These big-hearted alumni are making a difference in the lives of Waterloo students, faculty and researchers. Thank you for making us even better!
PHILIPPA FLINT’S (BSc ’86, MSc KIN ’88 KIN | MBA York) career has taken her from the pharmaceutical industry to the world of finance, where she currently serves as Principal with the CPP Investment Board, investing in pharmaceutical royalties. Philippa gives annually to the Department of Kinesiology. When asked what motivates her to give, she doesn’t hesitate:
"I give in honour of the invaluable experience I gained and continue to draw upon today through working with an outstanding Master’s supervisor, Dr. Rich Hughson."
Thank you, Philippa!
SANDRA STEMBRIDGE O’BRIEN (BA ’88 RLS | BEd University of Toronto ’89 | MEd University of Technology, Sydney ’07) is editor of Canadian Children’s Book News for The Canadian Children’s Book Centre in Toronto. She and husband Michael O’Brien (BMath ’84) have made over 50 gifts to UWaterloo, most recently in support of the AHS General Fund, which supports student awards, research equipment, co-op and other Faculty priorities. Their son Kevin continues the UWaterloo tradition, and is currently in third year actuarial sciences. Why does Sandra give?
"That’s easy. I believe firmly in the importance of post-secondary education — and I have many fond memories of my time at UWaterloo."
Thank you, Sandra!
JAY KELL (BSC ’73 KIN) has just retired from a 40-year career in the fitness-club industry, with 23 of those years spent in Toronto at Sports Club of Canada. After 12+ years as COO and partner of the Denver, Colorado-based Wellbridge Company, Jay has come home and settled in Niagara Falls. Jay gives monthly because
"When I came to Waterloo in 1969, the Kinesiology program was the leader in its field. I was proud then and proud today to be part of its continued growth and evolution."
Jay designates his monthly gift to UW WELL-FIT, a unique program for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiation or hormonal therapy, to honour his mother, who passed away in 1996. Thanks, Jay!
CRAIG MCLENNAN (BA Hons. ’91 | MBA University of Toronto ’99) is now VP of Microsoft Canada’s Consumer Channels Group in Toronto, where he’s responsible for sales and marketing activities supporting Microsoft software, services and devices. Craig has recently employed AHS co-op student Rhys Hollis, (see Page 10); he also serves on AHS’ Dean’s Advisory Council, and has made a multi-year pledge to support the AHS Expansion Building. Craig supports AHS today because
"I want to influence the way future generations think and act in building a holistic view of health in society."
Thank you, Craig!
MICHELLE MORRISSEY (BSc ’80, MSc ’83 KIN) is President of The G.O. Group, a small consulting company she co-founded in 2013 following a distinguished career in the utility business. She is a longstanding member of the Dean’s Advisory Council, and has served the CRE-MSD Advisory Committee as well. Michelle’s regular gifts to AHS support many projects, including scholarships, awards, equipment, expansion and more.
"Ultimately I give for selfish reasons. The extraordinary range of knowledge and discovery coming out of AHS is quite simply going to make the world a better place. As a daughter, a mom, and a grandmother, that matters to me — and I want to help."
Thank you, Michelle — you are helping, more than you can know!
