Community Voices

Opening Doors: Somto Nnakenyi
A UTM student’s commitment to providing opportunities and representing her peers. Somtochukwu Nnakenyi is a dedicated fourth-year student at the U of T Mississauga (UTM) who is double majoring in political science and criminology with a minor in sociology, but her...
Sidoné Grange: Caring for Communities
UTM Student balances her studies and research while providing support and mentorship to the black community at UTM. __________________________ Sidoné Grange, a dynamic and passionate fourth-year student at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), is always looking...
Natasha Tweneboah: Curating Connections
Recent UTM grad exemplifies the importance of immersive learning and leadership. A recent graduate of the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), Natasha Tweneboah (HBSc 2024) was never one to limit herself: while pursuing intellectually fulfilling programs at UTM,...
Wellness-Driven Success: Ethan Williams
Cultural ambassador, health enthusiast, and community builder. Recent U of T Mississauga (UTM) graduate Ethan Williams (HBA 2024) has a longstanding passion for health, wellness, and justice that dates back to his youth and is also very much rooted in his cultural...
Scientist, by Design: Lilith Alexandria Lawrence
UTM grad weaves together art and science to meet marginalized communities where they are. U of T Mississauga graduate Lilith Alexandria Lawrence uses her art to make health care more inclusive and welcoming for all. “A lot of communities of colour don't have very...
Irene Duah-Kessie: STEM Enthusiast and Entrepreneur
Self-proclaimed STEM enthusiast Irene Duah-Kessie is a community organizer and researcher who has forged a career out of her passion for “health equity and creating spaces for people to thrive.” While helping care for her brother throughout her youth, Duah-Kessie came...
Athlete to Innovator: Leticia Skeete
UTM Graduate traces her exciting career in biopharma to lessons learned as a student and an athlete. While working on her undergraduate degree in Health Sciences from University of South Florida on a full soccer scholarship, Leticia Skeete found that her career as a...
Reclaiming the Narrative: Mya Moniz
UTM alum’s career advocating for youth experiencing homelessness is a testament to her resilience, determination and the power of storytelling. For UTM graduate Mya Moniz, the path to her role as a Peer Support Worker at Restoration and Empowerment for Social...
Sustainability Enthusiast: Ruseh Oghenekaro
UTM Graduate combines personal experience with professional insight in the global fight for climate awareness. Growing up in Nigeria, Ruseh Oghenekaro saw first-hand the growth and push for sustainable energy in Africa. This encouraged her to obtain a Masters in...