Meet Our Student Ambassadors
Many of our campus tours are led by a Student Ambassador, a current upper-year student or recent grad. Read on to learn more about where they're from, what they're studying, and how they're involved on campus.
Saumya | Team Lead
Hometown: Pickering, Ontario
Program: Specialist in Comparative Physiology, Specialist in Neuroscience, Minor in Chemistry
Year: 4
Residence: On-campus
On-Campus Involvement:
- Biology LLC Peer Academic Leader (PAL), Student Housing and Residence Life
- Mentorship Coordinator, Erindale Biology Society
- Facilitated Study Group Peer Leader, Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre
Favourite Course: BIO209 – Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Samina | Communications & Outreach
Hometown: Astana, Kazakhstan
Program: Specialist in Digital Enterprise Management
Year: 3
Residence: Off-campus
On-Campus Involvement:
- Vice President of Marketing at the IMI Business Association (IBA)
- Marketing & Events Assistant at the UTM Career Centre
- Marketing & Communications Assistant at the International Education Centre (IEC)
- Orientation Leader, University of Toronto Mississauga Students' Union (UTMSU)
- Post-Production Associate at UTM/TV
Favourite Course: CCT222 – Political Economy of Communications, Culture Technology
Arianne | Community Engagement
Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario
Program: Double Major in Political Science and French Studies
Year: 3
Residence: Off-campus
On-Campus Involvement:
- Vice President of Finance, UTM Filipino Student Association (FSA)
- Peer Leadership Coach, Centre for Student Engagement (CSE)
- Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Harmonix Music Club
Favourite Course: UTM195 - Curiosity and Control: Voyages of Discovery to North America
Debra | Community Engagement
Hometown: Montreal, Quebec
Program: Double Major in Political Science and Sociology, Minor in Women and Gender Studies
Year: 3
Residence: Off-campus
On-Campus Involvement:
- President of the Africans Students Association (UTMASA)
- Previous Events Coordinator for the Black Students Association (BSA)
- Black Student Ambassador for BSA
Favourite Course: SOC317 – Sociology of Shopping & WGS205 – Introduction to Feminism and Pop Culture
Emily | Community Engagement
Hometown: Woodstock, Ontario
Program: Double Major in Biology for Health Sciences and Chemistry, Minor in Psychology
Year: 4
Residence: Off-campus
On-Campus Involvement:
- UTM Competitive Dance Team
- ISMP Peer Mentor
Favourite Course: CHM311 – Instrumental Analytical Chemistry
Start Your Journey to Becoming a Student Ambassador!
Are you a current UTM student? Are you passionate about your campus or program of study and want to share your story with future students? Would you like to become a Student Ambassador one day? If so, consider becoming a Tour Ambassador!