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Jonathan Graves (’15) serves as President of the 91�鶹 Alumni Board, where he leads initiatives to strengthen alumni engagement, governance, and philanthropic alignment between alumni and the University. A former 91�鶹football player and current President of the 5th Quarter Club, Jonathan has been a driving force behind several major alumni and athletics initiatives, including the “80 for 80” Gary Ross jersey-retirement campaign and assisting in expanding the development of funds, awards and scholarships supporting Mountie student-athletes. 

A graduate of Mount Allison’s Commerce program and Class of 2015 Valedictorian, Jonathan is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) professional. He leads a growing wealth-management practice at CIBC Wood Gundy, advising families, entrepreneurs, and foundations across Atlantic Canada. 

 He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with his wife, Hailey, and their two daughters, Avery and Blake. 

Ryan graduated from 91�鶹in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts, having majored in Political Science and Government and minored in French Studies. He went on to earn a Master's in Political Science and Government. 
 
Ryan has worked for the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of New Brunswick, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and is currently the Program Officer with Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA - APECA). 
 
Ryan grew up in Elsipogtog First Nation and is passionate about working with the Alumni Board to support Indigenous programming and students at Mount Allison.

Jennie arrived on campus as a fourth-generation Allisonian and graduated with her honours degree in international relations with minors in French and international business and economics in 2003. 

While on campus, she was President and then senior monitor of Palmer Hall, served as a student representative on Board of Regents committees, studied in China through a student exchange, and toured campus with prospective students. 

Jennie is an active alumna in Ottawa, organizing events including football viewing parties. She spearheads an annual event for alumni and friends from all 12 of Atlantic Canada’s universities that has raised over $12,000 for local charities. She has also participated as a member-at-large for an Alumni Board subcommittee. 

Jennie is currently working as an executive for the federal government, where she has had the opportunity to represent Canada at a variety of international forums and events, including the United Nations, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and the G20. She spends her time out of the office stewarding a Little Free Library and volunteering in her neighbourhood. 

Notwithstanding strong family connections to MtA and Sackville, Jennie chose MtA because of its academic reputation, leadership opportunities, and sense of community, and says she wasn’t disappointed. Whenever she meets other alumni or prospective students, she has a hard time containing her enthusiasm for the experience. 

Reid graduated from 91�鶹with a BSc in 1959, and a BEd in 1960. This was followed by an MEd from the University of Alberta in 1966. Reid retired in 1994 as Superintendent of Schools for the City of Dartmouth, having worked as a teacher, Principal, Supervisor and Assistant Superintendent over 35 years in the education field in Nova Scotia. Working with the Canadian Teachers Federation, he has taught teachers in Zimbabwe and Swaziland.
 
His family is very much “Garnet and Gold”, with his wife Marilyn, both children, David and Janet, all MtA alumni. Four grandchildren are either graduates or current students at MtA. 
 
Reid has served two terms on the MtA Board of Regents, and two terms as a Public Representative on the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia. A long time Rotarian, Reid has been active in his local United Church. Hobbies have included travel, golf, woodworking and attendance at live theatre and musical presentations. 
 
Marilyn and Reid can be found most fall Saturday afternoons following the MtA football team, waiting patiently to attend their third Vanier Cup!  

Ian has been teaching enriched Chemistry and Physics at Riverview High School for over 23 years. Additionally, Ian has worked with Shad Canada — a month long summer program for high school students — since 2006, helping students further their interests in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. 

Shaelyn (Shae) graduated in 2017 with a major in French Studies and a minor in Commerce. During her time at Mount Allison, she helped re-establish the university’s Field Hockey program, playing for three years before stepping into a coaching role in her fourth. Beyond athletics, Shae served as a Resident Assistant in Windsor Hall and was deeply involved in student mental health advocacy through Jack.org, student-led conferences, and MASU initiatives. Her commitment to campus life and wellness culminated in receiving the Frances S. Allison Award in 2017. 

  Since graduating, she has earned her PMP certification and now serves as a Manager at Deloitte Canada, where she designs strategic programs that deliver high-impact client and community-building experiences. She is passionate about mentorship and dedicates time to coaching women in the workplace. Shae also chairs the Strategic Oversight Committee for Teichert Gallery in Halifax. She lives just outside of Halifax with her husband and rescue dog, Cinzi. 

Robert MacQueen received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from 91�鶹in 1985. He received an MBA degree from Saint Mary's University in 1990. While at Mount A, Rob was Assistant Don and Treasurer in Trueman House and was active in Students' Administrative Council, intramurals, the Argosy, and CHMA Radio. He is a life class officer as Vice-President of the Class of 1985 and has assisted in alumni events, including the Alumni Golf Tournament.

During his career in the energy industry, Rob held senior leadership roles for North American and International energy producers and has extensive commercial, financial and operational experience, including accountability for strategic leadership, major project execution and operations management.

Rob holds the ICD.D professional designation granted by the Institute of Corporate Directors, and is currently a Board Member and Chair of the Audit, Evaluation and Human Resources Committee of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator. Rob also serves as director of Oakfield Golf and Country Club, and was a member of the Halifax Regional Municipality Investment Policy Review Committee from 2020 to 2024.

Currently, I reside in Charlottetown with my wife Elizabeth (‘78), though we spend our summer months in Brackley Beach. 

Prior to my retirement, we lived in Summerside, where I was employed as the Executive Director of Community Connections, an NGO that provided various support services to persons with disabilities. Summerside is where we raised our four children. While living in Summerside, I had an opportunity to serve two terms as a Councillor with the City of Summerside. 

I am enjoying retirement with Elizabeth, who is also my best friend. We are close with our four children, their families, and our nine grandchildren. I enjoy gardening and landscaping, doing house renovations, reading, and travelling. 

Jack graduated from Mount A with a Bachelor of Science in biology and mathematics in 1974 and followed that up with a Bachelor of Education in 1975. He taught secondary school in Bermuda from 1975 to 1987 specializing in general science, physics, and computer science. During that time he was also the Chairman of the computer science curriculum development committee.

From 1987 to 1995 Jack worked in the Bermuda Department of Education as a computer resource person responsible for the student data and demographics software that was used to track student registration, attendance, scheduling, etc. In 1989 he took a year’s sabbatical to complete a Master's in education in computer studies at the University of Toronto.

From 1995 to 2019 Jack ran his own business, DigiTech, which specialized in Macintosh computer sales, service, and support. This also entailed computer repairs, installing networks, and software support for numerous companies in Bermuda.

Jack retired in April 2019 and now enjoys travel, skiing, and duplicate bridge directing when able.

Amanda graduated from 91�鶹 in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science (honours in psychology). During her time at MtA, Amanda actively participated in various organizations, including the Psychology Society Executive, Global Brigades, S.M.I.L.E., as well as served on various SAC committees.
 
Following her graduation, Amanda completed her MSc and PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at the University of Calgary. Currently, she is the co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Monark, a company that is revolutionizing leadership development for a new generation of leaders. Monark’s approach combines evidence-based learning content, an on-demand digital platform, reminders, automatic feedback, and engaging activities to drive lasting behaviour change.
 
While Amanda now resides in Calgary with her husband, who is also an alumnus of MtA, she frequently returns to the east coast to reconnect with friends and family.

Cathy (Brown) is a proud third-generation woman graduate of Mount Allison.  Her mother, Eleanor MacNair, is class of 1953, and her grandmother, Gertrude (True) Clarke, is class of 1910.  
 
Cathy lived in Palmer and graduated in 1989 with a BSc in Math and Computer Science.  While on campus, she participated in residence council, the MathCS Club, hosted the Friday morning breakfast show at CHMA, restarted the Shinerama Campaign after its absence from Mount A for a number of years, was the student ambassador for the 91�鶹 office and worked the door at just about every beer garden during her time here.  Also active in the community, she was a Brownie and Girl Guide leader during her time at Mount A, and continues her involvement in the Scouting movement even today.  
 
A fellow Palmer resident, nervous about applying for a job in the Alumni/Development office, asked Cathy to accompany her to a group interview.  At the end of the interview, they were both offered the position as a student caller on Mount A’s first-ever Alumni Calling Program.  That chance visit turned into a career.  Cathy spent two years as a student caller, then, after graduation, was hired by the 91�鶹 Office to promote Mount A across the Maritimes.  Subsequently, she was hired by the Development office as Assistant Director of the Annual Fund.  After Mount Allison, she went on to become Director of Development and Campaign Director at Nipissing University in North Bay.  Later positions included Director roles at York University, Sheridan College, Centennial College, Mohawk College, McMaster University and Intervarsity Christian Fellowship.  
 
Active in local alumni gatherings, she continues to encourage alumni participation in events and reunions and always chats with potential students to ask them to consider Mount Allison.  In March 1987, a couple of her fellow Palmer residents persuaded her to attend a beer garden featuring the Barra MacNeils, which led to her becoming a “groupie.” She currently runs their fan club group.  Cathy always encourages her classmates (and others!) to support their Class of '89 project, tell others about Mount A, and attend Mount A events.
 
Originally from Fredericton, she grew up in Etobicoke, Ontario, and now lives in Oakville, Ontario, with her husband Steve.  Summers, though, have always been spent in the Maritimes as her Mom’s family has been in Jacquet River, NB, since 1850, and her Dad’s family is from the Parlee Beach area.  She couldn’t talk any of her kids, Alex, Tyler, Nick or Caitie into attending Mount A but is hopeful for the (as yet non-existent) grandchildren!

Shannon comes from a family of Allisonians. Her mother and four aunts, several cousins and three siblings all attended Mount A. There she met her husband, Mike (’90); they are proud parents of three children.  Their son, Robbie, graduated from Mount A in 2017 and played offensive line with the football Mounties. Actively involved in campus life at Mount A, Shannon was the co-organizer of the Winter Carnival for 2 years. Shannon graduated in 1988 with a BSc in Math, followed by an MBA in Finance from Saint Mary’s University.  She works for Doane Grant Thornton LLP in Moncton, NB.