Past Alumni Speakers

The Alumni Speaker Series is a way to learn from and engage with alumni. The speaker discusses their journey from being a student at UWinnipeg to their current profession.

Speakers 2023

Insights into Psychedelic Medicines
March 2023

Jordan Sloshower (Collegiate 02, BSC 05)
Co-Director, West Rock Wellness Clinic and clinical instructor, Yale Department of Psychiatry.

Watch Alumni Perspectives: Insights into Psychedelic Medicines

Career Paths in Public Health
February 2023

Julie Friesen (BA 84) 
Deputy Commissioner of Administration, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Tara Shewchuck (BA 90) 
Global Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Medtronic

Watch: Alumni Perspectives – Career Paths in Public Health

Career Paths in Biotech
January 2023

Dr. Angèle MakiSenior Vice-President and Head of Business Development, ReCode Therapeutics

Dr. Kleem Chaudhary
Chief Operating and Business Officer, Redona Therapeutics

Watch: Alumni Perspectives: Career Paths in Biotech

Speakers 2021

Building an Inuit Art Centre in the South
May 2021

Dr. Stephen Borys
Director & CEO of the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
Building an Inuit Art Centre in the South 

From UW Athlete to Global Executive
February 2021

Pat Sherlock
President, Canada Goose International
From UW Athlete to Global Executive