Alumni Spotlight
Alum uses leadership position to empower and lift others
A strong sense of purpose and focusing on the present help Alana Riley (MBA’17), president of Dalhousie’s Alumni Association, live a full and purposeful life as a senior financial services executive and active community member.
January 22, 2024 / 0
Volunteer Spotlight: Gayle Murdoch
Gayle Murdoch (BComm’04, MBA’06) is the Senior Vice President, Sales Effectiveness & Performance at Canada Life, and a volunteer with Dal’s MBA Advisory Council.
November 27, 2023 / 0
Alum finds parallels between CrossFit and finance
Associate Director of Roynat in Calgary, Dex Gittens (MBA’12) says his career advancement in financial services mirrors his progression in fitness; both require hard work, consistency, and being open to feedback.
November 7, 2023 / 0
Immigrant experience led to helping others succeed
From the moment she stepped on campus, alum Ding Fan (BMgmt’14) has been focused on helping and engaging newcomers in Canada.
October 31, 2023 / 0
Library and Information Alumni Association celebrates outstanding librarian
Public libraries advocate, Margie Singleton (MLS’80) is the 2023 recipient of the Dalhousie Library and Information Alumni Association’s Outstanding Alumni Award.
October 15, 2023 / 0
New, expansive vision for empowering Black business leaders in Canada
As he takes on the leadership of the influential Halifax-based Black Business Initiative, alum Matthew Martel (BMgmt’14) has a national vision.
July 4, 2023 / 0
Volunteer Spotlight: Yvonne Thevenot
Yvonne Thevenot (MBA’99) epitomizes the essence of a dedicated volunteer, with a profound commitment to making a difference.
June 8, 2023 / 0
Dal dad models strong work ethic and family values
During 35 years in finance, alum Robert Hayes (BComm’87) married a fellow Dal grad with whom he raised triplets — all of whom also graduated from Dal and, like him, became positive contributors to society.
June 8, 2023 / 0
Finding joy in public service
Laura Lee Langley (MPA’02) went from journalism to the highest ranks of the provincial government by keeping people at the centre of the story.
May 19, 2023 / 0
International Student Yashvi Pathak finds quick success after studying for her MPA
When Yashvi Pathak arrived from India, she didn’t realize the challenges and benefits of choosing to study at the Faculty of Management for a Master in Public Administration.
April 27, 2023 / 0