STUDENT LEADER · CREATIVE STORYTELLER · GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

Quinta
Mkabane Khatoro

Curious by nature. Creative by practice. Driven by the belief that meaningful connections can make every community stronger.

BASED IN TORONTO, CANADAROOTED IN NAIROBI, KENYA
A little about
what I bring ✳
LEADERSHIPCREATIVITYCOMMUNITY
01 / THE PERSON BEHIND THE WORK

More than a title.
A story in progress.

I'm Quinta Khatoro , an international student from Kenya currently studying Computer Programming at Humber College in Canada.

My interests stretch across leadership, communication and the creative arts. From chairing a Model United Nations conference to capturing a city through my camera, I enjoy experiences that bring people together, tell stories and turn ideas into something real.

I bring an open mind, a willingness to learn and the perspective of someone who has experienced student life across cultures.

01People-first
communication
02Adaptability
and initiative
03Creative thinking
and storytelling
04Curiosity
and growth
02 / MY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT JOURNEY

From Nairobi
to new horizons.

Moving from Kenya to Canada has been more than changing countries. It has been learning how to build community in a new place while carrying the lessons of home with me.

Starting a new chapter at Humber College has challenged me to become more independent, adaptable and intentional about the connections I make. It has also helped me understand how important it is for international students to feel welcomed, represented and supported as they find their place.

I know what it feels like to arrive somewhere unfamiliar, navigate new systems and discover your community one conversation at a time. That perspective is something I would bring to the International Student Ambassador role.

Quinta at her graduation in Kenya
A milestone from the journey that brought me here.
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Every new environment is an opportunity to learn, contribute and help someone else feel a little more at home.

03 / LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY

Showing up.
Taking initiative.

Experiences that have shaped how I communicate, collaborate and contribute to a team.

Backstage pass for the 2025 Leaders Conference
EVENT ORGANISATION

Leaders Conference 2025

Served as an event organiser, supporting the behind-the-scenes work that helps bring a conference experience together.

St John Cadet leadership activities and recognition
ST JOHN AMBULANCE

Cadet leadership

Involvement in St John activities especially as cadet leader helped develop my sense of responsibility, service and teamwork.

Save a life Walkathon
COMMUNITY SERVICE

Save a Life Walkathon

Participated in the 2025 charity walkathon in support of St John Ambulance and its emergency-care awareness work.

MODEL UNITED NATIONS

Finding my voice.
Making room for others.

Model United Nations has given me space to research global issues, communicate ideas and engage with different perspectives. I have participated as a delegate and taken on the responsibility of serving as a Junior Chair at an EAMUN conference.

Chairing a committee strengthened my confidence in facilitation, listening, organisation and helping conversations move forward constructively.

ON THE FLOORJunior Chair · EAMUN
SELECTED CERTIFICATES & TRAINING

Learning, service
and growth.

Selected records of participation, training and skills development. Select any certificate to view it at full size.

07 / ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE & RECOGNITION

Curiosity backed
by commitment.

Academic progress is an important part of my story. These snapshots reflect my current coursework at Humber College.

ALGORITHMS & PROBLEM SOLVING94.23%
DATABASE CONCEPTS & DESIGN89.31%
OPERATING SYSTEMS92.35%
TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS97.86%
Humber College current grades screenshot showing Algorithms and Problem Solving and Database Concepts and Design
Humber College · Current grades screenshot
Humber College current grades screenshot showing Operating Systems and Technical Communications
Humber College · Current grades screenshot
School recognition message congratulating Quinta on her examination performance
Academic recognitionMagazine recognition for excellent performance
School prize-giving trophy from Loreto Convent Valley Road, 2025
Prize-giving recognitionLoreto Convent Valley Road · 2025
04 / CREATIVE WORK

Noticing the details.
Capturing the feeling.

Photography and video are ways I explore places, people, movement and atmosphere.

VIDEO EDITING & VIDEOGRAPHY

Stories in motion.

A short showcase of my video editing and videography work.

06 / SOCIAL MEDIA & DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
08 / RESEARCH & WRITING

Ideas worth
putting into words.

Research, structure and communication are part of how I engage with the world.

This sample is from a Model United Nations position paper prepared for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), representing Jamaica. It explores climate change, waste management and regional environmental action.

It reflects my interest in researching complex issues, organising information and communicating a position with clarity.

View writing sample ↗
Preview of Quinta's UNEP Model United Nations position paperUNEP · POSITION PAPER · JAMAICA
09 / WHY I WOULD BE A GOOD FIT

I remember what
being new feels like.

I would bring empathy, initiative and an international perspective to the International Student Ambassador role.

  • I can relate. I've experienced the transition of moving from Kenya to Canada to pursue my education.
  • I enjoy connecting. My MUN and leadership experiences have helped me become a thoughtful communicator and an active listener.
  • I take initiative. Through event organisation, student activities and creative projects, I've learned to contribute rather than wait to be asked.
  • I bring a creative lens. Photography, videography and writing have taught me to tell stories and share experiences in engaging ways.
  • I'm still learning. I would approach the role with curiosity, reliability and a genuine willingness to grow while supporting others.
10 / LET'S CONNECT

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME

Let's make
people feel welcome.

I'd love the opportunity to contribute to the Humber community and help make the international student experience feel more connected.

quintermkabane7@gmail.com ↗