Category Archives: Where Are They Now?

Business & Commercialization Innovation, Research & Innovation, Where Are They Now?

Where are they now?: Gwen Kitiwano

  Gwen Kitiwano graduated from the Bachelor of Administration (BBA), International Commerce & Global Development program in 2017. She spent two years working on Research & Innovation’s Business & Commercialization Solutions team, first as a Research Associate and then as Research Assistant. Since July 2018, Gwen has served as a Junior Analyst for the Translation Bureau, Public Services and Procurement Canada. Tell us a little … Continue reading Where are they now?: Gwen Kitiwano »

Food & Beverage Innovation Centre, Research & Innovation, Where Are They Now?

Where are they now?: Spencer Dion

  Spencer Dion holds three diplomas from Niagara College programs: Culinary, Chef Training (2012); Culinary Management – Co-op (2013) and Culinary Innovation and Food Technology – Co-op (2015). He spent two years with Research & Innovation’s Canadian Food & Wine Institute Innovation Centre, as Research Assistant, Research Associate and Lab Technician. In January 2019, Spencer was hired as the Food Safety and Quality Specialist at … Continue reading Where are they now?: Spencer Dion »

Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now?: Brendan Spearin

  Brendan Spearin is a 2013 graduate of Niagara College’s GIS – Geospatial Management program and was a GIS Research Associate for Research & Innovation’s Agriculture & Environmental Technologies Innovation Centre from 2012 to 2014. Brendan is currently the Aquatic Invasive Species, Regional Coordinator for Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). A little about what your job entails… A new position, the goal of my unit … Continue reading Where Are They Now?: Brendan Spearin »

Digital Media & Web Solutions, Research & Innovation, Where Are They Now?

Where are they now?: Josh Hanson

  Josh Hanson is a 2016 graduate of Niagara College’s Computer Programmer Analyst program. Josh worked both part-time and full-time as a web developer during his year at Research & Innovation’s Digital Media & Web Solutions division. For the past year he has worked as a Frontend Developer for Form & Affect, a St. Catharines-based creative marketing agency.  Tell us a little about where you … Continue reading Where are they now?: Josh Hanson »

Food & Beverage Innovation Centre, Research & Innovation, Where Are They Now?

Where are they now?: Ankita Mathkar

Ankita Mathkar is a 2018 graduate of Niagara College’s Culinary Innovation and Food Technology program. After two years working as a Research Assistant for the Canadian Food & Wine Institute Innovation Centre, Ankita accepted a position as R&D Project Lead with Sol Cuisine, a natural vegan foods manufacturer with a growing community of restaurant and retail consumers. Tell us what you do in your new … Continue reading Where are they now?: Ankita Mathkar »