It is with mixed emotions that I share the news that Melissa Gallo, currently the Associate Director, Advising & Career Services, will be leaving Humber on September 15th to take on the role of Director, Student Success Initiatives at Mohawk College.  Melissa’s contributions to Humber during her thirteen plus years of service have been significant and include the advancement of new programs such as peer mentoring, the initial launch of a First Generation student program, and her work to advance service learning initiatives both in and out of the classroom. In her current role Melissa has significantly advanced key integrated advising objectives from advisor training to the deployment of hybrid career & academic advising. She has made important service improvements that include an online appointment booking system, enhanced referral pathways with the Academic Schools, and worked with campus partners to develop new programs such as the Transition to Work Event for students with Disabilities. We will miss Melissa’s entrepreneurial spirit, her clarity of vision as well as her team spirit.  Please join me in congratulating Melissa on her new appointment. Chantal Joy Director, Advising & Student Academic Support