Alumni
“The Collingwood Alumni Association is a powerful network of more than 4,000 alumni around the globe. In partnership with the Advancement Department, the Alumni Association aims to deepen connections among alumni and with the School through a variety of formal and informal events and programs.”
Sky Lilah ’14 and Taisha Teal Wayrynen ’11
The Arts are a Platform, Not a Box
We’re pleased to share our next Alumni Spotlight, part of our storytelling initiative highlighting exceptional Collingwood alumni who continue to make an impact in their fields while staying connected to our community.
This spotlight features sisters Sky Lilah ’14 and Taisha Teal Wayrynen ’11, the executive leaders behind the Vancouver Visual Art Foundation and Art Vancouver. Their unique career paths – combining gallery curation with fitness coaching, art therapy, and international operations – offer an inspiring look at what it means to build a thriving, multi-faceted career in the arts, alongside family.
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Alumni SPOTLIGHT SERIES
![Sky '14 and Taisha '11]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779396205/collingwood/uv0a39mfuiacdjad2f88/sky-taisha.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779396205/collingwood/uv0a39mfuiacdjad2f88/sky-taisha.jpg","width":410}])
THE ARTS ARE A PLATFORM, NOT A BOX
![A man with a beard and a black baseball cap sits in front of a plain, light-colored wall.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778185004/collingwood/uoc1vagnqmsaw5dvdnl9/David-F-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778185004/collingwood/uoc1vagnqmsaw5dvdnl9/David-F-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778185004/collingwood/uoc1vagnqmsaw5dvdnl9/David-F-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778185004/collingwood/uoc1vagnqmsaw5dvdnl9/David-F-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778185004/collingwood/uoc1vagnqmsaw5dvdnl9/David-F-2.jpg","width":1365}])
TRUSTING YOUR PATH FORWARD
![Ella van der Werff '24]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772226081/cxtsqj5z0ny4hkqj3el7/Ella-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772226081/cxtsqj5z0ny4hkqj3el7/Ella-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772226081/cxtsqj5z0ny4hkqj3el7/Ella-2.jpg","width":792}])
CONVERSATION TO CAREER
![Bill Yao '20]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769544731/collingwood/ef6mlck8mp1etbn4avd6/Bill3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769544731/collingwood/ef6mlck8mp1etbn4avd6/Bill3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769544731/collingwood/ef6mlck8mp1etbn4avd6/Bill3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1769544731/collingwood/ef6mlck8mp1etbn4avd6/Bill3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1769544731/collingwood/ef6mlck8mp1etbn4avd6/Bill3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1769544731/collingwood/ef6mlck8mp1etbn4avd6/Bill3.jpg","width":2200}])
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kourosh shahbazi DOE ‘20
Collingwood School Alumni Award Winners
We are extremely proud to announce the alumni award winners for 2023/2024.
![Elisabeth Sadowski '05]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715721093/collingwood/pmwfuzzdje45qmydojgi/image13.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715721093/collingwood/pmwfuzzdje45qmydojgi/image13.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715721093/collingwood/pmwfuzzdje45qmydojgi/image13.jpg","width":800}])
- Winner of Alumni Association Honours Award
![Joey Tai '06]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715716439/collingwood/xokq48qdpunumworwkd3/1602217247319.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715716439/collingwood/xokq48qdpunumworwkd3/1602217247319.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715716439/collingwood/xokq48qdpunumworwkd3/1602217247319.jpg","width":800}])
- Winner of Alumni Association Volunteer Award
We've spotted an Alumni!
McKinley Kennedy '20
Former Head of School, Rodger Wright, and former Wentworth Principal, Ian Kennedy, were recently spotted at U of T, cheering on Ian's daughter McKinley. McKinley was playing for University of Toronto in the University National Field Hockey Championships against UVic. Though UVic ended up taking the lead in the best-of-three playoff, McKinley was still a standout on her team and performed at the top of her game!
Zack Yamaoka '16
While attending the Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Conference with a small group of students, Ms. Field ran into her former student and Collingwood alum Zach Yamaoka. Zach was representing BAM robotics, a robotics startup that is developing a trash sorting robot. We love hearing about the incredible careers and passions that our alumni are pursuing!
Stay Connected!
Alumni Visits
We are excited for you to visit campus, but please be sure to schedule an appointment with us by emailing alumni@collingwood.org!
In your e-mail please mention:
- The date and time you hope to visit
- Which teachers you’d like to see/the purpose of your visit
We look forward to welcoming you back and ensuring you get the most out of your visit.
Questions?
Alumni Officer
Kayleigh Garland