Students & Alumni
Since 2013, the MPNL-DPNL program attracts remarkably experienced students to the philanthropic sector. We invite you to read their profiles below. 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.
2025 Students
Our thirteenth cohort of students began studies at the two-week Summer Institute, at Carleton University, in the summer of 2025, in both the MPNL and DPNL programs. The Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (MPNL) program includes both experienced and aspiring professionals. The Graduate Diploma in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (DPNL) is intended to enable working professionals to upgrade their knowledge and skills. Both programs allow students to study without needing to relocate. Read the full bios of cohort 13 in this pdf.
2024 Students
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…
Mekayla Dionne, Student
Mekayla Dionne is an emerging Métis artist from Toronto. She obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts from OCAD University, with…
Emily Goodwin, Student
Emily Goodwin’s interest in the nonprofit sector began at a very young age when she trained and volunteered with a…
2023 Students
Riley Weymann, Student
A passionate community builder and storyteller, Riley Weymann has been active in a wide range of social and environmental issues…
Damilola Abimboye, Alumna
Damilola Abimboye is a dynamic leader and changemaker, dedicated to driving social efforts and innovation within her community. As the…
Nelly Li, Student
Nelly Li is from Hong Kong. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Economics from the US. For 14…
In 2024, Damilola Abimboye explained why she liked the program:
Jeremie Hooper-Grandbois talks about the excellent content and speakers in the MPNL 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