Our Team
A graduate of Carleton University with an honours degree in history and law, Maureen has spent many years planning conferences, AGMs and conventions with a private sector organization. Returning to Algonquin College as a mature student, she brings strategic and logistical skills to the “Wish in Dixieland” team.
Maureen is a fan of 1920s jazz and enjoys the hot jazz of Bix Beiderbecke
Originally from Arnprior ON, Tricia has made Ottawa her home and is currently enrolled in the Event Management program at Algonquin College. She has Honours Diplomas in both Business and Early Childhood Education. She also works with a small business researching and implementing relevant events for sales and exposure opportunities through Trade Shows, Charity Events and Expos. Previously, she has worked in Sales, Lead Generation, Marketing and Networking.
On her 'down-time', she enjoys listening to the jazzy sounds of Michael Buble.
Caileigh Gallagher is a lifelong local of Osgoode, ON. In May, she finished her BSc in Music and Worship, minoring in Business at Liberty University, in Virginia. The major strength she brings to this team is relationship building.
Her favourite jazz tune is Ella Fitzgerald's version of "Mack the Knife"..
Marie Adeline Jules is from Mauritius Island. She has a degree in Mass Communication from Curtin University and a post-graduate certificate in Interactive Media Management from Algonquin College. Her strengths are to be a strategic thinker and a creative person.
Her favourite jazz song is ‘Don’t know why’, by Norah Jones
Ashleigh is from Stouffville, Ontario, and she is currently living in Ottawa attending Algonquin College. She has a Diploma in Fashion Business from Seneca College. She is a creative thinker, and like to plan things from start to finish. Her strength is in organization and executing events.
Her favourite jazz song is ‘Tiger Rag’, by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band.
Devan Henderson is from Ottawa, Ontario. Currently attending Algonquin College with past studies in accounting and environmental rights. Brings a relationship building strength to the team.
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Her favourite jazz song is Etta James - At Last.