Alumni Council

The Alumni Council holds a unique place within the structure and community of the University of Northern British Columbia. ÂÜÀòÉäÇø recognizes the increasing importance of nurturing the lifelong bond between the University and its alumni. The Alumni Council has the responsibility of representing the collective voice of the alumni body in governance and with the advancement role of engaging alumni in a lifelong mutually-beneficial relationship for both ÂÜÀòÉäÇø and its graduates.

The Alumni Council was created in October 2017 on a recommendation from the former Alumni Association Board of Directors.  The Alumni Council is recognized by the Board of Governors of the University of Northern British Columbia to represent ÂÜÀòÉäÇø’s alumni community.  The Council works closely with the Office of Alumni Relations to provide guidance on and assistance with the mutually-beneficial objectives of the Alumni Association, including:

  • Building an active and meaningful alumni community.
  • Engaging alumni and providing opportunities to stay connected to the University.
  • Ensuring the University continues to enrich the lives of ÂÜÀòÉäÇø alumni.
  • Advancing ÂÜÀòÉäÇø’s excellence and reputation.

Alumni Council leadership
 

Melissa Lynn Bolster

Melissa Lynn Bolster

Chair, Alumni Council

BA International Studies and Political Science (2006)

Senior Advisor Planning and Reporting - Polar Knowledge Canada
Government of Canada

Rhonda Russ

Rhonda Lee McIsaac

Co-Chair, Alumni Council

MEd Multidisciplinary Leadership (2018)

Freelance Writer and Cultural Eco-tour Guide


Alumni Council members

Kyle Blais

Kyle Blais

BComm Finance (2008)

Relationship Manager
TD Commercial Banking

Matthew Bock

Matthew Bock

BA International Studies (2007)

Manager, Strategic Policy
Natural Resources Canada

Emilio Caputo

Emilio Caputo

BA History - Honours (2019)

Consultant
Global Public Affairs

Chantal Craig

Chantal Craig

BA English (2004)

Community General Manager
CIBC

Richard Dumas

Richard Dumas 

BA English (2004)

Negotiation Specialist, Ministry of Children’s Services
Government of Alberta

Ross Lennox

Ross Lennox

BSc Natural Resources Management - Forestry (1999)

Vice President, Woodlands
Canadian Forest Products Ltd.

Kyle Mathee

Kyle Matthee

BComm General Business (2007)

Director, Franchisee Technology Success
A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.

Tanner Moulton

Tanner Moutlon

BComm Finance and International Business (2018)

Public Affairs Coordinator
TC Energy

Lynette Tremblay

Lynette Tremblay

BA History (2008)

Chief Operating Officer
Invest Alberta

Leanne Varney

Leanne Varney

BSc Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - Honours (2020)

Education Manager
Positive Living North

Isabella Wilson-Beaulieu

Isabella Wilson-Beaulieu

MBA (2021), BScN (2011)

Regional Manager, Case and Contact Management
Northern Health