Our Team
Reach out to a member of the Development team to learn how you can help students at RRC Polytech get in front of what’s ahead.
David Petis
Executive Director, Advancement
204.631.3302 | dpetis@rrc.ca
Shelly Smith-Hines
Director, Development
204.632.2936 | ssmith-hines@rrc.ca
Kelly McArthur
Manager, Development
204.791.0192 | kmcarthur2@rrc.ca
Matt Fast
Senior Development Officer
204.304.0743 | mfast35@rrc.ca
Matt supports fundraising efforts as part of RRC Polytech’s Comprehensive Campaign.
Taryn Michie
Senior Development Officer
204.782.4801 | tmichie@rrc.ca
Taryn supports fundraising efforts as part of RRC Polytech’s Comprehensive Campaign.
Andrea Senebald
Senior Development Officer
204.914.9567 | asenebald@rrc.ca
Andrea supports fundraising efforts as part of RRC Polytech’s Comprehensive Campaign.
Elena Grinshteyn
Senior Development Officer, Student Awards and Annual Giving
204.631.3324 | egrinshteyn@rrc.ca
Elena’s portfolio includes awards, bursaries, scholarships and special initiatives.
Teresa Fox
Coordinator, Prospect Research
204.631.3370 | tefox@rrc.ca
Teresa collaborates with the fundraising team to ensure fundraising efforts are streamlined.
Melody Penner
Database Officer
204.632.2136 | mkpenner@rrc.ca
Melody manages the alumni/fundraising database, contact listings and develops focused reports.
Michael Blahuta
Development Officer – Donor and Stakeholder Relations
204.794.1105 | mblahuta@rrc.ca
Michael works to ensure that donors experience high-quality interactions with the College to foster long-term engagement.
Lisa Moore
Development Officer – Donor and Stakeholder Relations
204.470.5126 | limoore@rrc.ca
Lisa works to ensure that donors experience high-quality interactions with the College to foster long-term engagement.
Michael Joyal
Donor Stewardship Coordinator
204.632.3031 | mjoyal826@rrc.ca
Michael provides administrative support to enhance the Development Department fundraising activities.
Nastaran Dehghan
Donor Stewardship Coordinator
431.337.9449 | ndehghan@rrc.ca
Nastaran provides administrative support to enhance the Development Department fundraising activities.
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.