MacEwan University welcomes Angela Santiago, co-founder and CEO of The Little Potato Company Ltd., as the university’s 38th Allard Chair in Business. Individuals selected for this honorary position possess exemplary business acumen, demonstrate remarkable leadership skills and have made significant contributions to the community.
“Angela has the vision and belief in the wider community that is so important to see in today’s entrepreneurs,” says Dr. Annette Trimbee, president and vice-chancellor. “She holds dear the belief that everyone deserves healthy, nutritious food. And, not surprisingly as a leader in agriculture, innovation and sustainability are vitally important to her as well. MacEwan is proud to welcome Angela to this position and we look forward to the year ahead.”
During her year-long appointment, Santiago will meet with students and faculty members during classroom visits, lectures and special events so that she can share her expertise and experiences with a wide audience.
“What a thrill and honour it is to be named the 38th Allard Chair in Business by MacEwan University,” says Santiago. “I am so grateful for this acknowledgement and the opportunity to share my experiences with students, to engage with the community and I’m excited to connect with the next generation of business leaders.”
MacEwan will officially celebrate Santiago’s appointment at an event in February.
Angela Santiago co-founded The Little Potato Company Ltd. with her father, Jacob Vander Schaaf, a Dutch immigrant who longed for the tasty little potatoes’ of his youth.
Source: Education News Canada. Read the full story here
Image: Angela Santiago
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