Ananta Whorra
President
Program: FTMBA 2025
Internship: Business Strategy Intern at E-quester
Favourite restaurant in Toronto: Burrito Boyz
Favourite MBA memory: The afternoon after our last final every term, everyone is so excited and just wants to spend time together. It’s always a fun and stress free night!
If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be? Taylor Swift – I think it would be a super chill and fun dinner.
Jamie Kimmel
VP Operations
Program: FTMBA 2025
Internship: MBA Intern at Visa Consulting & Analytics
Favourite restaurant in Toronto: Bernhardt’s
Favourite MBA memory: Meeting my new best friends through class work, case competitions, and social events!
If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be? Mindy Kaling – She is the most relatable and hilarious actor, writer and producer. The Mindy Project is one of my all-time favourite shows!
Kerstie Logar
VP Communications
Program: MEMBA 2026
Job: Communications Manager at TD
Favourite restaurant in Toronto: Khao San Road
Favourite MBA memory: The friends we made along the way.
If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be? Margaret Atwood has written some of my favourite novels and has profound insight into society, I would love to discuss her creative process and experiences as a pioneering female author.
Vyshnavi Kowshik Sudarshana
VP Development
Internship: Associate Intern at McKinsey & Company
Favourite restaurant in Toronto: Pizzeria Libretto
Favourite MBA memory: Orientation Camp.
If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be? Nikola Tesla.
Tham Nampi
VP Networks
Program: MEMBA 2025
Job: Senior Advisor, Real Estate at the Government of Canada
Favourite restaurant in Toronto: Lao Lao Bar
Favourite MBA memory: Meeting the wonderful people I now call friends.
If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be? Stanley Tucci – we can chat about our interest in and appreciation for the arts, humanities, and food.
Jessica Verghese
VP Special Events
Program: FTMBA 2025
Internship: Growth Analyst Co-op at Simplii Financial
Favourite restaurant in Toronto: Fresca. Please reach out if you ever try it!
Favourite MBA memory: My best memory was during exam season, specifically one of our Term 1 final exams in D-Hall when everyone looked at each other after handing in their papers and had nothing left in them but laughter. I don’t think I had ever felt more connected to our cohort than in that very moment, and it’s been a journey ever since with all the laughter, tears, and everything in between with people I know I will call family as we continue to grow through this experience.
If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be? Women CEOs remain underrepresented at just 4.8% of Global 500 companies. I would love to have dinner with Karen Lynch or Jane Fraser to understand their journey and how they got to where they are today – the roadblocks, the successes, their sacrifices, and so much more.
Kassie Yang
VP Special Events
Program: FTMBA 2025
Favourite restaurant in Toronto: Som Tum Jinda
Favourite MBA memory: It has to be the camp! We enjoyed the music and the starry sky and talked and laughed all night by the bonfire.
If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be? It would have to be Diane Lockhart from the ‘The Good Fight.’ As a trailblazing female lawyer, she has shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for the next generation while maintaining her grace and authenticity. Her guidance and mentorship would undoubtedly inspire others to strive for greatness and foster a culture of support among women in all industries. Having dinner with Diane must feel like taking a masterclass in shattering expectations while staying true to your core identity.
Chloe Flanagan
VP Careers
Program: MEMBA 2026
Job: Senior Manager, Loyalty Portfolio Management at PC Optimum
Favourite restaurant in Toronto: Fonda Lola and Byblos are two of my favourites.
Favourite MBA memory: Attending the WIMA Trailblazers event last year was a highlight.
If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be? Tessa Virtue – I loved watching her Olympic ice dance career and it would be fun to hear more about her MBA experience and career pivot into consulting.
Aanchal Malik
VP Careers
Program: FTMBA 2025
Internship: Analyst, Legal Affairs at the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI)
Favourite restaurant in Toronto: There is a small pizzeria tugged away in Parliament Street called ‘Salt & Tobacco’. It’s a great space for someone who loves to enjoy good pizza with wine (or beer).
Favourite MBA memory: The Problem Hunt case competition, organised by BDC. I was very much out of my comfort zone, but at the same time I got introduced to new methodologies and frameworks that I still continue to use. Plus I had a great team!
If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be? Emma Watson. The younger me always wanted to meet Hermione!
Henry Forer
VP Allyship
Program: FTMBA 2025
Internship: Clinical Trial Consultant at Sunnybrook
Favourite restaurant in Toronto: Civil Liberties
Favourite MBA memory: Travelling to the US for a case competition.
If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be? Bill Murray, just to chat about the weather.
Guillaume de Milleville
VP Allyship
Program: FTMBA 2025
Internship: Investment Banking Summer Associate at CIBC
Favourite restaurant in Toronto: Saigon Lotus
Favourite MBA memory: Case competitions.
If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be? Paul McCartney.
Priya Roy
Director Communications
Program: FTMBA 2025
Internship: Ontario Ministry of Economic Development Trade and Job Creation, in Advanced Manufacturing (Electric Vehicle Sector)
Favourite restaurant in Toronto: Cafe Landwer
Favourite MBA memory: Missing the 9:00 am classes (lol, not a morning person).
If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be? Dr. Brian Weiss.
Sunidhi Adiga
Director Special Events
Program: FTMBA 2025
Favourite restaurant in Toronto: Score on King
Favourite MBA memory: Campfire and kayaking – Orientation Camp 2023.
If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be? Ada Lovelace.
Akshita Jolly
Director Careers
Program: FTMBA 2025
Favourite restaurant in Toronto: Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar (hands down, the best Italian I have had in Toronto!).
Favourite MBA memory: Definitely the friends I have made along the way. Working with so many different people during case competitions, trauma bonding with everyone after every single final exam, and knowing there is going to be so many people I can count on!
If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be? Selena Gomez – So many questions to ask, so much to bond over, and just because she seems so much fun!
First Year Representatives
Radhika Kaushik
Section 1
Program: FTMBA 2026
Favourite restaurant in Toronto: New to Toronto, haven’t explored all its offerings yet! But so far – Momo Sushi (plant-based sushi, the best sushi I’ve had so far!).
What are you most looking forward to at Rotman? To meet wonderful, ambitious, talented people and to grow professionally and personally.
If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be? Selena Gomez (I’d love to know about her journey with Rare Beauty – obstacles, motivations, future plans).
Nyat Habtit
Section 2
Program: FTMBA 2026
Favourite restaurant in Toronto: Giuletta
What are you most looking forward to at Rotman? I’m excited to explore global issues at the intersection of business operations, sustainability, and social impact, as well as making connections within the Rotman community.
If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be? I’d choose to dine with Serena Williams.
Vanathi Anpalagan
Section 3
Program: FTMBA 2026
Favourite restaurant in Toronto: Koh Lipe
What are you most looking forward to at Rotman? I’m looking forward to learning more about strategic decision-making and leadership in a business context. The MBA will offer new perspectives on finance and management, which can be very transformative for me with my Industrial Engineering background. I’m also super excited to learn alongside diverse and driven peers from all over the world!
If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be? Gordon Ramsay – I’d love to hear about his cooking journey and experience on MasterChef. Plus, it would be pretty funny to see him criticize the dinner!
Anita Mba
Section 4
Program: FTMBA 2026
Favourite restaurant in Toronto: None yet, I haven’t explored the city.
What are you most looking forward to at Rotman? I am most looking forward to my MBA as a way to challenge myself, grow personally and professionally. It’s important to me to set a strong example for my daughter, showing her that continuous learning and pursuing ambitious goals is valuable at any stage of life, I hope it’ll inspire her to aim high as she grows up. Plus, I look forward to meeting amazing people along the way, gaining the knowledge, expertise, and network needed to lay the groundwork for my future entrepreneurial aspirations, while advancing my current career.
If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be? Tie between THE Michelle Obama and Beyoncé Giselle Knowles Carter!!!!
Janelle Somerville
MEMBA
Program: MEMBA 2027
Favourite restaurant in Toronto: Fat Choi
What are you most looking forward to at Rotman? Getting to meet and know all the incredible people in the Rotman Community.
If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be? Greta Gerwig.
Supun Thalagala
WiMEN
Program: FTMBA 2026
Favourite restaurant in Toronto: Pai
What are you most looking forward to at Rotman? Building strong relationships with my peers and immersing myself in the world of business while growing as a leader.
If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be? Barack Obama.