Guuduniia LaBoucan lawyer, senior policy analyst Video backgrounder
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A challenging childhood, part of the ’60’s Scoop’ left her ready to take on 
any career challenge, confidently.. Her approach to work has lessons for 
anyone considering a next step in their career..

Themes:
Moving past abuse
I could survive anything, and I did
Impact of the Indian Act
Making yourself whatever the person wants..the path to law school and a career.

Feedback

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Deirdre Rowland, Communications Consultant video backgrounder
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Ethical publicist, with a background in radio, television, print and on-line media. Principal at
C Me Communications working with not-for-profits, corporations, authors, publishers, sustainable industry, arts organizations to create strong brand communications. From interviewing three Canadian Prime Ministers to facilitating national media coverage for clients, Deirdre’s diverse experience in communications delivers results.

Themes for Campus Conversations Focus Interview
Meditation as a tool for career and personal growth
Personal values: Drivers for success
Career shifts: saying no is really saying yes
The win-win of mentoring and being mentored

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Sarah Fletcher, Research Manager. Nov 14th video backgrounders
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What ideas stood out to students

Themes for Campus Conversations Focus Interview

Overcoming challenges
Forming a band without playing an instrument
Finding / creating meaningful employment
Thriving when faced with change
Less is more   ( it’s not how much you write but what you say)

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Jody Paterson Journalist and communications strategist November 28th video backgrounders

Jody Paterson is the part-time Executive Director of the Board Voice Society of BC and a communications consultant. She is a writer, editor and communications strategist with extensive experience writing for and managing B.C. daily newspapers,but left full-time journalism in 2004 to work primarily for community-based non-profits working on the front lines of social care and equality, the sector that most feeds her passion. She is the former executive director of the sex worker-led non-profit Peers Victoria, and continues to pursue opportunities in Canada and abroad to work with grassroots and activist organizations focused on social justice. Jody returned to Victoria in May 2016 after almost five years with Cuso International in which she worked with grassroots non-profits in Honduras and Nicaragua to improve communication strategies and help them tell the stories of the impact of their work.

Themes:
Working on an international stage
Supporting the underdog
Writing for Change
Doing life differently