Alumni Association
Welcome to the Collegiate Alumni Association! Your diploma or at least one year of attendance at The Collegiate gives you automatic lifelong membership to the Association, which was created to keep you connected to classmates and faculty, and give you access to special events, benefits and much more!
Do you have any questions about the Collegiate Alumni Association or for our Board of Directors? We would love to hear from you! Email us at collegiatealumni@uwinnipeg.ca.
Meet the Board
The Collegiate Alumni Association and its Board of Directors are dedicated to creating a proud and involved community of alumni and students engaged in the life, success and advancement of the Collegiate. The Association Board includes five alumni voting directors elected by Collegiate alumni and four appointed non-voting directors representing the following Collegiate community groups: Future alumni, faculty, administration and The University of Winnipeg Foundation.
The Association began its existence in 2022, and each member serves for two-year terms. If you would like to nominate someone to the Board of Directors, or if you would like to join, please contact us!
Joshua Hood (2017), Chair
Joshua Hood is a Writer and Producer based in Winnipeg. He is a graduate with honours of the Vancouver Film School’s Film Production program, specializing in Producing and Post-Production. Beginning with Shaw TV Winnipeg as a Producer/Editor, Joshua has edited hundreds of hours of local television, produced dozens of news-style stories, short and full-length documentaries, and acted as Showrunner for three seasons of his award-winning comedy series, Millworth. Alongside Joshua's passion for writing and producing, he is a vocal advocate for active and public transportation. Joshua was invited to the Canadian Urban Transit Association’s Young Leader’s Summit in 2019, and worked with transit professionals across the country to pitch an education program for children. Currently an active member of the Winnipeg Film Industry as an IATSE 856 Script Supervisor, Joshua is writing and creating original television projects representative of his community.
Quinn Cove (2014), Vice Chair
After graduating from The Collegiate, Quinn earned her Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing from The Asper School of Business at The University of Manitoba, and her MBA from The Smith School of Business at Queen’s University. She is currently a marketing specialist at Stantec Consulting Ltd.
Adam Pollock (2005), Secretary
Adam Pollock, he has recently joined as a voting Director. Adam graduated from The Collegiate in 2005, and afterwards he obtained his Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) and Juris Doctor from the University of Manitoba, where he received awards for highest standing in Human Rights Law and Children & The Law and served as an Editor for the Canadian Journal of Human Rights. He was called to the Manitoba Bar in 2015. Adam previously worked at two large Western Canadian law firms before joining Duboff Edwards Schachter Law Corporation as a Partner in 2021. Adam volunteers his time as a mentor for the Manitoba Bar Association, annually acts as an instructor in high schools for MBA Law Day and has a lengthy history as a volunteer for the Canadian Cancer Society.
Brandon Murdock (2012), Voting Director
Originally from Fisher River Cree Nation, Brandon reached out to the Foundation expressing his interest in participating on the Board. In his e-mail he wrote: “I work as a support worker at CEDA Pathways and I am involved in my union. My role is to engage more young and indigenous workers to join the labour movement. This will be another great opportunity to learn from other people on the subcommittee and share my union volunteer experiences to try engage more model school alumni's.” The program that he works for supports 375 students a year in Winnipeg, helping them graduate from high school and transition to post-secondary education, training or employment. According to the Winnipeg Free Press, the rate of graduation in the North End is 55%, meanwhile in suburban Winnipeg it is 98%. After the Collegiate, Brandon went on to study Urban and inner-city studies.
Stacey Katz (2005), Non-Voting Collegiate Faculty Representative
Stacey graduated from The Collegiate in 2005 during which time Stacey was actively involved in the student council. Upon graduating from The Collegiate, Stacey received a Bachelor of Science and Education, as well as Post Baccalaureate in Education from the University of Winnipeg. Stacey was thrilled to be able to join the Faculty at the Collegiate and hopes to build a connection between the past, present and future of The Collegiate.
Devyansh Sharma (2020), Voting Director
Dev is a National Scholar, University of Toronto’s most prestigious award for Canadian high school students entering the University, which recognizes original and creative thinkers, community leaders and high academic achievers. He will be entering his 4th year in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering in the fall of 2023. During his time at The Collegiate, he was student council president and graduated on the Dean’s Honour List (Students of Highest Distinction).
Ayla Embury Hyatt, Non-Voting Director
Grade 12 Future Alumni Representative
Collegiate student Ayla Embury-Hyatt is presently enrolled in Grade 12. She has always been active in school activities; in student council, she served as the representative in grade 10 and the Deputy Prime Minister in grade 11. In her grade 12 year she is a Co-chair of Grad committee, a member of Model UN and Cross Country. She developed a passion for volunteering at the age of 12 and outside of school has worked as a volunteer with numerous organizations, such as the Winnipeg Humane Society, the Assiniboine Park Zoo, community nonprofits and numerous small kids' camps. She enjoys interacting with children and hopes to become a paediatric psychologist. In her free time Ayla has always enjoyed music and has dabbled with the piano and flute over the years. She has also volunteered for 3 years and counting at the Winnipeg Folk Festival. She enjoys acting as a hobby and has worked as a background actor on numerous occasions over the past 3 years. Ayla loves traveling, skiing, hiking and other outdoor activities including camping. As a student who values her community, Ayla thrives on supporting her friends, fellow students and those around her.
Eliana Yonas Gebreselassie, Non-Voting Director
Grade 11 Future Alumni Representative
Eliana Gebreselassie is currently in Grade 11 student at the Collegiate. She is an active member of various school activities. She has two years of student council experience, and she now serves as the Communications Minister, dedicating her time to enhancing school spirit and fostering strong communication within the student body. Eliana is also an editor of the school yearbook, a co-founder of the Med4Youth club, and is a Youth in Philanthropy leader, all of which reflect her commitment to supporting meaningful initiatives within her school. Beyond school, Eliana is passionate about giving back to the community. She volunteers at Harvest Manitoba and regularly participates in medical-related events like the Teddy Bear Picnic and the JDRF Walk for Diabetes. At her church, she helps with Sunday school, providing guidance and care for children. These experiences have nurtured her desire to pursue a career as a pediatrician. In her free time, she enjoys playing sports such and volleyball and soccer. She is a level 9 pianist and enjoys baking, travelling, and spending time with friends. As the Grade 11 Future Alumni Representative, Eliana is committed to strengthening the connection between current students and alumni, creating a legacy of community, support, and pride for years to come.
Osaed Khan (Acting Dean of The Collegiate), Non-Voting Director
Collegiate Administration Representative
Osaed Khan currently serves as the Acting Dean of The Collegiate. Dean Khan has been a teacher for the past 22 years and has a passion for math and physics. He is well respected among students, parents, and colleagues. Osaed received his Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Microbiology, then proceeded to obtain his Bachelor of Education in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Manitoba. In 2017 he completed his Master's in Education in Administration and eLearning. The Collegiate Administration, Faculty, and Staff are eager to continue building on our legacy while welcoming new opportunities. He looks forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming events and encourage you to stay connected with your Collegiate family. Dean Khan just celebrated 15 years of teaching with the University of Winnipeg Collegiate!
Bob Steubing (1965), Past-Chair
Bob attended grade 11 at The Collegiate in 1962/63, and after working for a year, returned to the Collegiate, completing his grade 12 in 1965. He then attended United College and graduated with a BA in 1968 as a member of the first graduating class of the University of Winnipeg. While at United College, he met Eileen Roper whom he married in 1970, and they recently celebrated their 53rd anniversary.
Following graduation, Bob worked with the CIBC for four years prior to attending the University of Western Ontario (now the Ivey School of Business) where he graduated on the Dean's Honor List with an MBA in 1974. He then continued his career in banking with the Mercantile Bank of Canada (then controlled by CitiBank, N.A.) for two years after which he brokered large ticket, tax oriented equipment leases for three years. In 1980, he co-founded Dore, Sutherland and Stuebing Inc. with two partners. DSS was the first incarnation of what is today The MCAP Group and MCAN Mortgage Corporation.
The MCAP Group is the largest non-bank mortgage banking company in Canada with over $140 Billion in mortgages under administration. MCAP is owned (approximately) 78% by Caisse de depot, 14% by MCAN and 8% by management. MCAN is a mortgage investment company under section 130 of the Income Tax Act which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (ticker MKP). Bob retired as the CFO of MCAN in 2006, but remained on the Board until 2013. During his tenure as a Director, Bob Chaired the Investment Committee and was a member of the Audit Committee.
Bob and Eileen believe strongly in the obligation to give back. Bob identifies the Ivey School of Business and The Collegiate as pivotal to the success he has enjoyed, and they are annual benefactors to both schools. Regarding The Collegiate, Bob says bluntly, "I never would have made it into university but for The Collegiate," and he specifically acknowledges the life changing impact Dean Lorne Tomlinson had on him. This passion for The Collegiate led Bob to be an early proponent for a stand-alone Collegiate Alumni Association. He pitched the idea to Javier Schwersensky when Javier became CEO of the University of Winnipeg Foundation in 2020 and then underwrote the Foundation's financial requirements to move forward. Bob was the Chair of the Collegiate Advisory Committee and is now the inaugural past-Chair of the Collegiate Alumni Association Board of Directors.