2019 Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award Recipients

Shudipta Shabnam Islam

Shudipta organized a conference on substance use and harm reduction called “Confront the Crisis”.

Mariam was Co-President of the Biology Students’ Association, and President of Students Supporting the University Health Network.

Jamila was Vice-President of the Leadership, Higher, and Adult Education Department Student Association.

Nina was Vice-President of the Faculty of Music Undergraduate Association.

Minki was President of the Woodsworth College Students’ Association.

Ghazal was President of the Ismaili Students’ Association.

Janany established IDEA, a student-led committee promoting equity initiatives in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy....

Lazar co-founded and directed the Global Society for Genetics & Genome Biology.

Marianne was Co-President of the Slavic Languages Students’ Union, and the Medieval Studies Undergraduate Society.

Emma was Head of Communications and Awards Coordinator for the UofT Drama Coalition.

Ariel was President of the UTM English and Drama Student Society.

Afrin was VP of the Muslim Students’ Association, and co-founded the Rotman Commerce Non-Profit Network.

Amanda created the Research Application Support Initiative, helping economically disadvantaged students enter medical school.

Andrew was President of the You’re Next Career Network, and co-founded the Volunteering Engineering Experience Program.

Marie was Co-President of the Black Law Students’ Association.

Julia worked to promote scientific communication and develop mentorship programs throughout the University.

Elizabeth was Co-President of the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology Council.

Ethan was the Director of the Innis College Choir.

Stephanie works to expand on-campus opportunities for students commuting from outside Toronto.

Hannah is the founder and President of the University of Toronto History Society.