2024 Careers Breakfast Series

Held monthly from October to March, this series features alumnae employed in the fields of life and health sciences, STEM, business, communications, design, fine art, architecture and the humanities, as well as those who have pursued unconventional or diverse career pathways.

If you’re an alum who is interested in participating in the Careers Breakfast Series or other volunteer opportunities, please ensure you are registered with BSS Connect at bssconnect.ca.

Click the links below to read about our alunnae panellists.

November - Diverse Pathways

December - STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)

January - Business & Communications

February - Design, Fine Art & Architecture

March - Humanities

Lydia is an occupational therapist (OT). She graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Arts in 2011 and from the University of Toronto with a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2014. She has worked in various clinical roles as an OT in the community, supporting patients to return to work after health challenges. She has done private consulting around mental health in the workplace and started her own company in this area. Since 2016, she has worked at Prince Margaret in various roles, and is currently the Clinical Manager of the Department of Supportive Care. 

Dr. Allie Dennis is a chiropractor and acupuncture provider practicing in Toronto. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Kinesiology from Western University and a Doctor of Chiropractic from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Additionally, she recently returned to school to complete a Master of Clinical Science through Western University in Interprofessional Pain Management. She also holds a certificate in Contemporary Acupuncture from McMaster University. Dr. Dennis practices in a patient-centred, evidence-informed manner. Her biggest goal is to get patients out of the clinic quickly and back to enjoying the activities they love doing. In her spare time, she likes to travel, play soccer and spend time with her husband and their rescue dog, Luna.

Dr. Colette Martyres is a dentist who practices all aspects of general dentistry in a clinic located in downtown Toronto. She is dedicated to providing exceptional care and advocating for her patients’ oral health in a friendly and welcoming environment. She stays up-to-date with the changing dental curriculum by participating in continuing education courses. Dr. Martyres obtained her undergraduate degree at York University and then completed a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Toronto. In her spare time, Dr. Martyres enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, travelling and exploring new cuisines.

Zoé has worked as a Registered Nurse (RN) at SickKids hospital in Toronto since completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at York University. She values continued learning and the ability to have a dynamic and evolving career path. Her area of specialization is orthopaedic surgery in the operating room, and some of her previous specializations included neurosurgery, the trauma unit, the cardiovascular unit, sedation for diagnostic imaging, and SickKids’ bridge-to-community-care program. In her spare time, Zoé enjoys travelling, learning ballet, watching documentaries and spending time with family and friends.