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A seasoned academic administrator with a proven record of navigating the complexities of modern higher education, I specialize in bridging the gap between institutional policy and departmental execution. My leadership is defined by a commitment to fiscal sustainability, rigorous quality assurance, and the strategic alignment of academic programming with long-term university goals.

• Senate Leadership: Serve as the Vice-Chair of the University Senate, providing high-level oversight of academic policy and institutional governance.

• Faculty Advocacy: Act as Vice-Chair for the Faculty of Global & Community Studies, representing the interests of over 50 faculty and staff members.

• Institutional Strategy: Directly lead the implementation of the Envisioning 2030 and Illuminating 2030 strategic frameworks to drive university-wide innovation.

• Ethics & Quality: Maintain academic integrity as a member of the Research Ethics Board and the Teaching & Learning Committee.

• Multi-Million Dollar Portfolios: Provide strategic oversight for a $33M operational budget, ensuring 100% compliance with institutional accountability frameworks.

• Senate Budgetary Leadership: Serve on the Senate Budget Subcommittee, managing a comprehensive $41M portfolio and providing expert financial forecasting.

• Operational Efficiency: Improved fiscal efficiency by 12% through streamlined resource allocation and process optimization.

• Labour Relations: Manage recruitment, selection, and performance evaluations for a diverse team of 50+ faculty and staff within a unionized environment.

• PhD, Vrije Universiteit of Amsterdam (2025): Emphasize your thesis on the clinical course and management of low back pain in older adults.

• Doctor of Chiropractic: University of Western States.

• Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology): Simon Fraser University.

• Graduate Studies Leadership: Chair the Graduate Studies Committee, directing protocol reviews and standardizing program requirements for a student body of 7,000 learners.
• Curriculum Advancement: Oversaw academic planning for more than 1,100 students, introducing strategic initiatives that reduced assessment review times by 15%.
• Program Growth: Contributed to the successful launch and standardization of the Bachelor of Kinesiology program and its associated minors.
• Technological Integration: Drive the adoption of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and virtual environments, to enhance pedagogical delivery and administrative workflows.

• Instructor at Capilano University and Sessional Instructor at UBC.

• Created three new kinesiology courses and use advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and virtual environments, in the classroom.

• Selected Publications: Feature your most recent work in high-impact journals like the European Spine Journal and JOSPT regarding spinal manipulative therapy and disability scales in older adults.

• Funding: Explicitly state that you have secured $45,000+ in competitive research and academic grants (e.g., SSHRC, Mitacs).

• Peer Review: List your contributions to journals such as BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity.

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