{"id":3279,"date":"2023-07-14T15:54:30","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T19:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/?page_id=3279"},"modified":"2025-07-20T20:39:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T00:39:09","slug":"meet-your-exec-team-for-2023-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/meet-your-exec-team-for-2023-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Your Exec Team for 2025 &#8211; 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We pride ourselves from having diverse backgrounds, nationalities and work experiences. We are out, we are proud, and we are here for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yogitha, President (she\/her)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Yogitha-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Yogitha-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Yogitha-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Yogitha-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Yogitha-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Yogitha-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Yogitha-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">I&#8217;m an engineer by training with five years at Deloitte leading DEI initiatives, I\u2019m passionate about consulting, connecting with people, and\u2014fun fact\u2014I\u2019m a former cat foster mom who\u2019d love to meet your cat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Rotman Pride<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">As a queer woman new to the city, connecting with Rotman Pride reassured me I\u2019d found a welcoming, vibrant community\u2014and I\u2019ve been eager to get involved ever since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fun fact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">I love horror movies, cooking, reading, and playing Dungeons and Dragons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aarti, Executive VP (she\/they)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Aarti-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Aarti-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Aarti-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Aarti-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">I&#8217;m a computer engineer with experience in web development and deeptech investing, and love innovating at the intersection of business and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Rotman Pride<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">I wanted to team up with my friends and create a thriving queer community at Rotman!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fun fact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">I love everything music- singing, music production, dancing, vocal arrangements- and meeting new people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fiorella, VP Careers (she\/her)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Fiorella.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Fiorella.jpg 400w, https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Fiorella-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Fiorella-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">I\u2019m a proud Latina from Peru, CFA Charterholder, and former Investment Officer at BlueOrchard, where I managed a $250M Latin America portfolio and co-founded ONHelp, a UNESCO- and Start-Up Chile\u2013recognized impact startup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Rotman Pride<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Joining Rotman Pride was a natural step for me as an LGBTQ+ person committed to inclusion. Coming out to colleagues for the first time while working in finance was a pivotal moment in my life. I want to pay that forward by helping others feel safe, seen, and supported during their Rotman journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fun fact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">I love playing the drums, dancing salsa and reggaeton, wine tasting, and playing board and video games.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tran, VP Industry (she\/her)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Tran.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Tran.jpg 400w, https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Tran-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Tran-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">I have a BSc in Accounting and 6+ years of experience in strategic partnerships across finance and startups, and led educational and professional initiatives in the NGO space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fun fact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">I like to meditate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chris, VP Finance (he\/him)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Chris-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Chris-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Chris-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Chris-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Chris-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Chris-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Chris-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">An Engineer who works at the intersection of tech, business, and design. I like thinking through problems and solutions, but I hate meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Rotman Pride<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">I care deeply about giving back to society. I strongly believe in a sense of inclusion, and I love helping people succeed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fun fact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">I love arcane music, horror movies, horror video games, the Dune Trilogy, and The HitchHiker\u2019s Guide to the Galaxy, and those videos of cats and dogs becoming friends.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Narth, VP Communications (he\/him)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"943\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-17-at-4.58.51-AM-e1753058014250-943x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-17-at-4.58.51-AM-e1753058014250-943x1024.jpeg 943w, https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-17-at-4.58.51-AM-e1753058014250-276x300.jpeg 276w, https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-17-at-4.58.51-AM-e1753058014250-768x834.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-17-at-4.58.51-AM-e1753058014250-300x326.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-17-at-4.58.51-AM-e1753058014250.jpeg 987w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">As a clinical pharmacist passionate about patient care and teaching, I\u2019m pursuing the Rotman Morning\/Evening MBA to combine my clinical expertise with business strategy and improve patient outcomes on a larger scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Rotman Pride<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">I joined Rotman Pride to support student representation and now serve as an executive to foster community and welcome new members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fun fact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Lego isn\u2019t only for kids ~ I have a huge Lego collection but only got into it in adulthood!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barnett, VP Sponsorships (he\/him)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Barnett.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Barnett.jpg 400w, https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Barnett-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/rotmanpride\/files\/2025\/07\/Barnett-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Born and raised in China with a math degree and five years in consulting, I came to Rotman to connect with dynamic people and pursue a career in asset and wealth management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Rotman Pride<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">I was lucky to join the Pride Parade with Rotman right after arriving in Toronto and am grateful for this inclusive community, which I now hope to give back to and support others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fun fact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">My dog\u2019s name is 8 but she\u2019s 7 yrs old.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We pride ourselves from having diverse backgrounds, nationalities and work experiences. 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