Dr. Michael D. Noseworthy, PhD, received a PhD from University of Guelph in 1996, focused on applications of MRI/NMR and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) methods to assess free radical-induced brain damage.

He was a postdoctoral fellow in Imaging Physics at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and subsequently a staff scientist at The Hospital for Sick Children. He then moved to St. Joseph’s Healthcare and McMaster University, where he now is a full professor in Electrical & Computer Engineering. Also, at McMaster University he was the Co-Director of the McMaster School of Biomedical Engineering from 2009 to 2020. He has Special Professional Staff status at St. Joseph’s Healthcare and Hamilton Health Sciences in both Radiology and Nuclear Medicine and is the Associate Chair (Research) for the McMaster Department of Medical Imaging. In this role, Dr. Noseworthy was a huge supporter behind the creation of The Centre for Integrated and Advanced Medical Imaging (CIAMI) at the Institute for Applied Health Sciences campus, a partnership between Mohawk and McMaster.

Dr. Noseworthy published hundreds of journal conference papers and abstracts. He has delivered numerous lectures globally. His research interests include the assessment of tissue microstructure and metabolism using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and multinuclear in vivo nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopic techniques, and the application of complex systems mathematics and machine learning to medical image analysis. Dr. Noseworthy is an Active Engineer registered with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).

Michael S. Schwenger spent his career building an international manufacturing company.

After graduating from university, he joined StressCrete Ltd., a manufacturer of spun concrete utility poles. Soon he became General Manager and purchased the company in 1981.

Originally employing eight people, Michael expanded the company through market growth, acquisitions and start-ups to create a group of companies covering most of North America. Today, StressCrete Group has nearly 500 employees in five locations across Canada and the US. Focusing on residential street lighting, utility poles and sports lighting, StressCrete Group has become one of the major players in the North American industry.

Today, Michael remains Chairman Emeritus of the group of companies, while his son oversees operations of the company. As his business expanded, so did Michael’s philanthropic involvement with the community. He has served as Board Chair of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Hamilton Health Sciences, the Art Gallery of Hamilton and the Carpenter Hospice. He also spent time on the boards of the Burlington Community Foundation, Burlington Hydro and Dr. Kemp Hospice.

In 2015, the Schwenger family established the Schwenger Family Foundation, with a mission to support children and the local community. Today the Schwenger Family Foundation supports many worthwhile endeavours including Mohawk College’s City School program.

Michael graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1974, obtaining an Honours B.A. in Business Administration.

Jessica Belgrave Sookhoo, a 2018 graduate of the Brain Disorders Management graduate certificate is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington.

After completing her bachelor’s degree in biology and medical sciences and obtaining her Mohawk College credential, Jessica worked in research for five years before deciding to continue her education and complete her master’s degree in counselling psychology. She is also a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) accredited through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.

She enjoys working with clients who present with various mental health conditions and looks forward to using her skills to provide and improve mental health treatment and care in the community. She loves to hear about people’s unique journeys and is a firm believer in accessible community supports so that everyone, from all walks of life, can thrive.

Pramit Mehta, a 2019 graduate of the Business Accounting program is a Controller with Ontario Shipyards.

Prior to attending Mohawk, Pramit gained a solid financial background in India before expanding his education in Canada. Armed with three professional designations, a bachelor’s degree, and prior experience in accounting commerce, Pramit aimed to gain a global perspective in finance, accounting and taxation through Mohawk’s diploma program.

During his time at Mohawk, Pramit immersed himself in campus life as a peer-assisted study session (PASS) leader and student volunteer through events and groups like Coffee Club, Open House and International Education Week.

Upon graduating and earning his Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, Pramit was hired by Ontario Shipyards, first as a Financial Analyst then as the Supervisor of Financial Analysis and Reporting, before being promoted to his current position.