About Me
Hi there! My name is Ravi, and I currently work as the Supervisor, Wellness Programs in the Department of Recreation, Athletics & Wellness at the University of Toronto Mississauga. In my role, I lead physical activity-based wellness programming to support student success. Alongside my professional career, I am pursuing a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto; and operate a small business called The Gabble Company, which develops and sells hand-designed paper & stationary products.
I am interested in being a mentor because I believe in the importance of giving back to my community and supporting young people in achieving their career and life goals. I am interested in working with any mentee who would like to chat about a career in public health, health promotion, health communications, higher education, art, small business, or any other relevant area!
The knowledge I would be interested in sharing with potential mentees is how to take care of your mental health during the school-to-work transition; how to network effectively; and tips/strategies for developing skills and experiences to build a life that aligns with your inner purpose. My time at UTM was full of memorable life events – from learning to deal with my first failed assignment to finally figuring out how to strike a sense of work/life balance in my fifth and final year – and I am excited to share my personal journey with you, and hear about yours as well!
Social identities/Lived experiences: South Asian, male; parent/father; immigrant
Industry: Health Promotion; Health Education
Languages: English, Punjabi
Experience
- Ravi is a Supervisor, Wellness Programs at UTM where he oversees physical activity and wellness initiatives on campus. He has previously developed and launched several successful programs at UTM including Wellness at Home, Be Well UTM Fair, Let's Talk UTM, and Peers Supporting Peers.
- Ravi’s past roles include working as a Health Education Coordinator at UTM, Community Health Coordinator at UTSG, and as a Youth Health Intern at the Health Promotion Board in Singapore.
- Ravi also co-owns The Gabble Company that produces Indo-Canadian-inspired, hand-designed greeting cards, art prints and books.
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Education
- Master of Public Health, 2013, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, U of T
- Honours Bachelor of Science (Biology), 2011, UTM