Caius O'Sullivan
Design Thinking Team
Caius (he/him) is a third-year undergraduate at the University of Toronto studying Political Science, History, and European Affairs. He is driven to transform his involvement in student organizations into meaningful, real-world solutions in his work at the Innovation Hub. He is particularly interested in understanding user perspectives through thoughtful research and translating findings into clear, engaging insights. Outside of work, he has a variety of interests, including playing basketball and watching soccer. #GoWolves!
Carmen Teng
Design Thinking Team
Carmen (she/her) is a student in the Rotman Commerce program specializing in Statistics and Computer Science. Carmen is interested in research that drives measurable impact, with an emphasis on improving accessibility, engagement, and student well-being in academic environments. She is motivated by data’s potential to inform inclusive systems, and values empathy, critical thinking, and adaptability in her approach to problem-solving. Carmen enjoys gardening, reading about philosophy and ideological theory, creating flower arrangements, and exploring different types of ice cream. Her favourite animals are sheep.
Doreen Ankoma
Design Thinking Team
Doreen (she/her) is an architecture student at the University of Toronto’s Daniels Faculty. Guided through her passions within human-centred design and community engagement within architecture, she is dedicated towards reimagining our campus and is excited to continue her passion as a part her iHub work. Doreen’s favourite things to do outside of design research are cooking, playing cozy games, and taking long walks across Toronto.
Sharon Mkundi
Design Thinking Team
Sharon (she/her) is an undergraduate Psychology major passionate about how environments impact wellbeing, participation, and accessibility. She was drawn to the Design Thinking Team because of its intersectional approach to problem-solving, and she’s excited to further her skills in psychology and real-world problem solving by utilizing active listening to make meaningful changes. Outside of work, she explores new environments not only because she believes life is best lived through experience, but because understanding is built through experience too.
Agrata Gupta
Design Thinking Team
Agrata is a student pursuing a specialist in Physics, Astronomy, Computer Science, and Mathematics. She is passionate about applying data-driven thinking to real-world challenges, with experience in research and design thinking. She wants to blend analytical thinking with human-centred design to uncover insights and improve user experiences. Her work explores the intersection of science, technology, and innovation, with a focus on creating meaningful, user-centred solutions.
Devin Yu
Design Thinking Team
Devin (he/him) is a Master of Education student at OISE in the Developmental Psychology and Education program. He has a background in Statistics and Economics and is interested in AI, education, and program evaluation. He is excited to support student-centred innovation and creative problem-solving at the Innovation Hub. Outside of work, he enjoys skiing and badminton.
Anandi Kallicharran
Design Thinking Team
Anandi (she/her) is a student in the Rotman Commerce program focusing on Strategy & Innovation. She is excited to engage with the student community and help translate diverse perspectives into improvements at U of T. Anandi believes design thinking is a critical skill for the future and is eager to explore new ways of learning and problem-solving. As a woman of colour, she is motivated to contribute to inclusive, human-centred work that reflects a wide range of voices. Outside of academics, Anandi plays competitive tennis and enjoys coaching others to develop their skills on the court.
Benita Leong
Design Thinking Team
Benita (she/her) is a final-year History and Political Science student interested in the construction of collective memory. With a background in creating emotionally resonant narratives as a photographer, she aims to translate her storytelling skills to her work at the iHub. Taking an empathy-driven and human-centred approach, she hopes to create meaningful change at U of T that centres students’ needs. Outside of work, she enjoys going to concerts, watching thrillers and ice skating.
Jeffrey Chan
Design Thinking Team
Jeffrey is a second-year Statistical Sciences student who is passionate about data, information, and the conclusions that can be drawn from the combination of quantitative and qualitative data. At the iHub, he is excited to apply his skills to create real impact for the student experience.
Tiya Gupta
Qualitative Data Archivist
Tiya (she/her) is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology. She’s passionate about the Innovation Hub’s people-centred approach to research and analysis, and aims to help build an inclusive and accessible educational environment through her work. In her free time, Tiya enjoys reading, exploring the city, and gardening.
