Our Team
Danish
Hi future Golden Hawks! My name is Danish and I have been a member of the Laurier community since 2009. Laurier afforded me with a well-rounded student experience: I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, worked as a research assistant and tutor, and helped students feel at home as a resident advisor. Post-graduation, I decided to take some time to travel across the country. I lived in Japan for 8 months, improving my Japanese language skills and working as a ramen chef in Tokyo. What an adventure!
Currently, I am enrolled in the part-time MBA program at Laurier and work as an international recruitment and admissions coordinator. I regularly interact with international students from the continent of Africa, the Middle East and Pakistan. I would be more than happy to share with you my experiences as a student at Laurier and answer any questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to reach out – I look forward to meeting you!
Bisi
Hi! My name is Bisi, and it's a delight to be one of the International Recruiters at Laurier. I work with a community of like-minded and passionate folks committed to helping each other achieve success. I am inspired daily by the community of faculty and staff committed to supporting our students' success.
I am currently completing my Master's in Education at Laurier. As an international student who moved to Canada eight years ago to study at Lambton College, I feel a sense of gratitude for my decision to pursue my post-secondary education in Canada.
I look forward to connecting with you, sharing my personal experiences as an international student, and learning more about your goals and dreams.
Danny
Hello! My name is Diwakar Sharma (Danny) and I’m a highly motivated international recruiter who brings over 14 years of experience in international recruitment and partnerships to Laurier.
I came to Canada as an international student after completing a master's degree in Mass Communication from India and graduated from Niagara College with a postgraduate diploma in Public Relations and TESL. I tried my hand at teaching and taught at the university level in China and India.
As Regional Manager, international recruitment and partnerships at Laurier, I’m responsible for managing the agent network and building Laurier's presence internationally through a solid understanding of different cultures and markets. I have a vast knowledge and experience on border and immigration services and I’m in the process of acquiring certification as a regulated Canadian immigration consultant.
