Vancouver | Adjunct Professor, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
The teaching philosophy I follow is deeply student-centric and positions students as the leaders they are. I integrate insights from the initiatives and leadership enablement work conducted through my advisory firm, People Compass, to help students reflect on how academic concepts unfold in real-life professional settings. The aim is for learners to find their unique voices and be ready to make an imprint in the real world in a way that is resonant and meaningful to them. I strongly believe Adler attracts the best in class in terms of mindset and commitment to generating a positive impact. It’s a delight to be part of their journeys, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of the process of turning aspirations into real-world action.
Board Member & Chair of the Governance Committee, Non-Profit Housing Association – Increased the units available to the community through redevelopment, new developments, and expansion of the executive team.
Board Chair & Chair of the Governance Committee, Community-Based Healthcare Association – Worked closely with the Executive Director on strategic initiatives.
Head of Human Resources, Fast-Growing Next-Generation Tech Company – Led HR as the team tripled in size and expanded lines of business.
Director of Human Resources, Microsoft-Backed Tech Company – Supported cross-border leadership with teams in the United States and Asia.
HR Operations Project Lead, Vancouver-Based Founder-Run Tech Company.
Case Manager, Non-Profit Sector (While Completing University Degrees) – Supported street-entrenched individuals in Vancouver, managed teams and homes for people with developmental disabilities, and assisted women and children fleeing domestic violence in Switzerland.
Adler University in Vancouver has been, like Canada itself, born and built with an open mind. Located in the midst of one of the world’s most exciting and breathtaking cities, Adler University reflects a true Canadian spirit. It’s smart, inclusive and determined to make a world of difference. By design, our Vancouver campus echoes the Adler values and intent down every hall and in every room. It is built to live, breathe and inspire those with the passion to pursue a more just society. This is where the work gets done.
At Adler Vancouver, you’ll find multiple collaborative areas with the absolute latest technology. Learning areas and windows have literally been situated to stimulate thought. To some, that may sound odd, but these things do matter. If students are given the space, opportunity and technology to achieve their goals, they are more likely to rock the boat of conventional thought.