Meet the ECC + Empower team!

   

Julie Godin
Associate Director, Engineering Career Centre

Julie Godin joined the McGill Engineering Career Centre - ECC in 2010. She oversees all ECC activities while actively taking part in various roles including career advising and industry outreach.

Julie holds a Bachelor degree in Engineering Physics and possesses 10 years of experience in the telecommunication industry. She is always thrilled to share her industry knowledge with the students as well as to connect them with professional engineers.

 
 

Maureen Huddleson
Recruitment, Events, Communications Manager

Maureen joined the McGill Engineering Career Centre in August 2007 and is enjoying every moment of her work with external employers and students. Prior to that, she worked at the John Molson School of Business in the Career Centre.

She enjoys swimming, biking, and travelling.

 
 

Benjamin Isaac, MFA
Internship Advisor

Benjamin Isaac has worked at McGill University since 2004, encompassing a wide variety of roles ranging from Academic Advisor to Administrative Coordinator to Program Manager. After joining the Engineering Career Centre in February 2016, Benjamin actively incorporates new technologies, media and innovative solutions to promote career development initiatives with industry professionals, engineering students and student groups to further enhance their experience at the Faculty of Engineering.

Benjamin holds a Masters of Fine Arts in Film Production and Production Management from Miami International University, and enjoys travelling, film, cooking and sports.

 
 

Tim Paterson
Industry Liaison Associate / Career Advisor

Tim Paterson joined McGill in 2021 after 12 years of experience working in the Mining and Metals industry. He has leadership experience in HR and commercial roles in a Global 500 company, including as global manager of a graduate talent program that onboarded more than 400 technical roles per year. Tim is thrilled to be using his knowledge and networks to help students to successfully launch their careers.

Tim holds a BA in Pacific & Asian Studies from the University of Victoria, and he enjoys sports, video games, camping and spending time with his family.

 
 

Elizaveta (Lisa) Vorontsova
Industry Liaison Associate / Career Advisor

Elizaveta (Lisa) Vorontsova joined McGill in 2023 after more than 10 years of experience working as a Japanese language Instructor and Interpreter in Russia, Japan and Canada. She has trained plenty of her students from zero level of Japanese to advanced, enabling them to study and work in Japan. Now, she is ready to help McGill students successfully communicate with their potential employers and jump-start their careers.

Lisa holds an MA in Asian & African Studies from the University of Moscow. Outside the office, you would probably find her reading or humming Bollywood songs. She also finds inspiration in drawing and dancing.

 
 

Soraya Kahlain, CRHA
Industry Liaison Associate - Software Engineering Co-op

Soraya joined the Engineering Career Centre in August 2021, after working for over 6 years in human resources, specializing in talent attraction and development. She has worked in the Engineering Consulting, Telecommunications and non-profit sectors. She has been involved in countless recruitment processes as well as piloting internship and leadership development programs. She is passionately committed to facilitating co-op opportunities in software engineering while guiding students in their internship search.

Soraya holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations from the University of Montreal. She loves to travel, cook and guide individuals in their pursuit for Ikigai.

   

Amy Malenfant
Industry Liaison Associate – Software Engineering Co-op

Amy Malenfant joined the McGill Engineering Student Centre – MESC in 2022 and quickly moved up the ranks by showcasing her dedication and willingness to learn to acquire a new position within McGill Engineering Career Centre – ECC in 2023.

Prior to McGill she had a 15 year career working in the interior design industry in Canada and the USA.

She is ready to put her industry experience to use to guide and connect students to co-op opportunities. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, spending time with family/friends & design.

   

Esraa Hendy, MBA
Internship Administrative Coordinator

Esraa Hendy joined the McGill Engineering Career Centre team in July 2023.

Esraa has a solid experience as an administrative support specialist in higher education and industry, as she has been active in several roles for more than 20 years.

She completed a Master of Business Administration “MBA” degree, a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance as well as the German school diploma. Together with her experience and interest in supporting McGill students and employers, she is ready to support and help students in the McGill Engineering Internship Program.

She enjoys travelling, swimming and spending time with family and friends.

   

Rachel Schafts
Empower - Skills Development Advisor / Career Coach

Rachel Schafts joined the Engineering Career Centre team as a Career Advisor / Industry Liaison Associate in September 2019, after a 15-year career in human resources, recruitment and career transition advising in the USA, UK and Canada. In her current role, she focuses on supporting, promoting and creating experiential learning opportunities for students to help them turn theoretical training into real-world practice.

Rachel holds a master’s degree in Human Resources & Industrial Relations and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She enjoys photography, travelling, chasing storms and Pilates.

   

Malcolm McClintock
Empower - Global Challenges Award Facilitator

Malcolm McClintock, a 2020 alumnus from the Materials Engineering CO-OP Program, has joined the Empower team in 2024! Since graduating from McGill, Malcolm has gone on to work in the world of the Solidarity Economy to promote community ownership and resilience. His history with McGill and pivot into community-oriented organizations aligns him well with the Empower program, which aims to promote alternative experiential learning opportunities for students!

He enjoys 3rd spaces that are welcoming to all, graphic design, and vintage brooches.

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