Meet Our Team

John Lam is a leader who is passionate about entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship education. His work experience includes leading incubators and entrepreneurship programs such as IDEA at the City of Mississauga Economic Development Office, EDGE at Sheridan College, LaunchPad at Wilfrid Laurier University, and the John F. Wood Centre at the University of Guelph. In addition, John also brings experience as a teaching faculty member at Wilfrid Laurier University. His entrepreneurship experience acquired through starting two companies has enabled him to connect with entrepreneurs and act as an effective mentor to those launching innovative solutions and companies.

Academically, John holds a Master of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Technology (MBET) degree from the University of Waterloo and he is currently pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Toronto. His research focus lies in entrepreneurship education and how educators contribute to the learning environment.

Emily Buchnea is dedicated to ensuring entrepreneurship is accessible to all students, across disciplines. Emily has worked in post-secondary education for many years, devoted to helping students connect with the wider entrepreneurial landscape. Emily is particularly interested in the importance of collaborative networks in the process of entrepreneurial learning. After over a decade in the UK, Emily brings her knowledge of entrepreneurship education and post-secondary leadership to Humber, with the goal of providing students with meaningful learning and opportunities to hone their entrepreneurial skillset. In collaboration with Experience Ventures, Emily looks forward to coordinating numerous placement activities that will offer students an opportunity to engage with the community and develop entrepreneurial thinking.

With a Bachelor's degree in Child and Youth Care and over five years of experience working with students, Ciara (pronounced Key-rah) is passionate about fostering meaningful connections and empowering individuals to reach their full potential. As the Community Engagement Liaison at the Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship, Ciara plays a pivotal role in supporting students through their work-integrated learning journeys, helping them navigate opportunities in entrepreneurship and innovative learning. As a Humber graduate, she is deeply committed to making a lasting impact through collaboration, mentorship, and innovation.

Ciara’s enthusiasm for nurturing talent extends beyond her professional role. She thrives on building positive relationships and creating opportunities for growth within communities. Whether she’s facilitating hackathons or mentoring students, Ciara’s goal is always to inspire and guide others in their pursuit of personal and professional success.

When she’s not at work, Ciara enjoys spending time with family and friends, going for walks by the lake, creating art, and caring for her beloved cat.

Sahana is a Humber College Bachelor of Public Relations graduate, and the founder of Auggy Media, where she specializes in digital marketing and content creation for small businesses. With a proven track record in helping companies digitally transform, Sahana is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs. As the Longo Family Leader-in-Residence, she is excited to lead and facilitate the Longo Family Be Your Own Boss Workshop (BYOB) and Longo Innovate and Create Entrepreneurship (ICE) programs, where she aims to inspire and support aspiring entrepreneurs.

Ananya Bhasin is a fourth-year Digital Business Management student at Humber College with a keen interest in marketing, data analytics and business innovation. As a Digital Media Marketing Communications Assistant at the Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship, she helps to develop and implement social media strategies, creates engaging digital content and contributes to marketing campaigns that increase CfE program visibility throughout the Humber community.

With prior experience running her own small business, Ananya is particularly passionate about exploring new business ideas and venture development. She is motivated by the potential to contribute to projects that promote innovation and help prospective entrepreneurs. In addition to her work in digital media, Ananya is a part-time stylist who combines her creativity with a good sense of fashion and personal branding.

Janice Francis Wiyanto is a second-year Digital Business Management student at Humber Polytechnic. At the Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship, she contributes to content creation and planning that support a range of programs and initiatives for aspiring entrepreneurs. Janice is particularly interested in the intersection of creativity, digital storytelling, and business strategy. She enjoys exploring how content can be used to communicate ideas effectively and create meaningful impact. In her free time, she enjoys arts and crafts, which allow her to express her creativity and influence her approach to content development.