Overview
The External Relations team brings to light the stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni and connects the university community with partners in industry, government, and the broader public. By leading the strategy for both internal and external initiatives, we build reputation, foster pride and advance our mission of uplifting the whole people.
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The Connector Sessions is a community-engaged initiative that brings together leading University of Alberta researchers and their industry partners to share with business leaders how their collaborations are helping to solve some of the world's biggest challenges.
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The University of Alberta is leading with purpose, driving meaningful and innovative change with an understanding that community connections are integral to building a safer, stronger, healthier and more just world.
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Vice-President of External Relations (Acting)
Gail Fredrickson
Gail Fredrickson serves as Interim Vice-President (External Relations) at the University of Alberta. She brings extensive senior executive experience across post-secondary, healthcare, corporate and non-profit sectors, both nationally and internationally.
Prior to stepping into this role, Gail led the university’s Marketing and Communications portfolio, where she worked to advance its global brand profile, safeguard its reputation and drive key strategic priorities forward. She holds a BComm and an MSc in Corporate and Organizational Communications — focused on leadership and high-performance team development — and is a certified executive coach.
