Evelyn was ahead of her time in helping to facilitate critical thinking in students, staff and peers to hone in on the critical questions related to their projects and endeavors and we all benefited from her excellent skillset. She would ask annoying questions like: Evelyn spent her life guiding people in creating, honing and communicating their message. Her forte was simply in facilitating the journey. She was a student of results-based management, the one minute manager and strategic, systems-based analysis – all still relevant and valuable in today’s business world. She was born and raised in Vegreville, AB. Her post-secondary education resulted in a B.Ed. from the University of Alberta, majoring in English and Sociology in 1971. Evelyn embraced the role of Publications Director and Head Librarian at the Department of Rural Economy at the UofA from 1972-1982. In this position, she was many things to many people: Later in her career she would move to the Department of Agriculture (1982) and remain there until her retirement in 2008, representing over 40 years of service. While at the Department of Agriculture, Evelyn continued to apply her skills and have an impact across the industry. Her major role was to lead and facilitate implementation of sound economic and policy related projects with her peers. Highlights include: Evelyn always gave back. She never stopped in her tireless pursuit to make things better for everyone around her. We who write these words benefitted from knowing her. We hope you benefit and are touched by our inspired generosity from knowing Evelyn too. God Bless.
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