About Us
The External Relations Team creates transformative opportunities for our students and communities by inspiring our alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to invest in Lakehead University. We work in partnership with our alumni, donors, communities, faculty, staff, and government to ensure that Lakehead delivers an outstanding student experience that will help our graduates transform the world through their exceptional and unconventional accomplishments.
External Relations is comprised of the following units: Annual Fund and Alumni Engagement, Philanthropy, Government Relations, Donor Events, Communications, Marketing and Web Development.
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Ann
Brandt
Interim Vice-President
Campus: Toronto Office
Office Location: 95 King St. E, Toronto ON
Phone Number: +1 416-646-1416ext. 23
Email: ann.brandt@lakeheadu.ca
| Annual Fund and Alumni Engagement |
There are more than 60,000 alumni around the world. Working in partnership with the Alumni Association, we create and deliver programs, services and communications to engage alumni, encouraging life long relationships between them and Lakehead University. Lakehead University’s Alumni and Community Engagement Office is responsible for establishing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with our Alumni, friends, and community partners. We act as an engagement and outreach resource for students, staff and faculty, and welcome the opportunity to consult with all in regards to newsletters, reunions, gatherings, fundraising projects and the like. Our office also coordinates the Lakehead Annual Fund, which includes payroll deduction and monthly giving. All gifts may be designated to an area or project of your choice.  MarkTilburyAnnual Fund and Alumni Engagement DirectorCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: NO 1012 Phone Number: +1 (807) 343-8916 Email: mark.tilbury@lakeheadu.ca  MeghanHanburyAnnual Fund and Alumni Engagement ManagerCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: NO 1011 Phone Number: +1 (807) 343-8910 Email: meghan.hanbury@lakeheadu.ca  Dr. Michel S.BeaulieuAssociate Vice-Provost Academic (Special Projects) and External Relations AssociateCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: UC 2002CA Phone Number: +1 807-343-8010ext. 7928, +1 807-343-8010ext. 8341 Email: avp.academic@lakeheadu.ca (AVPA) | michel.beaulieu@lakeheadu.ca (External Relations and History) SamanthaCarothersExternal Relations AssociateCampus: Toronto Office Office Location: 95 King St. E, Toronto ON Phone Number: +1 416-646-1416 Email: samantha.carothers@lakeheadu.ca JillCooperResearch AnalystCampus: Toronto Office Office Location: 95 King St. E, Toronto ON Phone Number: +1 416-646-1416 Email: jcooper2@lakeheadu.ca AnnaGagliardiAlumni and Philanthropy AssistantCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: 1294 Balmoral, NO 1010C Phone Number: +1 807-346-7784 Email: anna.gagliardi@lakeheadu.ca JacquieKentExternal Relations AssociateCampus: Orillia Office Location: OA 3006 Phone Number: +1 (705) 330-4008ext. 2080 Email: jkent@lakeheadu.ca JennaKirkerTD FellowCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: NO 1010B Phone Number: +1 807-343-8988 Email: tdfellow.er@lakeheadu.ca  AnnaSampsonAnnual Fund and Alumni Engagement AssociateCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: NO 1010A Phone Number: +1 (807) 343-8972 Email: anna.sampson@lakeheadu.ca |
| Philanthropy |
The Philanthropy Department is responsible for Annual Fund, Legacy gifts and Major Gifts at Lakehead University. Working with donors, prospective donors and alumni to help them make the right gift to satisfy their philanthropic goals while supporting both university-wide and faculty based priorities. It is important to us that all of our donors understand the impact of their gifts, the difference they can make, and how their values are reflected in the many priorities of the University. AnnBrandtInterim Vice-PresidentCampus: Toronto Office Office Location: 95 King St. E, Toronto ON Phone: +1 416-646-1416ext. 23 Email: ann.brandt@lakeheadu.ca  KathrynDavidsonPhilanthropy DirectorCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: NO 1003C Phone: +1 (807) 343-8476 Email: kathryn.davidson@lakeheadu.ca  Lee-AnneCamlinPhilanthropy Associate, Individual Major Gifts and Legacy GivingCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: NO 1003B Phone: +1 (807) 346-7792 Email: lee-anne.camlin@lakeheadu.ca SamanthaCarothersExternal Relations AssociateCampus: Toronto Office Office Location: 95 King St. E, Toronto ON Phone: +1 416-646-1416 Email: samantha.carothers@lakeheadu.ca JillCooperResearch AnalystCampus: Toronto Office Office Location: 95 King St. E, Toronto ON Phone: +1 416-646-1416 Email: jcooper2@lakeheadu.ca AnnaGagliardiAlumni and Philanthropy AssistantCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: 1294 Balmoral, NO 1010C Phone: +1 807-346-7784 Email: anna.gagliardi@lakeheadu.ca TaraMonteithStewardship and Student Aid AssociateCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: NO 1003D Phone: +1 807-343-8198 Email: tara.monteith@lakeheadu.ca |
| Government Relations |
Working primarily with the President and the Executive Team, the Government Relations office is responsible for strategically promoting the relevance of academia, research and innovation and capital projects and special initiatives with all levels of government. Government Relations at Lakehead University is all about connecting with policymakers so that we can help them conduct their business of formulating and executing public policy in a way that reflects all of our interests. Cultivating productive relationships and strong lines of communications with Queen’s Park and Ottawa and our regions in Northwestern Ontario and Central Ontario is essential. We achieve this by:
 RichardLongtinGovernment Relations, DirectorCampus: Toronto Office Office Location: 95 King St. E, Toronto ON Phone: +1 (416) 659-2052 Email: richard.longtin@lakeheadu.ca Dr. Michel S.BeaulieuAssociate Vice-Provost Academic (Special Projects) and External Relations AssociateCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: UC 2002CA Phone: +1 807-343-8010ext. 7928, +1 807-343-8010ext. 8341 Email: avp.academic@lakeheadu.ca (AVPA) | michel.beaulieu@lakeheadu.ca (External Relations and History) |
| Donor Events |
The Office of Donor Events is responsible for the planning and execution of events for External Relations, Lakehead University Board of Governors, the Office of the President’s and various University departments at both Lakehead Thunder Bay and Lakehead Orillia, as well as the GTA and Toronto area. The primary focus of Donor Events is to recognize, acknowledge and celebrate all gifts to Lakehead University within the context of the University's Donor Stewardship Recognition plans.  PattiMerrimanDonor Events ManagerManagerCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: AC 125 Phone: +1 (807) 343-8614 Email: patti.merriman@lakeheadu.ca DianeRobnikExternal Relations AssociatePersonnelCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: AC 125 Phone: +1 807-343-8747 Email: lakeheadevents@lakeheadu.ca |
| Communications, Marketing, and Web Development |
The Communications, Marketing and Web Development team, provides strategic and creative leadership in promoting Lakehead University’s unique position in the marketplace. We are responsible for implementing strategic marketing plans and tactics that are aligned with the Vision and Mission, Academic Plan, Strategic Plan, Strategic Enrolment Management Plan, and Communications Plan of Lakehead University. We lead the execution of pan-university communications and marketing initiatives, ensuring the effective use of resources and integration with central communications and marketing objectives. We collaborate with University partners on photography, videography, graphic design, copywriting, project management and websites, utilizing internal resources and working with external agencies and freelancers. The Web Development portfolio manages the University’s website and portal, which encompasses the creation of the overarching strategy and tactics involving all facets of the University’s web presence. Working with the Website and Portal Advisory Committee, we take the lead on the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance and troubleshooting of Lakehead’s website assets. This team is also responsible for the editorial direction, design, production and distribution of the University’s Alumni magazine (Journey), and the President’s Annual Report and Report to the Community events, at both campuses.  ClaytonBrowneCommunications, Marketing and Web DevelopmentDirectorCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: NO 2015 Phone: +1 (807) 343-8193 Email: clayton.browne@lakeheadu.ca  JaclynBucikMedia, Communications and Marketing AssociatePersonnelCampus: Orillia Office Location: OA 3005 Phone: +1 (705) 330-4008ext. 2014 Email: jbucik@lakeheadu.ca  MelissaKasternMarketing and Branding AssociatePersonnelCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: NO 2015 Phone: Email: melissa.kastern@lakeheadu.ca  TraceySkehanCommunications and Marketing AssociatePersonnelCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: NO 2015 Phone: +1 (807) 343-8134 Email: tlskehan@lakeheadu.ca  BrandonWalkerMedia, Communications and Marketing AssociatePersonnelCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: NO 2004 Phone: +1 (807) 343-8372 Email: brandon.walker@lakeheadu.ca Web Development SpencerRantaManagerCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: NO1002C Phone: +1 (807) 343-8499 Email: sranta@lakeheadu.ca  StefanHoardWeb DesignerPersonnelCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: 1294 Balmoral, NO1002 Phone: Email: shoard@lakeheadu.ca IanMcLeodWeb DesignerPersonnelCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: 1294 Balmoral, NO1002 Phone: Email: imcleod@lakeheadu.ca  JustinMichelWeb DeveloperPersonnelCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: 1294 Balmoral - NO1002B Phone: +1 (807) 343-8939 Email: jpmichel@lakeheadu.ca |
| Administrative |
 PattiMcCluskeyExternal Relations CoordinatorAdministrative CoordinatorCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: UC 2004 Phone Number: +1 (807) 343-8300 Email: patti.mccluskey@lakeheadu.ca KatieFridayGift and Database AdministratorCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: NO 1013B Phone Number: +1 807-343-8194 Email: katie.friday@lakeheadu.ca  JenSteersCampaign Operations AssociateCampus: Thunder Bay Office Location: NO 1013A Phone Number: +1 (807) 343-8913 Email: jcsteers@lakeheadu.ca |