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Joan is a 2012 BKI grad who is working as an Energy & Carbon Manager at Wester University. In this role, they work to decarbonize Western's campus and operations. In undergrad, she completed a concurrent degree with Knowledge Integration and Systems Design Engineering with a French minor.

Before their current role, Joan worked as a user experience designer at a tech start up and tried out grad school before she shifted into energy management.

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Patrick is a 2016 BKI grad who is working at RBC as Senior Manager, Tech Partnerships. Prior to this role, Patrick completed his Knowledge Integration degree with a Collaborative Design Specialization, then went on to complete a Masters of Environment and Sustainability from Western University. 

Patrick started his career in the RBC Amplify Program. He also led social impact programs and national charitable relationships for RBC Future Launch & RBC Foundation as Manager, Social Impact for RBC Corporate Citizenship.

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Erin is a 2020 BKI grad working as a Programs Manager at GreenHouse, a social impact incubator housed at United College at the University of Waterloo. In this role, Erin supports students working on projects with social and environmental impact.

She says, "I use KI skills every day to help students collaborate, think creatively, and solve complex problems. Plus, I get to work with a few current KI students!"

Matthew is a 2021 BKI grad working as an Operations Coordinator, Terminal and Passenger at the YYC Calgary Airport Authority.

He shares, "My time in KI provided me with so many skills that I continue to use every day in my work. With an environment as logistically complex as an airport, collaboration, effective communication, and comfort with ambiguity have been key to my success in this role!"

Melanie is a 2016 BKI grad working as an Events & Partnerships Officer at the Southlake Foundation. In this non-profit even space, Melanie works to raise funds for a local hospital.

She shares, "With the diverse background KI fostered, I have been able to form great working relationships with staff at the hospital, our donors, and others in the community looking to give back. I have been able to navigate the world of virtual events and transition back to in person while still supporting the healthcare needs of the community."

Alexandra is a 2014 BKI grad who is working at the University of Waterloo's Faculty of Math as Research Partnerships Officer. Alexandra finds her KI training has aided her in working with professionals from a variety of backgrounds and expertise.

She says, "My role requires me to make connections between skills and interests of experts and the needs or requirements of industry partners, where they seemingly may not exist. I can do this with my KI background!"

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Bryson is a 2015 BKI grad who is a Partner at Surge, a specialized advisory firm. In this role, Bryson applies a large-scale collaborative problem-solving methodology to help Fortune 500 companies solve complex challenges and realize opportunities. Bryson says, "I can honestly say I'm employed in my field of study." 

Alex is a 2019 BKI grad working as a Development Representative at Winning by Design. Alex is changing directions after having worked as a Content Strategist at Spectus.aiBusiness. In his role at Spectus, a location intelligence platform, he was producing content about geospatial analytics and data privacy. Now, he's headed into something totally different: a sales role at a B2B SaaS revenue consulting company.

Alex says, "KI afforded with a growth mindset. Since graduating, I've approached a range of opportunities with an open mind. I'm excited to continue developing my skills across domains."

This 2012 BKI grad is working at Deloitte as a Senior Business Analyst in the Human Capital Consulting service. During her KI studies, she worked in the summer after her third year in Student Talent Acquisition at Talisman Energy Inc; was a runner-up in the campus-wide i3 Challenge; and helped run the successful Combining Two Cultures 2012 conference.

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