Vancouver | Adjunct Faculty, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
I am fascinated by human nature and by our enormous potential to relate, contribute, and lead fulfilling and joyful lives. An explorer of human development, I seek to understand how we discover and make sense of ourselves and the world, how our interactions with one another shape our lives.
In my study of cognitive, developmental and educational psychology, education, behaviour change, systems, ethics, and leadership, I have focused on the thoughtfulness and worthwhileness of our pursuits, and the impact we – individuals, groups, organizations – make as our passions guide our focus, our experiences and insights expand, and our consciousness evolves. I challenge students to explore and co-create meaning in areas that matter to us as persons, professionals, and leaders.
I believe that being compassionate with one another and intentional about our continued growth helps us make the world a better place. This philosophy has guided my teaching at the University of British Columbia (Medicine, Education), Simon Fraser University (Health Sciences, Education), University of Victoria (Health Information Science), and the Justice Institute of British Columbia (Leadership), before joining Adler University (Industrial and Organizational Psychology). My professional pursuits have included supporting the learning and development of both aspiring and seasoned educators, health care professionals, leaders and teams, particularly in government and non-profit organizations.
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.