Alumni Spotlight: Brianna De Souza

A former OUA Women of Influence Award recipient and three-time First Team OUA All-Star, Briana De Souza was a cornerstone of Carleton Women's Soccer during her time as a Raven. Now based in Toronto, she has built a successful career in IT, focusing on digital technology transformation for financial institutions. 

How did your university soccer experience prepare you for the professional world? 

"Being a student-athlete taught me invaluable leadership and teamwork skills that I carry into my professional life. Leading as a captain helped me understand how to empower others while also stepping back to listen and support. Learning to balance ambition with self-care has been one of my greatest lessons." 

What is your favorite memory as a Raven? 

"Beating Ottawa U for the first time in program history with a dominant 4-1 victory. It was a defining moment for our program, proving that we could compete with the best." 

What are your aspirations for WSOC alumni? 

"I'd love to see stronger alumni engagement, both in mentorship and fundraising efforts, to enhance the student-athlete experience. Eventually, I hope we can establish a WSOC Alumni Scholarship to support future generations of Ravens."