Racing to Success: Unleashing the Power of Teamwork

Get ready to be inspired! Join us from anywhere in the world for a chat with the University of Alberta grads who just WON a competition TV series. Hear firsthand from former Pandas wrestlers, Taylor McPherson, ‘22 BKin, ‘22 Cert(AboriginalSpo/Rec), & Katie Mulkay, ‘23 BEd, as they share the unforgettable trek from their U of A roots, revealing teamwork strategies, lessons learned on the journey and the incredible work they are doing now. This event promises to ignite your passion for adventure and success.

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Taylor McPherson, ‘22 BKin, ‘22 Cert(AboriginalSpo/Rec)

Taylor is a driven and accomplished individual who takes great pride in her Miawpukek First Nations heritage. She is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Alberta. Taylor's passion for sports stems from her experience as an Alumni of Pandas Wrestling, where she excelled as a wrestler at both the Varsity and National Team level. With her love for sports, she aims to inspire and empower those around her and develop more inclusive spaces for Indigenous people and girls within sports programming.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Taylor also serves as a Sports Program Coordinator with the Indigenous Sport Council of Alberta (ISCA). In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing culturally appropriate sports programming for Indigenous youth and families in Alberta. Through her work, Taylor aims to create safe and inclusive spaces that promote physical activity, healthy lifestyles, and community engagement among Indigenous populations.

Lastly, her most recent travelling endeavours led her to be on The Amazing Race Canada with her best friend, Katie Mulkay; together, they wanted to showcase strong females within a male-dominated sport and show how strong is truly beautiful!

Katie Mulkay, '23 BEd

Katie, a distinguished Pandas Wrestler from 2018 to 2023, has left an indelible mark on both the mat and her community. A standout athlete, Katie earned three Canada West medals (1 Gold, 2 Silver) and three U SPORTS medals (1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze) throughout her collegiate career. Her exceptional performance in 2019 earned her the Canada West and U SPORTS Rookie of the Year titles, as well as the University of Alberta Female Rookie of the Year accolade. Katie’s dedication to excellence extended beyond athletics, as she was a two-time U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian. In addition to her achievements on the mat, Katie has also volunteered her time coaching wrestling teams at local schools where she is starting her career as a teacher. Her legacy is defined by her athletic prowess, academic success, and commitment to empowering others.