CDS Alumni Women of the Week
By Alyssa Gesualdo '25 and Olivia Budweth '25
Women of the Week is a feature of the TrailblazHERs project, created by Alyssa Gesualdo ‘25 and Olivia Budweth ‘25. This initiative celebrates female CDS alumni who are breaking barriers in their fields, offering inspiration and serving as powerful role models for current CDS students as they begin to think about their own career paths and aspirations.
Alyssa and Olivia will moderate a panel discussion with a few of these CDS TrailblazHERS tomorrow Friday, December 6th from 9:00 - 10:00am in the Paul C. Duckett Theatre for all interested students in Senior School.
Panelists will include:
Jana Docherty ’11 is the Senior Manager of Operational Finance at Rogers, within their Residential Division. Before stepping into this role, she gained extensive experience at Rogers Sports and Media and honed her skills at KPMG while earning her accounting designation.
After graduating from CDS, Jana pursued a degree in Business Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS) at Western University. She further advanced her education at the renowned Ivey Business School, where she specialized in Accounting during an intensive two-year program.
Jana’s career journey exemplifies the impact of perseverance, hard work, and leadership. Her accomplishments serve as an inspiring example for students aspiring to excel in business and finance, proving that determination and commitment can lead to exceptional success.
Kelsey Houston-Malakian ‘12 graduated from Queen’s University with a BSc (Hons) in Life Sciences and earned a Masters in Public Health (MPH) at the University of Guelph. She is now an Infection Control Practitioner for the University Health Network and Princess Margaret Hospital.
Kelsey is an Ebola super-trainer, a UHN Emerging Leader for 2024, and is the Chair of the IPAC Canada Oncology and Transplantation Interest Group. Kelsey has extensive experience with Infection Prevention and Control in the immunocompromised/oncology patient population and outbreak management.
Beyond academics and sports, Mia is deeply involved in extracurricular activities to enrich her university experience. She serves as VP of Research and Academics for the U of T Student Research Initiative, Finance Director for the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) student organization, and is an active member of the Human Biology Student Union (HBSU). Mia’s achievements serve as an inspiring example for student-athletes, proving what can be accomplished when passion and perseverance come together.
Land Acknowledgment
The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.
School Information
Junior, Middle and Senior Schools
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
