Our People
Eileen Alma
Director, International Centre for Women’s Leadership
Eileen Alma is the Interim Executive Director at Coady Institute, St. Francis Xavier University. She has been with Coady since 2013 and previously held the position of Director, International Centre for Women’s Leadership.
Read more about EileenAkua Amankwah-Poku
Collective Impact for Inclusive Youth Employment (CIIYE) Summer Intern
Akua will work to support young people and employers to create inclusive workplaces. She will be working with multiple stakeholders, supporting the design and implementation of community-based research to help create meaningful employment for underrepresented youth (18-34).
Read more about AkuaAngela Bear
Navigator of New Initiatives, Centre for Employment Innovation
Angela Bear is a Certified Career Development Practitioner who has worked within the Nova Scotia Works Employment Services system for several years prior to joining the Centre for Employment Innovation (CEI), Coady Institute, St. Francis Xavier University Extension Department in 2017 as the Navigator of New Initiatives.
Read More about AngelaJessica Franko
Manager, Pathy Foundation Fellowship
Jessica joined the Coady in June 2020 as the Pathy Foundation Fellowship Program Assistant, before transitioning to the role of Coordinator, Youth Programs in June 2022, and Manager, Pathy Foundation Fellowship in January 2023.
Read More about JessicaBrenda Gatera
Engagement and Stakeholder Coordinator, Centre for Employment Innovation
Brenda has worked with youth from historically underrepresented groups in Edmonton and Antigonish in different capacities over the past five years and carries a social justice lens in all of her roles.
Read More about BrendaYogesh Kumar Ghore
Strategic Partnerships Advisor, Senior Program Teaching Staff
Yogesh is Strategic Partnerships Advisor, Senior Program Teaching Staff in the thematic area of Inclusive Economies at Coady where he facilitates the institute’s educational and training programs, research and knowledge building initiatives, and capacity strengthening efforts globally.
Read more about YogeshHannah James
Youth Engagement and Symposium Intern
As the Youth Engagement and Symposium Intern, Hannah will play a major role in the planning and hosting of the CEI’s 2023 Student Symposium – an opportunity for interns and other students to share their summer work and research.
Read more about HannahJessica Popp
Manager of Engagement and Partnerships, Centre for Employment Innovation
Inspired by community-driven development, Jess’s work aims to connect people, develop partnerships, and foster collaborative and strengths-based approaches to better support communities. As Manager of Engagement and Partnership, Jess is eager to bring together voices and ideas from across Nova Scotia to help foster a more resilient and effective workforce.
Read More about JessicaKatie Stewart Snyder
Marketing and Communications Officer, Centre for Employment Innovation
In her position as marketing and communications officer, Katie’s role is to manage all communications initiatives for the CEI, as well as the social media presence of StFX Extension, and provide other departmental support as required.
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