Office of the President

Our Team

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½’s Senior Team is proud to meet and exceed the Government of Canada’s 50 – 30 Challenge, achieving at least 50 per cent gender parity and at least 30 per cent representation from under-represented groups in positions of influence and leadership.

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President and CEO
Ajay Patel, MHK (he/him)

Ajay joined ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ in 2019 as Vice President, Enterprise and International Development, and was unanimously endorsed by ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s Board of Governors for the role of President in 2020. Ajay promotes ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s interests to government and stakeholders, inspires the Senior Team, and leads ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s vision, values, and strategy for the next decade of innovation in teaching and learning to empower learners and transform the region.

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Vice President
Academic and Applied Research
David Wells, MA, JD (he/him)

David joined ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ in 2014 as Dean, School of Arts and Sciences and entered the role of VP in 2019. He is the senior education officer for ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ and responsible for program development and curriculum indigenization for over 150 programs across three campuses in the School of Arts and Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Trades, Technology and Design, and School of Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business.

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Vice President
Students and Community Development
Jane Jae-Kyung Shin, MEd, MD (she/her)

Jane joined ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ in 2010 as a science faculty, and served in the roles of Dean and Associate Vice President of Student Success before entering the role of VP in 2020. She is the senior advisor for ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s 10-year Strategic Innovation Plan and advances the college's work on Truth and Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Jane provides leadership to Indigenous Education and Community Engagement, Marketing and Communications, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Foundation and Alumni, Partnership Development, and External and Government Relations.

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Vice President
Administration and International Development
Ian Humphreys, PhD (he/him)

Ian joined ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ in 2020. He provides key leadership for ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s Campus Master Plan, business performance, system innovation, risk management, and operational sustainability. Ian's areas of responsibilities include Facilities Management, Environment, Safety and Security, International Education, and Continuing Studies.

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Vice President
People Services
Kate Dickerson (she/her)

Kate joined ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ in 2021. She provides senior leadership to the teams that provide services to the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ community including Safety, Security, Privacy, Risk, Human Resources and HR Information systems and records.

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Associate Vice President
Information Technology and CIO
Elmer Wansink (he/him)

Elmer joined ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ in 2015 as IT Manager, and served as Associate Director before entering the role of AVP in 2019. As ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½’s Chief Information Officer, Elmer provides strategic direction in IT governance, including business intelligence and data, telecommunication networks and systems, cybersecurity, and technical support, and also oversees Institutional Research.

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Associate Vice President
Academic Innovation
Tannis Morgan, PhD (she/her)

Tannis joined ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ in 2021. With the Vice President, Academic and Applied Research, Tannis plans and advances teaching, learning, and research innovation at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½. Her areas of responsibility include ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Learning Centre, School of Instructor Education, and the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Research. Tannis also leads initiatives on online learning, alternate delivery, universal design, and open educational resources.

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Associate Vice President
Student and Enrolment Services
Clayton Munro, MA (he/him)

Clayton joined ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ in 2019 as Dean, Indigenous Initiatives and entered the role of AVP in 2020. With the Vice President, Students and Community Development, Clayton ensures quality, relevance, and accessibility of all student services and policies. Clayton also leads cross-institutional initiatives on student life, mental health and wellbeing, issues resolution, and strategic enrolment.

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Executive Director
Marketing and Communications
Charnelle McClure, MSc (she/her)

Charnelle joined ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ in 2024. With the Vice President, Students and Community Development, Charnelle oversees the development and implementation of the college’s brand strategy. Charnelle leads Communications, Marketing Services, Digital, Media Relations and Crisis Management.

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Executive Director
Financial Services and CFO
Jamie Choi (she/her)

Jamie joined ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ in 2015 and is the college's senior financial officer. With the Vice President, Administration and International Development, Jamie provides leadership and services in capital and infrastructure planning, enrolment planning and forecasting, investment management, and financial reporting, policies, and control. Her areas of oversight include Payroll Services, Commercial Services, and Procurement Services.

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Executive Director
Safety/Security, Risk and Privacy Management
Surinder Aulakh (he/him)

Surinder joined ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ in 2008, as the Director of Safety, Security, and Emergency management. Surinder has oversight responsibility for campus security and implements the overall planning, direction and administration of the College’s Safety and Security programs. He is also responsible for developing and recommending policies and procedures related to Emergency Planning and Risk Management. Additionally, as the Institutional Privacy Officer, this position is the principal representative of the College’s privacy policies, procedures and compliance.