We head to the University of Toronto Rotman School of Management to meet some new members of the MBA Class of 2028 in this installment of Real Humans: MBA Students. Drawn to the school’s emphasis on self-development, experiential learning, and connections to Toronto’s thriving business community, these five students are preparing to make an impact across industries.
To start, Chaya Bhardwaj, a lifelong Torontonian, joins Rotman after working as an architect at DS Studio Inc. A graduate of the University of Toronto with degrees in architectural studies and architecture, Chaya is returning to her alma mater for a third degree to strengthen her leadership, financial, and strategic skills. Next, Gbemisola Babafemi-Ojo brings seven years of experience in credit risk management within Nigeria’s banking sector. Originally from Ogun State, Nigeria, she has held roles at Guaranty Trust Bank, Moneda Investment Company, and Optimus Bank, where she developed expertise in credit analytics and helped establish risk management frameworks. Then, Gur Agci, originally from Istanbul, Turkey, arrives at Rotman with a background in chemical and biochemical engineering from Brown University and six years of experience in technology startups and digital transformation consulting. Having worked in growth strategy at Clora and as a business analyst at Zifo, Gur is pursuing an MBA to broaden his strategic perspective and prepare for larger leadership responsibilities. Selected as a Creative Destruction Lab Fellow, he was especially attracted to Rotman’s opportunities to work with scientists and venture capitalists to scale innovative businesses.
From Winnipeg, Manitoba, Heather Rossong brings a distinctive perspective as a neurosurgical resident at the University of Calgary. With both a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Manitoba, Heather has witnessed firsthand how leadership, strategy, and healthcare system decisions influence patient outcomes. She is pursuing her MBA during the research phase of her residency, allowing her to develop management expertise before returning to clinical training. Rounding out the group is Vishnu Kadambanat, a Toronto resident who brings eight years of experience in data science and digital transformation consulting at Tredence Inc. An engineering graduate of R. V. College of Engineering in Bengaluru, India, Vishnu has helped major companies implement data-driven solutions across industries. Recognizing the growing importance of connecting technical capabilities with broader business strategy, he chose to pursue an MBA to strengthen his understanding of business fundamentals and leadership, particularly as AI reshapes organizations.
Together, these members of the Toronto Rotman MBA Class of 2028 demonstrate the value of bringing different industries, cultures, and experiences into the business school classroom. Read on to learn more about their journeys to business school, advice for prospective applicants, and what excites them most about the next two years in Toronto.
