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Meet our team! Our dedicated team members are ready to help you. We're a resilient and innovative group that is dedicated to enhancing the student experience by supporting personal and career growth.

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Centre for Career & Personal Development

MacEwan Student Centre 188 (MSC 188)

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2500 University Drive NWÌý
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4Ìý

Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.Ìý

Life Design Hub

MacEwan Student Centre 171 (MSC 171)

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2500 University Drive NWÌý
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4Ìý

Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.Ìý

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Drop-in Career Advising

Please note that in-person Drop-In career advising starts Tuesday, August 13th from 12 noon to 1:30pm, and will be held Tuesdays through August. ÌýPlease come to MSC 188 to sign in and a Career Specialist will meet with you. Drop-In appointments are typically 15 minutes in length. ÌýIf you need a longer appointment or follow up, please book an appointment on .

Starting September 3, Drop-in advising will be available (in-person) on Tuesdays, and (virtual) Drop-In advising will start Thursday, September 5 . Ìý

Also note Resume Rescue starts Wednesdays at 12noon to 1pm in MSC 188. Bring your resume or cover letter for some tips and advice.

Staff directory

  1. Shawna Bava

    Director, Career Development and Life Design
    snbava@ucalgary.ca
    403.220.3733Ìý

  2. Elaine Chow Baker

    Manager, CCPD Operations
    eachow@ucalgary.ca
    403.220.2691Ìý

  3. Carllie Necker

    Manager, Career & Life Design
    cnecker@ucalgary.ca
    403.210.6509Ìý

  1. Rizwana Akbar

    Operations Coordinator
    rizwana.akbar@ucalgary.ca
    403.220.3504Ìý

  2. Michelle den Engelsen

    Client Service Representative

    csstdnt@ucalgary.ca
    403.220.2651Ìý

  3. Ryan Klopp

    Employer Relations Specialist
    recruit@ucalgary.ca
    403.220.4274Ìý

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  4. Julie Kemp

    Career Pathway Advisor, International Professional Programs, Continuing Education ipp.careeradvise@ucalgary.ca

    Micro-Placements, Centre for Career & Personal Development recruit@ucalgary.ca
    403.220.3700

    Want to book a micro-placement consultation?Ìý
    Visit the online booking calendar

  1. David Cataford

    Career Development Specialist, Undergraduate StudentsÌý
    dcatafor@ucalgary.caÌý
    403.210.6039Ìý

  2. Vacant

    Career & Digital Resource Specialist, Undergraduate StudentsÌý

  3. Liliana Gonzalez

    Career Development Specialist, International Students
    gonzalml@ucalgary.caÌý
    403.210.9619Ìý

  4. Matthew Geddes

    Career Development Specialist, Master's StudentsÌý
    mjgeddes@ucalgary.caÌý
    403.210.7894

  5. Charlotte Anyango Ong’ang’a

    Career Development Specialist, PhD StudentsÌý
    charlotte.onganga1@ucalgary.ca
    403.220.5067

  6. Vicky Hirsche

    Life Design and Work Integrated Learning SpecialistÌý
    vlhirsch@ucalgary.ca
    403.220.4505

  1. Frances Donohue

    Coordinator, New Student Programs
    fdonohue@ucalgary.ca
    403.220.2675Ìý

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Workshops are available on request for faculties, lectures and student groups. To request a standard or custom workshop, please fill out the form below.Ìý

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