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Meet the special people that make up Lakeland's donor and alumni relations team! Whether you're an alum, prospective donor, or a longtime benefactor, this group of talented people should be your first stop. They know the ins and outs of our story & would love to help you become part of it - one that's been in the works since 1913.

If you're looking to get in contact with one of us, please send us an email.

You can also learn about our projects, priorities and events to get to know even more of what our team works on and where you can get involved.

Stacey Ruller

  • Born in Hudson Bay, SK and now calls Vermilion home
  • Lakeland alumni, graduate of Small Business & Entrepreneurship ('03)
  • Joined Lakeland from 2003-2007 as part of the recruitment team
  • Returned to Lakeland in 2019 with the donor and alumni relations team
  • Proud to have the privilege of leading our donor and relations team
  • Career has focused on sales, business development and recruitment
  • Enjoy spending time with all our donors and sponsors

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Chloe Lo

  • Blackbaud certified at the professional level in Raiser's edge
  • Driven by a love for data, her curiosity and love of learning makes her an invaluable part of the team as the donor and alumni relations administrative assistant
  • Enjoys reading, taking walks with her son, Zephyr, and dog, Proton

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Jenna Pellerin

  • Joined Lakeland College in 2023 and is our team's donor and sponsor associate 
  • Earned her marketing diploma in 2009 and her administration diploma in 2010 from SIAST
  • Currently lives in Lloydminster

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Jordana Saskiw

  • Originally from Innisfree, Alta., she now lives on a cattle farm outside Innisfree with her husband, son, and dog, Bob
  • Graduated from NAIT in 2018 with a Bachelor of Administration Majoring in Accounting
  • After working with an accounting firm, she joined Lakeland's donor and alumni relations team in 2023 as the donor and alumni relations administrator
  • Outside of Lakeland, she enjoys curling and spending quality time with her son and husband 

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Kayleigh Schmid

  • Graduated from Lakeland ('11) after competing on the Rustlers rodeo team and was involved as both a student ambassador and in the class representative committee
  • Beginning in 2011, she's been a part of the student services team and the recruitment/enrolment team
  • In 2022, she joined the donor and alumni relations team and has thoroughly enjoyed connecting with alumni of all class years as our alumni relations and career services specialist
  • Originally from Marwayne, Alta., she now lives in Lloydminster where she enjoys running, spinning, perusing podcasts and walking her dog, Chloe.

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Leanne Wildeman

  • Joined Lakeland College's donor and alumni relations team in May 2022 as the sponsor and donor associate
  • She works closely with mid-level donors and sponsorship for college programs and Feast on the Farm
  • Before joining Lakeland, she worked with a local human services non-profit focusing on marketing, fund development and public education
  • Volunteered in the Kinsmen Foundation (Telemiracle) for 7 years as zone representative and chair
  • For 20+ years, she volunteered with the Lloydminster Kinette Club and is a Life member of the association
  • Earned her diploma in Business Management from Lakeland College ('01) and achieved her CFRE in 2023
  • Currently lives in Lloydminster

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Penny Manners

  • Joined Lakeland College in 2016 and currently works with the donor and alumni relations team as the stewardship & annual giving officer
  • Currently lives in Lloydminster
  • Earned her associate diploma from Lakeland College in 1993 and then earned her B.A. in English from the University of Saskatchewan in 1996
  • Became a certified fundraising professional (CFRE) in 2024

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