Mentor navigators are caring upper-year students from the African Black Caribbean, Latin American, Southeast Asian & First Generation Student Engagement programs. They are African Black Caribbean, Latin American, Southeast Asian and first generation students with intersectional identities that include: Racialized, international, English as a second language, religious or spiritual, 2SLGBTQIA+, mature, students with disabilities, Transitional Year Programme students (current & former), and other lived identities.
Mentor navigators provide connections to academic, career, wellness, engagement and many other services to foster a sense of belonging and community. They also help students navigate barriers to access and inclusion, and connect students to each other and the broader U of T community.
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Service Eligibility
All undergraduate students who identify as:
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Service Delivery
One-to-one appointments
Individual appointments in-person or online Monday to Friday, October to March. Booking is required.
Drop-ins
Facilitated small group discussions, day, time and location TBA, October to March. CLNx registration is required.
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Service Student Team
Doyin
Pronouns: She/her
Identity: African Black Caribbean, Christian. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, and raised in Toronto.
Role on Team: Mentor Navigator
Why I became a mentor navigator: To share the tools, resources, and experiences I have accumulated with others.
Status: Undergraduate
Program of Study: Human Biology, Psychology and Drama
Year of Study: 4th
Interest(s):
- Reading
- Eating
- Adventure
Learn more about Doyin
Mahlet
Pronouns: She/her
Identity: African Black Caribbean, First Generation. Born and raised in Toronto, and identify as Ethiopian-Canadian. Speaks both English and Amharic.
Role on Team: Mentor Navigator
Why I became a mentor navigator: To use the skills I gained from navigating U of T to support fellow students.
Status: Undergraduate
Program of Study: Sociology, History and African Studies
Year of Study: 4th
Interest(s):
- History
- Movies
- Art
Learn more about Mahlet
Rianne
Pronouns: She/her
Identity: African Black Caribbean, First Generation. Born in Saint Lucia, with diverse heritage from across the Caribbean and Britain. Has an invisible disability.
Role on Team: Mentor Navigator
Why I became a mentor navigator: To embrace new perspectives and challenges posed by mentees and foster mutual growth.
Status: Undergraduate
Program of Study: Environmental Biology and Global Health, Statistics, and Sustainability Pathways
Year of Study: 3rd
Interest(s):
- Learning
- Exploring
- Nature
Learn more about Rianne
Alejandra
Pronouns: She/her
Identity: Latin American, First Generation. Born and raised in Puerto Rico. English is my second language.
Role on Team: Mentor Navigator
Why I became a mentor navigator: To build a safe and welcoming environment for my peers to express themselves and ask for help.
Status: Undergraduate
Program of Study: Latin American Studies and Psychology
Year of Study: 5th
Interest(s):
- Dancing
- Writing
- Environmental justice
Learn more about Alejandra
Richard
Pronouns: He/him
Identity: Southeast Asian, Vietnamese - Canadian raised in Toronto, Buddhist.
Role on Team: Mentor Navigator
Why I became a mentor navigator: To assist students to feel less alone at such a large university.
Status: Undergraduate
Program of Study: Health and Disease, and Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health
Year of Study: 3rd
Interest(s):
- Music
- Movies
- Food
Learn more about Richard
Yi En
Pronouns: She/her
Identity: Southeast Asian, First Generation. Born in Malaysia, raised in Singapore. International student in Canada for less than 5 years.
Role on Team: Mentor Navigator
Why I became a mentor navigator: To help fellow students, especially those who share similar lived experiences and struggles.
Status: Undergraduate
Program of Study: Sociology, Urban Studies, and Diaspora and Transnational Studies
Year of Study: 3rd
Interest(s):
- Books
- Photography
- Nature
Learn more about Yi En
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Booking & Documentation
Appointments
Book an appointment on the CLNx Mentor Navigator appointment calendar.
Drop-ins
Go to the Leadership, Mentorship & Clubs events calendar on CLNx to register for drop-ins.