Alumni Advisory Council

Program:
Bachelor of Arts Transfer

Graduation Year:
2006

Daniel was formerly a business and arts student at MacEwan and was subsequently the MacEwan Students' Association VP Operations & Finance and student member on MacEwan's Board of Governors. His other community involvement includes starting an after-school youth development program called COOL SCHOOL at Norwood Elementary, serving on the Uof A's Senate and Change For Children's Board of Directors. He has also worked on a City of Edmonton Taskforce, been involved with the City's NextGen initiative and is currently the Vice-Chair of the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers Board of Directors.
Daniel worked a number of years in the construction industry, before obtaining a degree in Economics. Daniel served as the Special Assistant to the Secretary General of UNESCO in Jamaica and was the Project Manager for the development of a waste management centre in Kingston, Jamaica. Back in Canada, he worked as a Government Relations Associate at the Uof A before his current job at Melcor Developments as a Development Manager for commercial developments.

Program:

Public Relations

Graduation Year:
2001

David Beharry is the Media Relations Advisor at Grant MacEwan University. Long before David started his career in public relations, he worked in the Edmonton media as a radio announcer for several radio stations, including K-97, where he spent 10 years.
David is also a graduate of the University of Alberta (1997), where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in history and a minor in political science.
David stared his career in public relations after graduating from the public relations program in 2001. “My first position in public relations was at the University of Alberta where I worked in the Office of Public Affairs, doing anything I was asked. It was an extremely valuable experience and led to my first full-time public relations position at NorQuest College, where I was the manager of communications and marketing.”
As the media relations advisor at MacEwan, David is responsible for helping position the institution positively in the media. “I really enjoy seeing MacEwan reflected positively in the media, we have incredible faculty members who are experts in the field and the media is always looking for academics to comment on issues of the day.”

Program:
Asia Pacific Management 2004, Compensation and Benefits 2007

Graduation Year:
2004

While studying at MacEwan, Angela was an elected member of the Students Association General Assembly and was an active volunteer with Peer
Support. She fondly recalls memories from MacEwan Survivor, Amazing Race, Open Houses, Banner night and Ciao Night plus the many great concerts the SA hosted. After graduating in 2004, Angela worked at the MacEwan Alumni Association for two years while completing her degree at the University of Lethbridge, Edmonton Campus. In 2006, she left MacEwan to begin her career in human resources. Angela is a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and currently works at CEDA International Corporation where she is employed as the Manager, Learning and Development. Additionally, in April 2011, she will be graduating from Royal Roads University with a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching. Angela is enjoying volunteering with MacEwan again and cherishes the opportunity to give back to the university.

Program:
Social Work

Graduation Year:
1994

Patricia graduated as a mature student in 1994 from the MacEwan Social Work program. This was a very rewarding two years of her life. After graduating, she took a position at the Edmonton John Howard Society as a life skills teacher for parolees. Patricia had also taken part-time employment at SKILLS working with people with disabilities and continues to work there to this day. Patricia holds certificates in Marketing and Sales Management which, in conjunction with my social work background, helped her excel in her work with the Aboriginal Multi Media Society - publishing five newspapers, including 'Windspeaker". Patricia oversaw the "Saskatchewan Sage" newspaper, and thus traveled to that lovely province often. She retired from this wonderful position after six years. Today, Patricia is enjoying spending time with her four children, seven grandchildren, and her newly-arrived great-grandson.

Program:
Bachelor of Arts Transfer

Graduation Year:
2006

Adam grew up in Sherwood Park, Alberta before attending Grant MacEwan in 2003. For two years he studied economics and political science under the Bachelor of Arts transfer program while playing for the men's soccer team.  Adam served one term as President of the Students Association under which he spear-headed the U-Pass program. After graduating from the University of Alberta with a bachelor degree in economics, Adam took up a position as an Operations Manager with an oil and gas manufacturing company called Antrim Industries.

Program:
President, Students' Association

Graduation Year:
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Program:
Audio Visual Communications

Graduation Year:
1994

Following graduation, Brent worked as an audiovisual technician, stagehand, technical producer, show technician and professional broadcast cameraman. It was through these experiences that he found his ultimate passion and became co-owner of a leading event management firm. Timewise Event Management Inc. delivers professional services for meetings, conventions and corporate events. They also help organizations design and implement strategies to develop their meeting and event programs to maximize their value proposition.
Brent believes strongly in his industry and the value that meetings and events bring to organizations and our economy. He is an advocate for education, professional development and setting standards in his industry. Brent is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and has achieved the advanced Certification in Meeting Management (CMM).
He recently served two terms as President of the Greater Edmonton Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI). Through his leadership the chapter saw unprecedented growth in membership and event attendance.

Program:
Bachelor of Arts

Graduation Year:
2010

Greg graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in political science and a minor in business studies. Since graduating, he has remained active with the United Nations Club assisting with training and creation of the MacArthur Model United Nations Travel Award. Greg is also a frequent plasma donator with Canadian Blood Services.

Program:

Management Studies

Graduation Year:
2003

After graduating from Management Studies in 2003, Rebecca continued her education, moving along to the University of Alberta to complete an Elementary Education Degree. While pursuing her studies at MacEwan, Rebecca packed her free time with Student Council, Academic Council, Curriculum Committee, running the Peer Support program, house managing with the Theatre Arts program and hours of laughter. After graduation from the U of A, Rebecca has been blessed with numerous teaching opportunities – ABC Headstart with preschoolers, Bosco Homes Ranch with at-risk youth, YMCA out of school care program and Careers in Transition with adult GED learners. Currently, Rebecca is having a whole lot of fun delivering front-line daycare staff workshops with ARCQE, being the IPP Coordinator with Ben Calf Robe Society and using her creativity as a teaching assistant with the Citadel’s Foote Theatre School. Rebecca looks forward to giving back to the MacEwan community that gave her so much while she was there.

Program:
Bachelor of Arts

Graduation Year:
2008

Vanessa moved to Alberta in 1988 from Ontario and attended Wetaskiwin Composite High School graduating in 1998.  After several years working for various organizations in finance and insurance, she decided to go back to school and continue her education. Vanessa graduated Grant MacEwan University in 2008 with a Bachelors Degree in Anthropology and minor in Classics.  She recently worked for a non-profit academic research company that specializes in clinical studies, as well as drug therapy specifically in the oncology field of medicine. At present, Vanessa is in a new position with another non-profit company doing educational publications for legal aid. Future plans may include returning to school where she would like to focus on the cultural sector in particular the arts and cultural museum fields. Vanessa currently resides in Edmonton with  wishes to return to Ontario in the next several years.