advocate, writer and public speaker based in Toronto. In his recent national best-selling book, Black Boys Like Me: Confrontations with Race, Identity, and Belonging, Morris tackles the issues of identity that young Black students experience as they navigate their way through the education system.  

Alumni Spotlight: Adam Donaldson (JD ’22)

When Adam Donaldson (JD ’22) graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School, his dream of becoming a lawyer finally became a reality. Today, Adam is an associate at Stockwoods LLP, advocate, community builder and volunteer. 

Alumni Spotlight: Aedan Fida (BBA ’20)

Aedan Fida (BBA ’20) is an innovator, entrepreneur and co-founder/CEO of Blade Air, a North American leader in sustainable indoor air quality solutions. He credits his time at ºÚÁÏappas instrumental in driving his success.

Alumni Spotlight: Leanne Prendergast (BA ’16)

Leanne Prendergast is an anti-bullying advocate, author and motivational speaker who works to empower young girls and address issues of bullying, low self-esteem and other mental health issues. 

ºÚÁÏappalumna empowers local community through urban agriculture

ºÚÁÏappalumna Ohemaa Boateng (BA ’17) has lived in the Jane and Finch community since she was a child. But it wasn’t until she started her role as a youth intern at Black Creek Community Farm that she would learn about food sovereignty and the challenges faced by marginalized people in her community.

Fellowship helps ºÚÁÏappalumna shape the future of sports leadership

From an early age, ºÚÁÏappalumna, Stephanie Morales Arevalo (IBBA ’23), developed a strong passion for soccer. It was this love for soccer that helped carve her path to becoming the recipient of the 2024 TFC x BMO Women in Soccer Fellowship.

ºÚÁÏappalumnus helps de-stigmatize men’s mental health in podcast series

ºÚÁÏappalumnus Samir Mourani (BA ’14) has embarked on a quest to help men worldwide become more open to discussing a subject that many have difficulty talking about: their mental health.

Alumni Spotlight: Iris Yusupov (BA ’16, MA ’18, MBA ’22)

Iris Yusupov is a clinical researcher and mental health advocate who has devoted her graduate career to providing mentorship and mental health support to students.

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