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Alumni Portraits

Catch up with OISE alumni and see how they stand out in professions across the globe


 



Thinking bigger with enterprise education

Meet Vince De Freitas

 


20 years of inclusive Canadian narratives

Meet Gina Valle

 


Evocative composer, Oscar-winner

Meet Mycheal Danna


Bon élève! From French to STEM

Meet Chrystal Smith

 


Healing minds through hope

Meet Jennifer Barbera

 


Counselling during COVID-19

Meet Robert Roopa

 


From farmhand to  foundation president

Meet Cindy Gouveia

 
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Rising star: A writer, actor and producer

Meet Mercedes Cardella

 
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A teacher of teachers

Meet David F. Boshra

 
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Double degree mentee

Meet Susan He

 
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Indigenous community healer

Meet Diane Longboat

 
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Hip hop state of mind

Watch Marcus Singleton

 


Former politician, enlightened activist

Meet Tshweu Moleme

 


From plantation to policy leader

Meet Carlos Ruano

 


Telling the stories of newcomers

Meet Meghan Ferrari


Math wiz kid turns to teaching

Meet Dan Zingaro

 


Indigenous learner breaks down walls

Meet Atik Bird

 


Prized professor and mentor

Meet Glen Sharpe

 


Time travelling writer-in-residence

Meet Carrianne Leung

 


Inspiring students, on and off the field

Meet Amilcar Barnett

 


Global education guru

Meet Grace Karram Stephenson


Indigenous learning leader

Meet Karma Chukdong

 
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Arts and culture aficionado

Meet Konrad Skorupa

 


Champion of young women

Meet Khulood Khan


Agent of human rights

Meet Fabian Garcia

 


High-flying vice president

Meet Julie A. Hay

 


Pioneering street nurse

Meet Cathy Crowe

 



Video Portraits

BRIAN LI

Brian Li is the president of Education TV China and chair of the OISE Alumni Association in China. He has been a leader in the field of educational media for over a decade. 

 

TRACY KING

Alum Tracey King discusses her work as one of Canada's first Indigenous human resources consultants at a postsecondary institution. She has an important message for Indigenous students.