President Search Advisory Committee

The Board of Governors has established a President Search Advisory Committee (PSAC) to support its search for the next President of KPU.

In accordance with KPU Policy HR22 – Presidential Search Advisory, Appointment, and Reappointment Procedure, the Board has confirmed the following to the President Search Advisory Committee:

Board of Governors
Erin BarnesChair, KPU Board of Governors
Stephanie SmithVice Chair, KPU Board of Governors
Dianne DoyleKPU Board Member
Furquan GehlenKPU Board Member
Senate Faculty Appointments
Farhad DasturInstructor, Faculty of Arts
Paola GavilanezInstructor, Wilson School of Design
Rachel ChongLibrarian
Catherine SchwichtenbergSenate Vice Chair
BCGEU Appointments
John Potter-SmithAudio-Visual Technician
Sandra HoffmanMaintenance Projects Coordinator
Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Appointments
Diane WalshVice President, Grievances, KFA
Marc KampschuurVice President Negotiations, KFA
Rebecca YoshizawaKFA Time Release
Deans
Laura McDonaldDean, Faculty of Trades and Technology
Shelley BoydDean, Faculty of Arts
Vice President
Zena MitchellVice President Students
Alumni Association
Priya JohalKPU Alumni Board Member
Student Appointments
Danica DuncanFaculty of Arts
Harmanjot ChahalSchool of Business
Netra SawhneyFaculty of Science and Horticulture
KPU Foundation Board
Matthew BoultonVice President, KPU Foundation Board
Administrative Support to the Search Advisory Committee
Diane PurveyPresident and Vice Chancellor, pro tem
Keri SpindlerUniversity Secretary
Jenn HarringtonVice President, Human Resources pro tem
Navneet SidhuManager, Talent Acquisition and Recruitment
David Connop-PriceDirector, Communications
Asma SayedVice President, Equity and Inclusive Communities

In addition to the Presidential Search Advisory Committee, leading Canadian executive search firm Leaders International, is assisting with the search.