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...
Black at UTM News
How UTM is combatting anti-Black racism and catalyzing progress
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...
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...









