Melinda Sasek

Melinda has been involved with the University of Manitoba community since 1987, bringing nearly 40 years of administrative experience and a wealth of institutional knowledge to her work. As an Office Administrator with the Stu Clarke Centre for Entrepreneurship of the Asper School of Business, she plays an integral role in supporting programs, events, partnerships, and day-to-day operations. She provides essential administrative and operational support while serving as a welcoming and dependable point of contact for community partners, students, staff and faculty, helping them navigate processes, connect to resources, and bring initiatives to life. 

Her expertise includes financial administration, budgeting, event planning, travel coordination, sponsorship initiatives, research, and operational support. She particularly enjoys seeing students develop their ideas and entrepreneurial ambitions. Prior to joining Asper, Melinda spent many years with Bison Sports supporting coaches, staff, and student athletes while supporting complex travel, budgets, logistics and coordinating major U SPORTS and Canada West championships.

Being a strong believer in lifelong learning and giving back, Melinda holds a Human Resources Management Certificate, is pursuing an Integrated Arts degree and has completed the first course in the EDIA program through Extended Education. Additionally, she is certified in Mental Health First Aid for Adults Who Interact with Youth and remains actively involved in university and community initiatives, including Local Area Safety and Health (LASH) Committee, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Asper Social Committee, and employee representation.