Sonya Gankina

Sonya Gankina (BCom’21) is a distinguished graduate of the Telfer School of Management, where she earned an Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing. Leveraging agency experience, Sonya founded her own successful copywriting and digital marketing business. She serves diverse B2B and B2C clients across North America, delivering results-driven content. With over 300 articles and websites to her credit, Sonya creates compelling stories that engage audiences and drive business growth.

Stephan Born (MBA'93): Leading Hugo Boss Americas with a journey shaped by Telfer

Stephan Born began his journey in 1992 as a European business graduate pursuing an MBA in Ottawa. In this write-up, we learn how he did it.

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Christine Kincaid holding the R. Trudeau Medal beside Dean Brutus

Christine Kincaid (BCom’84) of Mediaplus wins the Telfer R. Trudeau medal 2024

Christine Kincaid is an owner of Mediaplus Advertising, a dedicated Ottawa community member, an engaged alumna, and the R. Trudeau Medal Winner of 2024.

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Todd Shannon (BCom’07) & Gareth Musico (BCom’07) named Telfer’s Young Achievers 2024

Todd and Gareth are the President and Chief Creative Officer of HUMANCONTACT. This is their path to success, from studying together to purchasing a business and winning awards.

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Myron Tetreault holding the R. Trudeau Medal beside Dean Brutus

Myron Tetreault (BAdmin’88) wins Telfer’s R. Trudeau medal 2024

Myron is an avid sportsman, the Chairman of Calafate Holdings, and a generous philanthropist through the Myron & Catherine Tetrault Foundation. This is his story.

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Cameron Love's university graduation photo

Cameron Love (MHA’97) wins Telfer’s R. Trudeau medal 2024

Cameron Love (MHA’97), President and CEO of The Ottawa Hospital, wins the prestigious R. Trudeau Medal from Telfer. This is his story.

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Amanda Richardson holding her award beside Dean Brutus

Amanda Richardson (BCom’08) embodies the Telfer spirit of giving

Amanda Richardson (BCom’08) is a proud Telfer alumna, an engaged employee, and the Telfer Spirit of Giving Award recipient of 2024.

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Megan Takeda-Tully holding a Telfer alumni award

Megan Takeda-Tully (BCom’07): Recipient of Telfer’s Young Achiever Award 2024

Megan Takeda-Tully (BCom’07) is an award-winning social entrepreneur passionate about the intersection of business and sustainability.

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Chizoba Martin (BCom’14): Telfer’s 2024 Young Achiever and Pioneering Couture Fashion Designer

Chizoba Martin (BCom’14) is the award-winning lead fashion designer and owner of the luxury formal brand Zoba Martin. This is her story.

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Chris and Michael Weatherhead with Dean Brutus

Telfer names Chris and Mike Weatherhead (BCom’12) Young Donors of the Year

The twin brothers established a Family Scholarship at Telfer after graduating in 2012. This is a story of why they give back to the School, every year.

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Kathryn Tremblay smiling wearing a white suit

uOttawa names Kathryn Tremblay of Altis Alumna of the Year

Kathryn Tremblay (BCom'95) is the co-founder of Altis (excelHR) and the 2024 uOttawa Alumnae of the Year for creating meaningful work opportunities.

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Five Women Executives Talk Gender Parity and Life Lessons

Meet five women executives who are paving the way forward: Janice Siddons, Megan Takeda-Tully, Gen Doucet, Agatha Alstrom, and Jane Jhaveri-Malt.

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Roger Greenberg: Building Ottawa’s Future

Roger Greenberg was awarded the Dean’s Philos Award for exceptional philanthropy and commitment to Ottawa's growth.

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Marc Albert holding the Spirit of Giving award at the Dean's reception

Marc Albert: The Spirit of Giving

Marc Albert (B.Sc.Soc. '88), a devoted alumnus, was honored with the Spirit of Giving Award for 35 years of service and generosity at Telfer.

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Adam Tomaszewski holding the Young Donor Award

Adam Tomaszewski on Telfer Student Clubs and Giving Back

Adam Tomaszewski (BCom’13), Young Donor of the Year Award recipient, shares how his Telfer student journey ignited a passion for giving back.

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Michelle Savoy posing with R. Trudeau medal

Michelle Savoy on Supporting Women in Capital Markets

Michelle Savoy (BAdm ’82), a champion of women's empowerment in capital markets and philanthropy, was honored with the prestigious R. Trudeau Medal by Telfer.

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Eric Agyemang holding the Young Achiever’s Award at Telfer Dean Reception

The Power of Purpose: Eric Agyemang on Immigrant Entrepreneurship

Eric Agyemang (BCom'15), Telfer's 2023 Young Achiever’s Award Winner, is passionate about empowering immigrants and driving meaningful investments in their businesses.

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John Black poses with Dean Stéphane Brutus as he receives the R. Trudeau Medal.

John Black: CFO Extraordinaire and Experiential Learning Advocate

John Black (BCom '82), Canada's leading CFO and experiential learning advocate, receives the prestigious R. Trudeau Medal from Telfer School.

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Nathon Kong holding the Young Achiever Award

Nathon Kong: Creative Innovation in Fashion and Community Engagement

Nathon Kong (MBA '12), 2023 Young Achiever’s Award recipient from Telfer, shares his success story as a designer as he blends art, business, and community impact.

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Jacqueline Rigg posing with Dean Stéphane Brutus after receiving the R. Trudeau Medal

Jacqueline Rigg Champions Diversity in the Workplace

Jacqueline Rigg (BCom’90), a champion of diversity in the workplace, was honored with the Prestigious R. Trudeau Medal by Telfer.

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Tanya Gracie posing with the Young Achiever Award trophy

Tanya Gracie: Paving the Way for Women in Governance

Tanya Gracie (EMBA’ 2017), Young Achiever of the Year Award recipient, shares her inspiring journey in reshaping governance and empowering women.

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Abigail Fabian Gonzalez and Louis Philippe Ariel Nanihio standing next to Wes Hall

The Life-Changing Impact of the Wes Hall Scholarship on Telfer Students

In 2022, Wes Hall established the Wes Hall Admission Scholarship for Black or Indigenous students at Telfer. Meet this year's Wes Hall Scholars.

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The Gold Mine of Success: Ian Telfer’s Story

Ian Telfer (MBA’76, Hon Doc’15), the renowned figure in gold mining and philanthropy, receives the esteemed R. Trudeau Medal from the Telfer School, adding to his legacy.

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Matt Archibald with Dean Stéphane Brutus

Matt Archibald (BCom ‘02), A Leading Contributor to the Telfer Student Experience

Matt Archibald (BCom ‘02), Director of the Telfer Student Services Centre and student experience champion, is the first recipient of the Telfer Spirit of Giving Award.

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Taylor Johansen (MHA ‘14), From a Healthcare Administration Degree to a Director at CHEO

Taylor Johansen (MHA '14), the leader at CHEO and recipient of a 2022 Young Achiever's Award, shares how her healthcare administration degree propelled her career.

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Kesi Olafimihan’s (EMBA ‘13) Journey to Becoming a Strategic Leader

Kesi Olafimihan (EMBA ’13), a VP at Scotiabank and Young Achiever’s Award recipient from Telfer, shares his story of becoming a strategic leader.

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Tyson Rigg (BCom ‘16) is Making Strides in the High Finance Industry in Canada

Tyson Rigg (BCom '16), 2022 Young Achiever’s Award recipient from Telfer, shares his success story of earning a senior role in high finance at BMO Private Wealth.

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Swee and Lilian Goh’s Support Through Philanthropy and Lessons in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources

Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Professor, Swee Goh, and his late wife, Lilian Goh, earn the Dean's Philos Award for their philanthropic contributions.

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Kim Angéle Vallières poses for a photo smiling next to Dean Stéphane Brutus and holding her Young Donor of the Year Award

Kim Angèle Vallières’ (BCom ’17) Student Experience Motivates Her in Giving Back

Kim Angèle Vallières (BCom ’17), Young Donor of the Year Award recipient, shares how her Telfer student experience inspired her to give back to students.

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Why Raymond Heung (BCom ‘69) Chose to Study Business in Canada

Raymond Heung (BCom '69), an R. Trudeau Medal recipient at Telfer, immigrated from Hong Kong to study business in Canada before pursuing his career.

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Dan Casey stands next to Dean Stéphane Brutus with Trudeau Medal

Dan Casey (MBA ‘83) Reflects on Three Decades in International Management

Dan Casey, EVP of Future Electronics and a leader in international management, earns a prestigious Trudeau Medal from the Telfer School.

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Anie Rouleau and Stéphane Brutus holding the R. Trudeau Medal

Anie Rouleau (BCom ‘92): A Leader in Sustainable Entrepreneurship with The Unscented Company

Anie Rouleau, the Founder and CEO of The Unscented Company, a champion in sustainable entrepreneurship, earns a prestigious Trudeau Medal from Telfer.

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