Pat Tanaka (BASc (BA) '81)
Passionate about helping youth, Pat Tanaka served uLethbridge students and alumni for nearly three decades as they explored career options and planned for their futures. In 1989, she launched the first permanent office on campus dedicated to engaging students in the career development process and, as such, laid the foundation for the evolution of those services. In her 27 years as director and manager of Career & Employment Services, Tanaka implemented a broad array of materials, events and programs, including establishing the highly regarded Career Fair. She advised thousands of students individually and in groups throughout her career, while gaining the respect of the business community through her professionalism and genuine interest in facilitating their recruitment of students and alumni.