WMN Canada - Women's Mentoring Network Canada

Episode 16 features our usual host, Amanda Kalhous, as the guest. Carla Harding and Amanda’s daughters, Emma & Julia take turns asking the questions. Amanda graduated from RMC, Class of 1994 with her B.Eng Electrical. After serving as a Communications and Electronics Engineering officer for 5 years, Amanda earned her M.Eng Electrical at Dalhousie University. Amanda is passionate about leadership,...

Episode 15 features Julia Walsh.  Julia is a graduate of RMC, Class of 1984.  With a B.Sc Math & Physics, Julia served as an Aerospace Engineer.  After the CAF, she served in the RAF and as a UK police officer (Superintendent) serving in police forces in Wales and later with the UK Inspectorate of Constabulary in London. Julia retires this year after five years at the UK Inquiry...

Episode 14 features Colonel Heather Thorne-Albright, a graduate in Honours English from RMC. Heather is a member of the Class of 1986.  Heather has served as a logistics officer in the regular and reserve components of the Royal Canadian Air Force.  She was most recently the RCAF Family Advocate and has now transitioned to the role of Deputy Campaign Manager RCAF 2024.

Episode 13 features Michelle Taylor.  Michelle is a graduate of RMC, class of 1994.  With a degree in Honours English and Philosophy, Michelle served as an Artillery officer in the Canadian Army.  She subsequently served in the Royal New Zealand Air Force before transitioning her career into HR Management and Executive and Leadership Coaching.

Episode 12 features Colonel Telah Morrison.  Telah is a graduate of CMR, class of 1992 with a degree in Social Sciences and Military Psychology.  Telah has served as a Logistics Officer in the regular and reserve forces. She currently serves in the reg force as Director Military Family Services. 

Episode 11 features 14481 Linda Newton.  An RMC graduate from the Class of 1984 in Math & Physics.  Linda served as a construction engineer then completed her Master's and PhD in Construction Engineering. She's now a consultant to the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Tune in to hear more about her journey.

Episode 10 features Josée St-Pierre.  Josée attended CMR and RMC. Graduating Class of 94 in Electrical Engineering.  Josée served as and Aerospace Engineer before going back to school for her B.Ed.  She currently lives in Saratoga Springs, NY and is a full-time Mom and part-time Cake Maker extraordinaire.

Episode 9 features Anna-Michelle Shewfelt.  Anna-Michelle is a graduate of RMC, class of 2012 with a BA in English.  Many listeners will recognize Anna-Michelle's name as the current editor of eVeritas.

Episode 8 features 19093 Laura-lee Innes.  Laura-lee began her education at CMR St Jean as a prep and graduated from RMC with a degree in Chemical and Materials Engineering.  She also returned to RMC to complete her PhD. From CELE(A) officer to Air Navigator to environmental scientist and university professor, Laura-lee's career has taken a number of different paths.

In Episode 7 we are joined by recently retired Major Helga Grodzinski (nee Rausch).  Helga graduated RMC in 1986 with an Honours English degree.  She has utilized those skills throughout her 38 year career as a Logistics Officer.

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Episode 6 features Eva Martinez.  Eva graduated from RMC in 1993 with a degree in Engineering Management.  She served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as  an Aerospace Engineer achieving a rank of Major.  Eva continued her civilian career in the aerospace and aviation industry and developed a passion for mentoring.

Episode 5 features Dorothy Hector.  Dorothy graduated from RMC in 1984 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.  She served in the Canadian Armed Forces in the Royal Canadian Electrical & Mechanical Engineering branch (RCEME).  After her service, Dorothy joined the United Nation's World Food Program.

Episode 4 features Jamie Speiser-Blanchet.  Jamie entered RMC in August 1990, graduating in 1994 as a pilot and Computer Engineer in 1994.  As a tactical helicopter pilot Jamie has spent time in Valcartier, QC, Kingston, ON and Gagetown, NB along with postings to Ottawa, Toronto and Canberra, Australia.  Having returned earlier this year from Operation Impact in Kuwait,  Jamie...

Episode 3 features Sandra Sukstorf.  Sandra is a graduate of RMC class of 1986 Honours Economics and Commerce. Sandra is currently serving as a Military Judge (appointed by the privy council). Her career started as a logistics officer specializing in supply and she's taken some different roles to her current position.

Episode 2 features my classmate, Carla Harding. A graduate of the Class of 1994, Carla has served in the Canadian Army for 30 years.  She shares some of the lessons she's learned over the years and how she approaches mentoring.

Episode 1 features Kate Armstrong. Kate is a graduate of the Class of 1984.  Currently working on her second book, Kate joins us from her treehouse in Nelson, BC. Kate talks about her time in uniform as a supply officer as well as her successful corporate career before turning towards her true passion in life - as a writer.