Who we are

Meet our Enrolment Services Coordinators

• Maha Ahmad
  Maha is a dedicated professional with a rich background in both finance and human resources, having completed a double major at Ontario Tech University.
  
  As a former student and Senior Peer Leader, she actively engaged in campus life and established herself as a compassionate support to her peers, always willing to lend a hand. Her extensive experience in the education sector includes roles in various departments at the university and at Durham College, where she excelled as a program assistant.
  
  Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, Maha enjoys traveling and expressing her creativity through painting, reflecting her diverse interests and commitment to personal growth.
• 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 Senior Enrolment Services Coordinator. 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Jade Santos
  Jade is a Forensic Psychology graduate who has always been passionate about the full university experience helping students achieve their best self! From co-founding the Filipino Student Association to volunteering as a student ambassador/peer leader. She was always around helping students find a safe place to connect and make lasting connections!
  
  During her time at the university, she was also part of the university works program working at the Student Mental Health office working as an Administrative Assistant in collaboration with Ontario Shores creating and delivering mental health courses each week! After graduation she started her career right away working as an Assistant Student Recruiter and now as an Enrolment Service Coordinator!
  
  Outside of work, Jade enjoys spending time with her family and friends going on hikes, snowboarding, volleyball and long walks with her beagle!
• Bushra Siddiqui
  Bushra is an Ontario Tech University alumna and former University Works student who has always had a connection with the Office of the Registrar. Through her experience in student services, she has developed a passion for assisting others, particularly in helping students navigate the complexities of registration, financial aid, and academic planning. Bushra’s dedication to supporting students reflects her commitment to making their academic journeys as seamless as possible.
• Lydia S

  Lydia is a resourceful team player who is adept at multi-tasking and creating positive client/ student experience. She's been described as a detail-oriented “creative type”, with extraordinary ability to liaise information in a clear and approachable manner.
  
  A passion and common thread through her career is to connect individuals with community resources or educational opportunities; to assist them in working toward goals and improving their life experience.

• 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.

• Kristin van Pelt

  Through her research and education, Kristin has developed a passion for working with and helping others.  Kristin completed her Master’s degree at Ontario Tech in 2015 and after graduating worked in research for several years focusing on the health and wellbeing of vulnerable populations. Kristin began working full-time at Ontario Tech in 2018 as the Graduate Thesis Coordinator in the School of Graduate Studies where she has enjoyed working with and supporting students, staff, and faculty while fostering successful graduate degree completion.  Kristin takes pride in delivering high-level and effective service to all individuals which translates well into her current role as Enrolment Services Coordinator.

• 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.

• Jay Zamora

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

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

  During their free time, Jay finds joy in spending quality moments with their family and friends.

Meet our junior clerks

• 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. 

• 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.

• 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!

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.