MACD is a provincial leader that supports and
advances the practice of career development
professionals (CDPs) and inspires manitobans
to nurture life-long career growth.

2024 - 2026 Board of Directors

Kate Swallow Yee

Kate Swallow Yee

Chair

(she/her/hers)

Kate views the world through a lens that looks at many sides of a situation in order to be able to understand consequences of action/non-action. 

Deanna England

Deanna England, CCDP®

Vice Chair

Deanna works as an Academic and Career Advisor at The University of Winnipeg, and volunteers as the Chair of the provincial Career and Workforce Development Month Planning Committee.

Headshot Michelle Dupuis, Treasurer

Michelle Dupuis

Treasurer

Michelle is the Vice President, Strategy and Governance at Access Credit Union. In her current role, she is responsible for corporate governance, strategic planning and execution, and project management. 

 

Headshot Fleurette Coates, Secretary

Fleurette Coates, Secretary

Secretary

Fleurette brings a diverse background spanning higher education, community services, and business. Driven by a commitment to service—her career has included roles as educator, business owner, and Career Development Practitioner.

 

Adriano Magnifico

Adriano Magnifico

Director

With too many accolades to to list, Adriano brings an abundance of knowledge and experience to the MACD Board. He has been a career development practitioner in the K-12 system since 1995; 

Amber Hicks

Amber Hicks, CCDP®

Director

After a lengthy and unexpected break from studying Career Development at University of Calgary, Amber’s passion for CD reignited upon returning to Winnipeg in 2009. 

Kim Genier Mintenko

Kim Grenier Mintenko

Director

As a former executive in post-secondary education, Kim brings a wealth of experience to the Board in the field of career development.

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Krystle Paskaruk, CCDP®

Director

As a lifelong resident of Northern Manitoba, Krystle is a passionate educator with more than 22 years of experience in education and community development. 

Ruth Stargardter

Ruth Stargardter

Director

In her role as a Secondary School Counsellor for 27 years, Ruth believes that career education has the ability to increase resilience and empower students in their career life decision making.

Sylvia Martin

Sylvia Martin

Director

Sylvia works to create opportunities for people to gain new skills, take on new career pathways and change their lives.

Vasyl Luzhanytsia

Vasyl Luzhanytsia

Director

As a newcomer to Manitoba, Vasyl dove right into the career development community. His experience of transitioning to different countries has helped him to connect with the newcomer community in Manitoba.

Vera James headshot

Vera James, PhD.

Director

Vera is a dynamic and innovative educator with a strong background in higher education, career coaching, and curriculum development. As a Postgraduate Instructor, she has mentored and taught both domestic and international students, guiding them in career development and equipping them with the tools to achieve their professional goals.

Stefanie Books

Stefanie Books- On Leave

Stefanie (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker with the Manitoba College of Registered Social Workers and is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work through Dalhousie University.

The Past Chairs remain as an ad hoc member of the Board after their term is over. They provide valuable advise and information for a smooth transition. We celebrate our past chairs

Gail Langlais

Gail Langlais

Chair (2020-2022)

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Headshot of Troy Mercer, Inaugural Chair for MACD 2016-2020

Troy Mercer

Chair (2016-2020)

Troy was the Inaugural Chair for the Manitoba Association for Career Development