Celebrating the class of 2026

On Friday, October 23, 2026, Waterloo Pharmacy hosted an in-person convocation reception to celebrate the Class of 2026's accomplishments. Graduates, along with their families, friends, faculty, and staff, gathered to mark this important milestone and recognize years of hard work and dedication.

• Kartar Singh, PhD  
• Nicholas Cheng, MSc 
• Anna Kosiak, MSc 
• Saduni Sumithrarachchige Don, MSc  
• Norman Ly, MSc 

• Dr. Frank and Juliana Wong Patient Care Rotation Awards (to support students with a strong commitment to serving their region when on patient-care rotations):
  • Bilal Ahmed
  • Kayla Genereux
  • Pariya Vejdani
• Lisa McLean Award Professional Practice Award (for success in the professional practice sequence and in memory of Lisa McLean, the School’s first Professional Practice Lab Co-ordinator):
  • Amanada Lian
• Dr. Charlie Bayliff Memorial Award (for an exemplary student pursuing a residency, established in memory of Charlie Bayliff): 
  • Erica Lin
• Fresenius Kabi Canada Student Leadership Award (for a student leader pursuing a hospital pharmacy career): 
  • Anchanah Jeyamohan

Mortar and Pestle Awards (recognizing students who graduate top of their class):

• Ilinca Andriescu
• Maria Buglisi
• Jenny Cheng
• David D’Souza
• Justin Gifford
• Anchanah Jeyamohan
• Aylaf Karbhari
• Cassandra Koukoulomatis
• Erica Lin
• Samantha Livingston
• Chris Lung
• Marcus Teixeira

We also extend our congratulations to Brynne Suchomel, who was selected as the Class of 2026 valedictorian. Suchomel delivered remarks at the reception, reflecting the leadership, dedication, and sense of community she has demonstrated throughout her time at Waterloo Pharmacy.

Suchomelshared an inspiring message with her classmates:

“Years from now, I hope we remember more than the exams, assignments, and long nights. I hope we remember the people, the laughter, the celebrations, inside jokes, and how we were always there for each other. I hope we continue to show up for each other, even as our lives take us in different directions. Because although today marks the end of our time as students, it does not mark the end of our pharmily.”

We were delighted to welcome graduates and their loved ones back to Waterloo Pharmacy to celebrate this significant achievement. As they begin the next chapter of their professional journeys, we are proud to welcome the Class of 2026 to our growing alumni community.