Executive Commitee

Narelle is a second-year student in Georgian’s Culinary Management program. Food is her biggest passion - as it should be!! Narelle started culinary school in Charlottetown, PEI before transferring to Georgian for her final year of studies. She completed an internship at Rawley Resort in between schools and has 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry. She has also achieved a spot on the Dean’s List every semester. Narelle is a dual citizen of Australia and Canada and loves to split her time between both places whenever she can - moving to Oz for work is definitely in the cards! After graduation, Narelle is planning to attend university to study food science. Her goal is to become a hospitality/food and nutrition teacher at the high school level so she can help kids learn how to cook and be more economical with their food! She is very excited to be involved with the C2C and to meet all of the fantastic employers in our area.

Alicia is in her first and only year at Georgian currently enrolled in the Event Management Graduate Certificate program. She graduated Carleton University with an Honours Bachelor of Global and International Studies with a specialization in Anthropology. Alicia grew up in Barrie and has experience with events, from student engagement events, banquets, and team building events.  She has volunteered at many events throughout this school year including Mirror Ball Gala at the Westin Hotel in Toronto, the Barrie Santa Claus Parade and Bala Cranberry Festival up in Muskoka.  She is very excited for the opportunity to be a part of the team and she is excited to see the career fair all come together. 

Allison is a 2^nd year HHRO student, in her final semester. After moving from the city to the Northern Bruce Peninsula, Allison fell in love with the hospitality and tourism world. Allison has experience across all aspects of the hospitality and tourism world, working in hotels, restaurants and even the City of Owen Sounds Event and Tourism department. She gained plenty of knowledge throughout her experience and is excited to go even farther. Outside of her education, Allison is a mom, a regional pageant titleholder and a proud philanthropist who helped raise over $18,000 for various charities. Allison is excited to be part of the Connect 2 Careers committee and continue to help students and employers build the future of Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation.

Daphnee is a second semester student at Georgian College, currently enrolled in the Tourism Program. Daphnee is passionate about learning new skills, travelling, volunteeringand learning about different cultures. She hopes to travel the world and volunteer in different communities. This is her first time on the Connect 2 Careers Committee and is excited about this opportunity as the job fair will help her and other Georgian students find a job, coop and prep for the working world. She looks forward to the doors open to her in the hospitality industry.