Meet the Team!

Felicity Morgan, Director

As the Director, Felicity is constantly exploring new ways to facilitate career education and deliver the highest quality experience to students at UTM. She aims for deep engagement in career education for all UTM students and supports the Career Centre team in reaching this goal. Felicity sees students as a career counselor because she loves doing it and it keeps her connected to students and their needs. With experience at all three UT campuses and in non-profit agencies, she has had many opportunities to learn and implement best practices. Outside of work, Felicity finds being active outdoors crucial for her mental health. An avid reader since childhood, she welcomes suggestions from all genres and backgrounds.

Sheri Browne, Assistant Director
 

Sheri Browne has worked at the University of Toronto at all three campuses across 5 faculties, which includes the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, UTSC Management, Rotman Commerce, the Faculty of Pharmacy and now in a central role at the University of Toronto Mississauga(UTM). 

Her current role as the Assistant Director, Career Development Unit at the UTM Career Centre entails overseeing a team of Career Counsellors and Employment Strategists, who support students in looking at the internal and external factors which affect their career decisions, support their ability to identify their values to develop a career plan and effectively market their skills to employers. 

Sheri is passionate about helping students to identify experiential learning opportunities to enhance their academic journey and experience. Sheri aims to be impactful in supporting students in setting and achieving their short-term and long-term goals.

Claire Smith-Victor, Career Counsellor
 

Claire is a UTM Career Counsellor who believes students have the ability to choose a career that is suitable for them when provided with the necessary information and tools to discover aspects about themselves that influences career choice. Claire takes a respectful, collaborative and supportive approach during her discussions with students. She provides career counselling, assessments and information about the world of work and encourages students to explore opportunities to build skills through volunteering, summer employment and/or work study programs from the many opportunities offered by UTM.

Claire holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Counselling (now Counselling Psychology) with a focus on Career Counselling, from the University of Ottawa.

Claire’s self-care involves being outdoors, walking trails and riding her bike. She has walked the trails of Kathmandu Valley, trekked the Annapurna Sanctuary and climbed to Uhuru’s peak on Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Connect with Claire! 
To book a Career Counselling appointment with Claire, please call us at 905-828-5451 or email careers.utm@utoronto.ca

Carolina Pombo, Career Counsellor
 

Carolina is a career counsellor registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and the Canadian Counsellors Association. She helps students to gain more insights on the factors that may be important in their career journeys including personality traits, cultural values, skills, family relationships among others and helps them to foster authentic career stories. Carolina specializes in international experiences and global careers, as also in trauma-informed career counselling, and coping skills for career and performance anxiety. 

Connect with Carolina! 
To book a Career Counselling appointment with Carolina, please call us at 905-828-5451 or email careers.utm@utoronto.ca

Jamie Kunkel, Career Counsellor

Jamie has over 8 years of experience in the post-secondary career development field and worked at the University of Guelph-Humber, UTSC Career Centre and UTSC Arts and Science co-op before joining the UTM Career Centre. She is currently completing her MEd in educational research, interdisciplinary studies, with a combined focus in inclusive education and school and counselling psychology. Jamie believes in the importance of resilience in career development and encourages students to start with their strengths and view setbacks as an opportunity to learn.  

Outside of her time at work and school, Jamie enjoys distance running (very slowly), listening to true crime podcasts, Legos, puzzles and watching copious amounts of reality TV.

Connect with Jamie! 
To book a Career Counselling appointment with Jamie, please call us at 905-828-5451 or email careers.utm@utoronto.ca

Sooin Park, Career Counsellor

Sooin is a passionate Certified Career Development Practitioner in Ontario with extensive facilitating and counselling experience in community and educational settings. She has her Master of Education in Adult Education from Rutgers University and Career Counselling diploma from George Brown College. Prior to joining the team at the UTM Career Centre in 2021, she worked in the PEY Co-op program, U of T and various not-for-profit organizations for over 15 years. As a vivid lifelong learner, she is enthusiastic about solution-focused coaching related to a wide variety of employment issues and maximizing to support students' career development and job search process.

Connect with Sooin! 
To book a Career Counselling appointment with Sooin, please call us at 905-828-5451 or email careers.utm@utoronto.ca

Wendy Szeto, Career Counsellor

Wendy Szeto brings experience from roles at University of Toronto Scarborough’s Academic Advising & Career Centre, Centennial College, and a passion for community development in the non-profit sector. With a Master of Social Work from University of Toronto, Wendy approaches career counselling as more than a profession; it’s work from the heart, filled with genuine care for every student’s unique journey.

Wendy finds joy in helping students to uncover their potential and pursue their goals with confidence. In her spare time, you’ll find Wendy pouring her energy into volunteering for meaningful social causes or embarking on tasty food adventures, always ready to explore new delicious discoveries!

Connect with Wendy! 
To book a Career Counselling appointment with Wendy, please call us at 905-828-5451 or email careers.utm@utoronto.ca

Lucille Yi, Employment Strategist

Lucille is an Employment Strategist - International who leverages her past experience in government, non-profit and recruiting to specialize in helping international students (and domestic students!) discover job opportunities both in Canada and abroad. She has worked in China, Türkiye and Canada.

Connect with Lucille! 
To book an Employment Coaching appointment with Lucille, please call us at 905-828-5451 or email careers.utm@utoronto.ca

Ron Wener, Employment Strategist
 

Ron is a passionate career educator who brings over 30 years of career development experience working with university students. He has worked in each of the three UofT Campus Career Centres in addition to his experience at the Arts and Science Co-op Office at UTSC and UOIT (now Ontario Tech University). Ron is a proud UofT Alumnus (BA English), has extensive training in employment laws and workplace accommodation in addition to his training from the George Brown College’s Career and Work Counsellor Program.

Ron is an active member of the UTM community. You will often see him at various campus events or on his daily walks on-campus earning his reputation as a deer whisperer. He was re-elected to serve as the Administrative Staff Representative on UTM Campus Council for a three-year term beginning July 2023.

Connect with Ron! 
To book an Employment Coaching appointment with Ron, please call us at 905-828-5451 or email careers.utm@utoronto.ca

Sheila Lau, Employment Strategist

With 5+ years of experience in post-secondary student services, Sheila is a highly adaptable Career Development Practitioner focused on providing an inclusive, student-focused approach to her practice. A fellow UTM alumni with an Honours Bachelor of Sciences in Psychology and double minor in Business and Sociology, she obtained her Career Development Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificate at George Brown College after she sparked her curiosity in the career development field from her work-study positions at the UTM Career Centre.

Prior to obtaining her CDP certificate, Sheila engaged in various industries, including: supporting people with disabilities with UTM Accessibility Services and Community on Campus; advocating with an NGO in the Philippines for universal digital rights; mentoring interns at a start-up company; and, performing traditional Chinese dances on TV.

Connect with Sheila! 
To book an Employment Coaching appointment with Sheila, please call us at 905-828-5451 or email careers.utm@utoronto.ca

Sasha Thornhill, Employment Strategist

Sasha is a dedicated Career Services professional with 10+ years of experience in post-secondary and adult education. As an Employment Strategist, Sasha is committed to supporting students on their career and employment journey, and empowering them with the guidance, tools and support needed to achieve their employment goals.

Sasha uses her coaching experience to provide personalized, solution-focused support, helping students identify their strengths, set achievable goals, and develop confidence in their job search and engagement with the world of work.

Connect with Sasha! 
To book an Employment Coaching appointment with Sasha, please call us at 905-828-5451 or email careers.utm@utoronto.ca

Chrystal Colquhoun, Data and Assessment Analyst; Supervisor, Organizational Research Assistant Team 
 

Data is the ink in our storytelling pens. At the UTM Career Centre, Chrystal leads the Data Analysis and Assessment team and mentors a group of organizational research assistants. She values high quality data storytelling to ensure that services meet the specific and evolving needs of University of Toronto students and recent graduates. Chrystal is a University of Toronto alumna and Ontario Institute for Studies in Education graduate student with 10+ years of industry experience. She is actively engaged in the Pursue Learning area of the UTM Career Centre’s career development model. 

University of Toronto students and recent graduates can email Chrystal (chrystal.colquhoun@utoronto.ca) to schedule a data-related career conversation such as an informational interview.

Jason John, Assistant Director, Employer Relations & Marketing
 

I serve as the leader of the employer relations and marketing team.

The Employer Relations team acts as a bridge between our employer partners and our diverse student body. The team offers employer partners a variety of creative solutions and packages to enhance their talent pipeline and cultivate their employer brand on campus through events and programs like our Get Hired Career Fairs, the Job Shadow Program, In The Field and the Recent Graduate Opportunities program.

Our dynamic marketing team ensures that our students receive information about all our career workshops, events, and programming, providing them with a wide range of opportunities to participate.

Shanzey Ahmed, Industry Engagement Specialist
 

In her role at the UTM Career Centre, Shanzey engages with employers from diverse sectors such as education, non-profit, and government to navigate the intricacies of recruiting early talent and to guide them in connecting with UTM students. She partners with HR experts and UofT alumni across these fields to facilitate student career development. Additionally, Shanzey organizes large-scale events and engagement sessions aimed at creating equitable opportunities for all students, including those facing employment barriers.

With a background in higher education, social services, and student affairs, Shanzey is a collaborative professional with over 6 years of experience dedicated to promoting an engaged and empowering student experience.

Jesse Li, Industry Engagement Specialist
 

As an Industry Engagement Specialist, Jesse works to build strong relationships with employers in multiple sectors to help bridge the gap between students and employers by creating opportunities for the two to connect. Through these relationships, he is able to help set up major networking and hiring events on campus for students to attend and see the in-demand roles and gain valuable up-to-date insights for their industry.

Jelena Vulic, Partner Relations for Career Exploration
 

Jelena Vulic is responsible for the design and management of the Career Centre's career exploration portfolio, which includes the Job Shadow Program and In the Field initiatives. Jelena supports students through the design and implementation of programming that supports their career exploration journey.

Cyriac Vempala, Social Media and Digital Communications Specialist
 

Cyriac leads the Career Centre Marketing team and focuses on strategically implementing marketing plans for our Services and Events. He supervises and collaborates with the Marketing student staff to create engaging social media content and maintains up-to-date digital assets on various platforms strengthening Career Centre online presence, making our services more accessible and appealing to everyone.

With an educational background in Design and years of experience in various industries including Fashion and Finance, Cyriac brings a unique perspective and expertise to our team.

Ashvini Sriharan, Marketing & Events Assistant
 

As Marketing & Events Assistant, Ashvini supports the Career Centre Marketing team and overall staff with the delivery and promotions of our many valuable services and events. This also includes the digital career services experience on our website and social media. Her aim is to improve accessibility to the many resources and information available to all students, recent graduates, employers, and faculty.

April Forbes, Career Outreach Consultant
 

April actively fosters partnership opportunities for the team by initiating proactive engagement with staff, faculty, and various academic departments throughout the university. Her aim is to discern how career services can best support students in navigating their academic and career paths, empowering them to explore options and gain clarity in their pursuits.

Maria Dumdumaya, Career Outreach Assistant
 

Maria works to support, build partnership and collaboration with the many student groups, clubs, and academic societies at UTM particularly in their areas of interest in the realm of career. If she’s not in her office, you will find her at tabling events or pop-ups around campus so don’t hesitate to introduce yourself or say hi!

Dino, Assisted Therapy Dog
 

Dino (pronounced dee-no) is a friendly, 4-year-old, mix-breed, rescue dog from Antigua. He is a licensed, Assisted Therapy Dog with Lifeline Canada and assist his owner, April, during outreach activities at the Career Centre.

You will see him in the Hub and at tabling events so feel free to come say hello and pet him if you'd like. He's a great listener and his favourite things are afternoon naps and belly-rubs.

Connect with Dino! 
Come by the Hub on Thursday to meet Dino!

Cherry Cai, Resource Centre Coordinator
 

Cherry oversees front-line services, supervising and training the Resource Centre Unit and student staff, and supporting the Career Centre overall. Cherry is dedicated to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment, ensuring that all students and visitors feel supported and respected. Cherry also helps drive improvements in service delivery with a student-centered approach.

Em Murdoch, Career Centre Assistant
 

Em has 4+ years of experience in post-secondary student services and non-profit organizations. She supports students with accessing up-to-date labour market information and career development resources. She has an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Social Psychology from McMaster University and completed her Career Development Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificate at George Brown College.

In her spare time, Em enjoys puzzles, kayaking, and engaging in film analysis.

Randy Ali, Career Services Representative
 

Randy provides positive and welcoming front-line services for UTM's Career Centre by advising students on career resources and strategies to achieve their career goals. He provides detailed explanations and demonstrating procedures to students who are seeking support from the Career Centre while also scheduling appointments for prospective, current, and graduate students along with recent graduates to address individual needs.

José G. Chacón, Business and Operations Coordinator
 

José supports students, faculty and staff with the Work Study Program and the UTM community with the CLNx system. Furthermore, he supports the UTM Career Centre team with finance and accounting duties, and ensures the department follows and complies with University policies and procedures outlined in the Guide to Financial Management (GTFM). Moreover, the UTM Career Centre team receives José’s support with behind-the-scenes tech and admin support. 

Sevvie Acar-Hammudeh, eLearning Specialist
 

As the eLearning Specialist at the UTM Career Centre, Sevvie utilizes her expertise to create inclusive and engaging online learning experiences that are grounded in universal design and adult learning principles. Her background in adult education, curriculum, instructional design and employment consultancy enables her to bring a blend of pedagogy and technology to her role.

Sevvie holds an MBA in Educational Management and is the recipient of the Canadian 2020-2021 Governor General’s Award. While serving as an educator in global higher educational institutions, she conducted research on the effective use of technology in education, and presented at international conferences. Her personal interests include hygge, arts, travelling and mindful self-compassion.

Miguel DaSilva, Technical Support Assistant
 

Miguel supports general inquiries and issues with CLNx from students, staff, and faculty. His role works with the Career Centre and other SAS departments in using CLNx to create and administer appointments and events on CLNx. Miguel also lead Records Management at the Career Centre. You'll also find him taking student LinkedIn photos and carrying a camera around our many events offered to students.