
WMN Canada - Women's Mentoring Network of Canada
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A podcast about ex-cadet women mentoring and building community together.
WMN Canada - Women's Mentoring Network of Canada
3w ago
Episode 48 features Tracy-Anne Versteeg. A graduate of the Class of 1994, Tracy began her studies at Royal Roads and completed her B. Eng in Chemical and Materials Engineering at RMC. She was commissioned as a Marine System Engineer completing her training service and serving on multiple ships. She has also done tours at CF Naval Engineering School, CF Recruiting Centre Hamilton,NDHQ, and as Deputy Base Support Group Commander at ISAF HQ, Kabul ..read more
WMN Canada - Women's Mentoring Network of Canada
3M ago
Episode 47 features Trish Loye. Trish is a graduate of RMC, class of 93. She graduated with a BSc in Honours Physics. Having completed the RETP program, Trish served as a Signals officer for 1 year in the reserves before moving to Calgary to complete her Masters in Medical Physics. Trish is now a successful author of Military Romance and Urban Fantasy. Tune in to hear about her career transitions. Trigger warning: This episode includes reference to sexual assault ..read more
WMN Canada - Women's Mentoring Network of Canada
4M ago
Episode 46 features Jen Causey. Jen graduated from RMC, class of 1999 with a BA - Economics and Political Science. She began her journey as a prep at CMR before transferring in first year to RMC. Jen served for 22 years in the Regular Force as an Artillery officer and has juggled her civilian role as an Activity Leader at Calian for the past 6 years with her Primary Reserve role as Commanding Officer of 42nd Field Artillery (and also now 30th Field Artillery). Tune in to hear more of Jen’s experiences ..read more
WMN Canada - Women's Mentoring Network of Canada
6M ago
Episode 45 features Sherry Lachine. Sherry is a graduate of RMC, Class of 1993. She began her career at CMR in St Jean, QC transferring in 3rd year to complete her B.Eng Mechanical. Sherry was posted to NDHQ Ottawa upon graduation and completion of her CELE (Air) training. She left the Forces through the FRP (Force Reduction Program) and pursued a number of varied roles before deciding to study Psychology. Over the past 12 years Sherry has grown her business providing mental health training. Tune in to hear about the path she took and some great advice she shares for us all ..read more
WMN Canada - Women's Mentoring Network of Canada
6M ago
Episode 44 features Victoria Benotto. Victoria joined in 2008 and attended 1st year at CMR before attending RMC for the remainder. She graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor’s in Honours Military Psychology and Leadership, having gotten married and having her first child during her undergrad. Upon graduation Victoria was posted to Gagetown as a logistics officer with a specialization in supply chain management. She began as Systems Control Officer at base supply and continued on to the Canadian Army Trials and Evaluations Unit in 2015, as the Adjutant and Quartermaster. She transferred to PSEL in 2 ..read more
WMN Canada - Women's Mentoring Network of Canada
10M ago
Episode 43 features Special Guest, Sandra Perron. An ROTP graduate from the University of Winnipeg, Sandra joined the Canadian Forces as a Logistics officer before transferring to the Infantry when it first opened to women. Sandra has shared her experiences through her 2017 memoir, Out Standing in the Field. In this episode she talks about how she’s giving back to the women veteran community through her retreat, The Pepper Pod ..read more
WMN Canada - Women's Mentoring Network of Canada
10M ago
Episode 42 features Daryl Tremain. A graduate of RMC, class of 1986, Daryl received her Bachelor’s of Engineering Physics as a Reserve Entry Training Plan candidate. Daryl was classified as an AERE officer and completed OJT (on the job training) during her summers. Daryl shares openly her journey following her younger sister's suicide in 1991 and the impact her discoveries have had in her life ..read more
WMN Canada - Women's Mentoring Network of Canada
11M ago
Episode 41 features Crystal Gayed. Crystal is graduate of Royal Military College, class of 2005. Crystal earned a degree in Honours Politics, with a minor in Psychology. Crystal began her career as a MARS officer with the west coast fleet transferring to the Public Affairs branch in 2008, where she served until her release in 2016. After her medical release, Crystal completed her Master's degree at Royal Roads University in Intercultural and International Communications with an auto-ethnographic thesis on stigma. Tune in to hear more about her career and her journey with Multiple S ..read more
WMN Canada - Women's Mentoring Network of Canada
11M ago
Episode 40 features Sue Wigg. A graduate of Royal Military College, Class of 1984, Sue earned her B.Eng in Engineering and Management. She joined the Corps of Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RCEME) upon graduation and continued to serve until her retirement in 2016. Sue's career took her across the country and overseas and back to RMC, as Director of Cadets. Tune in to hear about her career and her return "home ..read more
WMN Canada - Women's Mentoring Network of Canada
1y ago
Episode 39 features Jean Traynor. Jean is a graduate of Royal Roads Military College, class of 1993. Jean graduated with a degree in Physics & Oceanography. Jean recently ‘retired’ after 35 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force as an Air Combat Systems Office (aka Air Navigator). Her career took her to Winnipeg, Alaska, Ottawa and Colorado. She is now working for Public Service and Procurement Canada ..read more