The Alumni Council holds a unique place within the structure and community of the University of Northern British Columbia. UNBC recognizes the increasing importance of nurturing the lifelong bond between the University and its alumni. The Alumni Council has the responsibility of representing the collective voice of the alumni body in governance and with the advancement role of engaging alumni in a lifelong mutually-beneficial relationship for both UNBC and its graduates.
The Alumni Council was created in October 2017 on a recommendation from the former Alumni Association Board of Directors. The Alumni Council is recognized by the Board of Governors of the University of Northern British Columbia to represent UNBC’s alumni community. The Council works closely with the Office of Alumni Relations to provide guidance on and assistance with the mutually-beneficial objectives of the Alumni Association, including:
- Building an active and meaningful alumni community.
- Engaging alumni and providing opportunities to stay connected to the University.
- Ensuring the University continues to enrich the lives of UNBC alumni.
- Advancing UNBC’s excellence and reputation.
Alumni Council leadership
Melissa Lynn Bolster
Chair, Alumni Council
BA International Studies and Political Science (2006)
Senior Advisor Planning and Reporting - Polar Knowledge Canada
Government of Canada
Rhonda Lee McIsaac
Co-Chair, Alumni Council
MEd Multidisciplinary Leadership (2018)
Freelance Writer and Cultural Eco-tour Guide
Alumni Council members
Kyle Blais
BComm Finance (2008)
Relationship Manager
TD Commercial Banking
Matthew Bock
BA International Studies (2007)
Manager, Strategic Policy
Natural Resources Canada
Emilio Caputo
BA History - Honours (2019)
Consultant
Global Public Affairs
Chantal Craig
BA English (2004)
Community General Manager
CIBC
Richard Dumas
BA English (2004)
Negotiation Specialist, Ministry of Children’s Services
Government of Alberta
Ross Lennox
BSc Natural Resources Management - Forestry (1999)
Vice President, Woodlands
Canadian Forest Products Ltd.
Kyle Matthee
BComm General Business (2007)
Director, Franchisee Technology Success
A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.
Tanner Moutlon
BComm Finance and International Business (2018)
Public Affairs Coordinator
TC Energy
Lynette Tremblay
BA History (2008)
Chief Operating Officer
Invest Alberta
Leanne Varney
BSc Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - Honours (2020)
Education Manager
Positive Living North
Isabella Wilson-Beaulieu
MBA (2021), BScN (2011)
Regional Manager, Case and Contact Management
Northern Health
Chris Wood
BComm Accounting and Marketing (2011)
Chief Executive Officer
Brazen Jester Studios