Manager of Student Success and Outreach, Faculty of Engineering
Katie Skead (she/her) is the Outreach and Communications Coordinator with the Faculty of Engineering at UNB. After completing both her undergraduate and master’s degrees in Civil Engineering at UNB, Katie sought experience internationally working with an engineering consulting firm in New Zealand. Her love of the community atmosphere at UNB brought her back to the university. Now through a variety of programs delivered on and off campus, Katie strives to provide meaningful experiences for all ages of engineers and scientists-to-be, as well as connect fellow alumni with each other, the school, and our future generations.
Katie has been involved with Shad since 2019, and looks forward to being inspired by a new group of students each year. She gets excited when Shads bring their enthusiasm and passion into each part of the program and build community together in such a short time.
Katie’s “free-time” is spent chasing her two children and chairing the hospitality committee for the Harvest Music Festival.
Professional Engineer
Kamryn Smith (she/her) is a proud Shad alum and passionate STEM advocate dedicated to inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers. With a background in civil engineering and biology, she has always been drawn to understanding how the world is built – both structurally and scientifically. As a civil engineer, she once built bridges; now, she bridges ideas, connecting students with new ways of thinking, learning, and creating impact.
Kamryn has been part of the Shad UNB team since 2019, helping to create transformative experiences for students through mentorship, hands-on learning, and leadership development. In addition to her work with Shad, she spent two years as an Engineering Outreach Coordinator at the University of New Brunswick, developing programs that engaged youth in creative problem-solving and real-world applications of STEM. Her work has focused on breaking barriers in STEM education, fostering mentorship opportunities, and designing interactive learning experiences that make science and engineering accessible and exciting.
Now as a full-time traveller and adventurer, Kamryn believes in the power of exploration, whether it’s discovering new places, ideas, or ways of thinking. She is excited to bring this spirit of curiosity and discovery to Shad UNB, helping students embrace challenges, think creatively, and build a future that will outlast them all.
