Students & Alumni | Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership

Students

Since 2013, the MPNL-DPNL program attracts remarkably experienced students to the philanthropic sector. We invite you to read their profiles below or download the 2024 Students Bios. The PANL Perspectives “Alumni Networks” page also includes in-depth interviews with past students and sector leaders.

Resources are available for current MPNL and DPNL students, as are Forms and Policies. Reach out to the Graduate Administrator if you have questions. In addition, Carleton graduate students have access to professional development resources. These include skills workshops, one-on-one career and writing consultations, career-oriented events, and structured programs. To learn more, visit Graduate Professional Development.

2024 Students

June 30, 2024

Adrian Malcolm, Student

Adrian Malcolm was born and raised in Toronto. He holds an Honours BA History/Law and Society from York University and an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall. Adrian was influenced by his... More

June 30, 2024

Aimable Mpayimana, Student

Aimable Mpayimana holds a Master’s degree in Development Studies and has significant experience within the development sector. He's the founder of Hope of Family, a nonprofit organization in Rwanda that's... More

June 29, 2024

Ally Gallant, Student

Ally Gallant is a professional with a rich background in the nonprofit sector. She's made significant contributions to various organizations, including the YMCA and the Kelowna Gospel Mission, where she... More

June 29, 2024

Amanda Bell, Student

Amanda Bell (she/her) lives on an acreage outside of Edmonton, Alberta. She's the Interim Executive Director of the Fort Saskatchewan Nourishment Centre, where she previously served as President of the... More

June 30, 2024

Angelina Mighty Osborne, Student

With more than 12 years of service in the nonprofit sector, Angelina Mighty Osborne has worked alongside underserved communities, implementing impactful programs that address their needs. Her journey has been... More

July 2, 2024

Anna Taverna, Student

Anna Taverna, a resident of Toronto, is currently engaged with two nonprofit organizations, The Down Syndrome Association of Toronto and The Centre for Accessible Sport and Play. With more than... More

July 2, 2024

Caroline Workman

Born and raised in Calgary, Caroline Workman moved to Ottawa in pursuit of a Communications and Media Studies degree at Carleton University. Developing an interest in fundraising, she spent the... More

July 2, 2024

Christine Vlaming, Student

Christine Vlaming (she/her) holds a Bachelor of Arts from Carleton University and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Ottawa. She's worked with children and youth in various capacities... More

June 30, 2024

Daniel H. Lanteigne, Student

Daniel H. Lanteigne is Vice President of Talent, Strategy & Impact at BNP Philanthropic Performance. He takes a holistic approach to governance, talent management and fundraising. Lanteigne has received multiple... More

June 30, 2024

Deirdre McMurdy, Student

Deirdre McMurdy began her career as a broadcast and print journalist, specializing in business and capital markets. She's worked in policy, politics, crisis communications and corporate strategy. Currently, Deirdre is... More

June 30, 2024

Dr. Karen Lawford, Student

Dr. Karen Lawford is an Anishinaabe midwife (enrolled member of the Lac Seul First Nation), a registered midwife (Ontario), and is the first Indigenous midwife in Canada to obtain a... More

June 29, 2024

Emily Goodwin, Student

Emily Goodwin’s interest in the nonprofit sector began at a very young age when she trained and volunteered with a nonprofit dance studio aimed at fundraising for community needs and... More

2023 Student Cohort

August 9, 2023

Alison Quartaro, Student

Alison (she/her) is the Senior Manager of International Programs and Partnerships at Canadian Feed the Children, an international organization that promotes community-based solutions to food security and food sovereignty in... More

August 9, 2023

Anna Hamilton, Student

Anna graduated from Mount Allison University with a BA in Political Science and Art History and a minor in Museum and Curatorial Studies. Her undergraduate research consisted of two projects:... More

August 9, 2023

Carly Goodman, Student

Carly is a proud Vancouverite, Torontonian and Montrealer (living on traditional Kanien’kehá:ka nation lands), with more than 10 years of experience advocating for equity and social justice among and in... More

August 11, 2023

Cindy Boustani, Student

Born and raised in Lebanon, Cindy Boustani has always dreamed of a better world for her community. She graduated from the Balamand University, in Lebanon, with a Master’s in Architecture... More

In 2024, Damilola Abimboye explained why she liked the program:

Hear from Robinson Orume, an MPNL graduate:

In 2022, Robinson Orume, a graduate, spoke about benefits of the MPNL program. He holds a master’s degree in protected areas management from James Cook University, Australia, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences from his home country of Cameroon. He has 17 years of experience in the public and nonprofit sectors of environmental management. He started the MPNL program in 2022.

Previous MPNL & DPNL alumni

Read stories, research and interviews from alumni about leadership work in Canada and around the world. Also, below are pdfs of bios and photos of past MPNL and DPNL students.

2023 Students, 11th cohort, MPNL program

2022, Student bios, tenth class of the MPNL program

2021, Student profiles of the ninth class of the MPNL program

2020: Student profiles from the eighth cohort of the MPNL program

2019: Student profiles from the seventh MPNL cohort

2018: Students in the sixth MPNL cohort

2017: Students in the fifth cohort

2016: Student in fourth cohort

2015, Students in third cohort

2014: Students in second cohort

2013: Inaugural class