Meet the Teamwork Mentors

Maria Kotob – Lead Teamwork Mentor

Maria Kotob is a Rotman Commerce alumna who graduated in June 2022 and specialized in Management with focuses in Marketing and Leadership in Organizations, as well as an Economics minor. She currently works at VML MAP as an Account Supervisor and looks forward to bringing the insights she’s learned as a student and as a professional, to help make a positive teamwork environment. Experiencing different roles and responsibilities in her current position, Maria has quickly learned the benefits of empathy and communication. She believes that the most rewarding teamwork experiences come from integrity, compassion, and balance.

Benjamin George – Lead Teamwork Mentor

Benjamin George is a graduate of the Rotman Commerce program, with a specialization in Management and focuses in Leadership, Strategy, and International Business. While partaking in the RC Houses community as coordinator and mentor, Benjamin also interned at tech companies like Microsoft and Oracle, which helped him land his current job as a consultant at IBM. Through his varied professional and extra-curricular leadership experiences, Benjamin has refined his problem-solving and communication skills, which he plans on employing while working as a teamwork mentor. As a strong believer in fostering empathetic relationships, Benjamin hopes to work alongside students to inspire positive and collaborative team environments.

Anjais Arachi

Anjais Arachi is a recent Rotman Commerce graduate, specializing in Management with a focus in Strategy. During his time at Rotman, he served as Captain of the Varsity Mock Trial Team, where he developed his advocacy, leadership, and collaboration skills while mentoring teammates in case analysis and public speaking. Professionally, Anjais gained consulting experience through roles at Global Research and Consulting and iNAGO, working on business strategy and marketing projects for a range of clients.

Anjais plans to pursue law school and a career in the legal field, where he hopes to combine his management background with his passion for advocacy. He believes that the foundation of effective teamwork lies in integrity, adaptability, and empathy, and he looks forward to fostering those values in his role as a teamwork mentor.

Anoosha Kankaria

Anoosha graduated from Rotman Commerce in 2025 with a specialization in Accounting and a minor in Economics, and will be working in tax at Deloitte. Throughout her undergraduate career, she was heavily involved in the FLC program, as well as the Woodsworth Tax Clinic. Anoosha is passionate about mentorship and has used her past experiences to develop her problem solving skills. 

Charu Unni

Charu Unni is a 2025 graduate of Rotman Commerce, specializing in Management with a focus on Strategy. As a former competitor and Co-Captain of the Rotman Commerce Case Competition Team, he gained extensive experience solving complex business challenges and mentoring peers in structured analysis and presentation.

Charu’s next step is law school, where he hopes to translate his undergraduate experiences into meaningful advocacy. He believes that effective teamwork comes from creating empathetic environments and empowering individuals to use their unique strengths.

Grace Zhou

Grace is a Rotman Commerce 2024 alumni, graduating with a Management Specialist, Marketing Focus, and Economics Minor. Currently working as an Events Coordinator Redstone Agency, Grace supports nonprofit organizations across North America. With prior experience in marketing and sales internships at P&G in the UK, adidas in Canada, and NSW Corporation in the USA, as well as case competitions and international exchanges, she brings a global perspective to her work. Passionate about mentoring, she is dedicated to supporting students’ growth and development.

Henry Zhang

Henry is a recent 2024 graduate of Rotman Commerce who specialized in Management with focuses in Finance and Strategy. Throughout his undergraduate experience, Henry was heavily involved with the Rotman Commerce Competition Team (RCCT) as both a competitor and co-captain. Through RCCT, Henry has ample experience of working with extremely diverse teams to solve difficult problems, all while under time constraints. From RCCT to corporate internships to even working in a kitchen, Henry hopes his widely varied teamwork and problem-solving experience will help others as a teamwork mentor.

Joey Qi

Joey Qi graduated from Rotman Commerce in 2025 with a specialization in Accounting and minors in Economics and English, and will be starting her career in audit at KPMG. During her time at U of T, Joey was actively involved in the UofT community as a Learning Experience Assistant, orientation leader, residence council member, and peer mentor. She also supported students and families through the UTSU Tax Clinic, where she enjoyed helping others feel comfortable navigating unfamiliar challenges. From these experiences, Joey learned the value of empathy, adaptability, and open communication in building strong teams. She is excited to bring these lessons forward and looks forward to working with students to create supportive and collaborative team environments.

Mahir Aziz

Mahir Aziz is a 2025 graduate of Rotman Commerce, specializing in Management with a minor in Economics and focuses in Marketing, Strategy & Innovation, and International Business. During his undergraduate experience, Mahir gained extensive teamwork skills through case competitions, student organizations, and academic projects. He also has over four years of experience in competitive debate and debate coaching, which strengthened his ability to mentor peers, facilitate group discussions, and guide teams toward effective communication.

Mahir believes that strong teamwork comes from clear expectations, fair division of responsibilities, and fostering an inclusive environment. As a Teamwork Mentor, he looks forward to helping students navigate challenges, improve their collaboration, and succeed in both academic and extracurricular team settings.

Merve Atasoy

Merve Atasoy is a Rotman Commerce alumna, graduating in June 2024 as a Management Specialist, with focuses on Marketing, and Strategy and Innovation. Currently serving as a Digital Specialist at Nectar First, Merve applies her strong skills in empathy, problem-solving, and active listening to lead successful team projects in the advertising industry. Drawing from her experiences at Rotman and in her professional career, she is dedicated to helping students navigate the complexities of teamwork. Merve is committed to fostering an environment where every team member feels heard, understood, and empowered to contribute to creative solutions.

Oscar Li

Oscar Li is a Rotman Commerce Alumni from the class of 23’ who specialized in Finance and Economics. He is currently pursuing a law degree from the University of Ottawa and putting what he learned during his time at Rotman to good use. Having been a Residence Don for Woodsworth, a Mentor for RC Houses, and many other roles within UofT, Oscar is no stranger to mentorship and looks forward to helping foster positive team relations. From his experience, he believes teamwork can be done best through open-minded communication, empathy, and adaptability.

Sai Sudhish Voora

Sai Sudhish Voora is a recent graduate of the Rotman Commerce program, completing his studies in June 2024 with a specialization in Accounting and an Economics Minor. He is currently on the path to earning his CPA designation while working as a Staff Accountant in the Assurance Practice at EY. During his time at Rotman, Sai played a significant role in the FLC program, serving as both a Peer Mentor and Senior Peer Mentor. These experiences provided him with a deep understanding of teamwork dynamics and the importance of clear communication. Sai is passionate about helping students navigate teamwork challenges and is excited to guide them toward rewarding and meaningful experiences.

Tahmeen Bakht

Tahmeen Bakht is a recent 2025 Rotman Commerce graduate specializing in Management and beginning her career in Marketing at American Express. Having gained experience through internships and involvement in various student organizations, she brings lessons from both the corporate world and campus life into her mentoring. Through Trinity Women in Leadership and other collaborative settings, Tahmeen is committed to creating structure with clear methods and processes, sharing useful resources, and helping teams navigate challenges effectively. She thrives on fostering environments where people feel supported, motivated, and able to grow together.

Zimman Yousuf

Zimman Yousuf graduated from Rotman Commerce in June 2023 with a specialist in accounting and a minor in economics. She’s currently an associate consultant at Capco. Prior to her career, Zimman worked in several fields including sales, marketing, strategy, auditing, and asset management. These experiences allowed her to discover new methodologies on resolving conflicting and making teamwork thrive. With a focus on empathy and diversified thinking, she believes that the ability to improve one aspect of a team will allow for a domino effect in success.