Staff

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Tahnia Getson, BA [they/her]
e. edirector@nwpolytech.ca p. 780.539.2743
Tahnia Getson has been working in nonprofits, advocacy and social change for the better part of ten years. They are an active part of the Grande Prairie and surrounding community and have been integrated into the arts scene for most of their adult life. They are constantly seeking out new education about the society that we live in, and are eager to have a better understanding of the community with each passing day.
Tahnia is an energetic part of NWPSA and brings extended knowledge on systemic barriers, effective advocacy, nonprofit structure and an excessive amount of knowledge on dinosaurs. They would love to get to know any and all students who are interested in student leadership and their door is always open to any student who needs to talk.
The books that Tahnia is currently reading are:
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Special Topics in Being a Human - S. Bear Bergman
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They Said This Would Be Fun - Eternity Martis
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Our Work Is Everywhere - Syan Rose
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heart berries: a memoir - Terese Marie Mailhot

Governance & Student Support Coordinator
J de Montarnal, [they/them]
e. jdemontarnal@nwpolytech.ca p. 780.539.2962
J (they/them) is the Governance and Student Support Coordinator with NWPSA. As a Metis, queer person, they are deeply intrigued by work surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion.
J is passionate about youth leadership and has worked with student/youth leadership teams for the past 11 years and comes the NWPSA from an initiative centered around systemic change in education and employment for minority youth.
When not working alongside youth to make the world a better place, J enjoys playing slow pitch and volleyball as well as hanging out with Theodore, their one year old poodle.

NOTLEY COORDINATOR
Brayden Friedel, [he/him]
e. bfriedel@nwpolytech.ca p. 780.835.6624
Brayden Friedel comes to NWPSA from a culinary background. A graduate from the Okanagan College with his Associate of Culinary Arts in 2018, he's a loved member of our staff team. He takes the lead on our Fairview campus with a focus on the Notley Square Lounge and student engagement.
He has been working in fast paced environments most of his career and has a background in security and client care. He's a jack of all trades and brings ample knowledge to Fairview students, and an incredibly amount of passion and love for the lounge in Fairview. Be sure to stop into his office and say hello, he'd be happy to great you with a smile!

DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR
Jillian Leslie, [she/her]
e. sa@nwpolytech.ca p. 780.539.2962
Jillian is our Department Coordinator at the NWPSA office! She comes from a role as Social Media Coordinator and will be keeping you up to date on the latest Students' Association Events and student services on campus via our Social Media accounts. She is excited to assist your Student Council leaders bring to fruition the wonderful events they have planned for you on campus this year.
Visit her to inquire about your student benefits, for the recreational activities at Howlers (she is the keeper of the pool cues, ping pong and foosball items), or simply to chat!
CONTACT
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Tel. 780.539.2962
Fax. 780.539.2776
G123 - 10726 106 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 4C4
VISIT
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Monday - Friday 10:00 - 2:00