ESQ - Key Persons
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- Human Resources
- Talent Acquisition Specialist
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- Human Resources
- Learning & Development Specialist
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- Professor of Religious Studies and Theological Studies
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- Human Resources
- Pension Administrator
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- Human Resources
- Pension Analyst
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- Human Resources
- Manager, Talent Acquisition
Bel Cairns is a 3rd year student at the University of Waterloo, studying Classics. Bel spent the last year living in residence at Conrad Grebel as the president of the Student Council. Bel is excited to be joining the OMMC staff for the first time, as the Musical Theatre director. Bel is looking forward to using their experience in performing in and directing theatre to create a fun and supportive environment for campers to try new things and express themselves. They sing, play piano and French Horn, and like using music as a way to connect with people. Outside of music, Bel enjoys reading (in English, French and Ancient Greek), playing soccer, and taking care of their moss and pet worms.
Ben Thiessen is a 4th year student at Wilfrid Laurier University studying Economics and Political Science, and he is super excited to be working at OMMC this year! He attended music camp from 2014 - 2016 and is looking forward to creating the same memorable experience for this year's campers! As the Rec director, Ben is planning a host of games and activities for all the times the campers aren't making music. Ben has played music nearly his whole life, playing piano for 17 years and achieving his grade 10 RCM in 2017. He picked up the trumpet in Grade 6 to play in his school band, and has loved it ever since! When he isn't playing music, Ben enjoys indoor rock climbing, reading sci-fi novels, and watching movies. Ben is pumped to work with the other OMMC staff to build an awesome two weeks of camp!
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- HR Systems Analyst
- Human Resources
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- Administrative Assistant to the Dean and Academic Program
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- HR Project Coordinator
- Human Resources
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- Director of Theological Studies, Assistant Professor of Theological Studies and Coordinator of Applied Studies
Chloe Shantz is a violinist and soprano vocalist. Raised in a musical family, choral and orchestral music has always been part of Chloe's life. Her studies in violin led to many musical opportunities growing up, such as the Calgary Youth Orchestra, the Amici String Quartet program and the Calgary Performing Arts Festival. In High School, Chloe discovered a love for singing through school choirs, and was a member of the Alberta Youth Choir 2019 and Alberta Treble Choir 2022. Outside music, Chloe has a passion for reading and writing novels. She is now studying at the University of Waterloo with a double major in Music and English Literature. Chloe is looking forward to returning for her second year at OMMC!
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- Workplace Accessibility Specialist
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- Instructional Digital Media Developer
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- Undergraduate Academic and Administrative Coordinator, Music Department
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- Learning & Development Specialist
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- Assistant Professor of History
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- Workforce Planning Coordinator
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- Chaplain ( Retired 2021 ) Council Member of Waterloo Kitchener United Mennonite Church / Retired Faculty
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- Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Emily is thrilled to be returning to OMMC this summer and is even more excited to be taking on the role of co-director with Mykayla Turner. Emily graduated from Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg in 2019 with a Bachelor of Music and since then has worked in music, church, and educational settings in both Kitchener and Winnipeg. Since winter of 2021 she has been working at Westgate Mennonite Collegiate in Winnipeg.
Emily's favourite part of camp is the intersection of music, community, and play, and is looking forward to sharing music with campers this summer!
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- Visiting Assistant Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies
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- Pollinator Garden Coordinator
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- Student Life and Recruitment Coordinator
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- Professor Emerita, English & Peace and Conflict Studies ( Retired 2012 )
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- Schlegel Specialist in Spirituality and Aging
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- Marketing and Communications Manager
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- Media Inquires May Be Directed to Faculty Experts or to
Media inquires may be directed to faculty experts or to Jennifer Konkle, Marketing and Communications Manger.
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- Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Theological Studies
- Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Theological Studies, Interim Director of Toronto Mennonite Theological Centr
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- Chaplain, Acting Director of Student Services
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- Professor Emeritus, Religious Studies & Theological Studies ( Retired 2014 Interim President, 2016 - 2017 ) Religious Studies & Theological Studies / Retired Faculty
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- Manager, Leadership Development
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- Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies
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- Associate Director, Disability Inclusion
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- Music Undergraduate Officer / Academic Advisor
- Undergraduate Officer and Advisor for Music
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- Assistant Professor of Music
- Director of the Church Music and Worship Program, Noon Hour Concert Coordinator
Kate attended OMMC as a camper from 2012-2016 and it had such a profound impact on her that she had to return as a staff member! She is a soprano vocalist, violinist and is learning both guitar and piano. She was part of the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony String School until the end of high school, a member of Menno Youth Singers for the first two years of high school and spent two years singing in Carleton University's Choir. Kate graduated from Carleton University in Spring 2022 with a Bachelors of Global and International Studies and after worked at both Elections Ontario and Silver Lake Mennonite Camp. Since then she has been spending nine months in Seattle as part of the Episcopal Service Corps program to discern where God is calling her next. Kate is looking forward to leading the LIT program and seeing how music, faith, games, laughter, and creativity collide!
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- Senior Payroll Administrator
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- Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
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- Conrad Grebel Review Editor
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- Bookings & IT Services Coordinator
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- Associate Professor of Music
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- Learning & Development Specialist
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- Archivist - Librarian
- Archivist - Librarian / Liaison Librarian for Peace & Conflict Studies, Mennonite Studies and Theological Studies
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- Reception & Admin Assistant
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- Manager, Workforce Planning
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- Executive Assistant to the President
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- Food Services Assistant, Cook
My name is Ljiljana Ilic. I moved to Canada from Croatia in April 1999 with my husband and three daughters.
I started working in food services at Conrad Grebel in August 2011. I get to work with an amazing team every day and meet wonderful students. I started cooking when I was young and baking is my favorite hobby, especially with friends and family.
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- Compensation and Benefits Analyst
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- Assistant
- Food Services Manager
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- Professor Emeritus, Peace and Conflict Studies ( Retired 2020 )
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- Associate Professor of Music
- Music, Music Academic Advisor
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- Library Associate
- Library Associate / Liaison Librarian for Music
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- Theological Studies Graduate Coordinator
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- Manager, Marketing & Communications
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- Chairman of Music
- Chairman of Music Department
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- Professor Emeritus of History and Peace and Conflict Studies ( Retired 2022 )
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- Director, Organizational and Human Development
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- Talent Acquisition Specialist
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- Interim Chief Human Resources Officer, & Senior Director, Human Resources
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- HR Manager
- Operations Assistant
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- Adjunct Instructor, Peace and Conflict Studies
- Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Studies
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- Associate Professor in Peace and Conflict Studies
- Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies
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- Undergraduate Academic and Administrative Officer, Peace and Conflict Studies
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- Disability Benefits Specialist
My name is Neven Esmail, and I am originally from Egypt. I moved to Canada with my husband in 2006 as he was completing his PhD at the University of Waterloo. We have two sons. Before joining Grebel in August 2019, I worked as a cook in different kitchens. At Grebel, I get to work with a great team and meet nice students. When I'm not at work, I enjoy baking, cooking and helping people in our community.
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- Interim Administrative Assistant to Student Services
Oliver Lingertat is a recent graduate from the University of Waterloo in Computing and Financial Management. He has held musical leadership and instruction roles as the concertmaster of the Kawartha Youth Orchestra, section leader in the orchestra@uwaterloo, and as a beginners violin instructor. He has also performed with the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra, University of Waterloo Chamber Choir, and in the pit band or cast of several student musicals. Oliver is looking forward to sharing his love of music with campers this summer!
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- Job Evaluation Specialist
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- Food Services Assistant, Cook
My name is Radmila Vujosevic. I was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Due to the war that broke out in my home country, I've lived in several different countries. I have worked many different jobs such as accountant, math teacher, pizza maker and now as a food services assistant and cook at Grebel since August 2016. I am really happy to work here and feel grateful to have met so many great people here at Conrad Grebel.
I have two adult children. My daughter has graduated from University of Waterloo and is currently completing a Masters of Professional Education at Western University. My son has finished a business accounting program at Conestoga College.
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- Interim Administrative Assistant to Student Services
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- Chairman of Peace and Conflict Studies, Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies
- Chairman, Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies
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- Human Resources Financial Officer
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- Change Management Advisor
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- Manager, HR Projects & Technology
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- Talent Acquisition Specialist
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- Director, Operations & Systems
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- Manager, Labour Relations
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- Manager of Certificate Program in Conflict Management
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- Employee Career Advisor and Learning Specialist
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- Manager, Pension Services
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- Food Services Assistant, Cook
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- Manager, Employee Development
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- Coordinator, Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement
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- Administrative Officer and Graduate Studies Coordinator, Peace and Conflict Studies
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- Religious Studies & Theological
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- Talent Acquisition Specialist
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- HR Systems Support Administrator
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- Dean, Director of Mennonite Studies, Associate Professor of History
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- Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Theological Studies, Editor of the Conrad Grebel Review
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- Religious Studies & History
Yolanda Lichty is a soprano vocalist and composer. She graduated from the Teacher's Apprenticeship Program at Faith Builders Educational Programs in 2019. This fall, she'll be completing her second year of a Bachelor's of Music at Wilfrid Laurier University. Before that, she had eight years of experience teaching at private Mennonite schools in Southern Ontario. There she had the privilege of doing music with people little and half-grown. She's sung in multiple choral groups ranging in size from Mennonite Memorial Mass Choir to a sixteen-voice a cappella group called Heart Cry Ensemble. She enjoys writing creative nonfiction, watering her garden, and the colour of a lake on a grey day. Yolanda is delighted to get to make music and study truth with the campers at OMMC this summer!