Hosting events, activities, and opportunities which promote learning, growth, and connection, the Student Life team at George Brown is dedicated to supporting the success of all students by providing opportunities for you to connect with campus life outside of the classroom.
College life is about so much more than just going to class, so take advantage and get involved in enriching your college experience through events, networking activities, student groups, clubs, or with the Student Leadership Academy. Just remember, you belong here, and you are not alone!
What's happening?
Check out some ongoing events that Student Life is running.
The Service Spot
We host regular interviews with college services to learn more about what resources are available to students and to meet the people behind the service desk.
To join, please view our live story on Instagram @gbc.studentlife
Student Life Events
Find more events happening on campus.
Get to know your Student Life Team
Thomas Kaddour
Manager, Student Life (He/Him)
416-415-5000, ext. 3700
St. James Campus, Room B155
Thomas.Kaddour@georgebrown.ca
Get to know Thomas
Thomas has been with George Brown College since 2019 and led the College’s work developing the Human Skills Framework. Thomas earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto.
Thomas has a passion for supporting students in finding engagement beyond the classroom and helping students enjoy their time at GBC. Outside of work, Thomas is GM for a queer World of Warcraft guild and enjoys Toronto’s amazing theatre scene.
Davor Mamuzic
Coordinator, Student Life Volunteer and Engagement Initiatives (He/Him)
416-415-5000 ext. 5521
Waterfront Campus, Room 101C
dmamuzic@georgebrown.ca
Get to know Davor
A recent addition to the Student Life team, Davor has a passion for connecting with students, creating engaging environments and facilitating opportunities for volunteering and community engagement. An avid volunteer himself, he is a fixture of the Toronto International Film Festival volunteer program and encourages others to give back with their time and skills and highlights the learning that takes place outside of the classroom.
Davor studied Computer Animation, Film, and Screen Writing and brings that creative background to the college in developing opportunities for students to engage and build their networks. In his role, Davor is responsible for the college’s volunteer program, the Student Leadership Academy, as well as coordinating engagement activities that align with the Human Skills Framework, a framework that allows students to build their soft skills while aligning their engagement with learning opportunities. The Student Life team provides the opportunity for him to work closely with students, staff and faculty to further develop this integral part of the college experience.
“A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking because its trust is not on the branch but on its own wings.” Charlie Wardle
Marc Athanas
General Manager, The George (He/Him)
416-761-8000 ext.18515
The George Residence
mathanas@georgebrownresidence.ca
Get to know Marc
Marc recently become the General Manager of the George Brown College Residence. In his role Marc oversees all aspects of residence services and operations. The residence team works to create a safe, inclusive and memorable student experience at the George. Marc’s favourite part of his role is working with student leaders and seeing them grow and mature into strong role models within their communities.
Marc has worked for 18 years in residence life, always striving to make the residence experience a safe and memorable transition for students on their journey in life. On his spare time you can find Marc enjoying a good science fiction book or cheering for his favourite Toronto sports team.
“Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.” John Wooden
Abisola Asha
Black Student Success Network Coordinator, Black Student Support Specialist (She/Her)
St James Campus, B130
abisola.asha@georgebrown.ca
Get to know Abisola
Abisola Asha is a Black student support specialist and the coordinator of the Black student success Network. She received her Bachelors and Master of Social Work degree at Toronto Metropolitan university. Abisola creates and develops programs for Black Students within the college that support them throughout their academic journey. Her goal is to foster an environment for her students to thrive and excel in defining what success means to them.
Abisola has extensive experience working with student and community populations with a lens toward trauma informed practice. She is a community activist, that advocates against Anti Black racism within the education system. Abisola is passionate about community development, therapeutic mental health practices, and travelling!
“No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.”
Maya Angelou
