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Admission Team
Melody Miu
Melody Miu
Vice-Principal, Enrolment Management
mmiu@ucc.on.ca
Originally from Hong Kong, Melody joined UCC in 2023. A dedicated advocate for international education, she brings experience from IB schools across Hong Kong and Canada and finds great fulfilment in supporting diverse families from around the globe. Off campus, she's usually exploring the outdoors with her yellow Labrador.
Favourite place on campus: The deck outside of Stephen House at Norval Outdoor School.
Alexandra Zourntos
Alexandra Zourntos
Director of Admission, Upper School and Boarding
azourntos@ucc.on.ca
A seasoned admission professional with experience spanning three continents, Alex joined UCC in 2025. Having worked as a teacher, guidance counsellor and admission professional in international and independent schools, she thrives on putting that breadth of experience into action. Outside of work, she'll happily chase live music anywhere.
Favourite place on campus: The Lindsay Boathouse in Toronto's Outer Harbour.
Riley Carter
Riley Carter
Prep Admission Lead
rcarter@ucc.on.ca
Riley joined the school in 2019 as a Prep teacher. Building on that foundation, she is committed to holistic, student-centred education, strong family partnerships, and meaningful community engagement. A proud mom, she can often be found chasing her toddler around Toronto playgrounds.
Favourite place on campus: The cozy bay window seat in the Year 1 classroom.
Sandra Hives
Sandra Hives
Associate Director of Admission, Operations
shives@ucc.on.ca
Sandra joined UCC in 2002 and has held various roles within the Admission team, primarily supporting behind-the-scenes operations. She enjoys working with data and helping families navigate the technical aspects of the admission process. Outside of work, Sandra enjoys walking, doing puzzles, and travelling.
Favourite place on campus: The Foster Hewitt Foundation Lounge at the Wilder Arena.
Nadia Powell
Nadia Powell
Assistant Director, Upper School and Boarding Admission
npowell@ucc.on.ca
Nadia joined the College in 2013 and supports families from inquiry through to enrolment. She spent five years working in our boarding program and living on campus, and values the lasting friendships students build within the community. She also serves as an adviser to the Black Excellence Society. She loves exploring Toronto's food and music scene.
Favourite place on campus: The Learning Garden at the Prep.
Sophie Milburn
Sophie Milburn
Admission Assistant
smilburn@ucc.on.ca
Sophie joined UCC in 2023 and supports the admission team's day-to-day operations. She finds joy in greeting families and is proud to run the student ambassador program, where young leaders tour prospective families around campus. Outside of work, Sophie can usually be found travelling, camping or reading.
Favourite place on campus: The Wilder Library at the Prep.
Sarah Barclay
Sarah Barclay
Senior Admission Counsellor; Middle Design Learning Leader; Innovation and Technology Coach
sbarclay@ucc.on.ca
Since joining UCC in 2001, Sarah has evolved from teacher to innovation and technology coach before becoming a member of the Admission team in 2023. She champions design and technology-enhanced learning, viewing setbacks as opportunities for students to iterate, grow, and succeed.
Favourite place on campus: Any of the UCC's design labs.
Farrah Jinha
Farrah Jinha
Senior Admission Counsellor; Associate Director, Events and Experiences; Boarding Programs Coordinator
fjinha@ucc.on.ca
Farrah brings expertise in admissions, event planning, and community building to UCC, where she has worked since 2023. She works closely with Prep families, leads the parent ambassador program, and organizes community-wide events, including weekend experiences for boarding students. A proud mom of three, she is an avid reader.
Favourite place on campus: The Massey Quad.
Rosey McKinney
Rosey McKinney
Senior Admission Counsellor
rmckinney@ucc.on.ca
Rosey has been part of the UCC community since 2016, having moved from Australia. With a teaching background spanning Kindergarten through Year 12, she brings a unique perspective on the full arc of a student’s journey. A proud mom of three UCC graduates, she enjoys cooking and walking Toronto’s Beltline.
Favourite place on campus: The Strength, Agility & Speed (SAS) Fitness Centre at the Upper School.