SUSK CONNECT is an online database connecting Ukrainian Canadian students and community professionals in a broad range of industries. This gives students the opportunity to explore career paths in their area(s) of interest and build their professional network.
How Does It Work?
Students who are members of a USO receive exclusive access to the SUSK CONNECT database, which will provide them with resources to reach out to professionals in their area(s) of interest, build professional relationships and explore career development opportunities.
How Do I Sign Up To Be A Professional?
If you have finished at least one degree/diploma, you can sign up to be a professional as part of SUSK Connect! All you need to do is fill out our quick 5-minute survey.
How do I access the database?
If you are a student who is registered with their local USO (Ukrainian Student Organization) reach out to your club president for the login details. If you are new to your school and not sure how to get in touch with your club send an email to [email protected]
Why did these professionals join SUSK Connect?
Here is what they said.
Featured Professionals
Paul Grod
President and CEO – Rodan Energy Solutions
Paul Grod is President & CEO of Rodan Energy, a leading energy services company. Paul co-founded Rodan to deliver meaningful energy solutions for a greener future. Rodan Energy is a leading clean technology company providing a full suite of powerful technology-enabled energy management solutions, including demand response, distributed generation, intelligent metering, power reliability and energy efficiency.
Anne-Marie Humniski
Staff Physician - Department of Emergency Medicine, Credit Valley Hospital; Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine - The University of Toronto; Owner and Director - Dr Anne-Marie Humniski Aesthetic Medicine
Dr. Anne-Marie Humniski is an Emergency Room physician, who also administers deep sedation in the endoscopy suite, oversees medical trainees in the ER department while on shift.
Eugene Roman
Chief Information Officer - Metrolinx
Eugene Roman is the Chief Information Officer at Metrolinx. As part of his role, he acts as the Head of IT for the company and is responsible for IT projects, operations and long term strategy. He leads a medium sized team of IT professionals.
Myron Dzulynsky
Partner - Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
Myron Dzulynsky is a Business Law Lawyer at Gowling WLG with experience across multiple industry sectors, but a focus on real assets (energy, infrastructure, real estate) and private equity (downstream, fund formation, pensions).
Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn
Self Employed - Art by Larisa and I'm a Grad student (PhD)
Larisa Sembaliuk-Cheladyn is an artist whose work includes creating Watercolour paintings, illustrating children’s books, graphic design, digital projection and more recently, curating and designing exhibits. As a grad student, she is researching Ukrainian Canadian comics and teaches Early Ukrainian Canadian Culture as well as Forms of Folklore.
Yvan Baker
Member of Parliament, Government of Canada
As an MP, Yvan Baker represents the constituents of Etobicoke Centre in Canada’s parliament. As an MP my focus is on helping constituents who need assistance from the Government of Canada and advocating for government to take the actions necessary to improve the lives of the people in Etobicoke Centre and across Canada.