McMasterAlumni
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Ryan Moran
54m · Published
Since graduating in 2007, Ryan has found his groove selling bespoke timepieces, developing marketing strategy for clients, and cultivating supportive spaces for new business ventures. Yes, he’s busy; and yes, it is (seemingly) a far cry from his political science/theatre and film degree. But, as Ryan outlines in this week’s episode of Unconventional, it’s all led to the experience and skills needed to build a deeply meaningful career.
Gabriel Ghighlione
36m · Published
From filling his free time with community-based volunteering opportunities to being an award-winning varsity cross-country track runner, Gabriel '17 wasn’t sure what he was going to do after he graduated. All he really wanted was to ensure that every moment moving forward was going to be an adventure. From tending a bar in Germany to running a 400-kilometre multi-marathon, he’s managed to build a career as the director for an organizationcalled Midnight Runners bringing running and excitement to communitiesaround the world.
Kirsten Hess
33m · Published
For Kirsten, graduating high school without a master plan caused a lot of stress. But when she followed a journey of what seemed interesting to her, she discovered a world full of possibilities she never considered. Now she adds a creative edge to her communications degree as an interior designer, specializing in both residential and commercial spaces.
Devin Dzelme
41m · Published
Devin chose to go to McMaster because it was close to his home in Toronto but had a very community-based feel to it. But after a difficult first-year experience, Devin had to re-think how he approached university life. The result is a lifelong career journey that would see him travel the world and discover entirely unexpected opportunities he never thought possible.
Parm Chohan
47m · Published
Parm’17, started his educational journey thinking he would find his dream career in computer science, but nothing in the program seemed to click for him. It wasn’t until he started working that he discovered the possibilities of a career in PR and communications. After graduating with a Masters in Communication Management from Mac, Parm launched a career that would bring him insurmountable joy.
Sandra Mina
33m · Published
For Sandra (’18), starting a nursing career at McMaster was the beginning of a long educational career that would see her refine her journey bit-by-bit. Now, armed with a BEd from York University and a certificate in Health Informatics from the University of Windsor, Sandra has found a way to cultivate a career that balances a joy for nursing practice, a passion for teaching, and dedication to providing care to individuals across Ontario.
Alvin Pilobello
40m · Published
Alvin, ’09, knows there is value in understanding yourself, but it took him a lot of work to get to this point. It’s a process he started while he was still a student at Mac and was looking to face his social anxiety head on. While trying a wide variety of classes at the athletics centre, Alvin stumbled into salsa dancing where he learned more than just some fancy footwork. Since then, he has fostered a career that no longer relies on his engineering skills but instead celebrates relationship building in the workplace.
Andrew Edwards
41m · Published
When he moved from Eastern Canada to Ontario to attend McMaster, Andrew Edwards (BEng, ’07) thought that’s where he would build his career. But a needed move home saw him staying longer than planned and put him on the path of working in marine technology. Now he’s a senior engineer for a company leading the pack on sustainable seabed mining.
Peter Lublink
40m · Published
For Peter, the master plan was to help change the world. But after graduating with a combined honours in political science and classics, figuring out how to change the world felt a bit vague. After landing a life changing career opportunity with the Salvation Army, Peter and wife found a passion for helping people all around the world. Now, as Executive Director at BethanyKids International, he’s helping paediatric doctors in Africa through specialized training programs.
Frank Scremin
10m · Published
Frank Scremin is the Chief Executive Officer of LaGuardia Gateway Partners New York and was part of the team involved with the overhaul of the infamous Terminal B at one of America’s busiest airports while it was still in operation. Join us to hear more about this Mac grad’s journey to the Big Apple; transforming LaGuardia into a gateway befitting New York; and taking full advantage of opportunities when they arrive.
McMasterAlumni has 44 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 24:52:50. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 23rd 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 5th, 2024 22:40.
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