Alumni stories
Graduate success stories and news
Every Georgian graduate, student, staff, faculty and friend of our college has a story to tell, and we love to share their stories!
Publications
Stay informed with the print and digital editions of our biannual GeorgianView magazine, as well as monthly e-newsletters.
GeorgianView
GeorgianView magazine
GeorgianView magazine is the official publication of the Georgian College Alumni Association, keeping our community connected with each other and to the college. It’s distributed free of charge each spring to Georgian graduates and friends of our college.
GeorgianView digital edition
The GeorgianView digital supplement is the Georgian College Alumni Association’s digital publication in a short, interactive format. The publication is distributed each fall/winter by email to Georgian graduates and friends of our college.
The Loop
Monthly e-newsletter
The Loop is a monthly e-newsletter intended to keep Georgian College graduates updated and in the loop. It is designed to keep graduates connected with one another and to our college, and to support lifelong learning and career development.
2024
2023
Inspirational alumni
Meet some of Georgian’s inspirational alumni
Be inspired by the accomplishments with this collection of featured alumni stories. Read more amazing stories like these ones.
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Interior Decorating alumna paying it forward for small businesses following in her footsteps
When Markie Tuckett, an alumna of Georgian’s Interior Decorating diploma program (class of 2013), left her job as principal designer at a kitchen and bath design company to start her own business, she did so without capital, credit, clients or contacts.
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Culinary power couple serve up success with new endowment
Two alumni are dishing out opportunities for the next generation of hospitality entrepreneurs where their own journey began – Georgian College.
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From learner to leader – an alumna’s commitment to veterinary outreach
Kristina Burns has built a career driven by a passion for science, animals and a dedication to the human-animal bond that continues to inspire her work.
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Personal Support Worker alumna finds success as an award-winning health care hero
For those approaching retirement, it’s a time to reflect on careers and plan how to spend their newfound downtime – but not for Holly Martin (class of 2014).
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Automotive Business School of Canada alumnus nurtures leaders of tomorrow
For Andrew, the mentorship, job-ready skills and forward-thinking approach he gained through his program at Georgian laid a foundation for the growth and adaptability that has helped him succeed.
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Civil Engineering Technology and Technician alumna driving change as president of family-owned business
Lisa Bertram is at the helm of Simcoe County’s largest female-owned-and-operated construction company. She says Georgian’s hands-on approach helped her grow the business.
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Fundraising and Resource Development alumna empowering immigrant and refugee women
For Zein Dhanidina, the experience of immigrant and refugee women coming to Canada is something she holds close to her heart.
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Cabinetmaking Techniques alumnus creates art that embodies Indigenous resilience and healing
While most stories we read are printed on paper or displayed on a screen, Solomon King, a Georgian Cabinetmaking Techniques…
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People of Georgian: Top 5 inspiring stories of 2024
The Georgian community is full of unique, inspiring perspectives — and we shared many of them this year in our ongoing series.
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People of Georgian: Hardship inspires research analyst to start student award
Meet Courtney Duthie, Research Analyst, three-time alumna, and Support Staff Representative on Georgian’s Board of Governors.
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People of Georgian: Alumnus bikes across Canada as fundraiser
Meet Aaron James, alumnus of Georgian’s Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant program.
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Firefighters surprise student at convocation in dad’s memory
Onlookers stopped to watch as the crowd of firefighters encircled Liam and embraced him one at a time, laughing and tearing up together in celebration.
Impact reports
Economic impact reports
Georgian alumni add $1.4 billion to regional economy
Thousands of alumni are employed in the Georgian catchment area. As a result of their education, they receive higher earnings and increase the productivity of the businesses that employ them.
According to a recent economic impact study by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI), in fiscal year 2019-20, Georgian alumni generated $1.4 billion in added income for the regional economy, which is equivalent to supporting 19,262 jobs.
Donor impact report
Your support is changing lives of Georgian students
Because of You is a way to keep in touch at the start of each semester so donors can learn how their support is changing lives, through bite-sized stories about our students and the Georgian community.
Submit your story ideas
What’s your story?
To share your story, simply fill out this online form, or email us at alumni@georgiancollege.ca.
Share your own story ideas or tell us about the people in your alumni network that are inspiring you!
Connect with us
Advancement and Alumni Relations Office
Email: alumni@georgiancollege.ca
Phone: 705.722.5173
Alumni Engagement, Room E200
One Georgian Dr.
Barrie ON, Canada
L4M 3X9