Celebrating the professional success of GBC alumni couples for Valentine's Day

Studying at George Brown College is about more than what you learn in the classroom. It's about building relationships that can last a lifetime,  sharing your passions, and growing your networks and careers together. 

This Valentine's Day, we're profiling an alumnus chocolatier and two alumni couples. They started at GBC and have gone on to do great things, including helping international students on the path to success in Canada and launching small businesses specializing in sweet treats. These grads are doing what they love with people who love it, too. 💘 💘 💘 

Diego Mendoza

After graduating from the Culinary Management program, Diego Mendoza launched his artisanal chocolate business Chocovalley. This year marks a sweet business milestone for Diego — his first Valentine's Day! Find out how he prepared.

Read about Diego

Tony Nguyen and Gia Han Chau

They both studied at GBC. Now, they run a bubble tea shop on the Danforth and are looking to start another business venture. We spill the tea on how they make it work as partners in business and life!

Read about Tony and Gia Han

Maryana Sakhryn and Denis Gorbunov

Maryana and Denis met as students in the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program just over a decade ago, and they've been inseparable ever since! The couple aims to help international students get on a path to professional success in Canada.

Read about Maryana and Denis

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George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.


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