1970
CHRIS FLEMING (PLAN ’70) says, “my career evolved from municipal planning to policy work at the provincial and federal levels. At age 40 I moved to the private sector to become a developer of regional and neighbourhood shopping centres.”
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1974
MICHEL (MIKE) LABBE (PLAN ’74) says, “recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal, no retirement plans, currently working with a housing model that provides ownership opportunities to households with incomes between $20,000 and $50,000 that requires no grants or subsidies from government.”
1976
Class Reunion, 45 Year Anniversary - June 5, 2021
DIANE BECKETT (MAN-ENV ’76) says, “I have worked in a dozen countries and across much of Canada doing sustainability, climate and environmental research, policy, planning, management and advocacy for governments, non-governmental organizations, universities, associations, and the United Nations. I currently live in Churchill, Manitoba on the tundra beside Hudson’s Bay. I look forward to reconnecting with UW friends during the virtual Alumni Reunion on June 5th.”
1978
BRIAN MOSS (PLAN ’78) says, “a continued practice in urban planning and development management in the private sector. Not sure of the red tape reduction initiatives over the years. Living on east side of GTA, near good golf and outdoor life.”
1981
Class Reunion, 40 Year Anniversary - June 5, 2021
LEE ANNE DOYLE (PLAN ’81) says, “as SURP '81 Class Champion I look forward to joining my classmates celebrating our 40th anniversary year virtual Class Reunion event on Saturday, June 5, Alumni Weekend 2021. Our SURP Class of '81 Entrance Scholarship has been launched to raise $10,000. I invite you to leave a legacy and make a difference in the lives of first year planning students.”
NANCY FLAGER-WILBURN (PLAN ’81) says, “I have been working in the real estate appraisal field since the fall of 1981. I worked in the GTA for several years, but after getting married in 1985, I moved to the Windsor area, where my husband was employed. I continue to work in appraising and since real estate was deemed an essential service I have continued to work throughout the pandemic. It is hard to believe that it has been 40 years since our class graduated. Looking forward to seeing many of our classmates at the time of the reunion.”
JORDAN A. LEVITIN (PLAN ’81) A 40-year career guiding clients through branding and innovation decisions culminated in the publication of his textbook "Practical Marketing Research: A Guidebook for Marketing Insights". He celebrates with his husband and 2-year-old son.
1982
JOHN REED (PLAN ’82) says, “ended my career as the President and CEO of the Canadian Audit and Accountability Foundation, with prior positions as a Principal (legislative auditor) with the Commissioner of Environment and Sustainable Development at OAG Canada, Canada's international negotiator for ozone layer protection with Environment Canada, environmental specialist with Texaco and Imperial Oil, and lots of other fun stuff on the side.”
1984
PAUL HEASLIP (MAN-ENV ’84) says, “in 1995, some 10 years after graduation and much more specific learning, I founded Third Wave Creative — a multi-disciplined Design Studio specializing in brand identity, corporate communications and marketing services.”
DEIRDRE LAFRAMBOISE (MAN-ENV ’84) After earning a Master of Environmental Study (York University) Deirdre went on to co-found and lead an award winning charity 'Clean Air Champions' involved in sustainability and health (2001-2013). She was Executive Director of the Canadian Climate Forum and the Canadian Water Resources Association before working for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities as Director, Green Municipal Fund. Today Deirdre is Research Director at the International Alliance of Dermatology Associations focused on global, patient-centred research and advocacy.
ALEC SIMPSON (PLAN ’84) After a 32 year career with Transport Canada, Alec has been with ICAO, the UN Agency for aviation. Alec is active in the Ottawa alumni community and he and Ruth are proudly following the lives and careers of their two daughters Jillian and Claire.
Connect with him through the Ottawa ENV LinkedIn group.
1991
Class Reunion, 30 Year Anniversary - June 5, 2021
MIKELE BRACK (PLAN ’91) Mikele master planned new towns in South East Asia before completing an MSc at London Business School in 2003. In 2016, she created UPPlift, an innovation portal helping cities and companies accelerate and benefit from local and global smart innovation.
1992
TRACEY EHL (PLAN ’92) Being a planner, mom, and active volunteer is a great adventure! Tracey’s work focuses on environmental planning, engagement, and facilitation locally in Ontario and abroad in places like Ghana and Czech Republic. Tracey says “Hi UW friends!”
CINDY WELSH (PLAN ’92) Cindy Welsh has been the Manager of Planning for the City of Timmins since October, 2012. In June, 2021, she will end her term as a Board Director on the Canadian Institute of Planners.
1995
TODD POKRYWA (PLAN ’95) says, “in Florida since graduating from UW 26 years ago, I serve as President of The Viera Company, overseeing planning, development, marketing and sales for the 20,500+ acre master planned community of Viera on Florida's Space Coast. My wife Cyndi is working on her doctorate in counselling while our daughter is the head softball coach at Oklahoma Baptist University.”
2008
SARAH BROWN (ENBUS ’08) ... still calls Waterloo Region home, and has spent the past two years working with House of Friendship, learning and engaging in the social sphere of sustainability, particularly around housing and health.
MEAGHAN KING (ERS ’08) says, “I've been working for Global Affairs Canada, completing postings in Jordan, Iraq, and Austria. I've evacuated Canadians from Gaza and Bosnia, helped people get home during the COVID crisis last spring, and now work in humanitarian affairs.”
CATHERINE PAN (PLAN ’08) says, “currently on parental leave from my position as Senior Development Manager of large scale social housing community revitalizations with Toronto Community Housing Corporation.”
2011
Class Reunion, 10 Year Anniversary - June 5, 2021
MARIA LEGAULT (ERS ’11) says, “when I'm not hiking, cycling, or relaxing in my trailer along the Grand River, I'm busy supporting a growing digital marketing agency as Project Manager. My career journey continues to be rich with growth opportunities.”
2012
RYAN SNIDER (GEM ’12) has been a Professor of Tourism Management at Humber College in Toronto since he graduated. When not teaching or researching, Ryan and his wife, Liza, guide safaris throughout Africa with their Socially Responsible Safaris company.
2014
JENNIFER MARTIN (MDP ’14) Since graduating, Jennifer has been balancing her two passions: leading Home Free, an innovative charity helping children to grow up in families in Uganda, and working as a public health nurse in northern communities in Canada.
GRAEME REED (INDEV ’14) has been advancing the rights of First Nations in climate policy at the Assembly of First Nations, completing his doctorate at the University of Guelph, and advancing health equity at the Canadian Spondylitis Association. He also teaches at the University of Guelph and Carleton.
2015
PUNINDA THIND (ENBUS ’15) says, “I am currently working as a Sustainability Consultant, and I help organizations transition towards a decarbonized economy. I work with clients to develop environmental social and governance (ESG) strategies and disclosures.”
2016
Class Reunion, 5 Year Anniversary - June 5, 2021
JILLIAN SIMPSON (ERS ’16) After SERS, Jillian completed her Masters of Planning from Queen's University and the University of Otago, New Zealand, and is now a program advisor for transportation infrastructure programs at Transport Canada.
