Inspiring Young Alumni 2023

St. Michael’s

College

School

(SMCS)

is excited to introduce the newest alumni group featured on our Inspiring Young Alumni Wall. First established in 2019, this is the second rendition of the wall prominently featured outside the main o ce. e wall features 22 diverse and accomplished alumni under 35 making a di erence in the world.

Marco Ciarlariello ’09 Lawyer

A er graduating, Liam earned a scholarship to a end Chapman University in California, completing a bachelor of ne arts in lm production with a minor in entrepreneurship. Liam's work has been screened at lm festivals across North America. He aims to continue producing video content that challenges and questions traditional aspects of lm and media.

Marco earned a bachelor of arts in English literature from Western University, and a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. His practice at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP focuses on intellectual property, information technology, and the sports and entertainment industries, he leads the rm’s blockchain and cryptocurrency practice group. Since 2018, Marco has been a guest lecturer at Osgoode Hall Law School and the University of Toronto faculty of law.

Michael earned a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Toronto, a graduate degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and York University. Michael founded the cyber security company Iceberg Cyber, and was the former Chief Technical O cer of the photonic sensing startup, Fibos. His expertise has led to motorsports, cleantech, and security leadership positions. All while maintaining a strong connection to SMCS as a valued part of its alumni Mentorship Programme.

Haig Chahinian ’13 Seminarian

Haig earned a degree in international relations with a double minor in French language and history. Working at Apple Canada, he co-led the launch of the rst-ever Apple Watch. In 2018, he answered the call to priesthood, entering the Armenian Catholic Seminary. He has since moved to Rome to begin his studies in Philosophy and eology in preparation for his 2023 ordination.

Andrew was a well-rounded student-athlete at St. Michael’s College School. A er two successful seasons with the St. Michael’s Buzzers Junior A team, Andrew earned a scholarship to the University of Michigan, where he spent two seasons. Andrew has represented Canada at the international level, earning a gold medal with the Men’s Under-18 team and two golds with the IIHF World Junior Championship. He was selected in the rst round of the 2005 NHL dra by the Edmonton Oilers. Playing for Anaheim, Dallas, San Jose, and, most notably, the Colorado Avalanche, where he won the Stanley Cup in 2022.

Kevin Collins ’13 Director of Rooms

Kevin a ended the University of St. Michael’s College, majoring in history and political science, while also playing on the Varsity Blues football team. Kevin is currently working at the Park Hya Toronto and was recently promoted from the director of front o ce to director of rooms. He oversees the activities of the rooms department, including telephone, housekeeping services, front o ce, concierge and guest services. He is an integral part of the reimagined Park Hya Toronto guest experience, while still maintaining his involvement in football as an on- eld o cial for the Canadian Football League and U-Sports.

Ma hew is an epidemiologist at ICES (formerly the Institute for Clinical and Evaluative Sciences), a research organization producing quantitative evidence to inform e ective and responsible provincial health policy. Previously working as an epidemiologist with the Government of Canada, Ma hew was responsible for brie ng senior government o cials on opioid-use and COVID-19 response, surveillance, and planning.

Justyn Knight ’14

Professional Track and Field Athlete

Justyn’s passion for track and eld was fostered as a St. Michael’s College School student-athlete. He received a full scholarship to Syracuse University with an outstanding career that included two NCAA championships, a world championship nalist, and All-American honours in track and eld. He signed a contract with Reebok Boston Track Club, where he trained for the Tokyo Olympics as part of Team Canada. He is currently preparing for the Paris Olympics.

Andrew Lobo ’21 Harvard Student-Athlete

Tony accepted an NCAA Division I soccer scholarship to Holy Cross and later Bryant University, studying psychology and economics. Touring the continent with motivational speaking tours for students as “Mr. Good Vibes,” a brand he conceptualized in high school to promote positivity and unity. He is currently the CEO of Jobify, an app connecting students across North America to employment

Endurance Athlete / World Record Holder

A er graduating, Connor a ended Queen’s University, earning a bachelor of commerce degree while participating on the Queen’s triathlon team. He started a career in business development with Uber. In March 2020, he completed his rst Ironman competition in New Zealand, se ing the stage for the journey of a lifetime. In the span of two years, Connor made world history as the youngest person to nish an Ironman on six continents.

Greenhouse Infrastructure Specialist

Liam earned a degree in chemical engineering with a minor in environmental engineering and a master’s in bioresource engineering at McGill University’s Macdonald Campus. He now works as a greenhouse infrastructure specialist alongside other horticultural professionals at Berger, studying the properties of horticultural mixes in an experimental greenhouse.

At St. Michael’s College School, Andrew earned the second-highest GPA in his graduating class and served as head prefect, senior councillor, house captain, wellness team moderator, and volleyball captain, all the while accumulating 750 volunteer hours and founding a non-pro t. He is studying social studies and computer science at Harvard University, where he’s on the board of Harvard Global Research & Consulting, through which he has led pro bono consulting projects while playing Division I volleyball.

Dr. Ryan Muir ’08 Neurologist

Ryan is a neurologist who completed his medical degree and specialization at the University of Toronto. He is one of seven physicians in Ontario to have received the prestigious Resident Teaching Award for excellence in teaching and mentorship from the Professional Association of Residents in Ontario in 2022. Ryan is a member of the Research Ethics Board at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, where he reviews the ethical conduct of research studies. He has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles and currently pursuing further specialization at the University of Calgary.

Ryan Neeson ’13 Global Immigration Law Clerk

A er graduating, Ryan earned a double major in criminology, socio-legal studies, and history from the University of Toronto. A licensed paralegal, Ryan began his career as a court clerk and registrar at the Ministry of the A orney General, where he helped conduct multiple high-pro le cases. Currently, he is a global immigration law clerk at Vialto Partners, a leader in providing globally integrated solutions supporting global workforce mobility.

Prem Nichani ’13 Ophthalmology Resident

Prem is an ophthalmology resident at the University of Toronto. He has completed an honours health sciences degree from Wilfrid Laurier University, and a master's and medical degree from the University of Toronto. He was recognized for his ophthalmic research by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society. Prem’s accomplished career has not been restricted to medicine, but has also included entrepreneurship.

Nickolas Aurilius Papadopoulos ’19 Performer

Nickolas is an accomplished singer, musician, composer, lmmaker, and actor. In Grade 12, Nickolas wrote, directed, and produced his rst full-length feature lm and composed an original musical score. A er graduating, he earned his bachelor of motion picture arts from Capilano University in Vancouver, B.C. Professionally, he has wri en, directed, and edited over 15 short lms, and his bands have performed at venues across North America and several European countries.

Mitchell Louis Passarelli ’12 Aerospace Engineering

A er graduating, Mitchell completed his undergraduate in applied science in engineering science from the University of Toronto, followed by his master’s in aerospace engineering from the University of Toronto. Mitchell volunteered as a mentor and judge for the Launch Canada rocketry competition. Currently, he is working towards his PhD in aerospace engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Franco Junior Recchia ’10 Chief Executive Officer – Door 24

Since graduating, Franco has pursued a professional career in the creative arts, a passion cultivated during his four years at SMCS. Franco received an honours bachelor of arts degree in performance and history from the University of Toronto.

Franco is currently the CEO of Door 24, a creative agency where he showcases work in lm and media for small businesses and global brands such as Fairmont Hotels and Make-A-Wish.

Michael Reynolds ’20 Biomechanical Engineering

Michael is studying at Queen’s University, majoring in biomechanical engineering, and is a member of the biomechatronics design team that is focused on providing physical support to rst responders. Michael also works as a content developer and instructor with Queen’s Connections, a department that o ers STEM-based education for underprivileged youth in Ontario. At the same time, he balances being the Chief Marketing O cer of the startup Motiv App Inc, an event planning and organizational application for post-secondary students.

Chris Rossetti ’08 NFL Pro Scout

As a successful student-athlete, Chris was recruited to a end the University of Guelph to play football and continue his education, earning a bachelor of arts in history. His career as a professional football scout began with the Toronto Argonauts before moving to the Miami Dolphins as a pro scout and later the assistant director of pro scouting. He is currently the director of pro scouting for the New York Giants.

Todd Stewart ’12 Infantry Officer – Canadian Armed Forces

Todd earned a bachelor of arts in history from Brown University in 2016. While at Brown, he received the Yeardley Reynolds Love Unsung Hero Award, which recognizes college lacrosse players who helped their teams succeed on and o the eld. Todd used the lessons he learned at Brown and St. Michael’s College School and applied them at tech startup, Hubdoc, where he worked for two years before transitioning to the Canadian Armed Forces, where he currently serves as an infantry o cer.

Prakash Thambipillai ’08 Graduate Student in Clinical Psychology

Prakash earned his BA in psychology from York University and a master of science from Queen’s University. He currently works at Mount Sinai Hospital on the SUMMIT trial, the world's largest randomized control psychotherapy trial for perinatal women struggling with depression and anxiety. Prakash is also pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology at Queen’s University, studying the relationship between trauma and emotion regulation in immigrant and refugee populations.