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Faculty Biographies

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Gina Buchanan, BA, CHRM, M.AOM (cand) is a curriculum design specialist, an accomplished facilitator and trainer, and the principal of Changeways Training
and Development. Gina has extensive experience in the non-profit sector, having
served in a variety of community social service agencies as staff, supervisor and manager. She has designed and delivered courses in the classroom, by
correspondence and online. She also is on faculty at BCIT in the School of Business and teaches in the Associate Certificate of Leadership Program. Gina’s primary areas of interest include leadership and diversity education and training.

Fazal Bhimji, Cert. ConRes, BSc, CMed, has been involved with labour relations and conflict resolution since 1991. He developed and delivered labour relations training for the Canadian Air Traffic Control Association in the late 1990s and has been an active mediator/arbitrator since 2002. He specializes in workplace conflict including labour/management relations and negotiations. Fazal is a Provincial Court Mediator and a member of several mediation rosters including the BC Mediator Roster Society (Civil), the Public Service Labour Relations Board (Fed.).

Laney Bryenton is an independent consultant and trainer with a particular interest in community development, organizational health/team building and values based leadership. In her career in the disability field, Laney spent many years mentoring grassroots community advocates and was keenly involved in a variety of large scale, successful lobby and advocacy efforts to bring about positive social change for our community’s vulnerable citizens.

Jason Cressey, PhD (Psychology) (Oxford University) specializes in interpersonal and communication skills. As a consultant, he assists corporations with customer relations, team building, emotional intelligence, and other psychological factors in the workplace.

Ruth Faber, MEd, F.L.E., is an adult educator and experienced facilitator. For 15 years she taught in the Department of Applied Human Sciences at Concordia University in Montreal, specializing in communication skills, group dynamics, small group leadership and facilitation. She has worked with First Nations communities as an instructor and administrator in a certificate program in community service. As a family life educator, Ruth has designed and facilitated a variety of group programs in community settings.

Vals Fauquier is a consultant and educator offering unique courses and workshops in essential communication skills, leadership empowerment, and transition management. With extensive experience in both the private and not-for-profit sectors, she brings facilitation and training to organizations seeking new perspectives for change with a focus on the holistic aspects of organizational and personal wellness.

Patricia Galaczy, BA, M.I.R. is an educator, coach and consultant who has successfully trained leaders for over 10 years. Specializing in Human Resource Management, Skillful Communication, Healthy Group Relationships, Leadership, Visioning and Community Building, Patricia cultivates potential by engaging groups and individuals in strategic inquiry and authentic dialogue.

Raj Gill, BSc, is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and facilitator. She has 30 years of experience in health care in the areas of supervision, quality assurance, education, and training. Raj also has 15 years of experience in designing and delivering education programs for quality enhancement and utilization management, and specializes in inclusive leadership and participatory education workshops.

Maureen Hannah, Cert. ConRes., MBA (Managerial and Organizational Leadership), B.Sc. (Management), Certified Professional Coach, is an organizational, training and development consultant, facilitator and coach specializing in leadership development and conflict resolution. She has extensive experience in leadership, facilitation, consulting, coaching and mentoring in the private and public sectors in North America and the United Kingdom.

Bruce Hardy, PhD, MA, MEd, teaches in the local college and university community. He is a peer reviewer and team leader for COA, an international accreditation body and is on the board of Legal Services Society. Bruce teaches in both the Leadership and Working with Youth programs at JIBC.

Kylie Hutchinson, BSc (Health Studies), has been an evaluator and trainer in private practice since 1997. She specializes in planning and evaluation for government and non-profit agencies working in the areas of health and social services. Kylie is also an instructor for the Canadian Evaluation Society and a member of the American Evaluation Association.

Dr. Shawn Ireland, EdD, MA, MS, is a clinical psychologist by training, with 27 years’ experience in organization development. His expertise includes action-learning initiatives in support of personal and organization development including managing change, coaching, management of virtual teams, project leadership, and fostering critical thinking. He has worked extensively around the world with a variety of organizations, including international Fortune 500 companies, local government bodies, domestic government departments, and charitable organizations. He is presently an instructor at Simon Fraser University and in the Graduate School, University Canada West, in Vancouver.

Doug Kerr, BA, MEd, has provided training programs for business, industry, all levels of government, and social profit organizations for over 30 years. He focuses his practice on instructional skills; supervisory, management, and executive development; commercial negotiation skills; appreciative inquiry; and executive coaching. Doug also teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in leadership and management at post-secondary institutions in BC and Yukon.

Joyanne Landers, BA, MEd, Teacher’s Certificate, has gained a solid reputation across Canada over the past 27 years as a facilitator, trainer and coach. She builds on her wide-ranging experience guiding people in the public and private sectors to create shifts in the way they relate to their work, their colleagues, and their clients. Joyanne’s work focuses on leadership, team building and client service.

Ann Naymie, MA, has delivered workshops on leadership, ethics, teambuilding, mentoring, vision/mission, and creativity in BC and Alberta. She manages Special Projects for the BC School Superintendents Association and has designed collaborative dialogue programs for schools in BC. Ann is an instructor for Vancouver Film School and Emily Carr University focusing on cinema.

Georganne Oldham, BA, M.Sc.O.D., has almost 20 years of organization and leadership development coaching and consulting experience.  An accomplished group facilitator, consultant, trainer and coach, she is particularly skilled in helping groups and individuals grapple with the complex issues that come with organizational change.  She has worked closely with management teams in public, private and non-profit organizations to facilitate needed organizational changes based on thorough needs assessment.  She received her Masters of Science degree in Organization Development from Central Washington University in Washington State.

Leila Rahemtulla, B.Comm., has been a consultant and instructor for more than 10 years. She has experience with both public and private sector organizations and has designed and delivered courses in classroom, correspondence, and technology-based formats. Leila has extensive experience teaching organizational behaviour and management skills.

Gail Sexsmith is an executive with extensive experience in strategic leadership, organizational effectiveness, and human resources. She delivers facilitation, consulting, coaching, and adult education services that help organizations, teams, and individuals achieve superior results.

Rick Thomas, EdD, is a human resources development/learning strategist, facilitator, and keynote speaker. He has led various educational and leadership programs and has facilitated strategic initiatives in a variety of sectors. Rick’s passion and expertise revolves around enhancing workplace atmosphere through inspirational leader and team development, facilitation, culture transformation and keynote presentations.

Eugenia Wang, MEd, is an independent consultant with over 15 years of experience in the public and non-profit sectors in Canada, the United States, Central America, and East Asia. She is a skilled facilitator, trainer, and educator with expertise in the areas of diversity, social justice, intercultural communication, and creating collaborative spaces for strategic partnerships and dialogue. Gina is also a Certified Canadian Immigration Consultant and provides advice and representation on Canadian visa and immigration cases.

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