Biological Science Career Night

Itinerary: The evening will include a brief welcome and 4 concurrent breakout rooms featuring themed-based panels showcasing alumni working in various industries 

Welcome, Alumni Panels and Q&A: 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm 

Animal Panel and Q&A

• Chris Earley, MSc, 2013, Interpretive Biologist, The Arboretum at the University of Guelph
• David Stephenson, MSc, 1984, President/Senior Biologist, Natural Resource Solutions Inc.
• Sarra Gourlie, MSc, 2016, Nutrition Science Supervisor, The Toronto Zoo
• Stefanie MacEwan, BSc, CWR, 2006, Executive Director & Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator, Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue
   

Environment Panel and Q&A

• Bruce Gray, BSc, 1983, Operations Officer, Diving, Environment and Climate Change Canada 
• Dinuka Gunaratne, BSc, 2011, Career Education Strategy and Communications Specialist, University of Waterloo
• Ryan Eagleson, MSc, 2016, Marine Planner/Marine Ecosystem Scientist, Parks Canada
• Samantha Salter, DVM, 2012, MPH, 2016, Territorial Epidemiologist, Government of Yukon 
   

Health Care Panel and Q&A

• Emma Plater, MScPT, 2013, Adjunct Faculty, Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University and trained Physiotherapist
• Jane Rutherford, MSc, 2003, Exercise Specialist, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
• Katie Laurin, MSc, MOst, 2012, Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, Bloom Osteopathy (self-employed)
• Kim Bretz, 1997, Naturopathic Doctor (self-employed)
• Michael Argent, MPH MD, 2007, Resident Doctor (subspecialist trainee), University of Ottawa 
   

Private Sector and Public Policy Panel and Q&A

• Christina Archer, MSc, 1999, Country Head/Product Development Site Head, Roche 
• Dan Gibson, BSc, MA, 1991, Global Business Development Manager, Northern Digital Inc.
• David Gundermann, PhD, 2006, Chief Scientific Officer, Blue Star Nutraceuticals
• Elie Chamoun, PhD, 2018, Science Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada
• Matthew Kassis, BSc, 2011, Provincial Constable, Ontario Provincial Police