Congratulations to our Edwards Alumni on their new roles!
Leon Zhu (B.Comm. 2022) started as the Staff Accountant at Doane Grant Thornton LLP!
"I prepare bookkeeping, personal and corporate tax returns for owner managed business and help prepare business owners to save on taxes. I enjoy using my skills to help entrepreneurs and small-medium business thrive. I work with wonderful people and learn something new every day. I enjoyed doing my co-op term during my time at Edwards School of Business, which helped me build those foundational skills. In my spare time “I am learning German as a side hobby, hoping to travel without needing English soon."
Marlon Weekusk (B.Comm. 2022) started as the Indigenous Community Liason at Saskatchewan Polytechnic!
"My role wears many hats. I do student recruitment, student support, and coordinating Indigenous Strategy with our team. Our goal is to create a safe supportive space for Indigenous students. My role allows me to uplift where I can and encourage Indigenous people to pursue their education. I also run my own business, Marmar Media. I am thankful to have worked with various organizations.”
Harshavardhan Velamuri (MBA 2023) started as the Senior Operations Analyst at Loblaw Digital!
"In my current role, I support and optimize last-mile grocery delivery operations for PC Express by driving KPI performance, strengthening vendor partnerships, and leading cross-functional process improvements. My time at Edwards built a strong foundation in structured thinking and data-driven decision-making. The best part of my role is working at the intersection of operations, data, and real-world execution. I like that the work I do has a direct and visible impact on customer experience. I value the exposure to diverse perspectives during my time there, which has shaped how I approach tasks in a dynamic environments."
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The Accounting Bootcamp was a full day session, hosted by Brandy Mackintosh to help incoming Accounting majors prepare for COMM 321.
The bootcamp included a review of accounting knowledge as well as new learnings as students prepared for classes to come. Students also learnt about career possibilities and how to obtain the CPA designation after they graduate.
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Congratulations to our Edwards Alumni on their new roles!
Jason Schultz (MBA 2007) started as the Director, Growth & Strategic Partnerships at SecuSolutions!
"In my role, I focus on building strategic partnerships and supporting clients across industries with practical cybersecurity solutions including vulnerability assessments, and security awareness training. What I enjoy most is working with leaders to uncover real cybersecurity risks in their environments and strengthen systems against real world threats. My time at Edwards helped shape my foundation in business, leadership, and relationship development. Outside of work, I enjoy getting out to those Northern Saskatchewan Lakes and staying connected with friends and family."
Cameron Dube (B.Comm. (Hons.) 2019, MPAcc 2020) got promoted to Group Controller at Westbridge Capital!
"I oversee consolidated financial reporting across a group of entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and supporting decision making through various financial analysis. My time at university built a strong technical foundation in accounting and finance, along with my abilities in critical thinking, managing priorities, and problem solving. It's also a unique place to work in Saskatoon, with exposure to complex, high-level financial and strategic work."
Courtney Hufsmith (B.Comm. 2022) started as a Strategist at OpenSail!
"I lead performance marketing initiatives for D2C and service-based clients, developing and executing full-funnel digital strategies to support scalable growth. The Edwards School of Business offers an advanced and forward-thinking program. I was equipped with foundational skills and business acumen, that has aided in my ability to navigate the industry and carry myself as a professional. Coming from an athletic background, I've always had a keen ability to think strategically. I still compete at a high level in running and I belong to Brooks Running's product ambassador/running collective program! I loved spending my days studying at Edwards or in the library, before heading to the track for a workout."
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Graduate Programs Open House!
To learn more about Edwards grad programs, visit the Edwards website and join us for upcoming Info sessions.
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On April 7, 2026, students from the Edwards School of Business and the USask Department of Computer Science came together for the Student Game Jam Showcase, the capstone event of an interdisciplinary collaboration between two courses: COMM 498 Strategic Video Game Marketing, taught by Ben Dunning, and CMPT 406 Game Design Workshop, coordinated by Jason Bowey. Since late January, students worked in studio‑lab teams to collaboratively develop and promote four original, student‑built video games. The public showcase featured booth‑style demonstrations where attendees could play the games, explore marketing materials, and engage directly with the student developers and marketers. The event highlighted the strength of experiential, cross‑disciplinary learning and the value of coordinated course design across academic units.
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Congratulations to Emma Clark (B.Comm. 2017) on her startup – LIV Mental Wellness.
Emma built her solo private practice, LIV Mental Wellness to provide compassionate, research-backed therapy, helping women move from coping to living a steady and sustainable manner.
"LIV Mental Wellness is a virtual therapy practice that provides evidence-based psychotherapy to clients across several Canadian provinces. In my role, I oversee the overall strategy and growth of the business, including clinician recruitment, marketing, partnerships, and operations. I continue to work directly with clients as a therapist, which allows me to stay closely connected to the work we do day to day."
Emma gained experience in the working elements of a business before going on to complete her masters. "My time at Edwards gave me a strong foundational knowledge in business and entrepreneurship. After graduating, I spent several years at Shopify working across sales, marketing, and operations, which gave me firsthand experience inside a high-growth company and helped me develop a practical understanding of how to build systems, make data-driven decisions, and scale a business. Later, completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology gave me the clinical training needed to practice as a therapist. The combination of business training and clinical training ultimately allowed me to build a practice that focuses both on providing excellent care and creating a sustainable, well-run organization."
Emma's work is based in community enrichment, a nod to her memories from Edwards. "The best part is being able to do work that feels deeply meaningful while also building something of my own. I love the combination of entrepreneurship and helping people. As therapists, we have the privilege of walking alongside people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives, and it's incredibly rewarding to see clients grow, heal, and build lives that feel more aligned with who they are. I met so many amazing friends at Edwards - many of whom are still friends to this day."
We wish you the best of luck in this new chapter, Emma! Join us in celebrating her below!
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Congratulations to our Edwards Alumni on their new roles!
Keefe Sherstobitoff (B.Comm. 2015) started as the Business Development Manager at the Uniglobe Carefree Travel Group!
"In my role at Uniglobe Carefree Travel Group, I focus on expanding our corporate portfolio and work with clients to develop their programs and implement effective travel management solutions. Every day in the travel and tourism industry is constantly changing and different, it keeps you on your toes and always engaged. We have a fantastic team at our office, which is the best perk! My favorite memories from my time at Edwards were "studying" into the late hours of the night with close friends and classmates."
Hasnan Shafqat (B.Comm. 2024) got promoted to Human Resources Business Partner at the Saskatchewan Health Authority!
"My responsibilities focus on providing guidance on a wide range of people related matters, including workforce planning, performance management, and employee relations. My time at university provided me with a strong HR foundation and helped develop essential skills. What stands out is being part of work that contributes to the community's well-being. Outside of work, my main interest is food, especially shawarma. I also enjoy working on cars. My favorite memory from my time at Edwards are the connections I built."
Jordon Dustyhorn (B.Comm. 2023) started as a Human Resource Assistant at the Saskatchewan First Nations Family and Community Institute!
"I support coordination and delivery of HR activities aligned with the organization's mission and values, while assisting on a various other responsibilities. Edwards helped prepare me by introducing me to core concepts for Human Resources. I had no prior experience and I am very appreciative for all the knowledge university has offered. The best part of my role is applying learned practices from the university in an organization that I really care about. Outside of work, my personal interests are creating digital media taking pictures, videos, and editing them into something for other people to enjoy."
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In case you missed it: our CMPT406 Game Design class teamed up with COMM498 to host our annual video game showcase! 😎🔥
Thank you @noodlecake for being our sponsors this year and we hope you all enjoyed playing the games! 👾🤩
Congratulations to Shannon Lindsay (B.Comm. 2008, MPAcc 2010) on her new role as the Chief Financial Officer at Kitsaki Management Limited Partnership!
Shannon's role focuses on a host of financial responsibilities and related tasks for Kitsaki and it's group of companies.
"I'm the CFO, which includes the full suite of finance requirements for Kitsaki and its group of companies. I also work on acquisition analysis to look for new investment opportunities. My time at Edwards and in the MPAcc program prepared me to get my CPA and ultimately led me to developing as the finance professional I am today. All the presentations help me be comfortable presenting to our boards and working with a variety of people. I also work directly with a classmate, which is a fun full circle moment! Kitsaki is owned by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. Our success directly contributes to the band in meeting their objectives in supporting their members."
In her spare time, Shannon enjoys reading and is in a book club. "I am in a very intense book club full of wonderful women. We meet monthly and the discussion is very engaging. You need to be ready for it. It is a lot of fun to be pushed to read things I might not chose on my own and then share learnings with others."
Shannon's favorite memories of Edwards revolve around her volunteer work. "I remembering participating in the inaugural 5 Days for the Homeless Fundraiser with a group of awesome people, many of whom I am still in touch with today."
We wish you the best of luck in your new role, Shannon! Join us in celebrating her below!
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A successful year for the Edwards Tax Prep Program! With the support of our students, faculty and staff, we filed 142 personal tax returns for seniors and individuals supported by SaskAbilities; doubling both our tax clinics and the number of returns from last year. This program offers invaluable hands-on experience for students enrolled in COMM 407 while making a meaningful impact in our community.
Congratulations to our students, faculty coordinators, and the CPA reviewers for their dedication and teamwork.👏
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