Instructors

Sherri Cairns is a University of Manitoba alumna as well as a graduate of the University of Winnipeg PACE program in Marketing and Public Relations. She is a Certified Business Counsellor with more than 20 years’ experience helping entrepreneurs from across Canada start their businesses. Her specialization (or passion) is guiding creative entrepreneurs such as artists, creators and musicians put their vision into a traditional business plan and leading them to the next level in their entrepreneurial journey. 

Al Garlinski is a seasoned supply chain expert with over 35 years of procurement experience in the public sector. He currently coaches and mentors students under various co-op programs with the University of Alberta, University of Manitoba, Mount Royal University and MacEwan University. He has been nominated twice and awarded the “Mentor of The Year” for the University of Alberta School of Business program in 2019. For many years Al has worked as a lecturer teaching supply chain management in universities and professional associations.