Melinda Sasek

Melinda has been part of the University of Manitoba community since 1987—yes, she’s seen a lot of change! She spent many years with Bison Sports, supporting student-athletes through travel coordination, budget management, logistics, and helping host U SPORTS and Canada West Championships. After many great years there, she made the move to the Asper School of Business and the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship, a transition she’s incredibly glad she made.   Watching students bring bold ideas to life, especially at the New Venture Championships, is nothing short of energizing.

A firm believer that you’re never too old to keep learning, Melinda has completed the Human Resource Management Certificate (2015), the UM Supervisory Excellence Program (2017), and all courses in the HR Essentials program (2023). She is now considering taking more courses in hopes of eventually completing her degree.

Mental health advocacy remains an area of personal importance to Melinda. She is certified in Mental Health First Aid for Adults Who Interact with Youth.  She previously served on the Support Staff Endowment Fund Committee and continues to support community engagement and connection through her involvement with the Asper Social Committee.

Melinda is currently a member of the Local Area Safety and Health (LASH) Committee UMB-23, serves as an AESES alternate member of Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), sits on the AESES Safety & Health Committee, and is proud to represent AESES members as the Board Representative for District #4.

Outside of work, Melinda loves spending time with her family, going for walks with her dog, and baking, but her favorite new title in life is Nan, proudly claimed thanks to her granddaughter, Willa.