Japneet is an HR generalist with a sharp focus on elevating the role of People & Culture through strategy, analytics, and innovation. With experience across the full HR spectrum, she’s passionate about reshaping the function into a proactive, data-informed partner to business. Her curiosity around AI in HR is driving her current exploration into how automation and intelligent tools can simplify processes and empower teams to focus on what truly matters — people.
Favourite HCC memory: The behind-the-scenes moments, candid post-event debriefs, where the team reflected on what went well (and laughed about the chaos that didn’t), made every event feel like a shared win.
Favourite Toronto spot: Not exactly in Toronto, but Forks of Credit has my heart. A tucked-away gem just outside the city; quiet, scenic, and perfect for a reset in nature.
Fun fact about me: If there’s a hiking trail nearby, especially one with water, you’ll probably find me there, ideally after a good brunch and with a book tucked in my bag, just in case.
Jarrar has over a decade of experience in consulting and the healthcare industry, with a strong academic foundation in mathematics, statistics, and actuarial science. He is passionate about applying analytical thinking and strategic problem-solving to manage risk, optimize performance, and create sustainable value. Recognized as a Rotman Emerging Leader and a winner of the Rotman Negotiations Case Competition, Jarrar thrives in collaborative environments that challenge conventional thinking and drive real-world impact.
Favourite HCC memory: Connecting with peers at networking events and discovering how diverse perspectives can spark new ideas.
Favourite Toronto spot: Centreville, Toronto Island, a nostalgic spot. that brings back memories and offers a peaceful escape from the city.
Fun fact about me: I’m an avid golfer with a hole-in-one under my belt, and I’m always up for a round, no matter the season.
Ariel is originally from Taiwan and brings a unique mix of global immigration consulting, public sector collaboration, and ESG research experience to the table. Before joining Rotman, she worked at EY, helping multinational clients navigate workforce mobility while working closely with government agencies. She’s passionate about all things people and strategy, especially when it involves improving employee experience and building inclusive, future-ready workplaces.
Favourite HCC memory: Joining the company visits hosted by HCC. It was the most inspiring event in my first year.
Favourite spot in Toronto: The AGO.
Fun fact about me: I’m a movie lover at heart! Back in college, weekend trips to the cinema were basically a ritual—and yes, I will absolutely wait for the spoilers.
Eason comes from Taiwan with a strong background in the tech industry, having worked in retail management at Apple, employer branding and recruiting at Google, and HR at VanMoof. He recently completed his MBA internship at AWS as a Leadership Talent Development Program Management Intern. Passionate about leveraging data and people insights, Eason is focused on driving organizational growth and leadership development. His career goal is to become an HR Business Partner in the tech industry, where he can bridge his experience in technology and human capital to create innovative, people-centered business solutions.
Favourite HCC memory: Joining Industry Night and seeing how impactful Human Capital is across different industries.
Favourite Toronto spot: Toronto Island in the summer, and Chinatown in the winter (where you can find warm and comforting food 
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Fun fact about me: I used to be a certified Apple product repair technician (back in the iPhone 12 days 
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Sandy comes from Taiwan with a rich background in recruiting, consulting, and HR business partnering. Her enthusiasm for technology and data analytics fuels her drive to lead innovative automation and data-driven projects within the HR landscape. With a keen interest in discovering how advanced analytics can enhance the workplace, Sandy is on a mission to bridge the gap between data insights and people management, reshaping the future of HR.
Favourite HCC memory: Organizing events as the first-year representative.
Favourite Toronto spot: Distillery District.
Fun fact about me: I love watching musicals. I have a blog where I dive into my favourite shows, share reviews, and discuss all things musical theatre.
Davin comes from Indonesia, who has been working in Singapore in customer service. Interested in what makes people motivated and perform to its best ability, Davin’s focus is always on how to create solutions and optimizations in company’s performance, focusing on both outside to customer services and inside to employees and talent development. He always believes that inclusive and conducive workplaces would make peak organization performance.
Favourite HCC Memory: Discovering the stakes of case competition for the first time in NaviGATE Case Competition
Favourite Toronto Spot: Still Searching
Fun Fact About Me: Video games have been part of my life since I was a child. From making moderately successful guides back in high school, or doing game streaming currently as a hobby, I am always open to discuss video games and its potential application to other branches of life.
Aarti is a strategy-driven people professional with experience leading national talent initiatives and driving operational transformation. Before joining Rotman, she worked at KPMG Canada, where she optimized recruitment operations, strengthened process efficiency, and improved candidate experience across large-scale hiring programs. With a background spanning human resources, organizational strategy, and change management, Aarti brings a consulting mindset to solving complex people challenges. She is particularly interested in how emerging technologies and AI can unlock new dimensions of human capital strategy — enabling organizations to make smarter, more human-centered decisions.
Favourite HCC memory: The introduction to HCC event where I found a like-minded community
Favourite Toronto spot: Rosedale Ravine Lands – where I love to walk my dog, clear my head, and get new ideas.
Fun fact about me: I’m a sci-fi/ fantasy lover and am always up to explore new spots!
Rudra is a Senior Strategy Manager at TELUS, where he leads a team responsible for keeping core critical reliability tools running at their best. Over the past few years, he’s helped turn a struggling team into one that’s motivated, tight-knit, and consistently delivering real business results. For him, leadership is about clarity, trust, and giving people the space to do their best work. He’s especially interested in how we can build people-first cultures in an AI-driven world, where technology supports humans, not replaces them.
Favorite HCC memory: Stepping into the first-year rep role
Favorite Toronto spot: The Boardwalk by the Waterfront during sunset hours (calm on one side, city energy on the other)
Fun fact about me: I’m part of the 4 AM club! Early mornings, workouts, and bad coffee have become my weird superpower.
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