Eight Schulich Alumni Recognized in York’s Top 30 Under 30
York University has unveiled its 2025 “Top 30 Alumni Under 30” list – and eight exceptional graduates from the Schulich School of Business have earned a place of distinction. These dynamic young alumni are making a significant impact across industries and communities, applying the education, skills, and values they developed here at Schulich to drive meaningful change. Their achievements reflect Schulich’s deep-rooted commitment to leadership, innovation, and service. Meet the eight Schulich alumni who are helping to shape a better future:
Lul Ali (iBBA ’22) |
Lul Ali is a dynamic sustainability professional with a diverse range of experiences driving impactful climate action and social initiatives across both public and private domains. With a career that includes roles such as Manager of Enterprise Sustainable Finance at TD, consultant at Deloitte’s Sustainability and Climate Change practice and Climate Impact Fellow at MaRS, Lul has consistently worked on impactful sustainability initiatives that drive positive change across diverse sectors and communities. While studying at York University, she served as Canada’s Ambassador to the World Bank’s Global Youth Climate Network, representing youth climate action on a global stage. She was also an inaugural member of the Board of Directors for Impact Zero, where she supported the development of a circular economy in Toronto through community-driven and business-led solutions. Lul is currently pursuing an MSc in Environment and Sustainable Development at UCL’s Bartlett School of the Built Environment. As part of a research fellowship with Listen, Learn, and Leap, she is examining how nature-based solutions can support more just, sustainable urban development in East African informal settlements. Through her work, Lul continues to champion inclusive, innovative, and justice-oriented approaches to sustainability that benefit both communities and the environment. |
Jordan Crocker (MBA/JD ’22) |
Jordan is a lawyer, mentor, community builder and governance specialist. After working at mid-sized and national law firms, he joined the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan as Associate Legal Counsel, supporting governance and administration for over 475,000 healthcare workers and ensuring they have a secure pension in retirement. He also serves as Secretary and Board Member for Theatre Passe Muraille, a Canadian theatre company dedicated to supporting and showcasing marginalized voices and emerging artists. As a former student leader, Jordan honed his advocacy skills through academic governance and extracurriculars. As a student senator, Jordan, his co-senator and others, successfully lobbied for a crosswalk between Passy Apartments and Osgoode Hall Law School. At Osgoode, he drafted updated constitutional documents as a member of both student government bodies and was responsible for upholding Osgoode’s academic standards and governance for several years as a faculty council member. Beyond law school, Jordan worked with Rainbow Railroad, a multinational non-profit aiding 2SLGBTQIA+ asylum seekers facing persecution. He helped secure safe resettlement for multiple individuals in Canada and abroad. Jordan remains dedicated to mentorship and community service, offering guidance to aspiring and current legal professionals. |
 Daniyal Dehleh (BBA ’21) Entrepreneur |
At the age of 17, Daniyal sold his first startup to fund his dream of migrating to Canada to study at York University’s Schulich School of Business. During university, he taught himself how to code to build BeTimeful, an app that makes social media less addictive, which spiraled around the world with people using it every day from corner to corner. He was then named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Schulich School of Business. Next, Daniyal built Email Warmup, to ensure emails by businesses land in their customers’ inboxes instead of their spam folder. Today, the tool is used by businesses around the world from small startups to Fortune 500 companies. His story epitomizes resilience, vision and the relentless pursuit of redefining what’s possible on a global stage. |
Jaskaran Grewal (MMGT ’18) |
Jaskaran is a corporate lawyer at a global law firm where he advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, securities transactions and corporate governance matters. With strong foundations in business, law and technology, Jaskaran is also passionate about the venture ecosystem and regularly provides strategic, forward-thinking counsel to emerging companies as they navigate the complexities of digital innovation, growth and regulatory challenges. Jaskaran is committed to giving back through community service. He actively volunteers with various organizations and has provided advisory support to prominent non-profits, helping them strengthen their operations and enhance effectiveness. |
Alexander Grynszpan (iBBA ’17, MBA/JD ’21) |
Alexander is a corporate lawyer at DLA Piper in New York, where he maintains a broad cross-border capital markets practice. In his pursuit of an expanding global perspective, Alexander’s academic and early professional career has spanned multiple continents, including roles with leading law firms in the United States and Canada, an internship with the United Nations’ International Labour Organization in Argentina and a study abroad period in Austria. A dedicated advocate, he combines his legal and business expertise to act for corporate clients and sovereign entities in complex transactions, while also actively engaging with preeminent international NGOs to assist unaccompanied children and asylum seekers in pursuing legal status in the United States. His ongoing commitment is evident in the various leadership and mentorship roles he has taken on within the legal community. |
Svetlana Mamaeva (BBA ’18, MBA ’24) |
Financial literacy advocate and former Miss Canada, Svetlana is a first-generation Canadian and the founder of FinPowered, a charitable initiative dedicated to empowering women through financial education. Through this initiative, she has led over 100 free financial education workshops across Canada and her native Moldova, equipping women with the knowledge to achieve financial independence and security. Recognized for her impact, Svetlana was appointed Financial Education Ambassador for the Canadian Centre for Women’s Empowerment, a national organization supporting survivors of domestic violence and financial abuse. Pursuing a childhood dream, she represented Canada at Miss World, where she raised awareness for her charitable work and secured one of the country’s top placements in nearly a decade. Most recently, she published her first book, Money On Her Terms, expanding her mission to educate and uplift women financially. |
Tinotenda Mutsvangwa (MMGT ’21) |
Tinotenda Mutsvangwa is a CIBC Imperial Service Financial Advisor with a passion for financial literacy, wealth management and economic empowerment. He specializes in investment strategies, lending and personalized financial planning, helping clients achieve long-term financial success. Beyond his professional career, Tinotenda is an active advocate for Black excellence and community development. He is a member of The Black Wealth Club, where he collaborates with like-minded professionals to build generational wealth and a participant in The Black Diplomats Academy where he hones his leadership and advocacy skills. As co-founder of Incorporate Zim, a non-profit empowering young Zimbabwean entrepreneurs, Tinotenda helped foster networks for innovation and collaboration. Tinotenda has also led impactful initiatives, including wealth-building workshops at York University’s Black Excellence program (BE YU) and mentorship through the Career Ready Conference and mentor circles with York’s Alumni Engagement team. |
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Anjelica Ramsewack (MMGT ’22) |
Anjelica is a social entrepreneur and marketing strategist dedicated to breaking down systemic barriers and empowering marginalized communities. As Co-Founder and Director of Marketing at Engage, an award-winning non-profit, she has led initiatives that have impacted thousands of young people through civic education and community-driven programs. She has also spearheaded creative initiatives, including publishing accessible policy magazines that translate complex policies into engaging, easy-to-understand narratives. Beyond advocacy, Anjelica is a Marketing Manager supporting 30+ small businesses in underserved communities. She develops strategic marketing plans, creates compelling content and leverages data-driven storytelling to increase brand awareness and drive business growth. Anjelica’s unwavering commitment to equity and inclusion, ensures individuals and businesses alike have the resources, visibility and opportunities to thrive. |
Launched in 2021, York’s “Top 30 Alumni Under 30” program seeks to highlight the success and diversity of the University’s young alumni community, while inspiring the next generation of young alumni leaders to make a positive difference locally and globally.