TROY MERCER
ChairI’m the current Chairperson for MACD. I’m employed with the Province of Manitoba as the Manager for Training and Employment Services in Selkirk, Manitoba. I have been involved in the field of career development for the past twenty-years in different capacities such as a front-line Intake Worker, Employment Counselor, Project Officer, and most recently as a Manager. I’m also a graduate of the Career Development Practitioner Certificate Program (2014) from the University of Winnipeg. I sit on the organizing committee for the Let’s Get to Work Conference, Manitoba’s preeminent Career Development event of the year. I continue to be passionate about my work and my involvement with MACD allows me to work with other people passionate about career development to make Manitobans more aware of the contributions career development makes to our Province.
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GAIL LANGLAIS
Vice ChairGail Langlais has worked in the field of career development for over 22 year. She has worked with a broad range of client groups including individuals with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, EI recipients, social assistance recipients and individuals with mental health challenges. In 2006, she commenced work on Manitoba’s career development portfolio. In this role, Gail managed the Government of Manitoba cross-departmental strategy through which horizontal partnerships were developed between departments and community groups to facilitate a seamless integrated career development system within Manitoba.
Over her years working in career development, she has participated on a variety of committees and working groups including the Manitoba Association for Career Practitioners, Forum of Labour Market Ministers Career Development Services Working Group and the Advisory Board of the Let’s Get to Work Conference. She has also led numerous working groups related to enhancing the quality and effectiveness of career services through resource development, practitioner professional development and evaluation. Gail has been fortunate to have had a variety of experiences at the provincial and pan-Canadian levels within the field of career development and at present she is the Director of Career Services at the University of Manitoba. |
KATE YEE
SecretaryKate Yee has worked with students for more than 20 years in various capacities ranging from Kindergarten through post-secondary to post-doctoral students. Kate has always approached each student as a unique person meeting them where they are at in their academic and career development. Furthermore, Kate has always employed a holistic practice when working with people, understanding that choices will affect outcomes; and that the person must make intentional choices when they are ready in order to avoid ricocheting through life. More recently, Kate has found a home working in Career Development. Having entered the field while living in the USA in 2011, Kate focused on working in the Canadian (specifically Winnipeg) area upon her return. That was when she joined MACD; and has tried to be as active as possible ever since. Kate has been involved in community groups wherever she has lived and has enjoyed bringing different perspectives to the Executive and Board of MACD. Kate has a Bachelor’s degree (psychology/sociology double major) and a Master of Science in the social aspects of clothing. Kate is always looking for ways to advance her knowledge base through continuous learning.
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AHNIKO HANDFORD
TreasurerAhniko transitioned from a 20-year career in IT to discovering her passion for providing people with the tools they need to get the jobs they want. Through both working one-on-one with clients and extensive facilitation of job search workshops, Ahniko has years of broad experience ranging from assisting at-risk youth entering the job market to guiding clients through mid-life career transition. Presently, she is delighted to offer career services in the field of vocational rehabilitation at Veritus Disability and Career Management. Her core belief: all human beings have a right to the dignity of gratifying employment suited to their values, skills, and gifts.
Completing her Rhetoric and Communications Degree, Ahniko took her post-graduate Career Development Practitioner (CDP) Certificate, her certification for Personality Dimensions Level 1 Facilitator, and earned her Career and Employment Coach Certificate (CECC). Becoming a facilitator herself for the CECC workshops, she recognized the need for a professional association for CDPs to support each other and thus better serve their clients. In 2016, Ahniko was presented with Manitoba’s Leadership in Career and Workforce Development, Individual Achievement Award for leadership in founding the Manitoba Association for Career Development (MACD). |
JO-ANNE WILSON
Member at LargeWith over 17 years of experience in providing employment related assistance to clients in the Interlake region, Jo-Anne has gained valuable experience as a Job Coach, Vocational Rehabilitation Assistant, Labour Market Services Advisor, and is presently a Career Development Consultant with Training and Employment Services in Selkirk, MB
Jo-Anne has a Bachelor of Arts and achieved her Career Development Practitioner Certificate in 2013 after participating in the initial pilot program offered through PACE at the University of Winnipeg. With training in Motivational Interviewing, she is able to work with clients with multiple barriers to assist them in overcoming these barriers and achieving permanent sustainable employment. When Jo-Anne is not busy providing career counselling, she spends her time volunteering as the Board Chair for Pawed Pals Animal Rescue in Selkirk. |
AKBAR NAZEER
Member at LargeAkbar Nazeer is a recruiter and employment coach at Executive Career Services in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Manitoba and Employment Coach Certificate from the University of Winnipeg. Akbar is a skilled recruiter and Employment Facilitator. He has also held various positions that were designed to provide knowledge and skills to youth in obtaining employment in sales. He is the current operator of a Recruitment and Employment Agency that assists businesses with recruitment plans and individuals with pre-employment. He is currently on the Board of Directors with the Manitoba Association of Career development as a member at large and will continue to develop new strategies to assist people with finding employment. In addition to assisting people with employment, he works with companies to build recruitment and sales plans.
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DEANNA ENGLAND |
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Member at Large |
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Deanna England holds multiple credentials from The University of Winnipeg including a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree with a major in Psychology, and an Master of Arts in Cultural Studies. She has worked at the University of Winnipeg since 2008, first in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, moving to Academic and Career Advising in 2018. She also holds a Career Development Practitioner Certificate from the University of Winnipeg (PACE) and is a board member of the Manitoba Association for Career Development (MACD), including acting as co-chair for the annual "Let's Get to Work" career development conference. In addition to her work with UW and MACD, she also facilitates an online Career Development course with Red River College and is a member of Career Trek's Career Development Advisory Group.
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