The Graduate Program in Sociology is very proud of its graduate students. With a commitment to providing a learning experience that prepares students for both the academic and non-academic markets, our students have attained great success.
2022 Graduates
Xylia Fraser
Transition House Counsellor, Chrysalis House Association, Nova Scotia
Santbir Pannu
PhD Candidate, Graduate Program in Sociology, York University
2021 Graduates
Carly Luchuck
Executive of Equity and Inclusion, Indigo Girls Group
Candace Trusty
Payment Services Officer, Federal Government of Canada
2020 Graduates
Benjamin Blaney
House Manager, Momentum Development Support
Chanelle Gallant
Organizer, writer, movement strategist, speaker for sex workers rights and racial justice
Victoria Ogley
PhD Candidate, Graduate Program in Sociology, York University
Charlotte Smith
PhD Candidate, Graduate Program in Sociology, York University
Samantha Teichman
PhD Candidate, Gerontology, Simon Fraser University
2019 Graduates
Anna Benker
Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, AmeriCorps Vista, International Institute of Minnesota
Alina Budhwani
Crisis Counsellor, Victim Services, Toronto, Domestic Violence Researcher
Kayla Jeffrey
Project Coordinator of Sector Development, GDI—The Porter Project
Nishan Kaushall
PhD Candidate, Graduate Program in Sociology, York University
Theodora Kyriakakos
English Teacher, Qkids
Melissa McLetchie
PhD Candidate, Graduate Program in Sociology, York University
Monisha Poojary
PhD Candidate, Graduate Program in Sociology
2018 Graduates
Carlo Charles
PhD Candidate, Graduate Program in Sociology, McMaster University
Rubina Karyar
MA Candidate, Graduate Program in Social Work, York University
Emma Lindala
Volunteer, VHA Home Healthcare
Anna Lippman
PhD Candidate, Graduate Program in Sociology, York University
2017 Graduates
Jana Borras
PhD Candidate, Graduate Program in Sociology, York University
Leigha Comer
PhD Candidate, Graduate Program in Sociology, York University
Amrit Dhillon
Research Analyst, Ipsos Canada, Toronto
Gillian Elliott
PhD Candidate, Faculty of Health, University of Toronto
Jocelyn MacDonald
Legal Talent Administrator, Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP
Talisha Ramsaroop
Community Project Coordinator, York University
Janice Phonepraseuth
PhD Candidate, Graduate Program in Sociology, York University
Jessica Thyriar
Education and Training Specialist, York University
2016 Graduates
Babak Amini
Research Student, Graduate Program in Sociology, London School of Economics
Miriam Hird-Younger
PhD Candidate, Graduate Program in Geography, University of Toronto
Kazhal Mohammadi
PhD Candidate, Graduate Program in Sociology, Carleton University
Maigan Newson
Bilingual Settlement Officer, Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning, PEI
Nilum Panesar
Management Consultant, Deloitte
Connie Phung
PhD Candidate, Graduate Program in Sociology, Concordia University
Emily Zimmermann
Junior Analyst, Skyjack Inc.
2015 Graduates
Ali Mehboob Hirji
Project and Research Lead, Al Hub at Durham College
Grace Barakat
PhD Candidate, Graduate Program in Sociology, York University
Mary Choy
Regional Health Education Coordinator, Praries and Northwest Territories at CATIE
Betty Ann Henry
PhD Candidate, Graduate Program in Sociology, York University
Markus Gerke
PhD Candidate, Graduate Program in Sociology, State University of New York at Stony Brook
Jelena Golubovic
PhD Candidate, Graduate Program in Anthropology, Simon Fraser University
Sarah Haque
Logistics Planner, Canada Cartage
Danielle Landry
PhD Candidate, Graduate Program in Sociology, York University
Robyn LeBlanc
Director of Research, John Howard Society of Southeastern New Brunswick
Nadia Nassar
Policy Analyst, City of Waterloo
Khalida Ramyar
PhD Candidate, Graduate Program in Sociology, York University
Christopher Zakher
Senior Analyst, Economics at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
2022 Graduates
Dina Taha
Knowledge Mobilization Specialist, York University
Samuel Tecle
Assistant Professor, Community and Engaged Learning, University of Toronto
Jason Webb
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Wilfrid Laurier University
2021 Graduates
Mandi Gray
CIHR Health System Impact Post-Doctoral Fellowship Holder, University of Calgary
Sarah Rogers
Project Manaager, Research Services, YUork Region District School Board
Elizabeth Rondinelli
Assistant Professor, Sociology, Acadia University
Giselle Thompson
Assistant Professor, Sociology, Acadia University
2020 Graduates
Nicholas Cristiano
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addition
Colin Hastings
Postdoctoral Researcher, Concordia University
2019 Graduates
Bojan Baca
Ernst Mach Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Southeast European Studies, University of Graz
Junior Research Fellow, Center for Advanced Studies, South East Europe, University of Rijeka
Sarah Hornstein
Membership Services Officer, Faculty Association, University of British Columbia
Adam King
Senior Researcher, Canadian Labour Congress
Azar Masoumi
Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Acadia University
Ishrat Sultana
Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and Sociology, North South University
2018 Graduates
Bianca Baggiarini
Senior Lecturer, University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force Academy
Krista Banasiak
Manager, Research and Public Policy, Diabetes Canada
Vivian Stamatopoulos
Associate Teaching Professor, University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Shaira Vadasaria
Visiting Assistant Professor, Al-Quds University/Bard College
2017 Graduates
Benjamin Christensen
Faculty, Douglas College
Julianne DiSanto
Professor, Department of Sociology, Sheridan College
2016 Graduates
Anke Allspach
Assistant Professor, Department of Criminology, Ryerson University
Angele Alook
Assistant Professor, School of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, York University
Jesse Carlson
Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Acadia University
Craig Fortier
Assistant Professor, Social Development Studies, Renison University College, University of Waterloo
Markus Kip
Scientific Assistant, Graduate School of Urban Studies, Darmstadt University of Technology
2015 Graduates
Alan Bourke
Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Liberal Studies, Mohawk College
Jordan Cicalo
Analyst, Order of Canada Program, National Orders, Ottawa
Democratia Dafnos
Associate Professor, Sociology, University of New Brunswick
Suzanne Day
Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Social Medicine, UNC Chapel Hill
Jennie Haw
Health System Impact Fellow, Western University
David Moffette
Assistant Professor, Department of Criminology, University of Ottawa
Katherine Pendakis
Assistant Professor, Social Cultural Studies, Memorial University (Grenfell Campus)
