Spotlight type: Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Chandell Kelly
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Several years ago, one of Chandell Kelly’s managers encouraged her to apply for a leadership role. Then working as a nurse in the cardiac surgery ICU, Chandell applied for the job and was shortlisted for an interview. Although she wasn’t successful…
Alumni Spotlight: Sonia Tsang
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After graduating from the University of Nottingham with a degree focusing on the sustainable built environment, Sonia Tsang returned to Hong Kong where she worked for several national and multinational consulting firms over a period of almost 10…
Alumni Spotlight: Lisa Jang
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According to the vice president of the BC Nurses’ Union, nurses in BC have a five-year attrition rate of around 50 per cent. Lisa Jang is hoping to change that number.A graduate of the Master of Health Leadership and Policy in Clinical Education in…
Alumni Spotlight: Ayman Fahmy
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If you’re looking for a specialist in district energy, Ayman Fahmy has the credibility and expertise you need. After graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering from the American University in Cairo, Ayman worked across the Middle East where…
Alumni Spotlight: Gabriela Mercado
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Gabriela Mercado’s interest in learning more about sustainable buildings was piqued when she was working on the architectural design of a LEED-certified project in Puebla, Mexico. While she had integrated sustainability practices into her work as an…
Alumni Spotlight: Riya Tolia
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After graduating with a degree in architecture, Riya Tolia worked as a consulting architect for the state government of Rajasthan in India, primarily focused on developing detailed project reports for proposed developments at various tourism sites…
Alumni Spotlight: Charmaine Viaje
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While working as a registered nurse in both a long-term care facility and in a hospital setting, Charmaine Viaje had plenty of opportunities to reflect on the inefficiencies of the health-care system, often finding herself frustrated by the larger…
Alumni Spotlight: Victoria Ibrahim
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Victoria Ibrahim has an impressive range of clean energy experience, from overseeing installations of solar projects and leading large teams to developing business opportunities in the energy sector. In the early 2020s, she recognized that returning…
Alumni Spotlight: Christine Sorensen
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Christine Sorensen served as president of the British Columbia Nurses’ Union during the height of the pandemic, responsible for advocating for the safety and well-being of 48,000 nurses at more than 700 work sites across the province. After stepping…
Alumni Spotlight: Wanying Shi
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After graduating with a civil engineering degree, Wanying Shi worked as a project manager for ZE Power Engineering on distribution and transmission projects. Although she enjoyed aspects of her job, she wanted a position with greater…