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An international outlook: Leonie van Haeren (BSc’14)
Since graduation, Leonie van Haeren (BSc’14) has been busy putting her Dal economics degree into practice both nationally and internationally. As she nears the completion of her master’s degree, Leonie shares some keys to success she’s gained through her experiences.
Charting the course: Danielle Fong (BSc’05)
Danielle Fong (BSc’05) talks to the Wall Street Journal about the future of LightSail, the company that could solve the green energy storage problem.
Inspired to mentor: Danielle Ivey (BSc’12)
When Danielle Ivey (BSc’12) arrived at Dal, she took a proactive approach to her education by pursuing mentors in her field of passion. Now a university instructor herself, Danielle hopes to one day similarly inspire her students as her Dal mentors continue to inspire her.
Taking the road less travelled: Jaime Wertman (BSc’12, MSc’13)
PhD student Jaime Wertman (BSc’12, MSc’13), studying in the Department of Pharmacology, has always had an affinity for helping those in need.
A flexible approach: Dr. Sabina Abidi (BSc’93, BA’94, MD’00)
The IWK psychiatrist and Dalhousie Medical School assistant professor believes in meeting patients where they’re at and providing collaborative mental health care in order to improve outcomes.
From PhD to practice: Chris Burns (MSc’11, PhD’15)
Chris Burns (MSc’11, PhD’15) was able to balance a PhD in physics with the launch of a startup company to commercialize his battery technology research.
Leading women in tech: Erin Rand
Erin Rand (BEng’99, BSc (Math)’99) has a passion for working with dynamic people and companies, helping them to work through inflection points in their growth. She is COO of ServiceRocket, and involved in the community of women leaders in technology.
In the spirit of friendship: Tracey Dobbin and Genevieve Loughlin
Two Dal friends, Genevieve (Nicholson) Loughlin (BComm’98) and Tracey Dobbin (BSc’99), build a business about wine, Autour du vin.
A passion for Spanish: Kate Archibald
Through two Dal degrees and several international adventures, Kate Archibald’s (BSc’10) Spanish language skills have proved a valuable companion.
Top chef: Daniel Burns
His kitchen is tiny, but restaurant critics say Daniel Burns’ (BA’98, BSc’98) culinary influence is growing.