Haida on her mother's side and Kwakwaka'wakw on her father's side, Juli Holloway (BJour '07) has turned a passion for storytelling into a career dedicated to strengthening Indigenous voices.

Today, she's advancing conversations around Indigenous self-determination, economic reconciliation and the role of communications in creating change. But as a young Indigenous girl living in remote communities in Haida Gwaii and northern Vancouver Island, she had no idea her love of writing could become a career.

"If you grow up in a village or remote community, you may only know about the jobs you can see. It can be hard to imagine something more," said Holloway. "You have to be able to see it to be it."

Alumni in the Lead

In this segment we feature alumni who were recently promoted to senior leadership positions or are celebrating other major accomplishments. Let us know if you or a classmate are celebrating by emailing alumni@tru.ca.

Charlene Scheffelmair

JD '19

Congratulations to Charlene, who is a Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce 2026 Top 40 Under 40 honouree.

Paresh Kulkarni

PBD '23

Congratulations to Paresh, who received the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada 2026 Young Leader Award.

Stephanie Hutchinson

BComm '15 and MBA '18

Congratulations to Stephanie, who was named a 2026 honouree for Business Elite's Top 40 Under 40.

AlumNights 2026

We're coming to seven cities this year and can’t wait to reconnect with you!

Make sure your contact info is up-to-date on the TRU Alumni Network so you don’t miss your city’s invite!

Event alert!

Attention TRU alumni in Japan! The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan is hosting a Canadian Universities Alumni Summer BBQ Mixer in Tokyo on August 27.

If you are interested in connecting with graduates from a wide range of Canadian universities, this is a fun opportunity to make connections and expand your network in Tokyo.

Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026

Time: 17:30 - 21:30

Venue: Keio BBQ Garden, Keio Shinjuku Department Store Rooftop

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