Jillian brings over ten years of experience in the post-secondary education sector and a deep understanding of labour relations and organizational leadership to the role of Executive Director. Most recently, Jillian served as a Labour Relations Officer with the Non-Academic Staff Association at the University of Alberta. She holds an MA in Conflict Analysis and Management (Royal Roads), a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology (U of A), and a Certificate in Human Resources Management (U of A). Career highlights include her experience as President of the Alberta Human Ecology Association, sitting on the Alberta Federation of Labour Executive Council, serving as President of a 6,000-member union, and managing a team of undergraduate and graduate advisors at the University of Alberta.
When she's not in the office, you might find Jillian attempting to be a MasterChef, camping, tending her garden, spending time with her family, or enjoying a good cup of black coffee with the family dog, Murphy.
Justin Peng is the Professional Officer for GMUFA. He comes to this position with 14 years of experience in a variety of labour and related fields which include OHS, Human Rights, Human Resources and Labour Relations. He has been successfully assisting unions, employees and employers to address and resolve workplace issues. We are happy to announce that Justin is here to assist you with all of your queries and concerns.
If you have a question about the Collective Agreement or would like to speak to Justin about an employment issue, he can be reached via email at FAOffice@macewan.ca.
Jolie has been the Administrative Officer for the Faculty Association since 2016. She is a native Edmontonian that comes from the world of dance. Having owned her own dance studio, Jolie is well-suited to support the fiscal and operational integrity of the Faculty Association.
She continues as a dance instructor and is an esteemed judge for dance competitions. Her trusty companion Finn, a bichon-shih tzu who is a PAWSS dog, will come to the office some days.