Alumni in the (Virtual) Hub: Power Up Winter 2021

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Alumni in the hub winter 2021 guest speakers
Are you in need of a pep talk as you approach the end of the semester? Are you curious about what you can do with your Arts degree?  Do you need early professional career advice?

Calling all ARTS students! Join us in our feature online event, where we will showcase the resilience stories of four inspiring Waterloo Arts alumni. We will discuss early career guidance, personal wellness tips, time management and perseverance.

Register below for this exciting event and Q&A session!

Alumni Guests

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Ella Sofia (MA ’18, Sociology)

After sustaining a brain injury at 14 years old, Ella learned how to harness the power of the mind to transition her rock-bottom into her breakthrough. Through a process dubbed mental rehabilitation, Ella teaches tactical advice on topics such as habit creation and narrative to help clients make their rock bottom to breakthrough transitions as well.

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Lee-Anne Reuber (BA ’19, Social Development Studies)

Lee-Anne Reuber is the Founder and CEO of Sekond Skin Society, a virtual movement membership built to disrupt the world of fitness.  She started her business operating a brick-and-mortar studio at the same time as completing her degree. She empowers people through movement and mindset and inspires them to dream big!

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Judson Whiteside (BA ’07, Political Science)

Judson Whiteside is a strategic leader and currently the Vice President of Resource Recovery at Miller Waste Systems Inc. He is a visionary senior executive with 10+ years of experience in managing intrapreneurship, product development, financial analysis/planning, and advanced energy and waste management.

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Hyder Hassan (BA ’12 Liberal Studies)

Hyder Hassan is the CEO of Immigrant Services Calgary where it unleashes the economic, social, and civic potential of newcomers. His distinct 15 years’ leadership experience with various Canadian and Albertan financial institutions holds him as an influential contributor to the Calgary community.