1. Art and Diseño

FACULTY OF ARTS CAREER ROUND TABLE, January 29, 2015
LIST OF PRESENTERS
Helen Sophia Chua Balderama
B.A. (Philosophy), MPA
Helen Balderama has fifteen years in international education cooperation and program management. She has
resided in four countries, and had the opportunity to work and interact with peers from more than fifty countries
around the world. She has worked at the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines and Asia-Europe
Foundation.
In 2013, Helen joined the University of Manitoba and is currently International Programs Coordinator at UM
Extended Education. In 2014, she served as Advisor to CBIE’s International Network of Tomorrow’s Leaders (INTL)
Working Group.
Nancy Buchanan
B.A. (Film Studies / Women’s Studies). M.Ed.
Since university, Nancy Buchanan has enjoyed opportunities to work in the arts, education, not-for-profit, and
government sectors in a variety of interesting and challenging roles. She is currently a Manager of Youth
Engagement in the Youth Branch in the department of Children and Youth Opportunities.
Sally Correia
B.A. (Anthropology / History / Psychology), MA
Sally Correia is Senior Development Consultant at Organization and Staff Development (OSD) where she consults
on organization management for the Manitoba government across all departments. Sally designs and trains
employees in strategic planning, performance management and measurement, policy development and analysis,
organizational review, continuous improvement, and risk management. Before OSD, Sally worked in Executive
Council, Manitoba Health, and Treasury Board Secretariat.
Sally is a writer of both fiction and non-fiction. She recently attained a Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education
from the University of Manitoba.
Kevin Glasier
B.A. (English / Film Studies)
As founder, CEO, and creative director at Tactica Interactive, Kevin Glasier leads a team that conceptualizes,
designs, and develops engaging websites, mobile apps, and games.
Tactica’s clients include Rogers, CBC, Oprah Winfrey Network, Frantic Films, APTN, Canadian Museum of
Human Rights, University of Manitoba, Red River College, Manitoba Public Insurance, and Winnipeg Regional
Health Authority. Kevin has led acclaimed cross-platform projects that have won Canadian New Media awards
and nominations for Gemini and Rockie awards.
Kevin has an Arts degree from the University of Manitoba (English/Film) and a Creative Communications
diploma from Red River College. He is a board member of OnScreen Manitoba, New Media Manitoba, and is
marketing committee member at United Way of Winnipeg.
Sandra Hodzic
B.A. (Philosophy / Political Science), MPA
Sandra Hodzic is a civil servant with versatile skills that have allowed her to work on many exciting projects. Her
experience working in the Department of Manitoba Jobs and the Economy has equipped her with a wealth of policy
experience and knowledge in federal, provincial and territorial relations. Most recently, Sandra lead the
transformation of Manitoba’s major labour market agreements and implemented the federal Canada Job Grant in
2014.
Most recently, Sandra is a Senior Policy Analyst with the Office of the Fire Commissioner where she leads a small
policy unit in developing new regulations under the Technical Safety Act, as well as providing overall policy support
and overseeing board and council administration within the Agency.
Ian McIvor
B.A. (Philosophy / English), J.D.
Ian McIvor is currently a litigation associate at D’Arcy & Deacon LLP. In addition to obtaining his Juris Doctorate, Ian
received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Manitoba, majoring in Philosophy. In his spare time, which is
fleeting, Ian enjoys playing as much hockey and golf as can be justified.
Greg Scheelar
B.A. (History / English), B.Ed.
Greg Scheelar is presently a Workforce Development Consultant at Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology.
He has been in the field of corporate training, adult education, and was once a life skills coach at Headingley
Correctional Centre. When Greg was a University of Manitoba student, he was a newspaper reporter and assistant
editor for The Manitoban.
Lisa Quirion
B.A. (Anthropology / Art History)
Lisa Quirion has worked in the museum field since university including the Manitoba Museum, Winnipeg Art Gallery
and Art Gallery of Alberta. She has been Collections Manager at the Winnipeg Art Gallery since 2004, managing
information and logistics relating to the WAG’s artwork collection and exhibitions. She joins the Canadian Museum
for Human Rights as Registrar of the CMHR’s art and artefacts collection in February 2015.