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Recognizing Our Award Recipients

The 2014 Gary L. Filan Excellence in Leadership Award Recipients

Viola Midegs
Viola Midegs has been the Director, Corporate Marketing at SAIT Polytechnic
since 2007. She is responsible for brand management, market insight and ana-
lytics and institutional marketing initiatives that contribute to SAIT being a lead-
ing brand in Canada. Previous to joining the world of post-secondary marketing
she held senior-level marketing roles in a variety of business environments of
telecommunications, hospitality and airline sectors and holds an Economics
degree from the University of Alberta.
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A lifelong learner she is committed in her quest for innovation and knowledge in
leadership.

Linda Austin

Dr. Linda J. Austin is the Dean of Career Education, Kent Campus and Cecil
Center for Florida State College in Jacksonville, Florida, with responsibility for
a range of programs that includes Associate and Bachelor’s degree programs,
in Business disciplines, Paralegal, Interior Design, and Aviation. Dr. Austin has
more than 20 years of leadership and management experience in higher educa-
tion and business environments including information systems, publishing, and
training and development in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Since 2001, she has lived in Jacksonville, Florida, along with her wonderful
spouse, a tall, handsome Texan; and their three cats.

Previous Honorees
2012 Lech Krzywonos Stephen Case
2013 Randy Singer Mary Chatigny

The 2014 Chair Academy Directors Award Recipient

Damira Lopes
Dr. Damira Lopes is a Senior Commercial Manager at Victoria University. In the
last 9 years Damira has held positions of an Associate Director, Commercial
and Business Development and a Head of School of Enterprise at Victoria
University. During this time she has been managing development and delivery
of a highly successful Chair Academy Leadership program in Australia. She was
also a member of the International President’s Board.(2007-2012)

Dr. Lopes is a highly qualifed training professional with passion and commit-
ment to creating innovative educational opportunities for industry and enterprise.

Previous Honorees
2013 Chair Academy Founding Members

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