Alumni news

Governor General Mary Simon announced 78 new appointments to the Order of Canada in late December — a list of esteemed individuals that includes philanthropist and property developer Jim Spatz (MD’74, LLD’22), Elder Albert Marshall, Dal Architecture Professor Richard Kroeker, and physician and medical educator Dr. Ronald Stewart (MD’70, LLD’17).

Dr. Angela Ridi (MD’03) is a practicing anesthesiologist in St. John’s, N.L. She also finds purpose in volunteering, whether it’s with Dalhousie’s Alumni Association, the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society or her children’s school.

As volunteerism is evolving, so will the Women’s Division of the Dalhousie Alumni Association and co-lead Cynthia Pilichos is ready to lead the charge.

Ariel Provo (BScMS’21) always knew she wanted to become a doctor. Nurtured by her parents, also Dal alumni, she pursued her ambition with a laser-like focus. Since 2020, she’s been working with Imhotep’s Legacy Academy, a Dalhousie program that aims to bridge the gap, specifically in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics), for students of African heritage.

Alum Grace Jefferies-Aldridge (BA’00) will draw on her personal and professional experience to help build a more inclusive university where relationships are paramount.

Now retired and living in Sydney, N.S., Order of Canada (2022) member Dr. Allan MacDonald (MD’63) reflects on an incredible career that includes being the first clinical resident, setting up an early ICU, and introducing laparoscopic general surgery to eastern Canada.

A strong sense of purpose and focusing on the present help Alana Riley (MBA’17), president of Dalhousie’s Alumni Association, live a full and purposeful life as a senior financial services executive and active community member.

In the ever-evolving tech scene, Alicia Wong (BCS’20) stands out as a trailblazer and advocate for diversity in her industry.

The road to sports marketer Armaan Ahluwalia’s (BMgmt’13) current job in F1 racing has included pit stops with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Kansas City Chiefs (where he earned a Super Bowl ring), and with the company that owns professional basketball’s NY Liberty and Brooklyn Nets.