Alumni
Alumni Profiles

Laid Off? Here’s How to Navigate Your Employment Rights
Tanya Walker (BCom ‘02) and Jordan Koenig provide insights on what to do when laid off and how to protect yourself when securing a new job.

McMaster Alumni Named to the Order of Ontario
Teresa Cascioli (BCom ’83) is recognized with the Order of Ontario, the province’s highest civilian honour for outstanding achievement.

Leading By Example
Bev Goodman (MBA ‘98), CEO, Ford of Canada shares her career ‘lessons learned’ and what she wished she knew as she was just starting out.

All Work and Some Play: How Boardball’s Overnight Success Turned Into a Viable Business
BCom grad Amanda Nguyen invented a game that became an overnight viral success, serving up a business opportunity she couldn't pass up.

Meet Business, Social Sciences & Humanities Valedictorian Samantha Hirsch
Get to know Samantha Hirsch, MBA '22, Valedictorian for the Faculties of Business, Social Sciences and Humanities.

DeGroote Grads & Business Owners Hit the Road to Give to Communities in Need
Toques From The Heart co-founders Casey Rogan, Matt Carter and Matthew Milne donated 4,000 toques during ‘The Stay Warm Together Tour’.

DeGroote Grad Equips Kids With Backpacks and Confidence
Blerina Ago (BCom '18) started Backpacks for Brainiacs to provide children in need with the basic necessities to help them succeed in school

MBA Graduate Makes Strides in Helping Those with Osteoarthritis
Matthew Rosato (MBA '12) aims to help millions living with osteoarthritis and mobility challenges through his health tech startup.

Speaking the Language of Directorship
Earl Davis explains how the Chartered Director Program has given him the ability to truly have his voice heard around the board table.

Reflecting on an Evening of Accolades 2022 | Celebrating Alumni Excellence
On June 9, 2022, the DeGroote community celebrated the 2021 and 2022 recipients of the Wayne C. Fox Distinguished Alumni Award.

Meet DeGroote School of Business Valedictorian Chirag Sheth
Chirag Sheth (MBA '22) is DeGroote's 2022 Valedictorian. He shares fond McMaster memories and advice to students in this Q&A.

Meet DeGroote School of Business Valedictorian Momina Qureshi
Momina Qureshi (BCom '22) is DeGroote's 2022 Valedictorian. She shares fond McMaster memories and advice to students in this Q&A.
Distinguished Alumni
The Wayne C. Fox Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to DeGroote alumni whose personal accomplishments, reputation, and character have enhanced the reputation of McMaster University.
- Dino Trevisani
BCom ’87 | 2018 Recipient - Michael G. DeGroote
McMaster Honourary Degree 1992 | 2017 Recipient - Michael Latimer
BCom ’76 | 2016 Recipient - Gino Scapillati
BCom ’81 | 2015 Recipient
Our Global Network
Canada is home to about 90% of our alumni, but DeGroote graduates can be found in almost 100 countries around the world.