Classes
1975
PRICE, JOHN PATRIC (BA ’75, THEATRE)
John spent 30 years as arts administrator at George Brown College, starting first with the Dance Department and expanding over time to include the entire Performing Arts Department. He retired in 2007 and started a semi-professional career as a fine art photographer. In 2015, he joined two semi-professional bands playing guitars and vocals.
1978
FREY, JOSEPH (BA ’78, HISTORY)
Joseph is vice-president, executive committee, Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and former vice-president and director, Explorers Club, New York City. A commissioned Canadian Armed Forces officer, he has written on field sciences and exploration for Time, the Globe and Mail and National Post, contributing to five books, including Canadian bestseller Franklin’s Lost Ship: The Historic Discovery of HMS Erebus. Joseph’s honours include the Canadian Forces Decoration, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, Erebus Medal, Camsell Medal, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal and King Charles III Coronation Medal.
1982
STANWAY, CY (A ’82, PSYCHOLOGY)
After graduation, Cy entered rabbinic school at the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, graduating in 1987. He has since led congregations in Hattiesburg, Miss., Las Cruces, N.M., and Elberon, N.J., where he presently lives with his wife.
1986
SUBRAMANIAM, SREEDHAR (MBA ’86, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION)
Sreedhar recently relocated to Atlanta, Ga., to serve as vice-president of equipping at Haggai International Institute. In this role, he prepares strategic leaders from more than 100 countries to effectively demonstrate and present the gospel. Over the last eight years he has built friendships across more than 120 countries. He is married to Lee Yen and they have four adult children living in New Zealand and the United States.
1988
STAINTON, ROBERT (BA ’87, POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY, BA ’88, PHILOSOPHY)
Robert, diagnosed with bipolar disorder years ago, began his recovery following an extended hospital stay in 2024. He continues to work as a professor of linguistics and philosophy at the University of Western Ontario.
1996
TIMM, KAREN (BA ’96, ANTHROPOLOGY, BED ’96, EDUCATION)
Karen is an educational leader, consultant and researcher, as well as an author, artist and musician who passionately advocates for neurodiversity. As the founder of the Neurodivergent Infinity Network of Educators (NINE), she promotes human rights-based, neuro-affirmative practices in education and beyond. Her expertise in building neuro-inclusive environments has made her a sought-after speaker and consultant for school boards and agencies across Ontario and elsewhere.
2001
STEEL, ZACK (BA ’01, PHILOSOPHY)
Zack has published 25 books on numerous topics, including branding, business presence, digital marketing, philosophy, political content and social justice.
2002
LELASSEUX, SEBASTIEN (BFA ’01, VISUAL ARTS, BED ’02, VISUAL ARTS)
Presently in his 23rd year with the Durham Catholic District School Board, Sebastien teaches media and visual arts. He launched the school’s ceramics program in 2023, attracting 90 students initially and growing to 120 registrants by 2024. In November 2024, Sebastien showcased his paintings in a solo exhibit, “FUSION,” in Ajax, Ont.
2003
HEAGY (MCQUARRIE), BARBARA (MA ’03, DANCE)
Barbara retired in 2012, and published a memoir and co-authored another, both relating to loss and grief. Her most recent memoir/cookbook, published in December 2024, is entitled For the Love of Food: Family Edition, a celebration of food as a language of love through five generations of her family.
2006
BLACK, REBECCA (MES ’07, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, GDBE ’07, BUSINESS AND THE ENVIRONMENT)
A design strategist and eco-entrepreneur, Rebecca works exclusively at the intersection of sustainability and business. She is the founder of environmental communications agency Black Current, and co-founder of both the dESiGning ESG training program for sustainability professionals and Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE). Rebecca also chairs the board of the Tapestry Renewable Energy and Community Finance incubator. In March 2024, she launched the Trellis Fund in honour of her mother, Veronica Barnes (Gardner), to support students who plan to work in the clean energy sector in Canada.
2009
DAVIES, HEATHER (MFA ’09, THEATRE)
Heather is launching the Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) region’s first MFA in Theatre and Live Performance Creation at Sharjah Performing Arts Academy, UAE. The program trains theatre directors, producers and set and costume designers.
KHANJIAN, ARBI (MBA ’09, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION)
In 2012, Arbi left his career in banking to join his brother at Solitaire x Alex Armen, where he applies his business acumen to the art of jewellery. Known for its bespoke creations, the company combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design.
2020
BHALLA, MARC (LLM ’20, ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION)
Marc has been named vice-president, policy, programs and dispute resolution, at the Condominium Authority of Ontario. He is also a faculty member at Osgoode Hall Law School and the York University School of Continuing Studies.
SINGH, DEVIKA (BBA ’13, ADMINISTRATION, GDHM ’20, HEALTH INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT, MBA ’20, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION)
Devika is currently working as a senior cloud program manager at Google Cloud. Prior to this role, she was a managing consultant at IBM for more than seven years. She founded a startup, Bolly-Jam, an online Bollywood fitness and dance class. She is also a proud mother to a two-and-a-half-year-old daughter.
2023
OBEROI, ANJALI (BCOM ’23, COMMERCE)
Anjali is a social media manager at Candybox Marketing, a digital marketing agency where she manages multi-million dollar brands and drives growth through strategic content. She has also shared her expertise on the global stage, leading two public coaching calls for a community of more than 19,000 creatives in the U.K., where she has taught social media strategy and the keys to impactful video content.
IN MEMORIAM
APLIN, DAVID (MBA ’71)
A pioneer in the Canadian recruitment and staffing industry, David established David Aplin & Associates in Edmonton in 1975, which grew to become one of the country’s largest professional recruitment firms. Under his leadership, the company expanded across Canada, opening offices in major cities and rebranding as Aplin Group in 2022. He passed away on Aug. 11, 2024, at the age of 85.
SLEIGH, JAMES (MA ’80, PhD ’04, ENGLISH)
James had a diverse career that included years in film production at TVOntario (TVO) and teaching at various Toronto high schools. His passion for writing led to the publication of several works, including his 2021 novel A Parcel of Rogues – a fictional comedy exploring Scotland’s independence from Great Britain. Demonstrating a lifelong commitment to learning, James completed his PhD in English literature at York University post-retirement. He passed away peacefully on Nov. 21, 2024, at age 69.
