Mojgan Nemati, web developer at UHN, has a message for newcomers to Canada based on her own experience: "Don't look back and think about what you were. Think about what you can become in Canada."
Hailing from Tehran, Iran, Mojgan and her family experienced years of uncertainty in their home country. Living through a revolution, war, and sanctions made Mojgan think about a different future.
"I think most immigrants decide to move because they're hoping to have a better future for their next generations and give themselves more opportunities in life," she says. "While we still value what we had back then and where we came from."
Mojgan is one of many UHN employees who have come to Canada from around the world. In this country, and at UHN, they have found a new home.
To celebrate Canada 150, we're telling audio stories in a podcast series to celebrate our diverse community at UHN. Every Thursday, we'll share a new story about one of our employees who came to Canada from around the world, or a story about an employee whose family has called Canada home for thousands of years. Tune in weekly for a new story on our podcast,
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