2019-2020 Board of Directors

Sharmin is an honors graduate of bachelor’s in business administration from University of Wales and holds an MBA from Edinburgh Napier University. She is also a certified career development professional specializing in technology related careers, and has previously served as a Prairies Skills and Employment board member with Ismaili Council for Canada.

Sharmin is passionate about how the future of work is changing and encourages being adaptive and resilient to change.

Bev has over 25 years experience as a teacher, staffing consultant, university instructor, high school guidance counselor and junior/senior high school administrator. Bev has a passion for working with youth in a career development capacity.

She is an advocate of reverse mentoring, work life integration, and wellness.  Currently, she is the principal of Black Gold Outreach School, Grades 7 - 12, and serves on the Registration, Certification and Standards committee, which oversees the designation process for CCDPs.

Doreen is a Career Coach with Career Connection/ Bow Valley College, and has recently completed the Implicit Career Search Practitioner program with Implicit Solutions.

Doreen has over 8 years’, experience in the career development field working with people from all cultures, lifestyles, abilities and socio-economic backgrounds. Additionally, Doreen’s bachelor’s degree in Sociology provides a strong background in society, social norms and social constructs.

Melissa started her career in employment services and career development in 1998. She currently, works as a full-time owner/operator of Key Employment Services (since 2014) offering services to Community and Social Services and Alberta Labour as well as consulting services for small companies related to human resources.

Melissa is a CCDP and completed studies for a University Certificate in Human Resources and Labour Relations as well as a Business Management diploma.