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SciMentorship Program

SciMentorship Program

The SciMentorship Program at TMU connects upper-year science students with experienced professionals and alumni, offering mentorship and guidance to help students excel in their future STEM careers.

Navigating career development and job searching can be daunting. With the experience and emotional support of a mentor who has “been there, done that”, the often stressful and frustrating process can be transformed into a meaningful learning experience.

“If I knew then what I know now.”

Alex Finlayson, Computer Science '06

At the Faculty of Science, our goal is to empower students as they approach graduation and prepare them to enter their respective industries by creating a community that they can stay connected to. The SciMentorship Program connects alumni, friends, senior leaders and industry professionals with science students in their third year and above, helping them overcome challenges and make informed decisions to achieve their academic and career goals. Mentorship happens through one-on-one sessions, networking events and panel discussions.

Get Involved

Mentorship can inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential in the transition from university to the professional world.

For more information about this program and to get involved, please contact:

Kyla Riley

Kyla Riley
Director of Development
kyla.riley@torontomu.ca
647-274-2661

Current Mentors

Our vibrant community of mentors empowers Faculty of Science students with the knowledge, insight and access to networks to help navigate challenges and make career decisions with confidence and clarity.

Juliet Ajambo-Doherty

Juliet Ajambo-Doherty, Applied Chemistry and Biology '07, MSc '09

Co-chair of the Faculty of Science Mentorship Program and First Line Manager at OPG

Juliet is an enthusiastic energy professional with a passion for equity, diversity and inclusion.

Co-Chair

Dr. Ori Rotstein

Co-chair of the Faculty of Science Mentorship Program, VP of Research and Innovation at Unity Health Toronto and Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto

Alongside his administrative roles, Dr. Rotstein is a practicing General Surgeon and the former Surgeon-in-Chief at St. Michael’s Hospital.

Roxana Bayat

Roxana Bayat, Computer Science ‘92

Senior Director, DevOps and QEX at RBC

Roxana leads DevOps Platform Supports and Quality Engineering practice for RBC.

 

Ian Corbett

Ian Corbett

Senior Director, Cyber and IT Risk Management, Group Risk Management

Ian is retired after a career in banking that included extensive technology management experience with a focus on Capital Markets, Information Security and oversight of Cyber and Technology risk at an Enterprise level.

Noemie Duvivier

Noémie Duvivier

Senior Technical Engineer at OPG

Noémie is a nuclear safety engineer with extensive experience in Probabilistic Safety Assessment, project management and critical safety systems.

 

Alex Finlayson

Alex Finlayson, Computer Science ‘06

Staff UXE Lead for Google Search Apps

Alex manages a small team of iOS and Android UX Engineers to prototype and innovate new products and features for Google Search.

Ann Meyer

Dr. Ann Meyer

Director, BioInnovation Scientist Program at adMare BioInnovations

Dr. Meyer creates and delivers training programs that help early-career life sciences professionals develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the Canadian life sciences industry.

Karen Moore

Karen Moore

Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Network and Agency Policy at Ontario Ministry of Energy

Karen provides strategic advice on cross-cutting issues such as regional and long-term planning, electrification, climate change adaptation, and Indigenous policy matters.

Julia Pia

Julia Pia, Chemistry ‘20

CEO and Founder of Ment Projects

Julia is the founder of Ment Projects, a business focused on advancing careers by making mentorship more accessible for students and professionals.

Douaoud Shah

Duoaud Shah

Vice President of Clinical Partnerships at Altis Labs

Duoaud is an experienced business development, clinical technology, and regulatory professional, who has led numerous translational research and innovation initiatives at the University Health Network.