Meet the teamwork mentors

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.

Tahmeen Bahkt 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 botht eh 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.

Arianna graduated from Rotman Commerce in 2026 with a Specialist in Management, Focus in Leadership in Organizations, and Minors in Psychology and Economics. As a former peer mentor for the FLC and SLC program, the President of Rotman Commerce Toastmasters 2025-2026, and a recipient of the 2026 Director’s Award for Community, Arianna developed a strong passion for mentorship and helping students build confidence together. She brings an empathetic approach to helping students navigate teamwork, drawing on her diverse experience working in teams across Rotman Commerce and the Faculty of Arts & Science, where she led teams of more than 20 student staff members.

After discovering her passion for supporting students, she began her path in Student Affairs at the University of Toronto. Arianna currently serves as a Student Engagement and Outreach Assistant in the Department of Computer Science, supporting engagement initiatives for prospective, current, and graduated students. As a strong believer that a successful team begins with genuine connection and trust built through effective communication, Arianna hopes to provide a safe environment where students can thrive both individually and as part of teams.

Alina recently graduated from Rotman Commerce with a Management Specialist and focuses in Strategy & Innovation and Marketing. She is currently working as a consultant. During her time at RC, Alina was actively involved in the FLC program, while also serving as President of the Rotman Commerce Consulting Association, a Residence Don, and a Teaching Assistant. Through these experiences, she developed a strong understanding of the importance of communication, adaptability, and creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable contributing.

Alina hopes to help students navigate different working styles, communicate openly, and work through challenges that arise within teams.

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 is a Rotman Commerce 2024 alum, 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.

Isabelle Klassen graduated from Rotman Commerce in 2026 and specialized in Finance and Economics, with minors in Environmental Economics and French Language. She currently works in the Property and Casualty reinsurance industry, where she continues to develop her analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Through her academic and professional experiences, Isabelle has learned the value of approaching projects from multiple perspectives and making space for the ideas and strengths of those around her. She believes that effective collaboration also means taking the time to understand how your teammates work best, whether that means recognizing their preferred communication style, working hours, or approach to completing a task. As a mentor, Isabelle hopes to help mentees develop this awareness and become thoughtful, adaptable collaborators both in university and in the workplace.

Ishika is a 2026 Accounting Specialist alum, joining KPMG as a Staff Auditor. During her time at Rotman Commerce, Ishika was involved in RCSA, FLC program and Career Services to support student growth. Through these experiences, she developed skills to lead discussions, provide constructive feedback, and foster community.

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.

Kaavya Chaturvedi is a 2026 graduate of Rotman Commerce, who specialized in Management with a focus in data science, strategy, and leadership, and a minor in Economics. During her time at Rotman, she was heavily involved with the FLC program and Arrive Ready, and loved staying connected to the community through several other clubs along the way. These experiences shaped Kaavya’s passion for mentorship, teaching her the value of empathy and genuine communication in building strong teams. As a Teamwork Mentor, she looks forward to helping students navigate collaboration and grow through their own team experiences.

Karen is a recent 2026 Rotman Commerce graduate specializing in Management and is currently working at Salesforce. During her time at U of T, she was involved as an FLC/SLC Peer Mentor and Career Peer, as well as RC Student Association and RC Women in Business. Karen developed a passion for giving back to the Rotman Commerce community and learned the value of empathy and active listening in creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing their perspectives. As a Teamwork Mentor, she hopes to help students navigate team dynamics and communicate effectively throughout their time at RC.

Oscar Li is a Rotman Commerce Alumni from the class of 23’ who specialized in Finance and Economics. He is now a graduate from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law and putting what he learned during his time at Rotman to good use. Having been a Residence Don for Woodsworth, a Founding Member of GRC Toronto, and a Mentor for RC Houses, 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.

Stuti is a graduate from the Rotman class of 2026. She currently works in the Rotman School of Management in their business development department for masters programs. She also has experience working in Finance and Tech companies and has enjoyed being an active part of the Rotman community during her past four years! Stuti is excited to be your partner in this journey as you explore working in teams and the rewards that come with it.