Amir Sadri
Architectural Technologies - School of Construction
Amir is a proud graduate of SAIT’s Architectural Technology program and an active member of the SAIT community. Throughout his academic journey, Amir demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication. As a Student Leader in SAIT’s Marketing department, and later as the president of the Architectural Technology Student Association, he fostered collaboration and student engagement across campus.
His commitment to enhancing student life extended to his role as the School of Construction student representative on the SAIT Academic Council for 2023-24. Amir’s contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Construction Award from the School of Construction and the Disruptor Award from Saitsa. These honours reflect his creativity, critical thinking and dedication to grassroots advocacy.
Kay-Lee Eckhard
Energy Asset Management - MacPhail School of Energy
Kay-Lee Eckhard is graduating with her Energy Asset Management diploma. She was a highly engaged student and served as the Vice President of External Relations for the Student Petroleum Society, where she demonstrated her leadership and advocacy abilities, driving engagement and outreach efforts.
Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Kay-Lee proudly represents her Metis heritage through her work. Kay-Lee is an enthusiastic volunteer in the energy sector and with SAIT, where she has dedicated significant time to advocating for both the energy industry and Indigenous communities. In her current role as an Indigenous Relations Liaison, Kay-Lee continues to champion these causes, leveraging her platform to drive positive change and foster collaborative relationships.
In her free time, Kay-Lee enjoys exploring the outdoors, connecting with nature and continuing her education on Indigenous traditions and history. Her dedication to her work and her community is reflected in everything she does, making her a true advocate for positive change in the energy sector.
Aditya Siddhanta
Information Technology - School for Advanced Digital Technology
Aditya grew up in Calgary, and SAIT was his first-choice post-secondary. He has always been fascinated by computers, and learned a lot about configuration settings and troubleshooting from a young age. That passion motivated him to choose his current educational and career path.
Through world-class training and thoughtful guidance, SAIT empowered Aditya to push beyond the limits of his disability. Through determination and perseverance, he learned to navigate academic challenges — proving that disability does not hinder his capabilities.
While at SAIT, Aditya volunteered with Saitsa, at Open House events and engaged in various projects and class discussions. These experiences contributed to both his education and personal growth.
Aditya wants to contribute to the information technology industry, working in areas like cybersecurity and networking systems to make a difference in the digital world.
Chimdi Ilonze
Bachelor of Applied Business Administration - School of Business
Chimdi grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. As a kid, he enjoyed tagging along with his dad, who was a business owner. This exposure would then spark his interest in understanding what makes businesses tick.
In 2020, Chimdi decided he wanted to enroll in a business program and his parents encouraged him to go to SAIT. During his studies, Chimdi volunteered in the English Conversation Partner program and also launched SAIT’s Afro-Caribbean Student Club with the help of SAIT’s Black Empowerment and Excellence committee. Through this involvement, Chimdi worked to connect the Black community at SAIT with industry professionals as well as build a community for people to learn more about Afro-Caribbean culture and break cultural stereotypes. Chimdi will never forget his SAIT experience.
Auginne Bunado
Business Administration, Human Resource Management - School of Business
Working in human resources in the Philippines, Auginne dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur and opened a restaurant with a group of friends. The onset of the global pandemic led Auginne to reconsider her plans and make the courageous decision to start a new journey in Canada.
Enrolled in the Business Administration diploma program, major in Human Resource Management, Auginne immersed herself in the student experience at SAIT. She served on the Saitsa Board of Directors and pursued leadership positions in SAIT’s Student Engagement Office. She was awarded the Peer Mentorship Hero award for her outstanding commitment to mentoring fellow students. Through these diverse engagements at SAIT, Auginne broadened her network, learned about new cultures and built support systems for herself and others.
Auginne is graduating with honours in Business Administration, Human Resource Management. She considers SAIT not only the place where she found academic success, but also a strong community and clear sense of purpose.
Graduation and Convocation
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.