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Randy Hansen Alumnus, NBCC Security Services, 1989 Randy Hansen believes a meaningful career is measured by the people you’ve helped. Whether taking a call to simply listen, helping a family waiting for answers, or offering guidance to training officers, service has shaped every stage of his work. After more than 35 years in policing, it … Read more
Emily RossAlumna, NBCCHuman Services, 2021Firefighter I, 2021Non-Profit Leadership, 2026 For as long as Emily Ross can remember, there has always been something more to learn. Another question to ask. Another skill to master. And, most importantly, another way to help someone. Her insatiable love of learning is driven by a deeper calling: to connect with … Read more
Scott Babineau Alumnus, NBCC Business Technology, 1986 There is a steady peace to Scott Babineau. He is happiest with a forest trail beneath his feet, the warmth of a golden sunset on his face, and time to appreciate the people and places around him. Observant, compassionate, and grounded by the little things, Scott has a … Read more
Paddy QuinnAlumnus, NBCCCommunication Arts and Radio Broadcasting, 1996 “Almost every day I use something I learned while at NBCC,” Paddy Quinn shares. In 1994, Paddy wasn’t sure what came next after high school. While many of his classmates were planning to attend university, he didn’t feel drawn to that path. He knew he wanted to … Read more
Legacy doesn’t always announce itself loudly. Sometimes, it lives in the quiet conversations held in a century home perched over the city of Saint John, New Brunswick. A place where the door is always open (sometimes literally, but always in spirit), where there is always a seat at the table, and beauty to be found in every corner. Extending far beyond … Read more
New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is pleased to celebrate Emilija Salapura, a first-year Practical Nurse student, as the inaugural recipient of the NBCC Alumni Trailblazer Bursary. From a young age, Emilija knew she wanted a career in health care. Today, through the Practical Nurse program, she is developing the hands-on skills and clinical experience needed to pursue that goal. The Alumni Trailblazer Bursary was created to support first-generation learners like Emilija, … Read more
When Alyssa Oram walks into class at New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), she’s not just preparing for her future and a career, she’s continuing a family legacy of care that began more than 40 years ago. In the winter of 2026, the Pharmacy Technician student was named a recipient of the NBCC Alumni Family Scholarship. Since 2016, NBCC Alumni has proudly awarded this scholarship to celebrate students who follow in the footsteps of a family member who previously studied … Read more
Education shapes more than what you do—it shapes who you become, how you uplift others, and how you strengthen your community. At New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), giving back to the community is woven into our values and part of who we are. As part of the NBCC learning experience, students from every program across … Read more
Micaela Hachey, a Behaviour Intervention Mentor with a school district in Miramichi, NB, is the kind of person who makes you feel seen the moment you meet her. Whether she’s coaxing a nervous student to try again, cheering on a rookie rugby player, or steadying a paddleboard for a hesitant first-timer, she radiates the kind … Read more
Step into the Willow Centre in Charlotte County, and you’ll find Sam Gullison at the heart of it all. She’s a steady presence with kind eyes and an attentive ear, the kind of person who leans in when you speak, whose quiet nod makes the air feel lighter, safer. As Program Director at the Willow … Read more
Darcy and Mark Culberson, owners of High Lift Auto Service, are the kind of people who make a community feel like a home. Together, they are equal parts grit and grace, partners in life and work who have built not only a successful business, but also a legacy of kindness. As Darcy often says, “our … Read more
Marlene Thompson, a Human Resources professional, brings a laugh that warms a room and a smile that could quickly put anyone at ease. She is the kind of person who fills a room with welcome, someone who has built a life around opening doors and creating belonging, a trait Marlene witnessed from her parents again … Read more