2025-26 Careers Breakfast Series

Held monthly from October to April, this series features alumnae employed in the fields of health sciences, STEM, business, humanities, arts and more. Each panellist shares their educational pathway, a typical day in their career, and challenges they have faced. These sessions offer concrete examples of career possibilities and inspire senior students as they consider their next steps.

 

If you’re an alum who is interested in participating in a Careers Breakfast panel or other volunteer opportunities, make sure you’re registered with BSS Connect at bssconnect.ca or reach out to us at oldgirls@bss.on.ca. 

Clare Sheasgreen is a nurse psychotherapist and a Clinical Lead in the Child, Youth & Family Service at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. She began her career as a Registered Nurse on the eating disorder and psychiatry unit at the Hospital for Sick Children before completing psychotherapy training and a thesis-based Master of Nursing. In her current role, she provides clinical supervision and guides teams in integrating evidence-based care. Clare specializes in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for adolescents with complex mental health needs, and is committed to strengthening Ontario’s public mental health system.

Dr. Glicksman is a pediatric respirologist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. She is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto. She attended medical school at Queen’s University, and completed a paediatric residency at The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario and a fellowship in respiratory medicine at The Hospital for Sick Children. She has a Master of Science in Community Health, specializing in Health Practitioner Teacher Education, from the University of Toronto. She has worked in private practice, as well as in community and academic hospital settings. Her clinical work focuses on children with medical complexity and dependence on medical technology.

Dr. Brent is an OBGYN resident doctor at the University of Toronto. As a resident, she has obtained training in obstetrics and gynaecologic surgery, assisting girls and women with reproductive health issues across the lifespan. She has published several scientific papers on a range of topics including gynaecologic oncology, menopause and obstetrics. Prior to obtaining her MD from McMaster University, she completed her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and worked as an epidemiologist focused on pandemic prediction. She will be completing her residency in 2026 and starting a practice as a general OBGYN in Ottawa.

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November: Diverse Pathways

Ariana MAUBACH '14
Ariana is a Canadian mezzo-soprano currently performing with the Canadian Opera Company (COC). In the 2025-26 season, she will make her COC debut as Berta in Il barbiere di Siviglia and cover roles in Roméo et Juliette, Orfeo ed Euridice, and Il barbiere di Siviglia. She recently appeared as Hazel Ying Lee in the world premiere of Fearless at Opera Delaware and performed with the Merola Opera Program in San Francisco, where she will make her role debut as Carmen in La Tragédie de Carmen in 2026. Ariana was awarded First Prize and Audience Choice at the COC Ensemble Competition and was a National Semifinalist in the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition.

Kendra WILLIAMS '10