Committee
2019
2019 Executive Committee
Andrea Johnson
President
Hometown: Kenora, Ontario
Program: MHK, Sport Management
Career Ambition: Advance diversity and inclusion in the Canadian sport industry, on the playing field and in the office
Amanda Hope
Vice President
Hometown: Alexandria, Ontario
Program: MHK, Sport Management
Career Ambition: Planning, organizing, and executing sport events within a national sport organization or professional sports team
Laura McKenzie
Chair of Events
Hometown: Chatsworth, Ontario
Program: MHK, Sport Management
Career Ambition: Lead effective and efficient event and operations management for a professional sport team
Olivier Huot
Chair of External and Community Relations
Hometown: Gatineau, Québec
Program: BSc, Human Kinetics
Career Ambition: Work for a national sport organization or professional team
Kelsey Fahie
Chair of Internal Relations
Hometown: Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia
Program: MHK, Sport Management
Career Ambition: Work for an organization to directly promote and design inclusive health and physical activity programming for youth and for marginalized populations
Lindsay Hummelbrunner
Chair of Finance and Sponsorship
Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario
Program: MHK, Sport Management
Career Ambition: Event management and logistics for the COC or CPC with the goal of preserving the legacy of the Olympic Games
Alex Oakes
Chair of Marketing and Communication
Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario
Program: MHK, Sport Management
Career Ambition: Innovate marketing strategies to maximize fan experience with professional sports teams
2019 Members
Naeem Ahmed
Events
Hometown: Doha, Qatar
Program: M.A in Sport Management
Career Ambition: To be a key member in the delivery of either the FIFA World Cup or the Olympics
Justine Gélinas
Events
Hometown: Lac-Mégantic, Québec
Program: B.Sc, Human Kinetics
Career Ambition: Work in sport events management while advocating for gender equality in sports
Kate De Castro
Events
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Program: BComm, Management
Career Ambition: Lead in creating impactful content and experiences that inspire and bring people together through a shared passion for sport and sport culture
Maxine Gauthier
Events
Hometown: Sudbury, Ontario
Program: MHK, Sport Management
Career Ambition: Make a difference in the world of dance to create a more inclusive environment for all
Devon Upton
External and Community Relations
Hometown: Haliburton, Ontario
Program: BComm, Management
Career Ambition: Become a sports agent with the responsibility to negotiate contracts, manage money, and acquire endorsement deals on behalf of professional athletes
Tanya Sesaikin
Internal Relations
Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario
Program: BHK, French Immersion
Career Ambition: Work in the major sport events sector with a focus on the planning and execution of a variety of national events
Zachary Pilling
Internal Relations
Hometown: Montréal, Québec
Program: MHK, Sport Management
Career Ambition: Contribute to the planning and delivery of an international sporting event
Michael Grypma
Finance and Sponsorship
Hometown: Langley, British Columbia
Program: MHK, Sport Management
Career Ambition: Work in a professional or collegiate sport organization in a front office or administration role
Matthew Franczyk
Finance and Sponsorship
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Program: MHK, Sport Management
Career Ambition: To pursue a sports operations position within a professional sport organization
Gabrielle Vu
Marketing and Communication
Hometown: Gatineau, Québec
Program: BHK, Social Sciences
Career Ambition: To assist NSOs or professional sports teams in connecting and engaging with their fan bases and the community
Pierre-Luc Lacelle
Marketing and Communication
Hometown: Hawkesbury, Ontario
Program: BHK, Social Sciences
Career Ambition: Successfully draw attention and captivate an audience for various uncommon sports at the international level
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