Meet our Mentors

Katarina Zorcic

Western University, Medical Sciences '23

Experience:

Ambassador Program Director @ LEAP Canada
VP Events @ Cam's Kids Western
Volunteer Music Teacher @ MusicBox Children's Charity

Interests:

Talk to me about:

Figure skating, traveling, skiing

Time management, living in residence, getting involved

Elaine Le

McMaster University, Health Sciences '23

Experience:

President & Founder @ Sociable Canada
Crisis Counsellor @ Kids Help Phone
Volunteer @ Humber River Hospital

Interests:

Talk to me about:

Playing tennis, travelling, food

Time management, studying effectively, and making new friends

Cathy Zhang

Western University, Medical Sciences '23

Experience:

Social Media Coordinator @ LEAP Canada
Promotions Director @ Western USC Income Tax Committee
Director of Education @ Western Circle K

Interests:

Talk to me about:

Running, reading, and baking

Pursuing a dual degree in Science and Business, how to handle burn out and stress, and how to stay on top of your studies.

Rhonda Su

Western University, BMOS '24

Experience:

Co-founder & Social Media Manager @ SamPlugs Inc.
Investor & Market Analyst for personal portfolio
Creative Director @ LEAP Canada

Interests:

Talk to me about:

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Budgeting in university, living in residence during COVID, and investing

Sahana Gunaratnam

University of Toronto Scarborough, Public Policy '24

Experience:

Volunteer @ Youth Assisting Youth
Section Leader @ Scouts Canada

Interests:

Talk to me about:

Politics, Sports, Photography

Politics/Current Events, Navigating first year during COVID, UTSC courses

Michael Fotheringham

Queen's University, Life Sciences '21

Experience:

Staff @Queen's Pub
Volunteer @Kingston General Hospital
Fundraising Director @ Scinapse Queen's

Interests:

Talk to me about:

Hockey, guitar, shawarma.

The work-life balance and how I've almost figured it out; how to study effectively; and what to do with a science degree- the world beyond medicine and academia

Joyce Zhang

University of Toronto, Commerce '24

Experience:

Campus Ambassador @ LEAP Canada
Ex-CEO @ We Secondary Students Committee (in Canada)
Mentee @ LINKS Mentorship Program, Rotman Commerce

Interests:

Talk to me about:

Music (pop music lover, playing the piano & guitar), playing badminton

Bachelor or Commerce, anything relate to Music, high school life vs. University life

Yvonne Ho

University of Toronto St. George, Health & Disease '23

Experience:

Volunteer @ Humber River Hospital
Human Biology Student Union Mentor @ University of Toronto
Campus Ambassador @ LEAP Canada

Interests:

Talk to me about:

Visual arts, Travel

Imposter syndrome, finding experience in a healthcare setting, staying motivated

Kimberly Fung

Western University, BMOS '24

Experience:

Logistics Coordinator @ LEAP Canada
Director of Communications @ Western W5 Entrepreneurship Association
Program Coordinator @ LeadersFluent

Interests:

Talk to me about:

Sports, baking, and puzzles!

Management, staying motivated and navigating through first-year during a pandemic

Neetu Rambharack

McMaster University, Molecular Biology and Genetics '23

Experience:

Player @ McMaster Varsity Women's Field Hockey Team
Co-President @ SOCH Mental Health McMaster
VP Administration @ Hindu Student's Association

Interests:

Talk to me about:

Music, coffee, making study notes

Staying organized, getting involved at university, finding your
way in STEM

Maggie Chen

Western University, BMOS '23

Experience:

Co-Founder & CEO @ LEAP Canada
VP Projects @ Pre-Business Students’ Network - UWO
Founder & Director of the Board @ X-Border Education Group

Interests:

Talk to me about:

Social impact ventures, cooking/baking techniques, interior design

Time management, moving out-of-province for school, and overcoming imposter syndrome