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With a strong educational background, including a BSc from ������Ƶ Allison University and a PhD in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Alberta, Dorothy has extensive experience in the energy sector. She spent 15 years at Gulf Canada Resources, focusing on Arctic exploration, reservoir engineering, and project management, followed by 17 years at Imperial Oil Resources as a well-testing expert and reservoir advisor. Her roles included supervising technical teams, negotiating joint ventures, and developing corporate strategies for asset management. Dorothy is known for her leadership, mentoring skills, and ability to apply innovative technologies to enhance operational efficiency.

Phil graduated from ������Ƶ Allison in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science, honours in biology. While at ������Ƶ A, Phil was a member of the varsity swim team and was Class of 1986 president, receiving the Ruggles-Gates Research Award in biology and the ������Ƶ A “Golden A” award on graduation. Phil values the experiences he received at ������Ƶ Allison as well as the ongoing friendships.

After ������Ƶ A, Phil completed his MD at Memorial University and then completed his specialty training in psychiatry at the University of Alberta. After his psychiatry residency he completed a clinical research fellowship and then remained at the U of A as both a clinician and researcher. In 2008 he moved back to the Maritimes, being named the first Dr. Paul Janssen Chair in Psychotic Disorders at Dalhousie, a research chair position. As a professor of psychiatry he continues with his clinical and research work, being early intervention services for youth and young adults for psychosis.

Phil has held leadership positions locally and nationally with a variety of organizations, including community organizations, such as Board Chair of the Schizophrenia Society of Canada Foundation. His work has been recognized with a variety of awards, such as the Michael Smith Award from the Schizophrenia Society of Canada for research and leadership in schizophrenia (2015), the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health’s Champion of Mental Health Research/Clinician award (2017), and the 2018 Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Prix d’Excellence — Specialist of the Year (region 5).

Christina Vroom is Associate Director, Bequests & Planned Gifts at McGill University. With over 18 years of fundraising experience in annual, major and planned giving, Christina is a passionate facilitator of conversations and relationships that help donors and organizations achieve their philanthropic and fundraising goals. Prior to being bitten by the fundraising bug, Christina worked in marketing and special events. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP), sits on the Regroupement des universités québécoises pour les dons planifiés (RUQDP) and is a certified Commissioner of Oaths.

Christina is currently a member of the Visual Arts Centre Board of Directors and chairs their fundraising committee. She previously served on the ������Ƶ Allison University Alumni Board from 2009 to 2020 and volunteered with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada’s Team In Training from 2009 to 2016. Christina holds a BA and a Certificate of Bilingualism from ������Ƶ Allison University, a DSEF from the Université de Strasbourg, and a Certificate of Spanish from McGill University. In her spare time, Christina is a freelance translator and enjoys traveling. 

Dave graduated from ������Ƶ A in 1979 as a Bachelor of Science with honours in Biology. Whilst at ������Ƶ A, Dave played on the rugby team and truly enjoyed his experience at the University, even as DJ at Asylum Disco in the long-demolished SUB.

Dave’s work career has been in finance, with extensive experience and expertise in operations, technology and finance in banking and investments. Dave currently guides the strategy and development of two fin-tech firms. In these businesses, he assists investment firms to significantly improve their environments and support their success. Dave has found that great people not only are the keys to these accomplishments, but they are the most enjoyable to work with. Dave truly enjoys this work and helping these people with their own growth. So much of these foundational values were built during his time at ������Ƶ A. Dave also has over 25 years' experience as a board director of investment managers and investment funds with diverse strategies. This has ranged from start-ups to some of the largest investment firms. He has found that supporting the decision making through complex challenges in markets and investment strategies drives him.

Dave also serves on the board of two charitable ventures, one focused on at-risk youth and another on primary education.