Mentor navigator appointments and drop-ins

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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.

Register to make an appointment
or attend a drop-in

Mentor navigator appointments and drop-ins are available to all undergraduate students who identify as African Black Caribbean, Latin American, Southeast Asian & First Generation students with intersectional identities.

Mentor Navigators are available for individual appointments and drop-ins from October to March.

Visit the appropriate Student Engagement program page to register:

Meet the mentor navigators

Khalid (he/him)

Mentor Navigator
African Black Caribbean
Undergraduate, 3rd year

Country You Were Born In:
Canada

Countries Your Parents Were Born In:
Somalia

Additional Intersectional Identities:
Muslim

Program of Study:
Life Sciences, Pathobiology

Some Other Positions You’ve Held:

  • Equity Director, Black Students’ Association 2025 – 2026
  • Events Team, Black Doctors of Tomorrow 2024 – 2025

Best Thing About This Program:
I have the chance to support Black students on campus through sharing my journey and resources that I took advantage of.

Interests:
Stem cell research, soccer, manga

Makuach (he/him)

Mentor Navigator
African Black Caribbean, First Generation
Undergraduate, 5th year

Country You Were Born In:
South Sudan

Countries Your Parents Were Born In:
South Sudan

Additional Intersectional Identities:
Immigrant, Christian, speaks Kiswahili fluently and a little Arabic

Program of Study:
Life Sciences, Biochemistry Specialist, Immunology Minor

Some Other Positions You’ve Held:

  • Program Assistant, African Studies Department 2022 – 2023
  • Mentor, Medical Science Student Union 2024 – 2025

Best Thing About This Program:
This program opens doors to studies and avenues that need a mentor to guide the way.

Interests:
Chess, soccer, reading

Daniel (he/him)

Mentor Navigator
Latin American, First Generation
Undergraduate, 4th year

Country You Were Born In:
Mexico

Countries Your Parents Were Born In:
Mexico

Additional Intersectional Identities:
International student, immigrant, Catholic, speaks Spanish and Portuguese fluently, and a little German

Program of Study:
Statistics Major, Economics and Math Minor

Some Other Positions You’ve Held:

  • President, Organization of Latin American Students St. George 2025 – 2026
  • Outgoing Exchange Coordinator, AIESEC 2023 – 2025

Best Thing About This Program:
I am able to connect, mentor, and support students, especially those from diverse backgrounds like mine, so they feel seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Interests:
Running, gym, history

Salomé (she/her)

Mentor Navigator
Latin American, First Generation
Undergraduate, 3rd year

Country You Were Born In:
Colombia

Countries Your Parents Were Born In:
Colombia

Additional Intersectional Identities:
Queer, immigrant and invisibly disabled. Speaks Spanish fluently, and a bit of Portuguese and French

Program of Study:
Social Sciences, Double major in Women and Gender Studies Institute and Sociocultural Anthropology

Some Other Positions You’ve Held:

  • Co-Editor-in-Chief, The Women & Gender Studies Institute Journal “Generations” 2025 – 2026
  • Outreach Coordinator, PEARS (Prevention, Empowerment, Advocacy, Response for Survivors) Project 2024 – 2025

Best Thing About This Program:
I wanted to give back and be part of a program that was so helpful for me as I arrived as a Newcomer to Canada.

Interests:
Swimming, reading, cooking

Prima (she/her)

Mentor Navigator
Southeast Asian, First Generation
Undergraduate, 3rd year

Country You Were Born In:
Thailand

Countries Your Parents Were Born In:
Thailand

Additional Intersectional Identities:
International student, Buddhist, speaks Thai fluently

Program of Study:
Rotman Commerce, Finance and Economics Specialist, with a focus in Data Science

Some Other Positions You’ve Held:

  • Vice President of Marketing, U of T Thai Student Association 2025 – 2026
  • E-Mentor, Woodsworth College E-Mentorship Program 2024

Best Thing About This Program:
I want to help other students find their own welcoming community and navigate their way through university life without any barriers.

Interests:
Music, karaoke, reading webcomics

Serenity (she/her)

Mentor Navigator
Southeast Asian, First Generation
Undergraduate, 4th year

Country You Were Born In:
Canada

Countries Your Parents Were Born In:
Vietnam

Additional Intersectional Identities:
Speaks Vietnamese fluently

Program of Study:
Social Sciences, Criminology & Socio-Legal Studies Major, Sociology Minor, Buddhism, Psychology & Mental Health Minor

Some Other Positions You’ve Held:

  • Co-President, U of T Vietnamese Students’ Association 2024 – 2025
  • President, U of T Pre-Law Society 2025 – 2026

Best Thing About This Program:
Connecting with students through identity and providing mentorship to those in similar situations.

Interests:
Concerts, cafes, shopping

Gabriella (she/her)

Programs Assistant
Latin American, First Generation
Undergraduate, 4th year

Country You Were Born In:
Ecuador

Countries Your Parents Were Born In:
Ecuador and Brazil

Additional Intersectional Identities:
International student, speaks Spanish and Portuguese fluently

Program of Study:
Social and Mathematical Sciences, Economics, Mathematics, and Statistics

Some Other Positions You’ve Held:

  • Program Mentor, Organization of Latin American Students St. George 2023 – 2024
  • Conference Assistant, Temerty Faculty of Medicine 2024 – 2025

Best Thing About This Program:
How it creates a space where students like me can see themselves represented and supported: to share my experiences and help others feel less alone.

Interests:
Baking, painting, music

Upcoming Events

Registration is required. Register using the Folio links on this page.

Latin American Students, Clubs and Experiences

There’s nothing on the schedule right now, but check back soon to see what’s coming up.

In the meantime, visit Folio for similar events or explore our website to discover other programs and opportunities.

Southeast Asian Students: Clubs, Community & Curry!

  • 24
    Nov
    Mon, Nov 24, 2025
    4:15 – 6 p.m.
    In Person
    Bookings required

    • Mentor Navigators Drop-Ins

    African Black Caribbean Mentor Navigator Drop-Ins

    Register on Folio.

    Latin American Mentor Navigator Drop-Ins

    Register on Folio.

    Southeast Asian Mentor Navigator Drop-Ins

    Register on Folio.

    First Generation Mentor Navigator Drop-Ins

    Register on Folio.


    *The Folio link is only accessible to people who are eligible to register for Mentor Navigators Drop-Ins. This program is open to all undergraduate students who identify as African Black Caribbean, Latin American, Southeast Asian & First Generation students with intersectional identities.