Alumni services
Welcome to our alumni network
As an esteemed member of our ICM alumni family, you are an integral part of our legacy and ongoing success. The journey you started with us doesn’t end at your program completion; it’s a lifelong connection that continues to grow and evolve.
Discover how you can stay connected with ICM and fellow alumni.
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Transition
Prepare and enhance the transition experience of ICM students into the University of Manitoba through transition mentorship and support programming.
Professional development
Engage with your fellow alumni to connect with industry professionals for networking, career mentorship, and job referrals.
Events
Special events to offer networking, reunion, capacity development opportunities and milestone celebrations.
Stay connected
- Build and extend your network
- Connect with your classmates
- Employment and professional development opportunities
- Ease of access to information
- Mentorship opportunities
- Exclusive events
Elysa Lu - 2022
I currently am the President and Founder of the Malaysian Students' Association (MYSA), Associate International Student Representative of the Arts Students' Body Council (ASBC), Racialized Students' Representative of the Labour Studies Students' Association (LABSSA), and the VP Advocacy of the Asian Students' Association (ASC). Since leaving ICM, I've started, or should I say re-started, my small business. I tabled during an UMSU Market event and it went much better than I expected! I owe this achievement to, again, staffs of ICM for helping shape me into an extroverted person when needed so I am open and brave enough to take that first step and to be able to communicate with so many people during the market without feeling shy or awkward! A little plug into that small business, I'm @phas.made on Instagram!
Po-Chen Lu - 2009
Susan Deane, the former director of ICM, gave me a push towards the direction I needed. The whole team, supported me all the way till I graduated from ICM to U of M, and beyond. I am now a dentist, running a small clinic, serving a lot of patients who need my help. Till this day I still tell my wife the story how I was lucky, from an education who gave me D and Fs.. then in ICM I got A and Bs. Rebuilt and redirect my confidence on learning path.
Ricardo José Herrera - 2020
My journey in agriculture began unexpectedly. When I first arrived in Canada, my goal was to study microbiology. But during my first year living in university residences, a casual conversation with a friend at the Fresh Food Company dining hall changed my direction. That conversation opened my eyes to the world of agriculture, and I realized how much potential there was to make a meaningful impact in this field. I then went on to study agribusiness at the University of Manitoba. After completing my bachelor’s degree in June 2023, I took a big step by moving to Germany. Here, I am currently pursuing a master’s degree in Agricultural and Food Economics at the University of Bonn, specializing in Resource and Environmental Economics and Agroeconomic Modeling. This has given me the opportunity to dive deeper into how resources are managed and how economic models can help improve agricultural systems and rural development. ICM played a crucial role in setting the foundation for my academic journey. It helped me transition smoothly into the Canadian education system and provided a supportive environment during my first year. The personalized approach at ICM allowed me to build confidence in my studies and helped me develop the skills I needed to pursue agribusiness at the University of Manitoba. Without that solid start, I wouldn’t have been able to take on the challenges and opportunities that have come my way since then.
Tinashe Mutamangira – 2019
Growing up, I had always dreamed of being an entrepreneur, building something that could influence the lives of many people. To do that, I knew I had to be in the right environment, surrounded by nurturing people. ICM provided that foundation when I arrived. They introduced me to the Canadian way of life and helped redefine my understanding of education. I had always thought that going to university was about learning and getting a degree, but it quickly became apparent that it was about exploring my strengths and utilizing the resources available to discover my individual passions. Starting InTuitionPay was incredibly challenging. Despite these hardships, we persevered. Fast forward three years, and InTuitionPay is operational in five countries: Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Tanzania. We have been recognized as a top 25 fintech startup in Canada according to DC Bank Calgary fintech awards, a finalist for the Bipoc Foundation Black Entrepreneur of the Year, and Black Business of the Year. Recently, we were featured on Season 19 of Dragons’ Den. As a university student, I was recognized by Next Canada as one of the Next 36 finalists, an organization that identifies students across Canada capable of building the next unicorn company. I was also one of the winners of the Stu Clark New Venture Championships in 2023.
Alumni Frequently Asked Questions
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