Meet the Team!

Welcome to the UTM Career Centre! Our dedicated team is here to support you in your career development and job search journey. We are divided into several departments, each specializing in different aspects of career services. Meet our team below!

Career Development Unit (CDU)
Data & Assessment
Employer Relations & Marketing (ERM)
Outreach
Resource Centre Unit (RCU)
TechLearn

Directors

Felicity Morgan
Director, Career Centre

Sheri Browne
Assistant Director, Career Development Unit

Lily Abediny
Assistant Director, Employer Relations and Marketing

Career Development Unit

Our Career Development Unit supports students with personalized career counseling and employment guidance. Our Career Counsellors, holding a Master of Education in Counselling and various certifications, have extensive experience. Our Employment Strategists, with credentials like the Career Development Practitioner Certificate, excel in job search strategies. Together, they empower students with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the job market and achieve their career goals.

Carolina Pombo, Career Counsellor, International

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

Farah Qamar, Registered Psychotherapist / Career Counsellor

Farah blends psychotherapy and career counselling to support students in finding purpose and motivation. With degrees from Australia and the U.S. and Gestalt training in Toronto, she creates a safe, empowering space for self-discovery. Farah helps students navigate career transitions with authenticity and confidence. Outside work, she enjoys nature, global cuisines, and reading widely across genres.

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

Hewton Tavares, Career Counsellor, International

Hewton supports international students with empathy, insight, and cross-cultural understanding. He holds a Career Counselling diploma, master’s, and PhD from OISE, where he studied immigrant integration through mentoring. A proud Brazilian and long-time Canadian resident, he actively advocates for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Hewton is passionate about higher education and helping students overcome barriers to realize their aspirations.

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

Jamie Kunkel, Career Counsellor

Jamie has over a decade of experience in career development, holding an MEd focused on inclusive education and counselling. She supports students in building resilience, leveraging strengths, and learning from setbacks. With a background across multiple post-secondary institutions, Jamie offers grounded, empathetic advice. Outside work, she enjoys reality TV, puzzles, true crime podcasts, and relaxing walks with her dog, Gary.

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 Certified Career Development Practitioner with a background in adult education and over 15 years’ experience in post-secondary and non-profit settings. With a Master’s from Rutgers and a diploma from George Brown, she’s passionate about solution-focused coaching and helping students navigate complex career questions. Sooin is committed to lifelong learning and equipping students for long-term success.

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 brings experience from UTSC, Centennial College, and the non-profit sector. With a Master of Social Work, she approaches career counselling with heart and a commitment to student empowerment. Wendy helps students discover their strengths and confidently pursue their goals. In her free time, she volunteers for social causes and explores diverse cuisines on culinary adventures.

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 brings over 30 years of experience in career education across all U of T campuses and beyond. A U of T alumnus with extensive training in employment law and accommodations, he is passionate about helping students succeed. Known on campus for his daily walks and love for UTM life, Ron also serves as an elected representative on UTM’s Campus Council.

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

Sasha Thornhill, Employment Strategist

With 10+ years in career services and adult education, Sasha supports students in building confidence and clarity in their job search. She uses a coaching-based, solution-focused approach to help students set goals, leverage strengths, and engage meaningfully with employers. Sasha is dedicated to empowering students to take ownership of their career paths and succeed in the workforce.

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

Sheila Lau, Employment Strategist

Sheila is a UTM alumna and Career Development Practitioner with experience in student services, advocacy, and disability support. Her work-study roots sparked her passion for career development, leading to her postgraduate certificate. Sheila takes an inclusive, student-first approach, and brings a rich background in international NGO work, mentorship, and cultural performance to her current role.

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

Data & Assessment

The Data Analysis & Assessment Team supports the University of Toronto Mississauga Career Centre (UTM Career Centre) and its partners with data analysis, assessment, evaluation, and research. Our goal is to foster a culture of evidence building and data-informed decision making. Our approach is centered on high quality data, data literacy, collaborative partnerships, and continuous improvement. Our impact is visible as we equip students and recent graduates with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviours to self-assess, explore career options, gain experience, express skills, pursue learning, reflect, and make informed career decisions.

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

Employer Relations & Marketing

The ERM team works to plan and promote all events that take place at the Career Centre. To connect and partner with the UTM Career Centre, please contact the staff members below. All members are available to connect with you by email or phone.

Jelena Vulic
Partner Relations for Career Exploration

Peter Riccio
Industry Engagement Specialist

Shanzey Ahmed
Industry Engagement Specialist

Sharon Fernandes
Industry Engagement Specialist

Cyriac Vempala
Social Media and Digital Communications Specialist

Career Outreach

Our Outreach Team is dedicated to fostering collaboration and engagement within our campus. We work closely with both faculty and student groups to bring exciting and impactful events to our students. Whether you are a faculty member or a student organization, we are here to help you plan and execute successful events. For more information on how you can partner with us for future events, visit the Faculty & Staff page and Student Groups page.

April Forbes
Career Outreach Consultant

Maria Dumdumaya
Career Outreach Assistant

Dino
Assisted Therapy Dog

Resource Centre Unit

The RCU team works together on front-line services at the UTM Career Centre to help students with appointment booking and finding the right resource for their needs. They work with student staff who direct other students to materials they can use on their career journey.

Cherry Cai
Resource Centre Coordinator

Em Murdoch
Career Centre Assistant

Farah Noori
Career Services Representative

TechLearn

Our technologically advanced staff members are dedicated to finding innovative solutions to any technical challenges we may have. They are always ready to assist with any issues, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.