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Alumna Kiana Blake (BA '18, JD '22) is committed to serving the community by giving back

Kiana Blake (BA '18, JD '22) is a passionate people advocate committed to making a positive impact and giving back to her community. As a lawyer and co-founder of People 4 People, a volunteer initiative that provides meals and winter care kits to homeless individuals, she is focused on community outreach and being a voice for those who need it the most.  

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With a bold vision to create the foremost community-based doctor education in Canada, York’s School of Medicine slated to open in 2028

The Winter 2024 issue of The York University Magazine is now available online. Wherever you are, we hope you enjoy reading and sharing this issue's interesting, thought-provoking and entertaining stories.

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York alumna empowers local community through urban agriculture

York alumna 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 York alumna shape the future of sports leadership

From an early age, York alumna, 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.

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

York alumnus 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.

Alumni Spotlight: Lucas DeLuca (MA ’19)

Lucas is an innovative educator and disability advocate who has worked with numerous non-profit organizations. Skilled in disability law, educational accommodation, management and public policy, Lucas is currently the director for Community Engagement with the Amputee Coalition.

Alumni Spotlight: Faridah Yagboyaju (IBBA ’22)

Faridah Yagboyaju (IBBA ’22) is an African-Canadian entrepreneur with a passion for helping students across the province achieve their academic goals. But when it came to her own academic goals, choosing a university was a big decision.

Alumni Spotlight: Kate Haiyun Mossop (MLCE ’21)

Kate Haiyun Mossop (MLCE ’21) is a community builder with a lifelong passion for strengthening communities and helping people overcome barriers. It was this passion that guided her to York University.

Alumni Spotlight: Marie Foolchand (BA ’21)

When alumna Marie Foolchand first joined TikTok, she never expected she might one day be rubbing shoulders with celebrities, representing some of the world's top brands, and racking up millions of views and likes. But what started as a creative pastime quickly became an outlet for her to entertain, inspire and educate people from across the globe.

Alumni Spotlight: Bri Darboh (BA ’15, MA ’18)

Alumna Bri Darboh has long been fascinated by the brain and human behaviour. A trailblazer in the clinical neuropsychology field and a lifelong learner pursuing a PhD and an MBA, Bri maintains a fervent devotion to leadership, social advocacy, and outreach in healthcare.

Alumni Spotlight: Jonelle Sills (BFA/BEd ’16)

Alumna Jonelle Sills credits York University with playing an integral role in her success. A lyric soprano whose performances led her to be on CBC’s list of Canada’s 30 hot classical musicians under 30 in 2020, Jonelle hopes to use her art to break down barriers and make classical music accessible to a wider and more diverse audience.

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