About us
Benefits of being a member
- get exclusive discounts from more than 40 partners through the Perks program
- keep up-to-date with what’s happening at Georgian:
- The Loop (monthly e-newsletter)
- social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn)
- GeorgianView (our annual magazine)
- celebrate the achievements of our graduates through profiles and annual award celebrations
- take advantage of volunteer opportunities such as participating in events like convocation and Open House
- get help planning reunions
As soon as you graduate, you automatically become a member of the Georgian College Alumni Association!
My journey as a Georgian alum began in 2007, when I completed the Business Administration and Human Resources program, and I’m so pleased that nearly 1,900 students will graduate and join our proud Georgian alumni family later this month. Aside from balancing studies, work, family and other commitments, these students persevered during the COVID-19 pandemic and completed their programs – no small feat! I’m excited to see the great things they’ll do to help shape our communities in the years ahead.
You’ll see in this issue of The Loop that a historic announcement was made on Oct. 7: Georgian will begin offering a four-year Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree at the Barrie and Owen Sound campuses in 2022. This is tremendous news for our college, and will open a pathway to education for so many students who are unable to travel out of our region to pursue their dream of becoming a Registered Nurse.
For this issue of The Loop, I was asked to reflect on my reasons for volunteering with our Alumni Association, and to share why Georgian is still so important to me. In short – I am passionate about education, and the impact that is possible when we support the next generation of learners. Today’s learners are tomorrow’s leaders, and it is an honour to be a part of their journey.
I encourage you to stay connected with your alma mater as well. Georgian and our Alumni Association is here to support you in whatever ways we can. We also want to hear what you’ve been up to! Share your successes, stories and updates. Email alumni@georgiancollege.ca or log on to our exclusive alumni network, GeorgianAlumni.ca.
Sending you and your loved ones warm wishes for the season ahead.
Alison Houston (class of 2007)
Director, Alumni Association Executive Council
Alison Houston is the founder of IYA Flow, and works as a personal and professional lifestyle coach, specializing in the flow state to help clients achieve a high-performance lifestyle. She recently authored her first book which is a guide on living a High Flow Lifestyle, and volunteers her time for a variety of causes, which includes supporting student success initiatives at Georgian, and facilitating a leadership program for students in grades six to eight.
Consider joining the Alumni Association Executive Council
The Georgian College Alumni Association Executive Council (AAEC) is led by a dedicated group of volunteers who help fulfil the Alumni Association’s vision. We’re currently seeking graduates with a passion for their alma mater who:
- have proven leadership skills
- are comfortable with public speaking
- are inspired to mentor others
- wish to expand their professional network
- have previous board experience (an asset, but not required)
- are passionate about helping students and alumni achieve their goals
- have experienced success due, in part, to their Georgian College postsecondary education
- are interested in supporting the growth and evolution of Georgian College
- like to meet new people from all walks of life who share the common thread of being educated at Georgian College
If you are interested in joining this dynamic group, please complete the Georgian College Alumni Association Executive Council application form and submit this, along with your cover letter and resumé, to alumni@georgiancollege.ca.
Qualified candidates will be contacted by a representative from Georgian.
Current Alumni Association Executive Council
Arjun Batra, Chair
Mechanical Engineering Technology – Automotive Manufacturing (class of 2007)
Hilary Anderson, Member
Business Administration – Accounting (class of 1991)
Maria Artuso, Member
Business Administration and Human Resources Management, Certificate of Achievement (class of 2001)
Amanda Baysarowich, Member
Developmental Services Worker and Addictions: Treatment and Prevention (class of 2006 and 2008)
Lisa Buchanan, Member
Practical Nursing (class of 2011)
Jordan Carbone, Member
Honours Bachelor of Business Administration – Golf Management and Big Data Analytics (class of 2017 and 2020)
Jeff Czetwerzuk, Member
Child and Youth Care (class of 2019)
Natalie Dalcourt, Member
Opticianry (class of 2004)
Connor Dorey, Member
Research Analyst Post Graduate Program (class of 2016)
Courtney Duthie, Member
Business – Marketing and Research Analyst (class of 2014 and 2017)
Christine Hiles, Member
Business Administration (class of 2005)
Alison Houston, Member
Business Administration and Human Resources Certificate (class of 2007)
Frank Gagnon, Member
Business Administration (class of 2016)
Shravan Pai, Member
Mechanical Engineering Technology Automotive Manufacturing (class of 2006)
Courtney Rogers, Member
Human Resources Management (class of 2013)
Marcus Sisconetto, Member
Automotive Business Administration (class of 2017)
GeorgianView magazine
Georgian’s annual publication featuring news from our 90,000 alumni worldwide.
It focuses on Georgian successes, alumni profiles, tips for career development and stories about donors and industry partners who are helping to grow the opportunities available to students.
Below are links to the current edition of GeorgianView and past editions.
The Loop
Georgian Alumni Association’s monthly publication featuring news from our 90,000 alumni worldwide.
Read past editions below, or better yet, have The Loop delivered directly to your inbox by filling out the form below.
Past editions of The Loop - 2021
Past editions of The Loop - 2020
Sponsorship requests
The Alumni Association is a proud sponsor of both internal and external alumni and student events.
Complete the alumni sponsorship application form to request funding.
Applications may be submitted at any time.
Georgian College Advancement and Alumni Relations
c/o Alumni Office
Room E200, Barrie Campus
One Georgian Dr.
Barrie ON, Canada
L4M 3X9
- email: alumni@georgiancollege.ca
- phone: 705.728.1968, ext. 1128
Office hours
- 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday
- Barrie Campus, Room E200
If you are an entrepreneur or in a leadership position in a business, we encourage you to share your success story in the comments box provided. We use these stories to inspire our students. If you’re interested in becoming a mentor to students, please indicate this in the comment box.
