Who we are

Meet our frontline coordinators

• Maria-Jose Martinez – Senior Coordinator

  Maria has always had a passion for helping others. With that intention in mind, she received her Advanced Diploma in Business Administration-Human Resources from Humber College and, upon graduating, worked as an Enrolment Advisor at the college for three years. Maria then transitioned to a position at Ontario Tech University as a Records Assistant, where she assisted with the preliminary stages of digitalizing the student records database.

  A year later, Maria received a promotion which enabled her to put her passion for helping others to further use working on the front line for what was then called the Registration front line. Maria’s exemplary skillset gained her another promotion when the Office of the Registrar amalgamated their services, leading to her current role as an Enrolment Services Coordinator II. Currently, her portfolio includes—but is not limited to—registration and convocation inquiries, as well as working on the creation of a standardized exam deferral process.

  When not working, Maria likes to spend time with family and friends, and enjoys playing softball, boxing, golfing, and travelling.

• Diana Salim*

  Having a passion for customer service, Diana completed the Hotel and Operations Management program at George Brown College. She likes to travel and learn about other cultures, and had the opportunity to explore different tourism trends in Europe as part of a study abroad program. She also completed an internship in South Korea.
  

  Diana began working in post-secondary education in 2015, and held positions at George Brown College and Durham College prior to coming to Ontario Tech. Diana is eager to assist students through their academic journey with the university.
  

  In her free time, Diana enjoys learning languages, travelling, and watching movies.

  *Currently on secondment.

• Emily Laverty

  Emily has almost two decades of experience in the post-secondary industry—spending most of her time working at Ontario Tech in various academic advising roles. She is a natural “helper” and loves seeing students and colleagues succeed in their chosen fields.

  Emily loves to laugh and have fun at work, while remaining curious about different learning opportunities available on the Enrolment Services team. She is learning as much as she can about OSAP to ensure students receive accurate, timely, and up-to-date information to help fund their academics.

  Outside of work, Emily enjoys cooking, baking, and spending time with her family and friends.

• Harleen Bajwa*

  Harleen is a bubbly, resourceful and motivated individual, striving to make a positive lasting impression. She attended a regional arts program and graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) with a Bachelors in Politics and Governance. Following graduation, she dove into administrative roles, gaining her passion for helping others and providing excellent customer service.

  Outside of work, Harleen enjoys working out, cooking, and keeping up with the latest interior design trends with DIY projects.

  *Currently on secondment.

• Jeannmy Zamora

  Jeannmy is a committed professional with a solid foundation in project coordination, student services, and office administration. She places great value on fostering strong relationships and facilitating effective communication.

  With over two decades of professional experience, Jeannmy has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional customer service, displaying strong problem-solving skills, and maintaining a keen eye for detail.

  During her free time, Jeannmy finds joy in spending quality moments with her family and friends.

• Aymen Sohail

  Aymen is an exuberant and dedicated individual with a profound passion for assisting others. She graduated from our Organizational Behaviorand Human Resources Management program in Fall 2023 and joined our team in October 2023. Prior to this, she gained valuable experience as a University Works student with the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies team in Fall 2022.

  In her leisure time, Aymen delights in engaging in various activities such as working out, gardening, cooking, and watching TV.

• Vaathini Vivekananthan

  Vaathini comes to Ontario Tech University from University of Toronto. She began working in an Office of the Registrar while a student at the University of Toronto and where she found her passion for helping students that were just like her. After graduting from UofT, she wanted to continue helping students with the same questions and concerns that she once had. Now at Ontario Tech University, she is excited to apply her experience and dedication to supporting a new community of students striving to achieve their academic goals, fostering a supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.

  In her free time, Vaathini enjoys going to the gym, playing with her dog and reading.

Meet our administrative coordinators

• Melanie Richard

  Melanie Richard is an Ontario Tech University alum of the Communications and Digital Media program and has over ten years of customer service experience.

  With her inquisitive mind, she’s always asking questions and enjoys learning new things. In addition to helping students with enrolment concerns, Melanie works on the communications sent from our Office of the Registrar directly to you!

  Melanie spends her spare time with her family and friends, hosting parties and getting as many stamps on her passport as possible.

• Kevon Watson

  Kevon has always worked to use his skills in interpersonal communication and relations to help others in any way he can. Whether that is with projects, admission advice, or putting a smile on their face, he understands the value of understanding each situation differently. After graduating from the Communications and Digital Media Studies program in 2023, Kevon worked as a student recruiter for Ontario Tech before transitioning into an enrolment services coordinator 1. Understanding the importance of media, Kevon values Ontario Tech’s commitment to making digital culture so accessible to all their students and perspective clients.

  Kevon enjoys learning and discussing about different cultures as well as history behind them. This has been a big help to him during all his positions at Ontario Tech due to the multicultural background that this institution brings.

  Outside of work, Kevon enjoys fitness, cooking, and connecting with his church community.

• Rahsean Neil-Simpson

  Rahsean is a motivated professional that wants to be a life-long learner and to develop as many interpersonal skills as he possibly can. Rahsean has been apart of a team since as far as he can remember whether that is playing sports, working with a team for a school project, or being a part of a six-person family which he says is his favorite team.

  After graduating from Ontario Tech from the Faculty of Business and Information Technology, Rahsean started his career path by working at TD Bank before transitioning into the role of being an Assistant Student Recruiter and now starting his current role of  being an Enrolment Service Coordinator I.

  Outside of work, Rahsean enjoys being a coach to the younger generations of athletes and wears a few different coaching hats but one that is dear to his heart is being an Assistant Coach for the Men’s Basketball team here at Ontario Tech University, which he was a former player for. Other than work and basketball, Rahsean loves the outdoors whether that’s playing sports, going for walks, and/or enjoying sudoku puzzles by the beach.

Meet our junior clerks

• Aisha Hussein

  Aisha is an Ontario Tech University student, currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She joined the Office of the Registrar as a Junior Clerk through the University Works program in September 2023, and enjoys supporting others and has a passion for helping her fellow students.

  In her free time, Aisha enjoys watching documentary videos and spending time with people. She also loves being around nature, especially when she needs some “me time.

• Alisha Ahmad

  Alisha is an Ontario Tech University student, who is pursuing her Bachelors of Honours in Life Sciences. She joined the Office of the Registrar as a Junior Clerk in May 2024. She enjoys helping other peers in Ontario Tech. 

  In her free time, Alisha likes to play with kittens, and spending time with family and friends. 

• Rahma Khan

  Rahma is a student-athlete at Ontario Tech University. The student part of her is majoring in Forensic Psychology and minoring in Criminology and Justice while the athlete part of her is a member of the Varsity Women's Rowing team. She is also a research assistant for one of her professors. She has a big thirst for learning new things, experiencing new things and just generally stepping out of her comfort zone. She especially delights in doing what others would consider hard or impossible. Working with the Office of Registrar is a very rewarding job for her as she enjoys helping and interacting with people and this job allows her to do that everyday.

  In her free time, she likes to catch up on shows, read books or even go on a litte solo adventure outside of Oshawa!

• Jessie Emeshili

  Jessie began her journey at Ontario Tech in 2022, pursuing her Bachelor of IT degree in Networking and IT Security. She began working at the Office of Registrar as a Junior Clerk through the University Works program in May 2024. She's motivated to help others and support her fellow students at the university.

  In her free time, Jessie likes to play her flute, read and watch a good show.

Meet our management team

• Jennifer Racine - Manager, Enrolment Services
  Jennifer graduated from Ontario Tech with a Master's of Education. Passionate about higher education, Jennifer applies her academic background to foster growth and creativity in her professional life. Outside of work, she is dedicated to her family, especially supporting her two daughters who are active in competitive sports.
  
  In her personal time, Jennifer indulges in creative writing, finding joy in crafting stories and exploring new ideas. Running is another passion, providing both a physical challenge and a mental release. A true food enthusiast, Jennifer loves all food and is constantly eating, always excited to explore new culinary experiences and flavors.
• Andra Drinkwalter – Director, Student Financial Assistance and Enrolment Services

  Andra graduated from Brock University with a Bachelor of Arts in Popular Culture, but enjoyed the university environment so much she joined Ontario Tech as an employee when it first opened its doors to students in 2003. Over the years, she has held progressive positions throughout her career at the university and continually strives to build inclusive, supportive and positive teams. Her goal is that these teams will be able to be successful in providing high quality service and support to students.

  Outside work, Andra keeps extremely busy with her husband and two kids, pursuing her master’s degree, playing soccer and reading.