Karlyn Roberts has been hired by Queen 91Ƭ ’s as the new manager of the Western Regional Office based in Calgary.
“As a Queen 91Ƭ ’s alumna and parent, I am very excited to take on this role and look forward to representing the university, alumni, and students,” says Karlyn. “Queen 91Ƭ ’s reputation for producing outstanding graduates and the school 91Ƭ ’s enduring spirit of initiative is what attracted me to this opportunity. As Queen 91Ƭ ’s moves towards its 175th birthday, I am proud to be part of an institution that is transforming and positioning itself for a 21st-century world.”
She joins the university 91Ƭ ’s Office of Advancement after a 15-year career with the Calgary Herald advertising department, where she most recently held the title of senior advertising sales manager.
Karlyn 91Ƭ ’s duties include engaging with alumni and supporting the university 91Ƭ ’s Initiative Campaign. The fundraising campaign, which concludes in 2016, seeks to raise at least $500 million.
Calgary is an important city to Queen 91Ƭ ’s because it is home to more than 4,200 Queen 91Ƭ ’s alumni. It has one of the 91Ƭ Alumni Association 91Ƭ ’s largest and most active branches outside of Ontario.
“Calgary and Queen 91Ƭ ’s have enjoyed a special relationship for many years. Despite the distance from Kingston, the Calgary Branch has been the glue that keeps us all connected," says Tom Hewitt, Chief Development Officer at Queen 91Ƭ ’s. “Karlyn will continue the tradition of great service on behalf of Queen's that her predecessor, Jim Campbell, performed so ably.”
Karlyn 91Ƭ ’s responsibilities extend beyond the Calgary area. She will also work with Queen 91Ƭ ’s alumni and students from all across Western Canada, including Vancouver, Edmonton, Regina, and Saskatoon.
Karlyn graduated from Queen 91Ƭ ’s with an honours BA in political studies. She also has a Master 91Ƭ ’s degree in Communications Studies from the University of Calgary.
She can be reached at 403-266-6195 or karlyn.roberts@queensu.ca.
