As we begin 2022, our Alumni Association Executive Council members would like to take a moment to acknowledge and thank our alumni, staff, faculty, and community partners whose unwavering commitment helped to graduate more than 5,700 students during another year of global uncertainty.

Thank you to our alumni who helped students achieve their credentials during these extraordinary times. Your support was diverse and powerful. As volunteer leaders you helped:

I offer my congratulations to those graduates who were named Distinguished Alumni by Georgian’s Board of Governors in 2021 and those who were nominated for Colleges Ontario Premier’s Awards this past November. As we shift our attention to 2022, I invite you, our graduate community, to tell us who should be considered for awards nominations in the year ahead. Do you know of a Georgian graduate that is doing great work in the community? Perhaps a successful entrepreneur? Please share your ideas with us by emailing alumni@georgiancollege.ca.

Aishwarya Pradhan (class of 2018), a research manager with element54, has been named as one of Significant Insights Global 30 Under 30.

The Research Analyst program graduate was part of close to 100 nominations from 16 countries. The nominees that were sought not only stand out in their daily roles, but are those who continue to contribute to the wider industry and help accelerate positive change in the world.

"I am delighted to have been included in this list with such remarkable people from our industry," said Aishwarya.

The Significant Insights Global 30 Under 30 initiative celebrates the rising stars of the research and insights world. An experienced panel of judges from major world companies made the final decision in November.

"Because of my program at Georgian, I got my foot in the industry and I met amazing people through my courses who have made a name for themselves in the Market Research community," she said.

Georgian College recently announced that Dr. Maher Ghalayini, current Dean, Business and Management and Automotive, will be the new Associate Vice President, Academic, beginning Jan. 31.

Maher holds an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University, a Master of Laws in Business Law from Osgoode Law School at York University, and a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration from Northeastern University in Boston.

We’ve revamped our alumni engagement website! Check out our enhanced site where you’ll discover ways to stay engaged with Georgian, celebrate the success of the alumni network, discover opportunities for professional development, update your information and learn about discounts and ‘perks’ available just for you as a Georgian graduate.

Every year, the Georgian College Board of Governors Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes graduates who have achieved an exceptionally high level of career success, professional recognition in their field and who have made a significant contribution to Georgian, or the community in general.

We welcome your suggestions of graduates you feel are deserving of nomination for this distinguished award and we’ll be sure to share the outcome of your recommendation with you. Please send suggestions to alumni@georgiancollege.ca by Jan. 19, 2022.

Are you thinking of going back to school? Have you already applied for a program but want more information? Now is a great time to explore postsecondary options (including graduate certificate programs) and get more information about specific academic areas! Virtual Open House offers lots of opportunity to experience life at Georgian, no matter where you are in your journey. RSVP online for a chance to win $5,000 toward your tuition. You can also get a voucher to apply for free before the Feb. 1 deadline to receive equal consideration. The virtual event takes place on Saturday, Jan. 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hired as the new Canada Sales Manager, Wes oversees the entire Aries Industries dealer network in Canada. Read more

Ashleigh Campsall says she has wanted to be a graphic designer since she was seven years old, when she’d play with design programs on the Apple computers at the graphic design company owned by her best friend’s parents. Read more

When Sarah Hood started volunteering at Georgian Bay General Hospital, she wasn’t sure what career she wanted to pursue. Read more

Please email us or post your updates and achievements in the Georgian Alumni Network.

This is an opportunity for you to have your questions answered, get some extra help with your job search, resumés, second career and apprenticeship information, and review Employment Ontario services. Click on a workshop to see a complete description.

Check out their Virtual Resource Centre for more tips and tools for your job search!

Jonathan Andrews (class of 2016) was a teen facing depression after a family friend’s suicide sent his mental health spiralling. His journey brought him to Georgian College and following graduation, he was set on a path of service. In 2021, Jonathan released his first book: ‘Man you know I got you’, which focuses on mental health and the conversations we have around it.

•           Jonathan’s lived experience in managing depression and anxiety

•           Reducing the stigmas associated with mental health

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