Originally posted by Sharon Aschaiek on October 11, 2024 at https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/main-news/how-utm-combatting-anti-black-racism-and-catalyzing-progress One afternoon a week, Black-identifying students at the University of Toronto Mississauga would meet...
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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...
A Q&A with Christopher Thompson
Originally posted on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 by Tara Clemens, Alumni Office In his journey from a UTM student to an influential leader in the community, Christopher Thompson (HBA ’12) has shown unwavering commitment to inspiring and empowering youth. Christopher is a...
UTM Alumna & Playwright Andrea Scott
Originally posted on Thursday, August 8, 2024 by Kristy Strauss, Alumni Office Andrea Scott has never forgotten the moment, in her Grade 9 English class, when her dreams of becoming a writer were quashed. “I remember proclaiming something I felt was very literary, and...
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...
Amy Sylvester-Omorodion: Navigating the STEM Field and Inspiring the Next Generation
Sylvester-Omorodion's passion for science was evident from an early age. "Since I was little, I always liked biology, chemistry, and math," she recalls. "It was just something that always intrigued me and that I excelled in naturally." This unwavering interest led her...









