Shoaib Mushtaq, EMBA, says that he and his wife “are proud parents of a beautiful baby girl. Aisha was born on June 30, 2018, and has already become a bundle of joy for her parents and two siblings.”
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Connor O’Shea, EMBAA’17, tells us that his clean energy technology startup Westgen Technologies closed a $21-million Series A funding round in May. Connor, who lives in Calgary, says this funding will help Westgen to expand further into the U.S. with its methane emissions reduction solutions.
Published in: Fall 2022
Kris Pitta, EMBAA, founder and CEO of Prudent Resources LLC, says he has recently published a book, Empowered Leadership. The book “invites you on a self-development journey, providing an easy-to-follow road map to becoming the best leader possible.” krispitta.com
Published in: Spring 2021
Vikramjeet Singh, MMA, started the consulting company Enclave Immigration Services Inc. to help people migrate to Canada. The firm offers a full list of immigration services, including student services, visa services, permanent residence services, citizen application and more. Learn more at enclaveimmigration.ca.
Published in: Spring 2021
Mark Steenhof, MBA, is director of structural engineering at Steenhof Building Services Group in Orillia, Ont. The firm provides residential and commercial engineering services, specializing in modular building engineering.
Published in: Winter 2019
Sara S. Tyler, BCom, bagged her first white-tailed deer during a recent hunt with family and friends.
Published in: Winter 2018
Malay Upadhyay, MBA, recently authored the AI textbook, Artificial Intelligence Management: Your go-to guide to successfully use & manage AI at work without having to code. The book offers a crash course of essential STEM skills and prepares students to use artificial intelligence at work.
Published in: Fall 2020
Eric Varin, EMBAA, has been appointed VP of client success at OneDay, a video-technology and storytelling platform. Eric worked closely with OneDay as a client-partner in his previous role with Allegro Senior Living.
Published in: Spring 2021
Brandon Villeneuve, BCom, and Christina Goodfellow were married at Ban Righ Hall on July 31. Brandon says they chose Ban Righ after seeing the hall beautifully transformed for Comm Prom’17. The pandemic did not put a damper on their celebration and they were joined by a safe number of family and friends. The couple lives in Kingston where Brandon coaches fencing at Queen’s and Christina works at Kingston General Hospital.
Published in: Fall 2021
Charles Vincent, MBA’17, Law’13, died on April 16, following a seven-month battle with cancer. He was 31. After completing his MBA, Charles joined Pape Salter Teillet LLP in Toronto where his focus was on Indigenous rights law and supporting Indigenous clients in growing their economic opportunities. Charles is remembered for his ability to make everyone feel included, his deadpan sense of humour, his love of rich food and his strong moral compass and sense of duty. He is survived by his wife, Annie Orvis, Artsci'14, (they met during their time at Queen's); his parents and two siblings.
Published in: Fall 2022