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Dave Rodney, M.L.A., BA’87, BEd’88

Dave Rodney is an internationally renowned keynote speaker, the only person in Saskatchewan history to scale Mt. Everest, and the only Canadian to summit Everest—twice! A prolific author/filmmaker whose work has been utilized world-wide, he has also earned his MRE (2002, Edmonton), is the CEO of SQ Enterprises, serves as MLA Calgary-Lougheed, and is Calgary Caucus Chair. As a philanthropist, he co-founded the Top of the World Society for Children, and has contributed to the success of over 60 other groups, including Telemiracle. A recipient of the U of S Alumni Humanitarian Award and the Queens Golden Jubilee Medallion for Community Service, he is a shining example of the strength and determination of the human spirit.