Studying marketing, an industry in a constant state of evolution, Minji found her passion in digital social media marketing and content creation by working closely with the creative team. She joined REC to explore the entertainment industry, which requires innovative marketing skills and work with like-minded people. Minji is a professional communicator who brings creative ideas and visions to breakthrough norms while creating innovative outcomes through collaboration. Her goal within the REC22 team is to spread awareness of REC and enhance the creative channels throughout the university’s communities.

Outside of school, you can often find her vlogging on her Youtube channel and exploring city streets to find local interior designs and plants store.

Chelsea joined REC to learn the ins and outs of being a student leader and to step outside of her comfort zone! Passions of hers include mental health, fashion and social innovation, among others. Outside of school, Chelsea enjoys daydreaming about interior designs, learning about investing and watching boxing highlights both new and old. Chelsea is truly excited to make REC history as one of the first General Associates and will do her best to help empower others through #REC22!

I’m Rajalaxmi. I joined REC as a Corporate Relations Associate because it was the perfect mix of media and business. I am a communication student with a keen interest in marketing and media. I aspire to market for entertainment in the future. As a naturally curious person, there is very little that doesn’t interest me. I love reading about history, business, politics and more. In my spare time, I paint, spend time by the water and in nature.

Hannah has always loved various facets of the entertainment industry. When she chose to study business, she found that REC was the perfect balance between the two. REC has given her a chance to learn about multiple departments, grow her interpersonal and creative skills, and help her to branch and reach out. When she’s not studying or working with other student leaders, Hannah enjoys watching movies, reading comics, and learning how to juggle!

Elina was interested in REC because she had enjoyed working as an assistant producer at the Ryerson Communication & Design Society (RCDS) a year prior, and wanted to try out another role that would allow her to indulge in her passion for creative storytelling and enthusiasm in media relations. REC has a strong involvement in bringing together the academic and professional worlds, and as a student who wanted to learn more about the professional side of entertainment, Elina wanted to be actively involved in REC’s process! The Speaker’s Associate position offered both the opportunity to work towards something she enjoys, as well as a chance to network with interesting people and learn from them through cooperation and preparation for REC! Elina’s 2022 Goodreads goal is to read 22 books (and also try to write her own). She loves to dance, although, after 10 years of dancing ballroom now she mainly sticks to hip hop and jazz, and she has used her winter break to learn to play the Succession intro on the piano.

Amanda Noor is a second-year Creative Industries student specializing in the business of film and storytelling in media modules. As someone who found the REC 2021 panels insightful and inspiring, Amanda joined the REC to help students who are interested in the entertainment/media business niche with their own professional and personal development. Amanda is an aspiring television writer/producer whose goal is to create meaningful stories that will inspire others, particularly BIPOC folks. When she’s not busy trying to look for speakers to attend panels, she is either working on her pilot for her own show, watching old episodes of Scandal or reading books on American history or politics.

Hello Everyone! My name is Shelina Somji and It is so great to be a part of REC. I Joined REC because it brings out my creativity and my business aspects together. The integration of these is what creates REC unique and so fun to join. My experience being on the REC team has been so rewarding, from knowing and meeting new people to learning new skills.

As a member of REC, my goal is to provide a platform for students to explore both the business and creative side of the entertainment industry. I’m passionate about planning events and creating memorable experiences allowing students to expand their learning, meet new people, and grow. Outside of school, I love cooking and checking out new restaurants in the city!

I personally joined REC because I wanted to join a space that allows you to express your creativity while simultaneously growing your knowledge and expertise of the business/commercial world. I know this is cliche but at its essence, creativity is what fuels all my passions. Whether it be graphic design, illustration, video editing – anything. I love being able to express myself through various mediums. That and creating Pinterest boards ;). Professionally, I work as a social media and marketing assistant. Outside of school and work, I enjoy being in the presence of my friends, hanging around the city aimlessly, thrifting, and well – not stressing about school lol.

Hello there, my name is Christine! I’m a Toronto-based designer and illustrator with a budding interest in web and motion design. Graphic design is (unironically) my passion. I was drawn to REC because it seemed like a great opportunity for me to meet, collaborate with, and learn from fellow creatives in the X University community. In my free time, I’m usually playing video games, searching for new music, or working as a bubble tea barista.

I joined REC because I was fascinated by their mission to connect creatives and artists with opportunities. I think creators and the creator economy have really shown what they are capable of in the past few years on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Any individual creative person can make a name for themselves online, for a relatively small amount of monetary investment and these careers can lead to extremely lucrative relationships with the business-entertainment world and brands alike. Wherever this space may go, I’m interested, and I’d love to be a part of it.
I’m passionate about video, everything about video. I love to edit together clips and animate VFX and motion graphics. I like to tell a story and engage people through visuals. Most importantly, I like to make things look cool.

As a Professional Communication student pursuing a minor in Public Relations, Marianne joined REC to immerse herself with other creatives who share similar interests. Looking to pursue a career in either marketing, advertising or PR, Marianne is passionate about the creative industries and values the connection and learning experiences REC provides for students like herself. In her free time, Marianne is either reading, writing or scoping out the latest fashion trends. Or she is doing all three, as she occasionally writes fashion and lifestyle pieces for Ryerson’s Folio and CanCulture publications.

Kayla is a second-year professional communication student who is passionate about all things entertainment. As an avid enjoyer of the arts and those who create them, joining REC has been an amazing opportunity for her to connect other students with their passions. Through her experience, Kayla aspires to develop meaningful connections with the work that she does and hone her business thinking skills. Outside of REC, Kayla loves to draw, eat good food, and engage in stories through novels, film, and TV.

I joined REC because I wanted to get more involved in the creative industry and connect with students in similar fields to mine. I am someone who is very passionate about networking and find it important to connect with different people, in order to learn more about yourself, while also opening up potential doors that can benefit you in the future. As the pandemic has taken many of our first experiences of university away from us, I knew that joining REC would give me the opportunity to meet with creative professionals and help prepare me for my career post-graduation. Looking forward to this upcoming year!

Amy is a fourth-year Professional Communication student who is an avid lover of music, beauty, and fashion. As a student in The Creative School, Amy loves that REC allows her to work alongside and make new connections with students from Ted Rogers that share similar passions and career aspirations. Whether Amy is working with a small business to create the look and feel of its brand or collaborating with team members to execute an event like REC, she has a passion for both the creative and strategic components of the process. Outside of REC, you can find Amy curating a playlist for every occasion or experimenting with a new makeup look.

I joined REC because I was seeking an on-campus community of like-minded individuals. As a business student, finding creative outlets on campus can be challenging, so once I discovered REC, I knew that it was the place for me. From the moment I found REC, I could tell it was a place where ideas are born and creativity lives. Since joining REC, I have found not only a community, but I have found friendship and support through my team members. I am passionate about so many things! I am passionate about music, live events, photography, marketing and the music industry! Since attending my first ever concert in 2013, I have been obsessed with live music. Many people know me as the girl who has seen over 200 artists in concert. But my passion for music and entertainment doesn’t end with live music. I also have a passion for discovering new small artists. My claim to fame has always been finding prominent artists before reaching 1k followers on Instagram. I am currently working full-time for a Toronto-based financial start-up company in Growth Marketing. After my day job, I spend my nights balancing between working part-time at the Danforth Music Hall, facilitating the Social Media Marketing Bootcamp with Ted Rogers Bootcamps, or working as an intern with Don’t Ever Call Me Doll Entertainment! Depending on the night, you could also find me photographing a concert or working freelance with many artists on their social media strategy!

I’ve always been a creative person but being a business student, I was never really exposed to the creative side of business until I came across REC. After attending my first conference and doing my research on what REC stands for, I knew I wanted to join the team! I’m super passionate about all things Marketing, especially digital marketing, so it’s been great getting to work on projects that let me practice those skills with REC. Aside from school, I like to spend time listening to music, hanging out with friends, and trying new food spots around the city 🙂

Elysia Colaco is a third-year Marketing Management Co-op student pursuing a triple minor in Film (Cinema) Studies, Public Relations and Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Over the years, her love for storytelling has translated into a passion for social media marketing and filmmaking. Through REC, she has been able to actualize her creative business goals as well as help her fellow students realize that they don’t have to sacrifice their passion for creativity to be successful business professionals. Outside of her studies in marketing and media production, Elysia enjoys dancing, thrifting, and discovering new restaurants all around Toronto!

Aishah Ashraf is a second-year journalism student at Ryerson University whose hopes to pursue a career as a talk-show host are fuelled by her passion to remedy the absence of female Muslim representation in the entertainment industry. When she isn’t meeting incredible individuals through the Ryerson Entertainment Conference, you can find her rambling on about pop culture, searching for new adventures to embark on or binge-watching movies like the cinephile she is.

Andrea decided to join the team after attending one of REC’s online panels in her second year. She wanted the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals while simultaneously learning more about the creative aspects of business. REC is the perfect place for her to discover new passions in the entertainment industry, make amazing friends, and develop new and pre-existing skills. Outside of REC, Andrea dedicates her time to her role in the RSA (Retail Students’ Association) and loves watching movies and discovering new cafés downtown.

Allicea joined REC as it was an amazing opportunity to contribute to an exciting organization, utilizing and growing her previous knowledge and skills while also learning about the creative industries. Allicea has had a passion for writing and film since a young age, using storytelling as a form of self-expression. She dreams to write and direct a film of her own one day. She’s excited to learn more about the medium in school and work with other passionate creatives such as herself in REC

Michelle is in her 5th year of the Business Management program at the Ted Rogers School of Management majoring in Law and Business and minoring in HR Management. Growing up, she was heavily involved in musical theater productions and vocal training, performing various shows with theater groups across North America. Naturally, as someone heavily drawn towards both the artistic and legal disciplines, she has developed an interest in pursuing entertainment law. Her affinity for this industry inspired her to join REC as its executive vice-president after serving on many other student groups, such as the Ryerson Law Network, over the last several years, and she is excited to watch REC22 reach new heights. Outside of school she volunteers her time working with international student-led organizations such as Lawyer-ed and works part-time as a social media and community marketing manager for a boutique law firm in downtown Toronto. When she’s not buried in emails or assignments, you can find her reading anything by Colleen Hoover or at Chatime drinking too much bubble tea for her own good.

I have always had a passion for the creative industries, particularly in film, photography, and music. This coupled with the wonderful experience I had at last year’s conference inspired me to join REC, a place where my creative side is intertwined with my love for numbers and finance. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking and finding new recipes to try, as well as reading, watching shows/movies, and spending time with friends.

Myaah attended REC during her second year and knew that she wanted to be part of such a unique student group. She is passionate about all things music and aspires to work as an artist manager or live music professional. She hopes that the experience and knowledge gained through REC will translate into creating memorable experiences for fans at events. When she’s not working on REC related projects Myaah has a huge interest in all things travel and makeup!

I joined REC because I am very passionate about the Entertainment industry and have always been interested to discover more about the behind-the-scenes planning and negotiations that go into its various projects. I am thrilled to be working with other members of the team, as well as collaborating with existing and future partners. I am currently planning on working towards a profession in PR and Marketing, and hoping to take all the valuable knowledge and skills I have gained from REC into my future professional career.

Carly joined REC in her second year as Events Lead, and is so excited to cap off her undergraduate experience as this year’s President. She joined the conference due to her passion for the Film & TV industry, and has learned an incredible amount about the rest of the entertainment space throughout her three years on the team. Carly has completed several internships in theatre, live events, and Kids’ Television, and hopes to work in a similar field after graduating this year. Outside of REC and her degree, Carly loves to bake in her spare time.

After a year in an unsuited undergraduate program, Edwin knows how to choose what is important in life and appreciates the optimism that can be found when discovering where he belongs. He chose to believe in his skills and passion for the media industries and found excitement for producing enjoyable and engaging content. Edwin currently studies Creative Industries at Ryerson University and has worked with many artists creating concepts and stories in a new perspective for all media audiences.

He is continuing his search for passion and fulfillment through student programs on campus, expanding his network, and reviewing his skills to hopefully pursue the advertising and media industry. Being a part of REC helps Edwin develop his skills in creative media while also meeting new individuals who share similar passions. Through creative practice, he hopes to learn and adapt to the changing industries of advertising, media, and film production.

Zoe is a marketer, creative, and digital strategist. Her love of both the creative and the strategic sides of business is what drew her to REC. Previously a Creative Associate on the Ryerson Marketing Association, and a Marketing Director on Enactus Ryerson, she is grateful for the opportunities Ryerson has provided her to connect with like-minded individuals and hone her skills, and truly excited for the direction her and her marketing teammates have in store for #REC21. 

Alma joined the REC team to express herself creatively and collaborate with other talented creators at Ryerson. Last year, Alma took on a similar role at Ryeron’s Human Resources Student Association and is also a part of the Ryerson University Film Festival team this year. When she is not editing videos and films, Alma is spending time with family, playing video games, learning new songs on the guitar, and spending too much time on Tik Tok. She is very grateful to have made the connections she has with the team and other working professionals.

Soraya is a visual artist specializing in graphic design, photography, and creative marketing. She has worked with many artists and companies to create the look and feel of their brand through social media marketing and content creation. Aside from this, she also runs her own streetwear clothing brand. 

Soraya joined REC to exercise her creative skills while learning about the creative industry and all of the opportunities it has to offer. She hopes to continue working in the creative industry, collaborating with other artists and brands and to tell stories through her work.

Birintan has a passion for photography. During his leisure, he indulges himself in video games and content creation for his YouTube and Twitch Channels. His current interest and attention are currently focused on graphic designing. He joined the REC team to further develop his designing skill and get his work out into the world. He plans to use any and all experience gained from the team to further develop his work in the future.

Outside of REC, Sam is interested in digital art, and started doing hand-painted shoe customs. Her long term goal is to eventually become a game designer and to expand her customs business. Be sure to check her Instagram @_customsbysam.

Sabrina is a Media Production student that has a passion for photography, graphic design, and video production and hopes to be a content creator after her time at Ryerson. She is always looking for new photography and motion techniques to integrate into her own work.

During her time at Ryerson, she has been part of Ryerson’s art club, Visual Artists Association as a Marketing Director where she plans and promotes workshops. She enjoys working within a team of passionate creatives to create unique content that resonates with others.

Kiana is a GTA-based artist specializing in film production. At a young age, Kiana developed a passion for filmmaking, seeing it as a medium for storytelling and self-expression. She exhibits her vision for atmospheric, visually-arresting pieces in film production, video art, photography, and graphic design. She has worked in media professionally as early as 16 years old, as she has worked at Rogers TV Peel as a Producer’s Assistant. As a freelance videographer, she has done promotional work for Blitz Marketing, Model Mentor Canada, and Ryerson FCAD. She joined REC to showcase her skills and meet other talented creatives.

Sara has always had a love for all things design and illustration, and hopes to start a career in graphic design after graduation this coming spring. Aside from being a graphic designer on REC, she is also currently the Vice President of Creative for the Ted Rogers Management Conference. Outside of school, Sara lives on Youtube and Pinterest, has an unhealthy number of creative hobbies, a mug collection that’s getting slightly out of hand, and wouldn’t make it a day without her bullet journal.

Nick has been on the Creative Team at REC for the past 2 years, and is thrilled to be the Creative Director for REC21! He has a strong passion for design, photo, and video, and he believes that REC’s visual brand is a key element in reaching new students across faculties at Ryerson. This year, he hopes to continue to build on REC’s brand identity to maximize the experience for all members of REC21. When he’s not working part-time as a video editor, or attending class, he’s probably working through his never-ending watch list of movies and shows!

Maeve is a fourth year Creative Industries student specializing in the music industry and media business. The reason she decided to pursue Creative Industries is the same reason she decided to join REC last year – she is passionate about passionate people. Being a musician herself, Maeve loves connecting with other performers in various arts communities and is always looking to get involved in the entertainment industry. After such an amazing first year at REC as a Marketing Associate, Maeve is happy to return as one of the Marketing Leads for #REC21.

Grace loves creating short videos of the things she loves – family, sunsets and other little (but big) things – but has always been interested in how business can be mixed with her passion. Turns out, REC is a home for exactly that! Now being in her 2nd year with the team, she’s excited to continue helping creatives unlock their business potential both within and beyond REC.

Natasha joined REC because she wanted to bring the technical skills she’s gained through the Ted Rogers School of Management and use them to work towards the goal of supporting aspiring creatives in their professional development. Prior to starting her Undergraduate degree, Natasha graduated from an arts high school, which inspired her to pursue a career in the legal field supporting and advocating for artists of all kind. She also holds the position of Marketing Associate on this year’s Ted Rogers Management Conference, and in her spare time she loves baking, crocheting, kayaking, playing the piano and singing.

Feraud Lallmohamed is an aspiring beauty content creator with goals of working in the corporate beauty industry. With a different look on art and design, Feraud hopes to bring his unique taste to the beauty world. First attending REC 19 as a delegate, Feraud fell in love with REC’s creativity meets commerce concept, friendly community and educational workshops. With a passion for technology and content creation, Feraud found REC to be a great opportunity to further learning on implementing business into his work.

Prior to joining REC, Geraldine attended past conferences and thoroughly enjoyed her experience while there! This conference was beneficial in steering her towards her career goals and she decided that she wanted to help do this for others by joining the REC team!

Geraldine loves the ideation process behind a good campaign and envisions for herself a career in strategy as an analyst within an advertising agency. Currently, Geraldine works with RU Student Life as a social media content creator! In her free time, Geraldine enjoys fashion, music, travelling, and pop culture and is a connoisseur of spicy fire noodles!

Christina is a fourth-year professional communication student who has an interest in all things entertainment. Joining REC was a really important initiative for her because it is something she is truly passionate about. She hopes this experience will guide her into developing skills of teamwork, dependability and engagement.

Outside of REC, Christina loves working on the speakers team where she continues to build connections with others. Further, she enjoys hanging out with friends, watching movies and tv shows or going to concerts! She continues to marvel at the wonderful work put in by the associates that work alongside her and can’t wait to be part of the team.

After going to REC20 and falling in love with the conference, Duaa knew she wanted to be a part of the amazing operation. Duaa is a huge sports nut and hopes to work in sports journalism one day. She aspires to work for TSN and help increase female representation in sport media. Duaa is also the Journalism Director for the Ryerson Communication and Design Society (RCDS), a third year representative for the Journalism Course Union (JCU) and a Junior Editor for Her Campus Ryerson. She also enjoys skateboarding and playing basketball.

Stephanie is a fourth-year Professional Communication student who is an avid lover of entertainment and the arts. Stephanie wanted to join REC to help hold events that strive to help young professionals learn and grow in creative industries. She is proud to lead the Speakers team to curate panels and speakers for a variety of emerging topics in entertainment. Stephanie has a passion for thinking creatively and aspires to build strong, long-lasting relationships with the work that she does. In her spare time, she loves watching movies, listening to music and learning about new topics.

Emily decided to apply for REC because doing a bit of research found that REC provides a great environment for individuals to connect with professionals and give insight into their career in the entertainment industry. REC’s goals and achievements as a club really intrigued her to join. Emily has an interest in music from Pop to RnB to Hip Hop. She is constantly listening and finding new music. She loves trying and finding new interests such as food and fashion. She is also a part of a networking club, MNC Ryerson in the finance department. These clubs help Emily in meeting new people and make long-lasting connections.

Camila joined REC because she was looking to find a group of students who were as passionate about the Entertainment Industry as she was. Being a part of Ted Rogers, REC lets Camila meet the creative side Ryerson and collaborate with them on a daily basis. Camila’s favourite activity is attending concerts and is currently living vicariously through livestreams. Her dream career is to work in festival or venue management and to manage at least one global tour in her lifetime.

Nya is a 3rd year Business Management student specializing in Law and Business. Nya joined the REC team to learn more about the creative side of business. Nya is passionate about the music industry and is working towards a career in creative law. Nya has a background in event planning, project management, and student leadership. Nya is also the Executive Vice-President for Ryerson Women in Leadership. When Nya is not helping plan events with REC, she is making playlists and content for her blog, or bingeing “The Home Edit” on Netflix.

Leila attended REC as a delegate in her second year and knew she wanted to be part of the team before her time at Ryerson came to an end! She is passionate about the live music industry, specifically on how to enhance the fan experience at events. Leila aspires to pursue a career in live events management, hopefully as part of a touring crew for one of her favourite bands! When she’s not working on REC related things, you can usually find her scoping out new music or curled up with a good book.

Carly joined REC in second year after attending the conference in first year and loving it! After graduation she hopes to take what she’s learned from REC and go into PR & Events Management. She is excited to see anything start from a small idea and see it become a fully realized event, initiative, or campaign. Carly loves anything involving film & TV, but is especially involved when it comes to awards season. Catch her in February watching every Oscar-nominated movie all while prepping for REC!

Issabella is this year’s President of REC. After spending two amazing years on the team there would be no better way to finish off her fourth year than by working with such an amazing team as their President. She believes that the best part about this role is getting to work with students from various faculties and seeing them put their heart in soul into this conference. Although COVID-19 has put a damper on something you can still expect nothing but the best from the REC team. Outside of REC you can probably find her at home watching New Girl and playing with her puppy Charlie.

Chante is your social butterfly. Everyday is an adventure. She loves to meet new people, travel, discover and learn new things.

Outside of REC, Chante tries to start and end her days with a short meditation in order to keep herself going because she believes that our energy is a reflection of our world.

Chante joined REC because she wanted the opportunity to express her passion for the entertainment and business industry while being able to implement the skills that she has gained as a Communications student here at Ryerson University.

In the future, Chante hopes to make new connections with people that she has never met in order to expand her personal knowledge and growth. Chante also hopes to apply her experience with REC to the workplace in her near future.

Nisha joined REC because she likes working with like-minded individuals who share a similar interest in the creative industries. She wants to provide the REC team with my knowledge and skills that she has learned in her program and implement it. Her passions include: the entertainment industry, utilizing her knowledge to bring good in the world, and inspiring others. 

She dreams to start her own YouTube channel and make short comedy videos or making videos in general to help people, to inspire others, to make their day better. REC is Nisha’s first student group, and she wants to grow out of her shell and gain valuable connections. She loves the vibe at REC and how everyone is family.

Mohammed joined REC because it is a good learning opportunity and also a chance to gain experience for future job opportunities. He is passionate about music – during stressful times, music helps him destress and stay relaxed. He is also interested in cooking, learning and experimenting with recipes on YouTube. You can find Mohammed drawing and painting in his free-time – from buildings, animes, sunsets, he enjoys art at whole. To Mohammed, art is not only a hobby, but a type of comfort zone and form of expression. Outside REC you can find him spending time with family, hanging out with friends, or gaming.

Shout out to Miss EVP! She sparked Jana’s interest in REC last year when she attended the event. Jana has met and networked with a unique and amazing group of industry professionals that allowed her to solidify what she wants to do with her life. The team as a whole were hilarious and super nice and felt like a family. You can tell that everyone has their own passions and are respectful of others. REC created a community and a reputation of being kind-hearted individuals that will move  mountains for each other. 

Jana’s goals include owning another dog and creating partnerships for live entertainment companies. You can either find her at a concert or on the field playing slo-pitch. She is also a part of the Ryerson Global Management Group. Jana is also a bubble tea enthusiast who brings their REUSABLE CUP every day just in case someone is down to get some bbt.

Stephanie is a third-year Professional Communication student who is an avid lover of entertainment and the arts. Stephanie wanted to join REC to help plan an event that will allow young professionals to learn and grow in the creative industry. She is proud to work on the Corporate Relations team among amazing peers who strive for success.Stephanie has a passion for thinking creatively and aspires to build strong, long-lasting relationships through the work that she does. In her spare time, she loves watching movies, going to concerts and eating at good restaurants.

Christina is a third-year professional communication student who has an interest in all things entertainment. Joining REC was a really important initiative for her because it is something she is truly passionate about. She hopes this experience will guide her into developing skills of teamwork, dependability and engagement.  

Outside of REC, Christina works part-time as a server where she continues to build connections with others. Further, she enjoys hanging out with friends, watching movies and tv shows or going to concerts! She continues to marvel at the wonderful work put in by the associates that work alongside her and can’t wait to be part of the team.

Working in the film and entertainment industry, producing live theatrical shorts and leading a number of student groups throughout her educational experience, Taelor excels with and is passionate about the art of communication and storytelling.

That’s essentially her manta & why she joined REC. To help people tell their stories, whether that be through photography, film, podcast, literature, or dance. Anything.

Super excited to be this year‘s corporate relations lead, Tae and her team home to make this years REC a memorable one!

Daniel’s goal in life is to make a living making movies, however that may be! That’s part of why he joined REC, it’s such a great opportunity to learn about how to be successful in any of the creative industries.

Daniel likes long lazy Sundays, cats and (you guessed it) watching movies.

Kyle joined REC to get in touch with his creative side and work with teammates that wanted to be experimental when it comes to visuals. Kyle really wants to work in creative production management one day. He works for RU Student Life – making videos about the student experience and you can often find him reading books, taking photos, or sipping white wine.

Sara is a Creative Industries student who loves graphic design and hopes to one day become a creative director. She can DIY just about anything except math, lives on Pinterest and YouTube, has an unhealthy number of creative hobbies, and wouldn’t make it an hour without her bullet journal.

She is also currently the Creative Associate for the Ted Rogers Management Conference, where she creates graphics, promo videos, and animations. Sara joined REC because of its consistent reputation as one of the most creative conferences at Ryerson, and she can’t wait to be a part of this year’s conference!

After a year in an unsuited undergraduate program, Edwin knows how to choose what is important in life and appreciates the optimism that can be found when discovering where he belongs. He chose to believe in his skills and passion for the media industries and found excitement for producing enjoyable and engaging content. Edwin currently studies Creative Industries at Ryerson University and has worked with many artists creating concepts and stories in a new perspective for all media audiences.

He is continuing his search for passion and fulfillment through student programs on campus, expanding his network and reviewing his skills to hopefully pursue the advertising and media industry. Being a part of REC helps Edwin develop his skills in creative media while also meeting new individuals who share similar passions. Through creative practise, he hopes to learn and adapt to the changing industries of advertising, media and film production.

Grace is a Creative Industries student at Ryerson, studying film and media within the business scope. She loves filming and editing small clips of the things she loves – family, sunsets and other little things – but has always been interested and curious in how she can find monetary value doing what she loves. Turns out, REC is a home for that learning experience! Grace is super excited to partake in this opportunity to connect commerce and creativity for not only herself, but everyone!

Esther joined REC, because she wanted to join another group where she could learn more about teamwork. She was also a part of several groups such as: Women in Leadership, RU Leadership, South Asian Alliance, Ryerson Dragon Boat, and many more. This year, she wanted to join REC and take a bit more responsibility. Her passion is playing the guitar, while her hobbies include running, shopping, hanging out with friends and networking with her peers.

Kimberly is currently in her final year studying in the Creative Industries, specializing in storytelling in media and the music industry. Kim wanted to join REC to get to know other students interested working in creative industries. Kim is currently work at a PR media research firm for almost two years, and look forward to expand her creative writing skills and learn more about the media landscape. Kim is also a social media director for Women in Information Technology Management. Kim enjoys writing, cooking, and travelling. Kim also has been on exchange in Romania and Berlin, and loves to learn about different cultures while abroad.

Maeve is a third year Creative Industries student specializing in the music industry and media business. The reason she decided to pursue Creative Industries is the same reason she decided to join REC – she is passionate about passionate people. Being a musician herself, Maeve loves connecting with other performers in various arts communities and is always looking to get involved in the entertainment industry. Whether it’s volunteering at live events or performing at weekly open mic nights, Maeve loves to immerse herself in the world of creatives.

Jola wanted to join REC because she found it fascinating that there was a group that combined both her interests. She says the conference looked inspiring, fun and a great way to make connections, it was something she definitely wanted to be a part of! Jola is super excited for REC 2020!

Jola hopes to work in the sports and/or entertainment field because she feels the industry is always changing and she loves new challenges. Jola loves to play sports, bake, watch movies, travel and likes to find exciting and new things to do, especially in the city of Toronto.

Katerina is a passionate individual with a broad musical palette and interests in both the creative and business aspects of any project. Originally Greek-Cypriot and Lebanese, she was raised in Dubai before coming to Toronto to pursue a career within the entertainment industry. Since, Katerina has had over three years of experience in stage managing, event planning and marketing which has provided her with a diverse network and a unique industry perspective.

Carly joined REC because she is super passionate about the entertainment industry! She has previously worked for small theatre festivals like FRINGE and hopes to go on to work for major film festivals and awards shows. She can’t wait for the amazing panels and networking opportunities that REC has to offer. Can’t wait to see you there!

Issabella was apart of #REC19 last year as the social media coordinator, and fell in love. She knew she had to come back the year after and after being volun-told by Victoria, she came back on as EVP. REC has helped Issabella develop her passion for both the entertainment and business industry. Outside of REC she is also the social media coordinator for RU Student Life. Outside of school you can probably find her in bed, taking a very long nap.

Victoria is a fourth year Professional Communications student. After taking on #REC18 as an Events Associate, she discovered her passion for Project Management. She was also #REC19’s Executive Vice President.  

Outside of REC, Victoria can be found on the field as she’s also the Ryerson Women’s Ultimate Frisbee captain. Outside of Ryerson, Victoria plays Ultimate Frisbee for a competitive women’s touring team in Toronto and recently competed in her second national championship this past summer. 

If you ever need to find her just look for the person who looks the most injured, as she is almost always physically broken.