Arlayna Alcock
Arlayna has worked at Bow Valley College since 2008. Before this, she worked as an instructor and coordinator in the area of workplace learning and language training. Her education includes a BA in Cultural Anthropology, a Post - Graduate Certificate Adult Education, and an M.Ed Adult and Workplace Learning. She has extensive experience working with people from a wide variety of fields and enjoys helping them better connect with the world of work and reach their career goals!
Marina Hai
Marina has worked at Bow Valley College for since 2015 in the field of career development and student advising. She holds a Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education from the University of Calgary. She also has completed a certificate in career and academic advising. Marina enjoys her work as a career advisor because of the opportunity to help students chart their way to career success.
Tammy Landry
Tammy Landry has been a lifelong entrepreneur and made the career change to post-secondary education with Bow Valley College, more than a decade ago. Recently moving into the role of Career Advisor, Tammy has been dedicated to the post-graduate employment success of students through one-to-one advising, facilitating career-based workshops, and in leading field placements for students in the Health Administration sector. Tammy has also worked previously with indigenous tradesmen in Northern Ontario, supporting students in apprenticeships.
Mika Blundell
Mika has worked at Bow Valley College since 2016 in the areas of field placements, academic advising, and now employer relations. Prior to Bow Valley College, Mika had a varied career in software implementation, training design and delivery, Indigenous consultation and more recently stakeholder relations and communications. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Canadian history and a Career and Academic Advising certificate. As the Employer Relations Specialist, Mika is a passionate advocate for our students to the Calgary and surrounding area business communities.
Saba Al-Khazraji
Saba has worked at Bow Valley College since 2019. Saba holds a Bachelor Degree in Computer Engineering and a Post-secondary Diploma in Applied Computers- Teaching and Learning. Saba has worked at other post-secondary institutions and brings experience in practicum coordination, job readiness training and system administration. Saba believes that work experience adds a remarkable value to academic training, and opens doors for a successful career. Saba enjoys helping learners to achieve their goals.
Kim Silver
Kim is the Career Services and Work Integrated Learning Assistant for the team. She has been with Bow Valley college for almost five years, previously working in Career Connection and LINC Career Services. With over 15 years of experience working in all types of offices, diplomas in Business Information and Technology (Nova Scotia Community College) and Adult Education: Specializing in Career and Academic Advising (University of Calgary) and a natural aptitude for all things technology based, Kim has the skills and knowledge to help her team succeed.
Patsy Valenzuela
Patsy is a certified career development professional with more than 13 years’ experience leading a career and employment team, with a strong background in student services, employer relations and special events. Patsy started her career with a Bachelor’s in Social Work working with newcomers to Canada. She is passionate about supporting student success in the areas of career planning, experiential learning and post graduate employment.
