Class of 2000
Class of 2000 Bursary total as at August, 2025 | $74,803.40
Alessandra Palombo – I have been busy integrating my family life with four growing kids and 1 very active dog, along with my clinical practice which is now focused on care of the elderly at home, and a role with the new School of Medicine at TMU. My oldest daughter started at Havergal last year, and it has been a lot of fun being back on campus more regularly and re-connecting with other “HC moms” from the Class of 2000!
Sophie Kohn – I’m living in the beautiful Kootenay mountains in Nelson, B.C. with my partner Kevin and our 4-year-old son, Cooper. I’ve been very involved in climate activism and am continuing to have a very fulfilling career as a writer and writing instructor. My personal essay “The Almost Dad” was recently nominated for a Digital Publishing Award and my literary agents have just submitted my first book of creative nonfiction to several Canadian publishers. Kelly Thompson Polci – I’m enjoying lots of travel in 2025 – Jamaica, Italy, Tofino.
Jennifer Bovaird – I’ve opened a luxury travel business, The Terra Travel Club, where we curate bespoke leisure travel. The support from fellow Old Girls to book their personal and family vacations has been wonderful. Lisa McKeown has continued to publish for both academic and popular audiences and is continuing to workshop her solo show about finding her biological family. Priya Mosur – Much to my surprise, I’ve discovered a love of improv. I recently started an improv troupe with some friends called Cats with Human Names!
Adrienne Begg MacCharles (aka Midge) – After taking a much-needed sabbatical to spend some time at home with the family (while my children were still young enough to want me around), I’ve started a new role within the Investments team at Cadillac Fairview, responsible for the acquisition and disposition of real estate assets within Canada. Sarah Bovaird is AVP, Leadership Development at TD Bank. Sarah and Katie Bolla both played in the 2025 Canadian Senior National Squash Championships – Women’s D Gold medal for Katie and silver for Sarah! Gail Russel and her husband Mike welcomed their first daughter, Leia.
Michela Barnett-Ellis has been serving as a member of the Senate in The Bahamas for the past three years. This year, she was officially ratified as the Free National Movement’s candidate for the Killarney Constituency. Outside of her public service, she is proud to share that her daughter, Kamelia, is now 14 years old and enjoying grade 9. Aniya Emtage is the owner and principal photographer at Aniya Emtage Studios. Based in Barbados, Aniya travels the globe, empowering women through bold, confident, and unforgettable portraits. Recognized as one of Barbados’ top wedding photographers, she combines artistry, storytelling, and has a fearless eye for photographing timeless moments.
Jessica Langer received the King Charles III coronation medal in honour of her community service work. Jessica Lewis Feader completed her MBA in Leadership at Dalhousie and started a new role as Chapter Director for Make-A-Wish in Nova Scotia. Dayne Ortved is practicing internal medicine in Kamloops at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. She had a nice reunion with fellow Old Girls while in Toronto this summer while her daughters were at summer camp in Ontario.
Caroline McInnes has been living in Halifax with her family for 20 years while working as Registrar for the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. Ange Aikenhead Rocca is adopting a rescue dog from Mexico and is very excited to cheer on Canada at the Milano Cortina Olympics with Jessica Oliver! She also co-chaired the Michael Garron Hospital Foundation “Laughter is the Best Medicine” fundraiser which raised over $3.4 million dollars!
Class of 2001
Class of 2001 Bursary total as at August, 2025 | $82,887.41
Emilee Irwin Peterson, her husband, Ben and their 2 kids have just completed a project almost two years in the making to build a completely off-grid bush house in the Masai Mara in Kenya, where they’ve lived for the last 9 years. Now the next project begins to learn how to manage and upkeep an off-grid house in the bush, but the family’s love of this part of Kenya grows every time they’re there and they’re excited for the challenge ahead. Jennifer Singer Green is continuing to enjoy her life in Zambia with her two boys living alongside snakes and other joyous creatures, taking escapes to neighboring countries like Malawi where she found another snake in the hotel toilet. Carrie Anderson lives in Riverdale in Toronto with her family and has 3 girls – Sloane, Sadie and Stella. She recently joined a new Indigenous company, R8dius, where she’s building and growing the business.
Class of 2002
Class of 2002 Bursary total as at August, 2025 | $83,562.32
In 2024, Caitlin Harrigan, Eric, Elise, and William moved to Ottawa. Cait is now the Director of Design Services at the National Capital Commission. The whole family is enjoying the abundance of outdoor activities Ottawa has to offer and loves being closer to extended family! Jenna Shelley and her husband Tom welcomed their third son, Douglas Fairbank Crerar, in October 2024. She also entered the second year of operations of her new business – beheld – an online art gallery curating original artwork by Canadian artists.
Jen Sceviour – My biggest year yet! I had my first baby at 40 – a strawberry blond named Crew – and I’m currently living in California. Eleanor McDonald Boynton – Living in midtown Toronto and spending lots of time chauffeuring our three kids to various activities! I’m cherishing the renewed friendships with HC Old Girls that have blossomed during this chapter of parenthood. Anjali Rastogi Bhayana – I’m working as a physician in Toronto, raising two kids, and celebrating my 10-year wedding anniversary this year. I continue to enjoy lifelong friendships with fellow Havergal Old Girls Alyza Keshavjee and Meenal Agarwal, whom I’ve known since Grade 5.
Meenal Agarwal – I launched a health and medicine podcast last year called Uncover Your Eyes: The Truth About Health & Wellness. We’re proud to be ranked in the top 3 in the Medicine category. The podcast explores healthcare innovations, treatments, functional medicine, holistic therapies, and sheds light on healthcare truths. Nina Mafrici – I’ve been focused on expanding the medical arm of my psychology practice, TPWG+MD, and working closely with community partners to enhance adolescent well-being in the digital age. Nicole Tapscott recently appointed Chief Commercial Officer at Knix, a brand founded by a fellow HC alum! Allison Freeman enjoys being both a mum to three kids and the CEO of Element Event Solutions (formerly part of the Chairman Mills portfolio), Canada’s leading event rental company.
Alex Bittner Howard continues to run her private practice as a Family Mediator and recently wrapped Season 3 of her divorce podcast, Dirty Laundry. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two children. Ashley Lerman Dalgorf lives in Toronto with her husband, two kids, and their new mini Bernedoodle puppy. She works as an actuary at OMERS, specializing in defined benefit pensions – a reflection of her belief in the importance of financial security in retirement. Ashley is looking forward to a summer trip to Greece. Natalie Reisman lives in Toronto with her three children – Emma (10), Chloe (10), and Zach (7). She works as in-house counsel for The Rose Corporation, which focuses on developing apartment buildings with affordable housing components throughout the GTAA and beyond.
Class of 2003
Class of 2003 Bursary total as at August, 2025 | $79,589.11
Jessica Zive was grateful to celebrate turning 40 surrounded by her Havergal crew! Lauren Saville – I recently accepted a new role as Community Climate Initiatives Coordinator with the District of Muskoka. Our family has since moved north and now calls Bracebridge home. Candice Kwok – Inspired by both childhood memories and motherhood, I wrote and self-published a children’s book, The Ball Inside of Us, in November 2024. It’s a heartfelt story that uses metaphor to help children connect with their inner worth and practice self-compassion. Now based in Hong Kong, I’ve shared the book’s message through school visits at institutions like Singapore International School, Dalton, and ESF, incorporating fundraising elements to support mental health and literacy initiatives. Half of all proceeds from these visits – and a special winter launch campaign – were donated to causes including UNICEF HK. The book is available at www.theballinsideofus.com and select local bookstores. Plans to translate it into Chinese are underway, expanding its message to even more young hearts. Instagram: @theballinsideofus Website: www.theballinsideofus.com
Ethel Cohen Weiner is Director of UHNW Services at Cidel Private Bank. Her daughter Poppy is currently in Grade 2 at Havergal. Julia Freeman – This past year, we welcomed our third child to the family, and I began a new role as CEO of The Jilly Box, a purpose-led subscription box and e-commerce marketplace supporting small, Canadian, and women-owned businesses. Jessica Pezim Coles continues to live and work in Toronto. She and her family welcomed their third child, Olivia (Livy), last spring. Life is busy and joyful with three children, and Jessica continues to balance her career in executive search with family life.
Megan Joyner Dell – Based in Squamish, BC, I’m a Certified Health Coach, Personal Trainer, Moderation365 Nutrition Consultant – and mom of two. I help women build muscle, shed fat, and feel like total badasses – without restrictive diets or endless cardio. After years of struggling with food, exercise, and body image – including hospitalizations for an eating disorder in my teens – I’ve come through with strength, compassion, and purpose. I live by two mottos: “Don’t waste your pain” and “Help the girl you once were.” Having lost both my mother and stepmother to cancer, I know health is our greatest asset. Through my Signature LEAD System, I offer personalized fitness and nutrition coaching to help women feel strong, confident, and at home in their bodies. Learn more at: getfitwithmegan.com and instagram.com/get.fit.with.megan
Class of 2004
Class of 2004 Bursary total as at August, 2025 | $95,396.72
Stephanie Applin continues to work with Tapestry Opera in Toronto and was part of the team – alongside Nightwood Theatre – that opened a new performing arts venue at Yonge & Bloor in March 2025: the Nancy & Ed Jackman Performance Centre. Several Old Girls welcomed new babies this year: Arakua Lamptey Baer gave birth to her second daughter, Raya, in March. Clara Choo and her husband welcomed their first child, a beautiful daughter named Maeve. Anne Friedland and her wife Maria welcomed their first baby in May. Vanessa Rambihar Marsh and her husband Rob celebrated the arrival of their first daughter, Summer, joining her three very excited older brothers.
Gemma Oberth and her husband Leon are expecting their second son this year, a little brother for Arthur. Gemma continues to enjoy living and working in Cape Town, South Africa, while pursuing a second permanent residence for their family on the island of Mauritius. Although Courtney Clinton couldn’t attend our 20th reunion this year, she continues to share close ties with several classmates who remain sources of support, laughter, and community. This year, Courtney completed a six-month research residency funded by the Conseil des arts et des letters du Québec. Working from the Makers Lab, La Fabrique, at the Saint-Hyacinthe Library, she explored digital sculpting and 3D printing as tools for prototyping public art. This fall, she will continue her work through two new residencies: first at the BAnQ Makers Lab, Le Square, and then at Atelier la Coulée, a bronze foundry. She will collaborate with artist Kaiatanoron Dumoulin Bush on a project responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings. Together, they aim to create a series of bronze sculptures that reflect local plant histories and invite dialogue around memory, identity, and cultural appropriation. To inaugurate the project, they planted a “three sisters” garden.
Jocelyn Ho started a houseplant business in Detroit during COVID in 2020, and it has since flourished. She now leads a team of 25 in a 12,000 sq ft facility. This year, Jocelyn received several entrepreneurial awards, including Crain’s Detroit Business 40 Under 40, EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, and her company was named one of Michigan’s 50 Companies to Watch in 2025. Colleen Timmins-Lee is living on the windswept prairie along the Rocky Mountain front, raising four young kids (ages 6, 3, and twins aged 1) with her husband, a deputy sheriff. After earning degrees in physics and film, Colleen began a career in law enforcement.
Cecile Ko Brock is Counsel at McCarthy Tétrault LLP, specializing in private wealth, estates, and trusts law. She’s excited for her daughter, Audrey, to begin Junior Kindergarten at Havergal this fall! Christine Han-Rutledge recently opened The Cubhouse, a children’s retail and play space in Greenwich, CT. Cicely Arthur continues to live in “ol’ Blighty,” in a lively village just outside Oxford, with her partner Stu and their new Maine Coon kitten, Asoka. She works as a child psychotherapist, enjoys travelling throughout the UK and Europe when she can, and has finally taken the plunge into a bit of classic British amdram (amateur dramatics)!
Class of 2005
Class of 2005 Bursary total as at August, 2025 | $131,956.31
Vicki Thompson Groff – I run my own executive coaching and leadership development business, while staying busy with my two daughters, Taylor (2) and Brooklyn (1)! A few years ago, I completed a 72-day bike ride across Canada and still love cycling – especially through High Park. Leslie Greey – I work full-time as Associate General Counsel at Adamson Associates, an international architecture firm known for major projects like The Well (Toronto), One World Trade Center (New York), and Canary Wharf (London). To support other busy lawyers like me in completing their CPD hours on the go, I co-founded a podcast called LegalPod. In 2024, I married Brent Cleroux at St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Bloor Street, surrounded by six of my closest Havergal friends: Sarah McCain Coulson, Sarah Walter Armson, Courtney Lerman Berger, Marissa Kirsh, Amy Gates Kolarich, and Katie Matthews. Brent and I welcomed our son, Reginald (Reggie) Greey, on April 28, 2025. Kate Applin – I’m embarking on a new adventure stateside! My wife and I (married in 2024) are moving to Seattle with our two dogs, where I’ll be continuing to grow my career at Microsoft.
Class of 2006
Class of 2006 Endowment for Global Outreach total as at August, 2025 | $156,039.12
Laura Cheung – This year has been busy balancing work, a house moves and getting ready for our third (and last!) baby that is due in April! Claire Halstead – On May 1, 2024, my husband Kyle and I welcomed our daughter, Marigold Edith Halstead-Hartlen. Though born after a healthy pregnancy, Marigold experienced unexpected breathing complications and was rushed to Halifax’s IWK NICU. She was diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening condition and spent six weeks in intensive care. Thanks to the extraordinary care of the NICU team – and a bit of a miracle – Marigold survived and is now thriving. In the spirit of gratitude and giving back, we established the Marigold Edith Halstead-Hartlen NICU Endowment Fund at the IWK Hospital to support initiatives focused on safety, resilience, empowerment, staff mental health, family-centered care, and trauma-informed practices. To celebrate her first birthday, we launched a fundraiser called Marigolds in Bloom, selling over 1,500 marigold flowers and raising more than $2,400 for the NICU. We delivered cake and chocolates to the NICU team and visited Marigold’s nurses – a joyful and emotional full-circle moment. Our goal is to raise $5,000 next year! Why marigolds? These flowers symbolize resilience, hope, and warmth – thriving even in tough conditions, just like our little girl.
Mira Singh Mimran, Dr. Sunayna Gupta, and Vanessa Hui attended the annual Battle of the Brains event for Daytrippers Children’s Charity. Mira is the Executive Director of Daytrippers Children’s Charity where they help fund school trips for children in grades 1-8 from lower-income communities and remote areas across Canada. Kelly Fleming – Our hearts (and hands) are full of the arrival of baby Chloe, joining big sister Taylor. This year feels especially meaningful as we gather across three generations to celebrate my mom’s 50th Havergal reunion – Class of 1975. Hoping the next generation of girls might one day walk the same halls!
Class of 2008
Class of 2008 Bursary total as at August, 2025 | $222,549.92
Laura Sniderman has had a busy year. She continues to be the Founder and CEO of Kinnd, a friendship app designed to combat loneliness and foster connections through Wisdom Sharing: the intentional giving and receiving of knowledge, skills, time, and energy. The app, aiming to launch in 2025 is guided by Kinndy, a conversational AI coach who supports users in building self-awareness, relational literacy, and intentional friendships. Laura also started a new position at Dialogue, Canada’s Largest Virtual Care Clinic, leading Enterprise Sales in Ontario. She continues to organize international retreats for fun, is now an investor in Othership and Supermush – two lifestyle wellness brands, and is an avid dancer, sauna, ice-plunger and lover of authentic relating.
Morgan Murphy became partner and started her own corporate communications firm, The Clú Group. Stephanie Long now lives in Montreal and recently defended her PhD from McGill University. She is now working as an analyst at a not-for-profit Canadian health organization. Corinne Guirgis is currently living in Los Angeles, exploring all facets of her creativity and expression while running her digital marketing consulting firm. Corinne recently launched a YouTube talk show called “Not Another Life Lesson” where she speaks to creatively minded and neurodivergent people who have taken the roads less travelled and support others on their journeys. Corinne is also learning about music productions and is diving deeper into her passion for singing, recently releasing her first song. Julia Duchesne lives in Whitehorse with her family. Through her work in emergency communications, she was part of the joint Government of Yukon/Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation team that was recognized in Ottawa with an Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award in 2024, in the “outstanding contribution to emergency management” category. Olympia Kiriakou has finished writing her second book for the University Press of Kentucky, a biography of the classical Hollywood actress, Virginia Grey. She has become a regular contributor to the film magazine Cineaste. More recently, Olympia was appointed to the Film Society of Screwball Comedy’s advisory board. Sheena Melwani is living in her new home in Sherwood Park and would love to connect with anyone that is living locally. Kirsten (Wong) Hannay, Ren Ee Choo and Janine Ho have all enjoyed spending time together and had fun spending time with Kirsten and Ren Ee’s children (see adorable photo evidence). Carly Greene welcomed her first daughter, baby Koen, in January and Francine Lopez welcomed her second child, Mitchell, in May 2024. Danielle Chu married her wonderful husband, Jason Carere, on September 28, 2024. She was honoured to receive the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal, awarded by Senator Rob Black for her contributions as a member of the Board of Directors for 4-H Canada, a leading not-for-profit in the agricultural sector. The medal recognizes individuals whose achievements bring distinction to Canada. Alongside her work with 4-H, Danni is an International Trade and Antitrust Lawyer at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. A cherished alumni moment came when she fulfilled a lifelong dream – performing The Devil Went Down to Georgia live with Mr. Paul McCulloch and the Corktown Symphony Orchestra. They later reprised the performance at HC’s Beatstock alongside students Ayanna Hemani, Ella Xu, and Mr. Kevin Walsh. Anika Conolly Jefferson shared some updates on what she’s been up to since graduation. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Globalization (2012) and most recently completed a Master of Science in Human Resources Management (2024). She was crowned Miss Cayman Islands in 2017 and got married in December 2024. Though living abroad has made visiting Canada difficult, she hopes to come back soon! Sabrina McCubbin has been working as a lawyer at the National Security Agency since 2018. She spent two years closely involved with the previous White House on the reauthorization of an intelligence collection law—earning a few challenge coins and even a fancy plastic trophy along the way. She married fellow intelligence officer David Hubbard in November 2024. “No plans to leave government anytime soon—just white-knuckling it through the current situation!” As for your class reps, Carolyn Gooderham was promoted to Program Manager, Digital Communications at SickKids. In this role she leads design, development and content strategy for SickKids websites. Andaleeb Shariff serves as Medical Director of Primary Care for Hartford Healthcare Medical Group in Connecticut. Outside of her clinical and administrative practice, she is busy with her two boys Hugo and Heath. Also busy with little ones, Alexandra Rolland is living in Cheshire, England and has three little boys with her wife. She visits Toronto with her family often and loves catching up with HC classmates.
It is with great sadness that the class of 2008 shares the loss of their beloved classmate, Dr. Torie Whitehead on March 25th, 2025 from a hard fought battle with advanced colorectal cancer. Torie was well known in her days at Havergal for being an exceptional artist, a bright scientist, a talented musician and an incredible friend. After her time at Havergal she took her passion for the visual arts forward and achieved her Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours degree from Queen’s University. Torie ultimately followed her scientific capabilities to medical school at St. George’s Medical School in Grenada and most recently, Torie was working in Allentown, PA as an Anesthesiologist, having completed her Anesthesiology residency at Rutgers University in Newark. A number of Havergal Old Girls and staff were present at Torie’s Celebration of Life in May, and the class of 2008 wishes to extend their deepest condolences to Torie’s family and loved ones.
Class of 2009
Class of 2009 Endowment for the Arts total as at August, 2025 | $371,062.64
Stephanie Miller Pringle – My husband and I welcomed Reid, our third child, last May. A little brother for Claire (5) and Grace (3).
