Elena Zheng

Elena Zheng is a Career Educator at the University of Toronto. Over the past three years, she has supported students in exploring skills and interests through reflective, student-centred, and arts-based career learning. Her work focuses on creating spaces where students can slow down, make meaning of their experiences, and engage with career uncertainty in more grounded and creative ways. She is passionate about integrating active learning. storytelling, writing and reflective practices into workshops, advising, and student-facing programs to foster reflection, connection, and a sense of possibility. Also her lived experience as a former international student for nine years deeply informs her commitment to creating inclusive, strength-based and supportive learning spaces where students feel confident, capable, and connected.