Full membership shall be conveyed to anyone who has graduated from a full-time or part-time diploma program, as well as certificate programs as defined by the Office of the Registrar at The Michener Institute formerly the Toronto Institute of Medical Technology.

An individual interested in The Michener Institute and/or the Association may become an associate member upon application and payment of a fee. Members of The Michener Institute Corporation are automatically Associate Members of the Association.

The Association Board may confer honourary membership on any person who has rendered outstanding service to The Michener Institute or to the Alumni Association. Honourary membership is awarded according to criteria, which are reviewed on a regular basis.

All members in good standing shall possess the following rights and privileges:

• To vote in elections of the Alumni Association on matters affecting the Alumni Association
• To speak, make petitions and suggestions at any meeting of the Alumni Association
• To propose and advocate activities which promote the interests of the Alumni Association membership and The Michener Institute
• To hold office on the Alumni Association Board of Directors

A current full-time, part-time or advanced diploma student. Student Alumni Association membership is included in the student activity fee.

As a student of The Michener Institute, you are automatically a student member of the Alumni Association. There are many advantages to being a student alumni. For more information, please contact the Alumni Relations Office at alumni@michener.ca.

All student members in good standing shall possess the following rights and privileges:

• To vote in elections of the Alumni Association on matters affecting the Alumni Association
• To participate in any Alumni Association affinity program
• To propose and advocate activities which promote the interests of the Association membership and The Michener Institute
• To speak, make petitions and suggestions at any meeting of the Association

Since June 2012, the alumni association saw a 56% increase in volunteers supporting various Michener initiatives, including student job search rounds, career panels, MMI and Michener Alumni News.

We are grateful to our alumni, students and friends, who are already part of Michener’s volunteer team and we thank you. Your involvement is instrumental in helping the alumni association build lifelong relationships with Michener graduates and creating a lasting legacy for Michener.

Volunteer to work with fellow alumni and connect with current and potential students, while helping to shape the future of Michener. Benefits include expanding your network of friends and colleagues; supporting and nurturing future generations of health care providers; and having fun!

Discover the benefits of volunteering:

• Expand your network of friends and colleagues
• Be among the first to know about new programs and initiatives
• Develop new skills (leadership, communications, planning, etc.)
• Enhance your resume
• Use your knowledge, experience, and expertise to advance the professions
• Support and nurture future generations of health care provider
• Gain appreciation and recognition for your time, talent and effort
• Have fun!

Consider giving back by getting involved. Contact alumni@michener.ca to discuss your options.

Eryl is a graduate of the Medical Laboratory Science program and graduated from Michener as the 2016 Valedictorian. Eryl also holds an honors undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto in Biology and English. She has worked as a MLT at St. Joseph’s Health center as well as the Trillium Health Partners network where she enjoyed her role as a clinical educator in the Transfusion Medicine department. Currently, she works as a Senior Technologist at Trillium Health Partners.

She is passionate about continuing education and enjoys taking courses and attending conferences, as well as participating in the training and education of students and other technologists entering the profession.

Hollin is a Michener graduate of Radiation Therapy (2002). He currently works at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre where he splits his time between treatment planning for patients in need of urgent care, and as an educator (Clinical Coordinator) for the radiation therapy training program. Hollin holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Radiotherapy Planning (Sheffield-Hallam University) and is a Certified Medical Doismetrist with the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board.

When not at work, Hollin enjoys travelling and cycling.

Nicole is a Respiratory Therapist (RT) who is currently working as a Transport Clinician with SickKids Acute Care Transport Service, and adult RT at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto. She graduated from the University of Western Ontario, studying Health Sciences and went on to graduate from the Michener Institute’s Respiratory Therapy Advanced Diploma Program in 2013.

Nicole enjoys advocating for her profession through her clinical work, as well as through the positions she holds with the Michener Alumni and Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) Board of Directors.

Shelina is a nuclear medicine and molecular imaging technologist, class of 2000, working at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Centre in Barrie and previously at Scarborough Health Network. Shelina has been part of Michener Alumni since 2014 and is currently working on completing her MBA.

Shelina believes in giving back to the community and volunteers in various organizations with the vision to enhance education, safety, reducing our carbon footprint and mentoring women and the youth.

Kanika graduated from the University of Guelph-Humber in 2021. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology from the University of Guelph and a Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion from Humber College. Wanting to continue to study the body, she applied to the Chiropody program in 2021. She is currently in her second year of Chiropody at the Michener Institute. Kanika joined the Alumni Association in 2022. She wants to continue to build partnerships with faculty, administration, students, and employers.

Jia graduated from Michener 2009 Radiological Technology program. Jia also holds BSc and MBA degrees both from University of Toronto.

Jia has worked in Independent Health Facilities (IHFs), academic centre, as well as in community hospital networks. Currently, Jia is the DI manager in Scarborough Health Network, portfolio including Xray, mammography, and ultrasound. During the pandemic, Jia picked up crocheting as a hobby and wears her hand-made sweaters proudly. Jia lives in Toronto with her partner and dog, and can be found walking or running on trails, relaxing by the beach, or visiting new restaurants and breweries.

Sean graduated from the University of Toronto in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree and worked for a number of years in the pharmaceutical industry, first as a quality control technician and later a laboratory manager. Looking for a change, he enrolled in the Nuclear Medicine program at Michener and graduated in 1992. Sean is now retired, after a satisfying second career as a nuclear medicine technologist.

While not born in Toronto, Sean has lived here for many years and enjoys exploring the city, its history and architecture and has served for over 30 years as a volunteer at both Harbourfront Centre and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

Chelsea graduated from Michener’s Respiratory Therapy program in 2019. She joined the Alumni Board as a Student Representative in her first year. Currently, she is working in the community setting as an RT with ProResp in London. She holds her Certified Respiratory Educator designation along with an undergrad degree BA Honours specialization in Kinesiology with a minor in Rehabilitation Sciences from Western University.

Her passion in healthcare is to provide education for her patients on how best to manage their fundamental to complex respiratory needs. She always enjoys finding educational opportunities to grow her knowledge and travelling (even for work).

Christine is the Chief Executive Officer for the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) and a certified association executive. Graduating from the Michener in 1997 as a medical laboratory technologist, she has enjoyed working in education and the association worlds. Christine holds an undergraduate degree in Health Administration from Ryerson University and has completed her MBA from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University.

Volunteering is a priority for Christine, having served for professional associations and two alumni association boards, for over two decades.

Zaeem graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelors of Science and is currently in his first year of the Respiratory Therapy program at The Michener Institute. He wanted to make a positive difference in his community and believe there is no better way to do that than to help people continue to breathe another breath by becoming a Respiratory Therapist.

Raquel is a graduate of Michener’s RT program in 2017 and AA program in 2022. During her time as a student she worked reception, as a simulation model and volunteered on campus and for the MMI’s (multiple mini interviews – part of the student admissions process). She joined the Alumni Association in 2018. She worked full time as an RT in the community at Vitalaire, and transitioned into a casual RT at Toronto Western Hospital, Mt Sinai and Mackenzie Health hospitals. She co-led the Interprofessional Communications Course at Michener from 2019 – 2020.

Through her own challenges as a student to working professional, she has taken it upon herself to mentor struggling students (RT, AA, nursing, med students, paramedics). When she is not working, she can be seen attending the local dance, fitness and yoga classes, hiking, running, dog sitting and fostering.

Meaghan is a Radiation Therapist for London Health Sciences. Graduating from the Michener in 2021 as a radiation therapist. Meaghan holds an undergraduate degree in Honors Medical Science from Brock University and an undergraduate degree in Medical Radiation Sciences which is accompanied by an advanced diploma in Radiation Therapy from Michener.