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Office Hours Mentorship Series: Network, Volunteer, Thrive: The Queen’s Alumni Advantage

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Join us for an inspiring session with Queen’s University Alumni Association (QUAA) Board Members Carolyn Desrosiers, Artsci’06, and Angela Xu, Comm’22, as they share how their Queen’s experiences opened doors to meaningful connections, professional growth, and rewarding volunteer opportunities.

Discover how you can:

  • Leverage the Queen’s alumni network to advance your career.
  • Turn volunteer experiences into resume-building opportunities.
  • Stay engaged and make an impact in the Queen’s community after graduation.

This 45-minute Office Hours-style webinar, moderated by the Queen’s Student Alumni Association (QSAA), includes an open Q&A. Whether you’re eager to ask questions or simply listen in, you’ll walk away with valuable insights and actionable tips for your own Queen’s journey—both now and beyond graduation.

 

Carolyn Desrosiers, Artsci'06: Carolyn is an executive advisor and transformation leader currently working in the health care industry. She has worked across a variety of industries, establishing global project management offices, leading change management initiatives, and mobilizing leadership teams. Carolyn resides in Utah where her husband and two children. She formed the Queen’s Alumni Utah Branch in 2023 in an effort to meet other alumni based in the state. She is also a mentor in the Queen’s Alumni Mentorship Initiative, and she is passionate about encouraging other alumni to mentor current undergraduate students.

Angela Xu, Comm'22: Angela is an Associate at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where she supports clients across diverse industries—including Consumer, Financial Services, and Energy & Natural Resources—by delivering strategic insights and practical solutions to complex business challenges.

She earned her Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business in 2022. During her time at Queen’s, she was actively engaged in student organizations such as the Queen’s Consulting Association, FreshSight Pro-Bono Consulting, Smith Commerce Society, and QHacks, and also completed a semester abroad in Hong Kong.

Prior to joining BCG, Angela gained experience through internships in management consulting, internal strategy, and e-commerce operations. Passionate about sustainability and community impact, she remains committed to creating meaningful change through her professional and volunteer endeavors.

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