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Congrats to the newest Capitalize Campus Stars!
by Capitalize Magazine

Every year, the Capitalize Campus Stars program recognizes incredible Alberta post-secondary students who are dreaming of becoming CPAs and are already leaving a legacy ...Every year, the Capitalize Campus Stars program recognizes incredible Alberta post-secondary students who are dreaming of becoming CPAs and are already leaving a legacy on their campuses and in their communities. Like those who have come before them, these ...

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Diya Duggal

University of Alberta

by Courtney Mvula

Despite coming from a family of medical doctors, Diya Duggal chose a different path: accounting. A high school accounting course solidified her decision. “I ...Despite coming from a family of medical doctors, Diya Duggal chose a different path: accounting. A high school accounting course solidified her decision. “I absolutely loved that course, and I was pretty sure that’s what I wanted to do,” ...

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Gurleen Mangat

University of Calgary

by Caroline Pulford

Gurleen Mangat, a fourth-year Haskayne School of Business student, is known around campus for her energy, leadership, and love of community. Her interest in ...Gurleen Mangat, a fourth-year Haskayne School of Business student, is known around campus for her energy, leadership, and love of community. Her interest in accounting began thanks to a high school teacher, who made the subject come alive. “I ...

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Al Kim Lutao

SAIT

by Dami Oladipo

Al Kim Lutao is on a mission to make a difference—not just in accounting, but in his community. “I was once there. I was ...Al Kim Lutao is on a mission to make a difference—not just in accounting, but in his community. “I was once there. I was wearing everyone’s shoes back then,” he says. “I don’t want people to experience the hardships ...

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Marion Paul Mendoza

SAIT

by Sarah Maludzinski

For Marion Paul Mendoza, a business student at SAIT, becoming a CPA is about more than career ambition—it’s about stability, opportunity, and family. “I ...For Marion Paul Mendoza, a business student at SAIT, becoming a CPA is about more than career ambition—it’s about stability, opportunity, and family. “I really want to support my mom,” he says. “She’s working three jobs…and she has to ...

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Introducing the 2025 Capitalize Campus Stars

These five students represent the future of the profession

by Capitalize Magazine

Every year, the Capitalize Campus Stars program recognizes incredible Alberta post-secondary students who are dreaming of becoming CPAs and are making a difference on ...Every year, the Capitalize Campus Stars program recognizes incredible Alberta post-secondary students who are dreaming of becoming CPAs and are making a difference on their campuses and in their communities. Like those who have come before them, these five ...

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Moirla Conejos

University of Lethbridge, Calgary

by Caroline Pulford

Moirla Conejos is chasing big dreams: she’s set her sights on be- coming a leader in the accounting profession and making a meaningful impact. ...Moirla Conejos is chasing big dreams: she’s set her sights on be- coming a leader in the accounting profession and making a meaningful impact. “I know it won’t be easy, and getting there will require hard work, continuous learning, ...

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Khushpreet Grewal

SAIT

by Sharon Ruyter

Khushpreet Grewal is not one to be deterred by setbacks. As a high school graduate in India, she was on the path to becoming ...Khushpreet Grewal is not one to be deterred by setbacks. As a high school graduate in India, she was on the path to becoming an accountant, pursuing her love of math in college. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and ...

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Chevy Halvorson

MacEwan University

by Sarah Maludzinski

“I actually wanted to be an actor!” Chevy Halvorson says with a laugh. “I took four years off in between going from high school ...“I actually wanted to be an actor!” Chevy Halvorson says with a laugh. “I took four years off in between going from high school to university, and in those four years, I was like, ‘What do I do?’” Not ...

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Meghan Kennedy

University of Calgary

by Labonneau Dey

“When I was younger, I was the type of person who was physically trembling when presenting in front of others, especially strangers,” says Meghan ...“When I was younger, I was the type of person who was physically trembling when presenting in front of others, especially strangers,” says Meghan Kennedy. “But thanks to case competitions, I am so much more comfortable with public speaking—just ...

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Sheena Sy

University of Lethbridge, Calgary

by Sheryar Qaiser

“Steering my own course was crucial. I wanted to forge my own path,” Sheena Sy says with a smile. Despite her parents’ wishes—her mom ...“Steering my own course was crucial. I wanted to forge my own path,” Sheena Sy says with a smile. Despite her parents’ wishes—her mom pushing for a CPA career and her dad dreaming of her as a doctor—Sheena followed ...

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Introducing this year’s Capitalize Campus Stars

These five students are leaders, high achievers, community builders, general movers and shakers—and they’re already making an impact

by Sarah Maludzinski

Every year, the Capitalize Campus Stars program recognizes a number of incredible Alberta post-secondary students who are dreaming of one day becoming CPAs and ...Every year, the Capitalize Campus Stars program recognizes a number of incredible Alberta post-secondary students who are dreaming of one day becoming CPAs and are already leaving a legacy on their campuses and in their communities. Like those who ...

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