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Vanessa Gillan
Executive Assistant

Phone 604 777 6168
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I am a personal business strategist supporting the Executive Director and the FAR team, providing high-level administrative support. I find the work we do in the Foundation to support students and alumni through their learning journey and beyond very rewarding, and I love feeling like a part of a community and family at Douglas College.

Cheryl Bosley 
Director, Philanthropy 
Phone 604 777 6335
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I am committed to empowering student and Faculty success, advancing educational initiatives and positioning post-secondary education as an opportunity for donor investment. The opportunity to do this very strategic and meaningful work is a game changer. As Director, Philanthropy, I am responsible for leading the Foundation’s Philanthropy Team, championing fundraising initiatives and developing customer/donor experience strategies that aim to put donors, alumni, students and volunteers in the centre of all engagement efforts. My personal passions are travelling (to favourite beach designations – Seabrook, WA and Honolulu, HI), getting together with friends plus being active outdoors with my twin daughters, teenage son and rescue puppy named Somber.

Theresa Blancaflor
Manager, Philanthropy 
Phone 604 777 6171 | Cell 604 417 9570
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Susan Reckseidler
Database Management Specialist

Phone 604 777 6175
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I have been with Douglas College since 2013, and am responsible for processing donations, donor stewardship and database management. I am proud to work for the Foundation, where our focus is always on Douglas students as we work with our generous donors to find new and innovative ways of providing support.

Janay Legge
Senior Alumni Relations Coordinator

Phone 604 777 6502
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I use a creative approach to engage with alumni with their alma mater and to promote growth and opportunities for students and alumni to flourish in a way that is meaningful and beneficial.  

The people are what I love most about working at Douglas College! Those apart of the college community are kind, dedicated and inspiring. They are always eager to help and encourage you to be the best version of yourself.

Carly Whetter
Communications Officer

Phone 236 428 4742
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I support all marketing and communications for the Foundation and Alumni Relations team, working to share the important work with the wider community. I am fortunate to work with such an amazing team who is passionate about removing barriers and supporting education for students and alumni alike. 

Chrystiane Lamy Vezzani 
Student Assistant 

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As a student assistant, I provide support to the team with events, research, and data entry.

I love working at Douglas College because it challenges me to learn and grow in a supportive environment.