Leadership in Action: Watch the Women’s Leadership Panel
On August 25 the RMC Alumni Association launched its new Webinar Series with a Women’s Leadership Panel, where our stellar team of alumnae panelists shared their personal stories through a leadership lens, including their inspirations, reflections, lessons learned and advice for others. Now, during Women’s History Month, we are pleased to share a link to…
From Sea to C-Suite: Sarah McMillan’s Journey of Service and Leadership
Long before Sarah McMillan, RRMC 1995, entered the executive suite at Babcock Canada, she was learning to lead at sea. Her career began at Royal Roads Military College, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Military Psychology. The discipline, curiosity and commitment to service developed there would guide a journey spanning warships, classrooms, military headquarters, an overseas deployment and, ultimately, corporate leadership.
Charting a New Course: Rear-Admiral Josée Kurtz’s Trailblazing Career
Kurtz joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1988 and built her early career at sea, developing expertise in navigation and naval operations. In 1995, she became the first, and at the time only, woman to complete the maritime advanced navigation officer course. It was an early sign of the barrier-breaking career ahead.
Courage, Care and Command: The Trailblazing Service of Senator Rebecca Patterson
This Women’s History Month, eVeritas recognizes Rear-Admiral (Ret’d) The Honourable Rebecca Patterson, OMM, MSM, CD a trailblazing military leader, registered nurse and senator whose career reflects a lifelong commitment to service.
Leading the Way: David Benoit, RMC 1994, Named Next Nova Scotia Community College President
The RMC Alumni Association congratulates David Benoit, RMC 1994, on his appointment as the next President of Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC). He will assume the role on January 1, 2027, succeeding former President Don Bureaux.
Colonel Angie Thomas (RMC 2003) Assumes Command of 14 Wing Greenwood
A distinguished aerospace leader and dedicated officer, Colonel Thomas has built an impressive career marked by operational excellence, professional achievement, and a steadfast commitment to service. Her journey from Officer Cadet at the Royal Military College of Canada to Wing Commander reflects the values of Truth, Duty, Valour that continue to shape generations of RMC graduates.
Representing Canada Abroad: Ryan Ward, RMC 2004, Appointed Incoming Consul General in Bengaluru
A graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Ryan began his career as a Logistics Officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force, completing specialized training in human resources, transport, and leadership, and working at National Defence Headquarters on officer assessment for senior staff positions.
Alumni Spotlight: From Military College to Market Leader and Author – Jason Donville, RRMC RMC Class of 1986
Like generations of alumni before him, Jason arrived at Royal Roads Military College as a young cadet, where he learned the enduring values of leadership, discipline, resilience, and service. Those lessons would become the foundation of an extraordinary career that would take him from the parade square to the boardroom, and ultimately to the pages of a deeply personal and compelling book.
RMC 2007 Alumna Leah West Helping Shape Canada’s Cybersecurity Future
A former armoured officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, Leah served for 10 years and deployed to Afghanistan in 2010. She later transitioned into law and national security, serving with the Department of Justice’s National Security Litigation and Advisory Branch, clerking at the Federal Court of Canada, and appearing before courts and national security review bodies, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Today, she is an Associate Professor at Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, where her work focuses on national security law, international humanitarian law, and cyber operations.
From Small-Town Ontario to International Leadership
The journey of Colonel (Ret’d) Brian Akitt, RRMC/RMC Class of 1974, is a powerful reminder that extraordinary opportunities often begin with a single decision.
Geoff Bennett: A Legacy of Adventure, Volunteerism, and Giving Back
H8788 Geoff Bennett (RMC 1971) has long understood that the strongest traditions at the Royal Military Colleges are carried forward by those who choose to give back. As the organizer behind La Chasse-Galerie, the memorable voyageur canoe fundraising initiative that brought graduates together in support of the CMC’s, Geoff helped transform camaraderie, adventure, and alumni…
A wide-ranging career in the Engineers
25914 Major (Maj) Jaemok Lee’s (RMC 2013) journey in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is a testament to discipline, resilience and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Born in Korea, his values were shaped during his early life growing up in a small town on Vancouver Island. From a young age, Maj Lee displayed exceptional athletic ability, particularly in soccer and rugby. These formative years in sport would become the foundation for a leadership style that fosters teamwork, perseverance and mental toughness – complemented by career‑defining traits like leading by example and leading from the front.
