It's Convocation season at Dalhousie, with thousands of graduates crossing the stage from May 30 through June 19 in Halifax and Truro. Get to know some of them with our grad profile series, with more profiles being added every day of Convocation. Â
Learn more about Convocation and view webcasts of all the ceremonies at dal.ca/convocation
Resilience and representation
Inspired by the rich heritage of Missanabie Cree First Nation and Millbrook First Nation in her medical pursuits, Dr. Jordin Fletcher is dedicatated to embracing land-based approaches and relational ways of knowing in her future practice.
Mentorship in medicine
Dr. Ariel Provo overcame personal and systemic challenges to pursue medicine. As an anesthesiology resident, she now champions mentorship and representation, empowering Black youth to see themselves in STEM and healthcare careers.
The community connection
Dr. Katherine Houser was inspired to pursue medicine after hearing stories of her mother's dedication as a nurse growing up. Now a family medicine resident, she champions equity, patient empowerment, and systemic reform, aiming to transform care in her hometown of Moncton.
Beyond the smile
Carys Menard was unexpectedly accepted into Dal's dental hygiene program after being waitlisted. Once in, she embraced leadership and outreach opportunities while discovering a passion for population health and periodontics.
Fostering advocacy, joy, and community
Lorenze Cromwell, an eighth-generation African Nova Scotian, fostered advocacy, joy, and community with other Black law students through his involvement with the Dalhousie Black Law Students’ Association.
Shaping the law with hope
Ana Speranza was drawn to Schulich Law based on its reputation for collegiality and commitment to public service, which reflected the reasons she wanted to pursue law as a career.
An epic journey involving teeth
Dentistry grad Jimmy Hall hits the road to Alaska on an 8,000-kilometre journey with his mom riding shotgun — while his wife and daughter fly ahead — to begin a bold new chapter in dentistry.