Date
September 11, 2024
Time
6:00-9:00 p.m. ET
Event Type
In-person
This Is a Past Event
Calling all Toronto-based Harvard alumni!
On Wednesday, September 11, alumni around the world will come together to welcome members of the Class of 2024 to their new cities! All Harvard University alumni who graduated between 2015 and 2024 are invited to participate.
Whether you are new to the area or have called it home for years, the Harvard community is your community—so we hope you will join us on September 11! Register with your LinkedIn profile or other social media accounts to see who's coming and connect with others before, during, and after the event.
This gathering is an informal pub night. If you would like to eat dinner after the event, please call the Duke of York at 416-964-2441 to reserve a table.
Who's Coming (88 + guests)
Yousuf Akhlaq
’24
Harvard Business School
ConsultantBoston Consulting Group (BCG)
Recently moved to Toronto, excited to meet the Harvard alumni community in Canada!
Jonathan Alderson
’01
Harvard Graduate School of Education
CEO / FounderHealth Innovation Platform Inc
Autism Specialist . Tech Start-up Entrepreneur. Published Author.
SAFANA ALFARDAN
’24
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Brain Medicine FellowUniversity of Toronto
Najwa Alshammasi
’24
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Victor Amadi
’24
Harvard Medical School
Schools attended: University of Nigeria, Nsukka, University of Liverpool, Harvard Medical School.
Qualifications: MBBS, MSc and Program Certificate.
Career Interests: Cancer research,Type-2 Diabetes research
Hobbies: Reading, writing, listening to music
Take away from event: expansion of research and professional networks
Alexandra Amiri
’24
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Alexandra Amiri
’24
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Katarina Begovich
’24
Harvard University Extension School
N/AN/A
I recently received an ALM degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from HES. I'm looking to get into a consulting business, and hoping to meet people from the industry who are like-minded.
Tyler Bennett
’24
Harvard Business School
Shannon Bowness
’21
Harvard University Extension School
Director, Communication, Change ManagementKPMG
Iris Braunstein
’21
Harvard Medical School
Product ManagerTempus AI
Darryl Brown
’24
Harvard Business School
ConsultantBain & Company
Recently moved to Toronto. Working as a Consultant at Bain & Company, mainly focused on mining and oil & gas.
David Bryckine
’19
Harvard University Extension School
Procurement DirectorTrade Management
Hey folks, looking forward tot seeing both fresh and familiar faces! I've run a few different businesses in my life and am currently exploring the AI/ crypto space, so would love to chat about it. I also help run the Canadian chapter of the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs and we are always looking for new members to be involved in our ambitious community. Outside of all of that, I love to play tennis, listen to electronic music, try out Toronto's cocktail bars, and spend time at the beach.
Betsy Chan
’24
Harvard University Extension School
Multinational PrincipalAviva Insurance
Godwin Chan
’21
Harvard Kennedy School
Deputy MayorCity of Richmond Hill
Junius Cheng
’24
Harvard University Extension School
Sr Director, Strategy and Business EnablementTCA Group of Companies Inc (d.b.a. Tru)
I'm an aspiring global strategist interested in your career or life journey!
When we meet, please share with me what are the 3 most important lessons you've learned from your work, school, or life experience in Canada 😊
Winnie Cheng
’24
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Loretta Cheung
’19
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Rajneesh Chhabra
’18
Harvard Business School
CEOSecure Engage
Andrew Chung
’24
Harvard University Extension School
Development ManagerSmartCentres
I work in commercial real estate and recently graduated with a Master of Liberal Arts in Management. Happy to meet fellow Harvard community in Toronto. I’m looking to connect and discover more cross-industry talent and opportunities in the local community.
Will Claybaugh
’19
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Data ScientistThe Trade Desk
Kishore Daggupati
’21
Harvard Graduate School of Education
FounderNandavanam
Hi there, I'm Kishore and I'm the founder of Nandavanam, a community organization based in Hamilton focused on improving community and student wellbeing. In partnership with Harvard professor Doris Sommer, we've currently launched programming in Canada, South India and Boston using an innovative methodology called "pre-texts" that significantly improves mental health, community building and overall engagement. Excited to connect with other Harvard folks!
Hayane Dahmen
’15
Harvard Kennedy School
Gerhard Dashi
’23
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Emergency PhysicianSunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Bryn de Chastelain
’23
Harvard Kennedy School
ConsultantMcKinsey
Interested in baseball, Canadian politics, and foreign affairs!
Netila Demneri
’19
Harvard University Extension School
Russell Reynolds Associates
Nabil El Jisr
’17
Harvard Business School
CEOEpic Start Advisory
In the process of setting up a new start-up in AI/Media Production space and looking for key talent.
Victoria Ennis
’22
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Academic Cultural Inclusion SpecialistWomen's College Hospital
Former teacher, working in DEI
Mo Faruqe
’20
Harvard University Extension School
Associate Director, Software and Applications ServicesThe National Ballet of Canada
Wendy Feldman
’89
Harvard Kennedy School
President Harvard Club of Toronto
Akil Fernando
’24
Harvard Business School
Yuri Gil Ferreira
’24
Harvard University Extension School
MBA StudentRotman
I moved to Toronto a month ago and just started my MBA program at Rotman
I finished my Master's in Data Science a few months ago and looking for a Lead Data Scientist position Love to run
Ryan Golt
’19
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Manager, Impact ConsultingCapitalize for Kids
Shai Granovski
’17
Harvard Business School
President Live Group
President of food manufacturing and soft commodities trading companies in cocoa, coffee, potato chips and gastronomy sectors.
Shreyash Gupta
’24
Harvard Business School
Arooj Naveed Haq
’21
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Future Design School, Ex-McKinsey
Interested in yoga, fitness, literature, theology and politics!
Yujing Huang
’18
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Ibrahim Karajeh
’22
Harvard University Extension School
Principal ConsultantWSP
Sardar Karim
’15
Harvard Kennedy School
Senior Policy Advisor Government of Ontario
Matt Kavaler
’80
Harvard College
ProfessorUniversity of Toronto
I am interested in the arts, in history, and cultural matters pertaining to Canada, the States, and Europe
Steve Keyzer
’24
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Executive Vice PresidentColliers
Hina Khan
’15
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Team LeadMinistry of Children, Community & Social Services
Hina is a seasoned Senior Policy Expert and Delivery Lead with over 10 years of leadership experience in project delivery, team management, and policy development. With a proven track record in the public and international development sectors. Hina excels in driving teams to achieve strategic objectives and ensures efficient project delivery. With expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis, she is committed to impactful policy reforms and improving social service delivery.
Uroosa Khan
’19
Harvard Medical School
Project Manager Best brand appliances
Rashi Khilnani
’19
Harvard Kennedy School
Senior policy analystCanadian Digital Service
Rachelle Krause
’22
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Physician, CardiologistPeterborough Regional Health Centre
I am a cardiologist at Peterborough Regional Health Centre specializing in heart failure and transplant. When not running around at the hospital, you can find me sailing around Toronto Island, training for marathons and travelling.
Annabelle Lim
’23
Harvard College
Monica Lin
’23
Harvard University Extension School
Product ownerTd Bank
Mark Lu
’22
Harvard University Extension School
Financial Planning ConsultantCanada Life
Loves travel, outdoor activities (Hiking, Camping, Diving etc.).
Tiffany MacLennan
’24
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Senior Research AssociateHigher Education Strategy Associates
Harout Manougian
’19
Harvard Kennedy School
Design Engineering SpecialistHydro One
Daniel Manulak
’24
Other Affiliate
Postdoctoral FellowUniversity of Toronto
YanYan Mao
’10
Harvard College
Anthony Mayadunne
’24
Harvard University Extension School
I teach Corporate Finance to MBAs, and Calculus to High School students. In 2024 I completed my Masters of Mathematics for Teaching, and started a business as a Mathematics Consultant. I hope to join the Harvard community in Toronto.
Gwen Mdinaradze
’26
Harvard University Extension School
CEOSpeakers Alliance Canada
Hi, I am Gwen Mdinaradze, the President and CEO of Speakers Alliance Canada (a consulting and training firm). I do my master's in I/O Psychology and a graduate certificate in OB. I look forward to meeting with students and graduates.
Mariam Mian
’17
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Research and Policy AdvisorUnited Way Greater Toronto
Emily Mocek
’24
Harvard University Extension School
I'm a Data Scientist who moonlights as an academic researcher with NASA's Ocean Ecology Lab. I enjoy running, and travelling, and have recently started learning how to sail.
Kahira Ngige
’19
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Infrastructure Ontario
Catherine Ni
’24
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Shawna Novak
’23
Harvard Medical School
Physician/Executive DirectorCanada International Scientific Exchange Program (CISEPO)
Jay Olson
’20
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Postdoctoral FellowUniversity of Toronto
Michael Paramathasan
’22
Harvard Kennedy School
DirectorTony Blair Institute
Former Director, Treasury Board of Canada, Office of the President
Former Senior Policy Advisor to Minister of Science, Government of Canada
Former Senior Policy Advisor and Interim Chief of Staff to the Minister of Government and Business Services, Government of Ontario
Anuj Pasrija
’24
Harvard Medical School
Vice President Johnson & Johnson (Medtech)
Kaamila Patherya
’24
Harvard Kennedy School
Associate AdvisorThe Behvaioural Insights Team
Hue Pham
’26
Harvard University Extension School
JournalistJode Dream Corp.
Cathy Qi
’23
Harvard Business School
Managing PartnerixLegacy
Sanuja Rajeswaran
’24
Harvard University Extension School
Adi Rawat
’24
Harvard University Extension School
Solution ArchitectTelus
Arezu Riahi
’21
Harvard College
sapna saleem
’22
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Zamin Ali Salman
’24
Harvard Business School
Recent MBA grad and new to Toronto city! Help us with any must-see recommendations in and around the city!
Denrich Sananda
’17
Harvard Business School
Managing PartnerArista Cybersecurity Services
Orit Sarfaty
’97
Harvard College
VP, Placemaking and SustainabilityChoice Properties
Snigdha Shahi
’22
Harvard Kennedy School
Biz and StratOps PMAWS
Hasan Sheikh
’20
Harvard Kennedy School
Igsung So
’19
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Principal ConsultantSWON Ltd
Architect, Lecturer
Guangyu Song
’24
Harvard University Extension School
Ya Xuan Sun
’23
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Moved to Toronto a few months ago after working as a consultant with the WHO in the Western Pacific Regional Office. Recently co-launched a startup called Healthful with a fellow Harvard alumnus to build a telehealth platform that makes consulting with a Registered Dietitian as accessible and common as having a family doctor, with services covered by insurance.
Yucheng Tsai
’19
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Trevor Tuck
’23
Harvard Business School
ConsultantPersonal
Monique Visser
’19
Harvard Medical School
EthicistHealth Ethics Alliance
Lorraine Wang
’20
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Sarah Williams-Habibi
’22
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Jenny Wu
’24
Harvard Business School
Courtney Young
’24
Harvard Kennedy School
Hirad Zafari
’21
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
DentistDiamond dental
Elsie Zhang
’24
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Psychotherapy and Buddhist spiritual care student at U of T.
Qiyuan Zhou
’24
Harvard Medical School
Dana Zorbas
’24
Harvard University Extension School
I coach executives, teams, and upcoming high potentials in organizations on critical leadership skills.