MEET THE 2024 IM TEAM

The IM (International Mentorship) team aims to provide support to our International students. The program recognizes that there are aspects of the international student experience that can be better understood by international student peers. We've got a fantastic team of mentors (also international students themselves), who are ready and excited to help support your transition to university life in Toronto. Don't forget to register for International Student Orientation for three days of workshops and activities, and to get to know your mentors!

International Mentor BIOs

***Dora Pal***

***Senior International Mentor***
Dora (she/her) is in her third year specializing in Management at Rotman Commerce and minoring in European Affairs and History. Throughout her time at U of T, she has been involved in the Rotman Commerce Competition Team (RCCT), Rotman Commerce Non-Profit Network (RCNPN), the Cat's Eye Subcommittee, and she also performed in the Vic Drama Society's performance of Young Frankenstein (VCDS). In her spare time, she loves skiing, exploring art galleries and museums, and attending Karaoke nights at the Cat's Eye. Dora is also very involved with the Hungarian community in Toronto, and has been folk dancing for over a decade. She loves meeting new people, and is super excited about welcoming everyone to the Vic community!

***Nadine Consunji***

***Senior International Mentor***
Nadine (she/her) is a third-year student studying Environmental Studies and Human Geography (with a focus in Planning!). She grew up in the Philippines, moved to Qatar when she was seven, and has spent the last two years in Canada - so home, for her, is any of these three places. Outside of the IM program, she’s been involved with Caffiends, the Cat’s Eye, the University of Toronto’s Environmental Resource Network, the Filipino Students’ Association, and was in Vic-One’s Gooch stream in first year! In her spare time, you might find her thrifting, swimming, listening to the Backseat Lovers, or going to Woodbine Beach (arguably the best beach in Toronto).

***Aiden Kong***

***Senior International Mentor***
Aiden (he/him) is a third-year student from Miami, Florida specializing in Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology. At UofT, he is involved in the UofT Badminton Club (UTBC) and Students’ Association for Geriatric Empowerment (SAGE). He is also the current Equity Commissioner for Victoria University Students’ Administrative Council (VUSAC). In his free time, he enjoys hiking, baking, and watching anime. Aiden loves meeting new people and learning about different cultures, so he is excited to get to know all of the new international students. If you have any questions about starting at UofT or adjusting to a new environment, don't hesitate to reach out!

***Katrina Eilender***

Katrina is a second-year at Vic doing an urban planning specialist with minors in Spanish and Religion. She is originally from New Jersey, in the United States but considers Toronto her adopted home. In her free time, she volunteers at Common Table and UofT NDP, sings in Vic Chorus, and helps out with Vic Shabbat Club. She was in the Vic One Pearson Stream last year and is happy to answer questions about that or anything else. Katrina loves reading (especially history and urban planning books), board games, hiking, debate, and disco.
She is so excited to meet the new first years!

***Toyin Aina***

Toyin (she/her) is a fourth-year student majoring in Biochemistry and Immunology. She calls both Calgary and Nigeria her home. Outside of the IM program, she is also involved in volunteering with the UofT Saturday Tutoring Program and the UofT Undergraduate Research Association. She is also currently a nutritional science research student at St Michael's hospital. In her free time, she enjoys binge-watching mystery shows and dancing. Most recently she tried Bachata dancing (with VicBachata), Jazz Dance (with the UofT dance team classes) and bellydancing (off campus classes). She also enjoys adrenaline filled activities like ziplining and hide and seek (with the Uoft hide and seek club) . Toyin is super excited to welcome all incoming students to Vic!

***Sakina Ataullah***

Sakina (she/her) is a second-year student majoring in Political Science and minoring in Spanish and Sociology. She grew up in Pakistan but moved and completed high school in Vancouver. Outside of the IM program, she is a part of the UofT branch of AIESEC. She loves to cook, travel, eat, watch movies but most importantly, hang out with her friends and she is always looking forward to making more, so don’t be shy to come up to her and say hi or just start up a conversation. She’s looking forward to welcoming everyone to campus!

***Maryam Moghrabi***

Maryam (she/her) is a third-year student, double majoring in Cognitive Science and Psychology. She loves to watch and play soccer, tennis, and volleyball. Her interests vary between cooking and baking, airplanes and traveling, good food, and arts & DIY. She grew up in Beirut, Lebanon before moving to live in Canada, speaks English, French, Arabic and is currently learning Spanish and Mandarin. Maryam is super excited to be on the team this year and can't wait to meet everyone. Feel free to reach out to her if you want to discuss adjusting to a new environment as well as any other questions you might have!

***Radia Salam***

Hi! I’m Radia (she/her), a second-year international student from Dhaka, Bangladesh, studying Life Sciences and Statistics. Last year, I participated in the Vic One Stowe-Gullen program and was involved with VUSAC and my residence floor council. This year, I’m excited to take on new roles as an FLC Mentor and IM Mentor, in addition to joining a few other clubs on campus. I love meeting new people and look forward to connecting through these commitments. In my spare time, I enjoy going out with friends or hitting the gym. I understand the challenges and uncertainties that first-year students face when starting university, especially as an international, and I’m here to support you. Don’t hesitate to reach out!

***Vincent Jiang***

Hello, Bonjour, Hola, こんにちは, 안녕하세요, 你好呀!
Vincent Jiang, a third-year student “immersing” in the areas of human resources and human geography here at UofT. His pronouns are he/him. He speaks English, Mandarin, and a little bit of Cantonese, and is an international student from Shenzhen, China. He is a person who talks a lot, thinks a lot, and does a lot (sometimes too much), so feel free to approach me with any questions at any time! He hopes to see you all around Vic! Go Vickies!

***Nikita Nunes***

Nikita (she/her) is a third-year student double majoring in Health Studies & English with a minor in Bioethics. In her free time, she likes going to the bookstore to read or sit in a music room on campus - singing, playing the piano and writing songs. She also enjoys skating, going on walks to explore the city and spotting cute dogs! She is an avid advocate of animal welfare rights. Aside from being an international mentor, Nikita is the Vice President for Vic Records while also being a copy editor with the University of Toronto Undergraduate Criminology Review and *The Varsity*. She loves talking to and meeting people so if you see her wandering around make sure to say hi! Nikita is super excited to join the team again and is looking forward to welcoming you all to campus!

***Moksh Guliani***

Moksh (he/him) is a third-year Rotman student, specializing in management with a focus in finance. He loves to involve himself with activities on campus- he's a VCAA representative, captain of Vic's Open Soccer intramural team, part of multiple clubs and is looking to join even more. He loves to read and dance, he loves soccer (ahem, football) and basketball, cricket, boxing, badminton, tennis, F1.... okay any sport works really. He's also a massive extrovert (seriously. His school's psychology teacher was shocked to the core when she saw his scores on a personality test), so never hesitate to reach out, he'd love to talk about anything and everything! (Basically, he loves to yap.)

***Maria Dzevitski***

Hi! My name is Maria, and I am a second year at Victoria College, pursuing a double major in Political Science and Criminology. I was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, and came to Toronto to learn and experience more in a new city! In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis and volleyball and exploring the beauty that Toronto has to offer. At UofT, I’ve participated in all sorts of activities recreationally, like badminton and swimming at Hart House; I have also run several study groups registered with the university, known as RSGs. As of the fall semester, I will be a member of the University Tribunal and, of course, with utmost pleasure, one of the international mentors this year!

Claudia Moguel Pinto

My Name is Claudia (she/her), but my friends call me Clau! I will be starting 2nd year, studying Cell and Molecular Biology! Home for me is Cancún, México.In my free time, I like to cook Mexican food that reminds me of home. I also love watching YouTube while having lunch and anime. Also, when I am feeling creative, I play the guitar and write some music. I try to do lots of yoga and swimming to help distress. Finally, when I have a free day, I like to go out and discover the amazing city that Toronto is! As an international, commuter student, first year was a huge transition for me, but the friendships I made and the advice I got during ISO really helped me build a strong base. And I want to help new students to feel that way too!

***Cemre Boz***

I’m going into my second year the following term. I’m studying computer science and thinking of doing a minor in statistics. I’m an international student from the beautiful city Istanbul, Turkey. Travelling is my greatest passion, and I intend to travel every single continent in the future, including Antarctica! I’m also very into photography. I keep a digital camera with me everywhere I go. I’m very excited to meet everyone and can’t wait for them to experience the wonderful Vic community.

Salma Somerville

Hi everyone! I’m Salma, a second year student studying Political Science, Peace Conflict and Justice and Near and Middle Eastern Civilisations! I live in Geneva, Switzerland but I was born in England, so I call both my home. I love reading, and in my spare time I like to walk down to the Harbour Front with a book to watch sunsets, which also happens to be a great way of procrastinating! I also like going to the gym with friends, and exploring new cafes around Toronto! I am really excited to join the IM team this year, and I am looking forward to meeting everyone!!