Shad Canada
Mary Dever, CFRE, has an extensive background in advancement and development, currently serving as the Director of Advancement at Shad Canada since September 1998. In this role, Mary fosters meaningful relationships with funders, particularly focusing on major gifts, and supports a leadership program that empowers high-potential youth. Prior to Shad, Mary held positions in various organizations, including Solutions Consultant at TAB, where a significant emphasis was placed on document and information management, and Operations Coordinator at Vestronix Software Factory, an innovative tech start-up. Earlier career experiences include Marketing and Customer Coordinator at On-Line Data and Communications Officer for the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. Mary holds an Applied Arts diploma in Journalism and Public Relations from Conestoga College.
Shad Canada
Shad is Canada’s premier live-in summer enrichment program for high-potential high school students focused on STEAM and entrepreneurship. Participants spend 27 days in July living at one of 19 host university campuses across Canada and engage in transformative, experiential learning. Upon completion, these students become part of our impressive Shad network of 18,000 alumni. Connect with us on Twitter by following @ShadNetwork If you are an alumnus of the program, become a part of our exclusive network by joining our Linkedin group Shad Alumni and Community (Official).