Shana Srikaruna, AMBA’25
“The program changed me as a professional. It accelerated my career trajectory much sooner than I expected.”
- Based in: Toronto
- Current role: Consultant, Boston Consulting Group
- Previous education: Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Dalhousie University; Graduate Diploma in Accounting, Smith School of Business; Certified Professional Accountant, CPA Ontario
- Advice for future AMBA students: Knowing what you want to gain from the program will help you make the most of your experience. That said, if you’re too focused on career opportunities, you might not get the full benefit of the learning experience—in the classroom and beyond. There were so many people in the program with great insights, thoughts, and leadership experiences, and they taught me so much. It’s a very underrated part of this program.
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Shelby Pike, AMBA’23
“It allowed me to continue to wear my 15 hats while also getting the skills I needed to propel forward in my role.”
- Based in: Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Current role: Operations Manager, Marine Group of Companies, Licensed Real Estate Agent, Re/Max Realty Professionals
- Previous education: Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours), Memorial University
- Advice for future AMBA students: If you want a program that challenges you but offers immediate returns, this is it. Be prepared to work hard, to manage your time, and to and really lean into the experience of your teammates. Whether you’re virtual or in-person, you’ll get a return on investment in your network, your skills and your personal development.
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Moe Alaeddine, AMBA’22
“It taught me to be bolder with my career, and also my life.”
- Based in: Montreal
- Current role: Senior Account Manager, Special Accounts Department, Business Development Bank of Canada
- Previous education: Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing/Marketing Management and Entrepreneurship), Laurentian University
- Advice for future AMBA students: Don’t be attached to any specific outcome from the MBA. Be as open as possible to what you’re learning. Leverage the network you’re going to build: Not only the students, but also the professors. Because you’re going to learn a lot from all of them.
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Tamara Kushnir McGillivray, AMBA’06
“It was my connection to a really flourishing career.”
- Based in: Calgary and Houston
- Current role: Lead, Carbon Credit Market Development, ExxonMobil
- Previous education: Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), University of Manitoba
- Advice for future AMBA students: Don’t hesitate. At work, I often say, ‘Say yes, and find a way,’ and that applies to this program. Yes, it’s a large commitment in terms of time and effort and finances, but the value is there, and it can be life-changing.
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