The Steering Council guides the strategic direction of the Program and advises on the programmatic elements of experiential learning and work-integrated training. It oversees requests for and approvals of major changes to the Program. It advises on key performance indicators and budgets. It reviews progress reports and approves annual reports, plans, and budgets. The Council works closely with the Community to promote and attract new opportunities to the Program. It ensures that recruitment advertisements will include language to attract a diverse cohort of interns, including Black females and Francophones.

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Dr. André McDonald, PEng
Director
Associate Vice-President
Professor
Faculty of Engineering
University of Alberta

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Dr. Adetola Adesida
Co-Director and Health Sciences Program Lead
Professor and Director of Orthopaedic Basic Science Research
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
University of Alberta

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Dr. Sophie Yohani, R. Psych
Coaching and Counselling Lead
Professor
Faculty of Education
University of Alberta

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Dr. Sédami Gnidehou
Francophone Lead
Associate Professor
Campus Saint-Jean
University of Alberta

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Dr. James Kariuki
Professor
Augustana Campus
University of Alberta

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Ms. Gabrielle Engli
Assistant Principal
Avalon Junior High

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Mr. Hugh Magande, MSc, MBA, FASHRAE
Technical Principal (Research)
The Southface Energy Institute

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Mr. Rick Marsden, PEng
Senior Integrity Engineer
Acuren Group Inc.

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Dr. Ioanis Nikolaidis
Professor
Faculty of Science
University of Alberta

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Dr. Mahdi Tavakoli, PEng
Professor
Faculty of Engineering
University of Alberta

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Ms. Adiki Puplampu, MA
Communication Coordinator

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Ms. Joy Thomas
Vice President
National Black Coalition of Canada – Edmonton Chapter

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Ms. Idara Effiom, BA
Program Coordinator

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