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, 4th year

Country You Were Born In:
Canada

Countries Your Parents Were Born In:
Somalia & Kenya

Additional Intersectional Identities:
Muslim

Program of Study:
Life Sciences, Pathobiology

Some Other Positions You’ve Held:

  • Muslim Student Association: Brothers Events Director, Religous Services
  • Black Student Association: Education and Outreach, Equity Director
  • Black Doctors of Tomorrow

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, hiking

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Hasna (she/her)

Mentor Navigator
African Black Caribbean, First Generation
Undergraduate, 4th year

Country You Were Born In:
England

Countries Your Parents Were Born In:
Sudan

Additional Intersectional Identities:
Muslim, speaks Arabic

Program of Study:
Social Sciences, Double Major in Ethics, Society, and Law & Political Science. Certificates in Business and International Affairs

Some Other Positions You’ve Held:

  • Sudanese Students’ Union: Community Director, Education & Outreach Director

Best Thing About This Program:
Getting to help students from similar backgrounds feel supported, connected, and more confident.

Interests:
Tennis, trying new restaurants, travelling

Headshot of Regina.

Regina (she/her)

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

Country You Were Born In:
Nicaragua

Countries Your Parents Were Born In:
Nicaragua

Additional Intersectional Identities:
Immigrant, speaks Spanish fluently & intermediate Italian, Catholic

Program of Study:
Social Sciences and Humanities, Double Major in Political Science and European Affairs

Some Other Positions You’ve Held:

  • Organization of Latin American Students, St. George: Director of Communication and Outreach, Event Coordinator

Best Thing About This Program:
I get the opportunity to help others learn and grow from their experiences.

Interests:
Cooking, music, walking

Prima (she/her)

Mentor Navigator
Southeast Asian, First Generation
Undergraduate, 4th 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, Management Specialist with focuses in Finance, Data Science, Strategy & Innovation

Some Other Positions You’ve Held:

  • U of T Thai Student Association: Vice President of Marketing, Events Associate

Best Thing About This Program:
I want to help other students navigate their way through university life and barriers.

Interests:
Music, karaoke, watching video essays

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Krystal (she/her)

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

Country You Were Born In:
Malaysia

Countries Your Parents Were Born In:
Malaysia

Additional Intersectional Identities:
International student, ethnically Chinese, speaks Mandarin & Malay fluently, Buddhist

Program of Study:
Life Sciences, Double Major in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Pharmacology, Minor in Immunology

Some Other Positions You’ve Held:

  • Warisan Malaysia: Vice President of Internal Affairs
  • UofT K-Pop Dance Club, President

Best Thing About This Program:
It creates a warm and welcoming space for the students to be in!

Interests:
Dance, concerts, food

Headshot of Nam Trung.

Nam Trung (he/him)

Programs Assistant
Southeast Asian, First Generation
Undergraduate, 2nd year

Country You Were Born In:
Vietnam

Countries Your Parents Were Born In:
Vietnam

Additional Intersectional Identities:
International student, immigrant, speaks Vietnamese fluently

Program of Study:
Mathematical & Physical Sciences, Major in Actuarial Science, Minor in Mathematics and Statistics

Some Other Positions You’ve Held:

  • U of T Vietnamese Students’ Association, General Member

Best Thing About This Program:
I want to share my own experiences to support students through their challenges and help them find a welcoming community.

Interests:
Chess, soccer, anime

Upcoming Events

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

Engaging in Research: African Black Caribbean, Latin American, Southeast Asian & First Generation Undergraduate Students

Mon, Nov 30, 2026

2 – 3:30 p.m.
In-person
Bookings required

Register on Folio

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 students who identify as African Black Caribbean, Latin American, Southeast Asian & First Generation students with intersectional identities.