Alexis Gaiptman, EMBA 2021, Vice President, Eastern Canada for Make-A-Wish Canada, and President of AFP Quebec

We are delighted to share an outstanding achievement within our EMBA alumni community. Alexis Gaiptman, an accomplished alumna of the McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA program, has been promoted to the role of Vice President, Eastern Canada for Make-A-Wish Canada. Not only that, she has also assumed the prestigious position of President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Quebec.

Make-A-Wish Canada, an independent affiliate of Make-A-Wish International, is renowned for its life-changing wishes for children facing critical illnesses. Alexis, with nearly two decades of expertise in healthcare, academia, and international humanitarian sectors, joined Make-A-Wish Canada in September 2022. In a short time, she has showcased exceptional team-building and fundraising prowess, coupled with a profound commitment to the organization’s mission. Under her strategic leadership, in 2023, the Make-A-Wish Quebec team surpassed their fundraising goals.

In addition to her key role at Make-A-Wish Canada, Alexis now serves as the President of AFP Quebec. AFP represents over 27,000 members, including 341 in the Quebec Chapter, and is dedicated to promoting philanthropy through advocacy, research, education, and certification programs.

In Her Own Words: The EMBA Program’s Impact

Reflecting on her journey, Alexis shares the profound impact of the Executive MBA program on her career:

The EMBA program has allowed me to refine my analytical skills and become more strategic in my planning with both the individuals and teams I work with. I have also become more forward thinking in my decision making and aim to inform and motivate those around me by being transparent and communicative in my leadership.

Thanks to the program, I was able to learn from my colleagues who are making a difference all over the world and in a variety of industries.

Alexis Gaiptman’s success story is a splendid example of the transformative power of the McGill-HEC Montréal Executive MBA program.