Our recruitment team provides counselling and advising for prospective students (and their parents or guardians) who are interested in applying to the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto.
We encourage you to connect with us and sign up for a video chat. We are here to answer your questions and help you complete your application.
Our recruitment officers are experts in admission requirements for all Canadian and international school systems. You can sign up for a video chat with anyone in our team by clicking the button below.
Amy Chang
Admissions & Recruitment Officer
Hometown: Daejeon, South Korea
Languages I speak: English, Korean
About me: I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies and Human Geography majors at U of T. Now being a member of the Faculty of Arts & Science recruitment team, I share my own student life experiences as an alumna and help prospective students with any admission inquiries that they might have.
I’ve also participated in the student exchange program during my undergraduate degree, so I understand how hard it is for international students to adjust to a new environment – I’ve been there! Please feel free to ask me anything about Toronto and U of T, including student organizations, clubs and work experiences so that I can help with your transition.
Outside of work, I love to travel and immerse myself in different cultures. Also, when the weather is nice, I like to go for long walks and enjoy the sunshine with a little sip of Starbucks!
Ask me about: Admissions to the Faculty of Arts & Science, student life and best dessert shops in the city!
A fun fact about me: I am terrified of grass but I majored in Environmental Studies – if you are curious how I managed to do that, feel free to connect with me.
Shahryer Ahmed
Admissions & Recruitment Officer
Hometown: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Languages I speak: English, Bengali
About me: I graduated from the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in International Development Studies. While I was a student, I worked in admissions, student recruitment and transfer credit as a work-study student. My love for helping prospective applicants navigate the landscape of higher education led me to earn a Master of Education degree from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), U of T. Now, I have the privilege of sharing my knowledge and experience to positively impact applicants’ higher education journies.
Aside from work, I love to travel and most recently travelled to Bali, Indonesia and had the opportunity to watch the Balinese Kecak fire dance show at the Uluwatu temple.
Ask me about: Admissions, transfer credit, international exchange programs, graduate/professional degrees, and education pathways.
A fun fact about me: I participated in CN Tower climb and hiked Doi Inthanon (the highest mountain in Thailand), Chiang Mai Province.
Claire MacKenzie
Student Services Advisor
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Languages I speak: English
About me: I graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and History. During my undergraduate studies, I participated in two summer study abroad programs and an international exchange to Royal Holloway, University of London. More recently, I completed a Master of Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). I enjoyed my time at U of T so much that I returned within a year of graduating to help current and future students reach their academic goals while having a fulfilling university experience. Please feel free to connect with me if you have any questions.
Ask me about: Admissions, international opportunities, program enrolment and registration.
A fun fact about me: I was a member of the University of Toronto Equestrian Team.
Paul Deacon
Student Services Advisor
Hometown: Stoney Creek, Ontario
Languages I speak: English
About me: I completed both my Bachelor of Education (BEd) and Master of Education (MEd) at the University of Toronto. I have worked in the Athletics Department (Coordinator of the Academic Support for Athletes Program) and as an academic advisor for current students (New College Registrar’s Office). I know how hard it is to decide on what university to attend and I’m here to help you determine if the University of Toronto is the right fit for you. I am always happy to speak with prospective students interested in studying in the Faculty of Arts & Science! Outside of work, I love comedy, live music and playing golf.
Ask me about: Admissions, transfer credits and athletics, sports and recreation at U of T.
A fun fact about me: I have read every single Stephen King book!
Tommy Cheng
Student Services Advisor
Hometown: Markham, Ontario and Hong Kong, China
Languages I speak: English, Cantonese
About me: After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, I found that my passion really lies in helping people, especially students. That’s when my career at University of Toronto began. The diversity of our student population has really opened my eyes in the last 11 years I have worked here and there has never been a dull moment. Through working in different departments at U of T, I have had the opportunity to help different groups of students, including first-year and upper-year students, international students, students in continuing education and prospective students. I look forward to meeting you and hearing about your amazing journey of choosing U of T!
Ask me about: Admission requirements, applying to U of T, program and course enrolment or anything U of T related (if I don’t know the answer, I will find out for you).
A fun fact about me: There are three priorities in my life: family, coffee and steak!
Daniel Jerman
Recruitment Coordinator
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Languages I speak: English
About me: I graduated from the Faculty of Arts & Science at Trinity College with an Honours Bachelor of Science in 2021. As a commuter student, I wanted to become as immersed in the U of T community as I possibly could. This is why I decided to participate in some of U of T’s First-Year Opportunities like the Trinity One Program and the First-Year Learning Communities (FLCs).
At the end of my second year, I started working on campus as a Sidney Smith Commons Assistant, where I was able to share my experiences with students who were new to U of T. I really enjoyed working with incoming and prospective students, which is why I decided to join the Faculty of Arts & Science recruitment team soon after I graduated.
I know that the transition to university can be a big one, so feel free to ask me any questions that you may have!
Ask me about: Admissions, First-Year Opportunities, Life Sciences, program enrolment, student life and on-campus opportunities
A fun fact about me: I love fashion and have recreated outfits from previous decades going all the way back to the 1950s!
Ellen Ocran
Recruitment Officer, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Languages I speak: English
About me: I graduated from the University of Toronto Mississauga with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology & Sociolegal Studies and Political Science. My path to the University of Toronto community wasn’t a straight and narrow one. I returned to post-secondary studies at U of T after the birth of my child, who was later able to watch their mother cross the stage—one of my proudest moments! U of T can be for anyone, including you! Let’s connect, talk and work on supporting your goals.
Ask me about: Communities on campus, alternate admission pathways, tailoring your degree and living your best life!
A fun fact about me: I played rugby in university!
Jan Braun
Recruitment Officer
Hometown: Osler, Saskatchewan
Languages I speak: English, basic German and Low German
About me: Prior to my work as a recruitment officer, I worked in student advising across a couple of different divisions at U of T. I use my experience as a ‘first in the family’ student ─ who attended two different institutions in different areas of Canada ─ to break down barriers to post-secondary education and provide easy-to-access information for prospective students.
Ask me about: Application and admission requirements, transfer credits, transition and first-year programming.
A fun fact about me: I learned to swim as an adult.
Stephanie Convery
Recruitment Officer
Hometown: Oakville, Ontario
Languages I speak: English
About me: I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies, completed a study abroad program at the University of Copenhagen, a post-graduate Certificate in Public Relations and most recently a Master of Education at the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). My professional experience working with prospective and current students allows me to provide you with university life information spanning from the application stage to your graduation. I look forward to meeting you, answering your questions and showing you why U of T has infinite opportunities waiting for you.
Ask me about: International opportunities, life on campus, combining programs, extra-curricular experiences and living in Toronto.
A fun fact about me: I find balance in listening to history podcasts and watching Bravo reality shows.