The Team

Committed, dedicated, passionate.

The BAM team is working to help grow the bioscience sector in Manitoba.  

Values:
·       We are passionate about biosciences
·       We are driven by our members’ needs
·       We strive to achieve excellence in all that we do
·       We collaborate with our members and the community

Kim Kline

Kim Kline

President

Kim is the catalyst of BAM. Her unrestrained passion for creating a strong bioscience industry in Manitoba has shaped the province in incalculable ways. With Kim in leadership, BAM is continually advocating for opportunities and innovation in Manitoba’s bioscience industry and her people-focused approach has reflected in an extensive expansion of the sector's workforce development.

Fay Gilmore

Fay Gilmore

Director, Administration & Finance

Fay is the bond that holds BAM’s structure together. She has a keen interest in sharing knowledge with others. Fay oversees the administration and finances for BAM. She enjoys building and developing individuals and organizations through her project management and training background.

Judi Bahl

Judi Bahl

Director, Business Development

Returning to BAM, Judi is bringing extensive experience in partnerships, fundraising and relationship building that she will bring to her role at BAM to help foster and grow the ecosystem through collaborative partnerships, strategic funding and advancing the message of our members throughout Manitoba and beyond. She will seek out opportunities to shine a light on Manitoba’s tremendous assets and to continue to help develop the bioscience industry within the province.

Ellice Gan

Ellice Gan

Manager, Marketing and Communications

Ellice is a seasoned digital marketing and social media specialist who advocates for young girls and women in STEM careers. She brings a wide range of marketing experience from both private and non-profit sectors,  the aerospace industry and international property development. In her current role, Ellice analyzes market data and labour market information to provide advice and creative marketing strategies to the team. 

Andrea Perrin

Andrea Perrin

Manager, Programs & Projects

Andrea is excited to rejoin the association and looks forward to the contributions she can bring to our members and other stakeholders to assist in growing the bioscience industry in Manitoba.

Kate Swallow Yee

Kate Swallow Yee

Manager, Workforce Development

Kate views the world through a lens of possibilities looking at many sides of a situation to create as full a picture as possible. This view does not slow her down, as she is driven to action and outcomes. Employing a holistic view when interacting with people, she understands that choices will affect outcomes; and that the person must make intentional choices when ready to avoid ricocheting through life. Kate is excited to join BAM and collaborate with members to discover and meet their needs in furthering the world class bioscience sector in Manitoba.

Jeanne Karlenzig

Jeanne Karlenzig

Education Liaison

Jeanne is a Trainer with a passion in Adult Education. Liaising with industry, secondary and post-secondary education is what she looks forward to. Collaboration, and communication are where the magic happens. Supporting all the stakeholders at BAM, Jeanne is committed to developing the ever-growing workforce in Manitoba and beyond.

Nancy Thomson

Nancy Thomson

Workforce and Programs Administrator

Nancy is thrilled to be a new member of the BAM team. She brings a wealth of experience in administration and event coordination and is excited to support the team at BAM and the BAM Members.  Nancy looks forward to making a strong and lasting contribution to the bioscience industry and our province of Manitoba.