University of Toronto: A Catalyst for Discovery, Innovation & Progress

Society’s progress rests on the shoulders of visionary individuals, who dare go beyond the set norms and pave the path for development and growth. Such visionaries become trailblazers in varied fields, be it technology, governance or social impact. The common thread that connects trailblazers from varied fields the ability to see beyond the ordinary and envision the future.

This skill is often inculcated through well-structured education. Education, when done right, teaches students to think independently and enables them to develop sharp cognitive abilities, a prerequisite for thinking out of the box.

University of Toronto, Canada’s premier university has been known to empower young minds to think beyond the ordinary. Founded in 1827, the university has been committedly transforming society through the ingenuity and resolve of its faculty, students, alumni and supporters.

Known to be a research-intensive institution, U of T has so far touched lives of over 700,000 graduates, who today lead through their ideas, innovations and contributions.

The current edition of Global Woman Leader magazine brings to you success stories of a few such women leaders, who are alumna of University of Toronto.

In this special magazine edition meet Zaina Moussa, Co-Founder, Night Market Toronto. Zaina is an award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Run The World Summit. Showcasing her expertise in event production, community building, and strategic partnerships, Zaina impacts thousands of women worldwide. Her work creates inclusive, high-impact experiences bringing her vision of global female entrepreneurship to new markets.

In this special edition, we also meet Susana Yang, the Founder and CEO of The Golden Portugal, a leading consultancy in residency and citizenship services. With over 25 years of working experience spanning Asia, North America, and Europe, she has held senior marketing roles at Hutchison Telecom, Huawei, Standard Chartered Bank, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Banco National Ultramarino. Her global background and entrepreneurial vision drive The Golden Portugal’s mission to provide transparent and client-centered immigration solutions.

These women are redefining their respective industries with their unique ideas and out-of-the-box approach to leadership. read more about them and how University of Toronto shaped their vision, in the current edition of GWL magazine.

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