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Engineering Alumni & Friends

Engineering Alumni Network

About the EAN

Alumni are a vital part of every university community. For more than 100 years, the Engineering Alumni Association (EAA) maintained a strong bond between Skule™ alumni, students and the Faculty. To better reflect and reinforce the richness, strength, diversity and inclusiveness of the entire Skule™ community, and to differentiate it from other organizations with the same acronym, the Executive Board has made the decision to rename the organization as the EAN.

The EAN isn’t an association you have to join — you, and over 56,000 of your fellow U of T Engineering graduates, already belong to this incredible community of peers. And we want to encourage you to engage with your EAN community and to take advantage of its many benefits.

EAN Awards

View EAN award recipients and learn about the nomination process »

Engineering Alumni Network Council

The Engineering Alumni Network (EAN) Council serves as the representative body for alumni, fostering a strong community and supporting the strategic goals of the institution. The Council aims to enhance alumni engagement, promote networking opportunities and contribute to the advancement of the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering’s mission and vision. Our dedicated volunteers work to maintain strong ties between alumni and Skule™.

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Ines Fernandez, President
IndE 0T9+PEY

Ines Fernandez is a capital markets and technology leader with a dynamic career spanning front office, analytics, and technology roles across Canada and the UK.
A proud U of T alumna, Ines graduated from Industrial Engineering in 2010 and later earned her MBA from the University of Oxford. During her time at Skule™, she held several leadership roles, including Orientation Chair and Co-President of Women in Science and Engineering (WISE), and was actively involved in the Canadian Engineering Competition. Her contributions as a student were recognized with the Gordon Cressy Award (currently known as the U of T Student Leadership Award) and 3T5 Second Mile Award.
Since graduation, Ines has remained deeply engaged with the U of T community. She served on the board of the University of Toronto Alumni Association (UTAA) and continues to support students through mentorship and scholarship review. Her commitment to giving back was recognized with the Arbor Award for outstanding alumni service.

Beyond academics, Ines enjoyed playing intramural basketball and performing with the Jazz Band Blue, experiences that sparked a lifelong love of sports and music. She remains passionate about mentorship and always makes time to connect with new grads exploring careers in finance and technology.

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Ernesto Díaz Lozano Patiño, Chair, Awards Committee
CivMin 1T5+PEY, MASc 1T8

Ernesto is currently working as a Sr. Climate Risk Engineer at Stantec. His work includes completing climate risk assessments for multiple types of assets and different scales, spanning from facility-level projects to larger campus-level work, all the way to consulting for the provincial and federal government on developing novel systems-based approaches for climate resilient infrastructure. He has also completed corporate and project GHG inventories, building decarbonization plans, and mobility electrification GHG assessments.
 
During undergraduate, Ernesto served as the founding President of the U of T CECA/NECA Student Chapter, an engineering club for students interested in sustainable buildings, which has obtained multiple awards in international competitions (https://cecauoft.skule.ca/). Ernesto also served as the President of the U of T Engineering Society (2015-2016), the undergraduate student government body for engineering students.
 
As an alumnus, Ernesto has been actively involved in several roles. He served a four year term on the College of Electors of the Governing Council, representing U of T Engineering. He has also participated in various mentorship and volunteering events with the faculty. He is a regular guest lecturer for CIV 191, a first year class to showcase various career options for civil engineering students. He is also a class leader, organizing annual reunions and spearheading the establishment of a class award (http://uoft.me/CivMin1T5). He was also a recipient of an Arbor Award in 2024.
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Anahita Panthaky, Chair, Student Alumni Engagement Committee
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Anahita's journey at the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering started with her degree in Computer Engineering. Her passion for innovation and problem-solving paved the way for an impressive career as an expert in financial crime and organizational trust at Deloitte. In this role, she has been instrumental in protecting organizations from fraudulent activities.

During her time at the University, Anahita took on leadership roles, notably with groups like Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) and the ECE Leaders of Tomorrow. Actively involved as a volunteer, she inspired prospective students to pursue engineering. Her dedication extended to supporting outreach programs like DEEP and Girls' Leadership in Engineering Experience, empowering aspiring engineers from diverse backgrounds. Her commitment to fostering a supportive community and empowering future engineers earned her the prestigious Arbor Award.

Beyond her professional success, Anahita generously volunteers her time to mentor young engineers. Her genuine warmth and approachability have established her as a trusted mentor and role model for students and alumni alike.

Anahita is dedicated to connecting alumni with the faculty, fostering a strong sense of community. Her goal is to create meaningful opportunities for alumni to give back and support the next generation of engineers.

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