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Leadership Circle

Leadership is important because it inspires, motivates, and sets an example for people to accomplish positive changes in the world (Reference). In order to help expand our graduate students leadership skillset the Office of Graduate Studies is facilitating a number of intimate workshops with leaders from across the institution and our community on various topics chosen by the students. Bring on the positive change.

Graduate student leaders are invited to join this circle. If you are interested in joining, please contact the Office of Graduate Studies.

Alistair MacGregor

Member of Parliament

Topic: Population Leadership

Evan Hoffman

VIU Professor

Topic: Conflict De-escalation and Resolution

Deb Saucier

VIU President and Vice-Chancellor

Topic: Indigenous Leadership(s)

Gillian Robinson

Director of Strategic Communications

Topic: Strategic and Public Communications

Monique McKay

Director of Equity, Diversity and Human Rights

Topic: Conflict Resolution

Patricia Elliott

Director of Employee Relations

Topic: Employee Relations and Retention

Graham Sakaki

Regional Research Institute Manager

Topic: Project Management

Nicole Vaugeois

Associate Vice-President of Research and Graduate Studies

Topic: Strategic Thinking