Editor’s Acknowledgments
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Kerri Shields, whose foundational work on this OER laid the groundwork for its continued success and relevance.
I am also deeply grateful to the incredible OER team at Conestoga College, whose collaboration, creativity, and dedication made this update possible. I wish to acknowledge the unwavering support of our leadership team at Conestoga, whose commitment to open education and student success has been instrumental in bringing this project to life.
I also want to thank my professional network for their generosity and willingness to contribute to this OER by sharing their career journeys, enriching the learning experience for our students. Special thanks to:
- Trish Almgren
- Katarina Borg
- Amanda Buck
- Alex Budzinski
- Julie Dupont
- Tanya Golesic
- Kim Majetic
- Lance McLellan
- Jesse Michael
- Iva Bravic Millereau
- Katarina Milicic
- Kristin Mueller
- Donna Schwartzentruber
I would like to thank my colleagues at Conestoga College for their contributions to this OER. Special thanks to:
- Anna Hohenadel, Accreditation Consultant, Conestoga College
- Rose Mastnak, MBA, Director, Conestoga Entrepreneurship Collective.
- Camelia Nunez, Professor, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Conestoga College ITAL
A note of thanks to Vidhya Mohandas of Vidhyalaya Dancespace for permitting us to feature her entrepreneurship journey and photograph in the OER.
Anela Tomac
August 1, 2025
