Faculty

Faculty

Our faculty are experts in their respective industries with years of professional experience. Their practical advice will help you get to the next step in your career.

Click on a faculty member's name below to find out more about their professional background and experience.

“All the instructors were very knowledgeable, professional and each had their own unique teaching style to keep it interesting and engaging.”
Holly Cade, Diploma in Human Resources Management Graduate 2021.

Accounting

  • Ahmed, Saeed

    Canadian GST/HST Basics, Canadian Income Tax, Certificate in Accounting Program, Payroll Administration

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  • Ahmed, Saeed

    Ahmed, Saeed

    Canadian GST/HST Basics, Canadian Income Tax, Certificate in Accounting Program, Payroll Administration

    During his 15 years as a professional accountant, Saeed Ahmed has collected valuable experiences in Canada. He has been a financial manager in the private sector, a public service officer with the Federal government, a business owner and recently a business teacher. He is inspired to pass along the best that he has learned. Saeed appreciates good, healthy discussions that result in productive action. His teaching style is to learn from stories, anecdotes, common sense and critical thinking to discover the reasoning behind ideas and put everything into practice.

  • Al-Dimashki, Obada

    Certificate in Accounting Program, Canadian Investment Funds, Canadian Securities Course

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  • Al-Dimashki, Obada

    Al-Dimashki, Obada

    Certificate in Accounting Program, Canadian Investment Funds, Canadian Securities Course

    Obada Al-Dimashki is an engaging and interpersonal business professor with extensive experience teaching at various post-secondary institutions across Canada. His teaching has covered several business topics including international business, finance, supply chain and management. Along with his teaching, His industry experience includes international supply chain management at a major industrial group and he has served as a reserve Combat Logistics Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces. He has a global business background with experiences in many countries around the globe including France, South Korea, Canada and the UAE. Obada holds a Master of Global Business degree from the University of Victoria and is a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP|FIBP). He is also a dynamic individual with active hobbies such as karate, soccer and bodybuilding.

  • Aniket Naik

    Accounting

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  • Aniket Naik

    Aniket Naik

    Accounting

    Professor Naik holds a CPA designation and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University. He is currently pursuing his doctoral degree remotely from Aston University in the UK. He brings approximately 7 years of teaching experience, having taught at colleges and universities in the Middle East and Canada. Professor Naik is presently working at the University of Prince Edward Island as an Assistant Professor of Accounting in the Faculty of Business. In his downtime, Professor Naik enjoys running and playing bass.

  • Arina Rusu

    Accounting

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  • Arina Rusu

    Arina Rusu

    Accounting

    Arina Rusu, CPA

    Education is Arina’s passion, exemplified by her work at both Ashton College and the University of Toronto, as well as throughout her teaching career. Arina believes that helping students realize their potential is one of the most rewarding experiences and she is always looking for ways to enhance the classroom learning experience and share the practical application of concepts. Arina has over 7 years of experience in complex accounting areas, including budgeting and financial planning, internal controls and audit, and corporate accounting. She has experience in both the private industry and the public sector and is currently working in a senior finance role for the federal government. Arina is a CPA and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto.

  • Atienza, Effren

    Certificate in Accounting Program

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  • Atienza, Effren

    Atienza, Effren

    Certificate in Accounting Program

    Effren Atienza graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a Major in Accounting and a Minor in English with an equivalent Canadian University degree. He is an Internationally Trained Certified Public Accountant (ITA-CPA); a Master in Business Administration (by Correspondence); and obtained the Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation from the National Payroll Institute (formerly the Canadian Payroll Association).

    He obtained Professional Bookkeeper and QuickBooks Specialist certifications from Universal Accounting Center, Utah, U.S.A. He is a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor from Intuit Canada and obtained QuickBooks Online for Canada certification from the Labyrinth Learning Center.
    He took some courses in Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation as part of his Professional Education Program with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario.

    He has more than thirty (30) years of work experience in the field of accounting, payroll, and human resources working as an Accountant, Payroll Specialist, Accounting Manager, and Financial Controller. Presently, he is working on his own accounting & consulting firm as Chief Financial Officer & Administrator.

  • Basit Bangash

    Accounting

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  • Basit Bangash

    Basit Bangash

    Accounting

    Basit Bangash holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Finance and a Master of Business Administration from Pakistan. He has also earned a Master of Management and Organizational Analysis from Warwick Business School in the UK and is currently pursuing the CPA designation in Alberta. With over 15 years of experience in Canada and internationally, he has worked in academia, banking, consultancy, and healthcare at various managerial levels.

    Basit has been engaged in teaching and training in accounting, finance, management, business, and organizational studies in Canada and other countries. He strongly believes that learning is an ongoing process and views teaching and learning as interactive and two-way communication.

  • Bhatia, Sanjay

    Certificate in Accounting Program, Canadian GST/HST Basics, Canadian Income Tax

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  • Bhatia, Sanjay

    Bhatia, Sanjay

    Certificate in Accounting Program, Canadian GST/HST Basics, Canadian Income Tax

    Sanjay Bhatia is a Chartered Professional Accountant with more than 15 years of international experience working in the fields of bookkeeping, accounting, taxation in the United States, India and Canada. He is passionate about developing technical and professional skills of students demanded by employers in today’s highly competitive industry. He believes in sharing his wealth of experience and knowledge by imparting result-oriented education to future professionals.

    Sanjay has been teaching computerized accounting to students and he has taught various classes on accounting software, such as Sage 50. He is QuickBooks Desktop Certified and has also acquired certification in Sage Accounting. Sanjay worked at H&R Block for a few tax seasons and worked as an instructor imparting education and preparing future tax professionals to work during tax season.

    Currently, Sanjay is working for a construction company handling the day to day office work and accounting for all its group companies and joint ventures. He also works part-time for a public accounting firm working on various projects ranging from bookkeeping to preparing taxes for corporations and individual taxation.

  • Changmin Lee

    Accounting

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  • Changmin Lee

    Changmin Lee

    Accounting

    Changmin Lee is a Chartered Professional Accountant with experience in audit with a Big Four accounting firm as well as in the industry. Changmin’s industry experience consists of retail, apparel and health care in various roles including as head of finance. Changmin’s industry experience spans retail, apparel, and healthcare in various roles, including as head of finance. Additionally, Changmin has experience in training professionals in auditing standards and assessing mock common final exams for candidates studying to become CPAs themselves.

    Changmin has had incredible mentors through his educational and professional career, which greatly contributed to his success. Their impact has inspired Changmin to give back and assist in training the next generation of accountants. Changmin’s teaching philosophy is based on drawing real-life examples from his experience to complement the technical aspects of the course.

  • Daniel Elliot

    Accounting

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  • Daniel Elliot

    Daniel Elliot

    Accounting

    Daniel Elliot is a professional accountant with over twenty-five years of experience, having worked in various sectors including private industry, income tax audit, government, and the nonprofit sector. In his role as a Regional Comptroller within a federal government department, he successfully managed budgets and accounting operations while overseeing contracting, procurement, and material management. Outside the federal public service, Daniel served as the treasurer for two separate charities and held the position of Director of Finance for a medium-sized nonprofit organization. His experience in the private industry includes roles as a manufacturing cost accountant and general bookkeeper. In addition, Daniel has shared his knowledge by teaching at a business school, and he is recognized as a business author and learning facilitator.

  • Egbal Eltahir

    Accounting

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  • Egbal Eltahir

    Egbal Eltahir

    Accounting

    Egbal Eltahir earned an MA in Economics from the University of Ottawa and an MSc in Accounting from KSU. She is currently a PhD Candidate at the University of Walden. Egbal has significant experience in lecturing, conducting economic research, accounting, taxation, and financial services. She considers herself a quick learner with a proven ability to interpret and analyze complex information. She frequently adapts by utilizing various computer programs to enhance work efficiency. Egbal is enthusiastic about being a faculty member at Ashton College, where she can collaborate with students to advance their careers.

  • Ellacott, Cynthia

    Certificate in Accounting Program

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  • Ellacott, Cynthia

    Ellacott, Cynthia

    Certificate in Accounting Program

    Cynthia Ellacott, is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) who has worked to enhance both large and small business by reviewing processes and making recommendations for changes. She has been working in the accounting field since she was a teenager in her family business. She started doing ledger accounting when she was thirteen before the start of accounting programs. She received her accounting designation in 2000.

    Cynthia had worked in many organizations from construction companies owned by her family, to real estate companies (Intrawest Blackcomb), private schools and medical clinics. Currently, Cynthia is working as a Public Accountant, supporting charities and startup companies, and doing personal and corporate taxes.

     

  • Kawa, Zahra

    Certificate in Accounting Program

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  • Kawa, Zahra

    Kawa, Zahra

    Certificate in Accounting Program

    Zahra comes to Ashton with over 15 years of experience in accounting and finance. Having worked in different capacities in public practice, private, public and not-for-profit organizations, her experience spans over diverse industries such as aviation, transportation, construction, and telecommunications. As an educator, she has experience in facilitating CPA modules, in-class workshops and teaching CPA candidates. Zahra holds an Honours Degree in Commerce and has a Certified Professional Accountant designation for British Columbia.

  • Patterson, Tenaj

    Certificate in Accounting Program

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  • Patterson, Tenaj

    Patterson, Tenaj

    Certificate in Accounting Program

    Tenaj Patterson is a graduate of an M.Ed in Business, an Honours Degree in Business Administration and has 10+ years in the accounting sector. As an educator, she has focused her career on preparing the future professionals of tomorrow. She has taught a plethora of courses within the business sector at various Universities and Colleges within Canada for the past 7 years.

  • Prabhu, Dilip

    Certificate in Accounting Program

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  • Prabhu, Dilip

    Prabhu, Dilip

    Certificate in Accounting Program

    Dilip is a Chartered Accountant from India. He also has a Bachelors of Science in Economics/Mathematics from the University of Alberta. Dilip has passed the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 exam and has worked as a financial controller in Canada for more than seven years. Prior to moving to Canada, Dilip was a Regional Financial Controller managing a large team based in Dubai, UAE for almost eight years. Dilip was in charge of finance and administration, overseeing many countries in the Gulf. He has extensive experience in financial accounting, auditing, budgeting, management discussion and analysis, and preparing business plans.

  • Tawadrous, Emad

    Certificate in Accounting Program

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  • Tawadrous, Emad

    Tawadrous, Emad

    Certificate in Accounting Program

    Emad Tawadrous is a CMA Accountant who was working as a taxation lecturer assistant for two years and an accounting instructor for the past five years. He teaches accounting fundamentals, financial reporting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, payroll, computerized accounting with Sage and QuickBooks, management information systems, business math, and corporate and personal taxation. Previously, he studied taxation at the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University and has a bachelor’s degree in Professional Accounting, Accounting Sciences and Management Accounting from Alexandria University. He later obtained his master’s degree in Cost and Managerial Accounting (CMA) from the High Institute of Accounting Studies at Alexandria University. His areas of professional expertise include GAAP standards, international financial reporting and Canadian accounting and payroll standards, corporate and individual taxation, information technology general controls, assurance and internal audits.

    Emad Tawadrous regularly contributes to diverse corporate projects in accounting and taxation for various private and public companies. He has acquired a broad business perspective based on extensive teaching and professional work experiences. Emad also volunteers for many charities around Canada by assisting with individual income tax preparations.

  • Troy, Timothy

    Certificate in Accounting Program

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  • Troy, Timothy

    Troy, Timothy

    Certificate in Accounting Program

    Timothy holds an MBA from the Smith School of Business at Queens University, where he also completed the Centre for Social Impact’s graduate program in socially responsible leadership. He also attended the Schulich School of Business at York University, where he completed an undergraduate degree in Economics & Business. Timothy is a professional member of the Institute of Corporate Directors, Institute of Internal Auditors, Chartered Professionals in Human Resources and the Society for Human Resources Management and continues to serve on a variety of non-profit and independent corporate boards. Timothy has also completed Osgoode Hall Law School’s program in Indigenous Peoples and Canadian Law and is an avid runner, cyclist and conservationist who truly enjoys teaching, supporting and mentoring others.

    Timothy engages students by leveraging his considerable professional experience in supply chain management, accounting, finance, human resources, government relations, administrative operations, vision-setting and strategic alignment. Timothy’s experience collaboratively leading multi-disciplinary project teams, developing proactive, value-added partnerships, making evidence-based decisions and managing within strict financial constraints is of significant benefit to his students and our academic community.

  • Zhuang, Fred

    Certificate in Accounting Program

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  • Zhuang, Fred

    Zhuang, Fred

    Certificate in Accounting Program

    Fred Zhuang is a CPA. He is engaged in the automotive industry. As the controller, he oversees accounting, payroll, tax and year-end. He is specialized in financial reporting, management accounting, finance and performance management. He also serves on non-profit boards as the treasurer and helps Canadians with personal tax during tax season. He is looking to share his experience with students and ensure their success in the accounting profession.

     

Alberta Employment Law

  • Bachert-Burke, Heidi

    Human Resources Management, BC Employment Law, Alberta Employment Law

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  • Bachert-Burke, Heidi

    Bachert-Burke, Heidi

    Human Resources Management, BC Employment Law, Alberta Employment Law

    Heidi Bachert-Burke brings more than 20+ years of progressive knowledge and experience working as a Human Resources professional. A majority of these years were with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in Toronto, where she worked in a Senior Management HR & Administration role for news and multimedia platforms. Her responsibilities included managing the full spectrum of HR and administrative activities for multiple domestic and international locations; ensuring compliance and managing risk in unionized & non-unionized workplaces; analyzing data and providing evidence-based results; implementing and directing best practices and strategies to meet organizational goals & diversity initiatives; partnering with stakeholders and providing guidance and mentorship to her direct reports.

    Heidi is a Faculty Award winner, recognized for improving students’ performance and engagement, sparking inspiration, developing their analytical reasoning skills, and re-conceptualizing their way of thinking. In addition to applying work-related, industry experience, she uses learner-centred teaching methods such as active, cooperative and inductive learning, as well as a variety of interdisciplinary approaches to engage and encourage students to collaborate. Heidi remains current and relevant by reading professional journals, articles, trade press, and researching ongoing HR topics and concerns. She shares her work and meets with other professionals to discuss ideas and connections, mentors students, and volunteers with her local BC municipal arts council.

    Heidi has a BA in International Relations and Sociology and an MA in Political Science. She continues to set her sights on career development, learning and personal growth.

  • Roubaud, Claudia

    Human Resources Management, BC Employment Law, Alberta Employment Law, Change Management

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  • Roubaud, Claudia

    Roubaud, Claudia

    Human Resources Management, BC Employment Law, Alberta Employment Law, Change Management

    Claudia Roubaud is a professional with over twelve years of progressive experience and knowledge across a wide variety of business management functions that include: human resources, budgets and accounting, change management, risk management, project management, strategic business planning, business analysis, performance management systems, customer service, communications, etc.

    Claudia has been with The City of Calgary municipality for over ten years in various capacities. She is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) and a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP). She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law & Society (pre-Law) from the University of Calgary, a Master in Business Administration (MBA) graduate degree from the University of Phoenix, as well as a number of continuing education certificates. She is a lifelong learner with a passion for informal and formal learning and development opportunities.

  • Seidler, Sharon

    Alberta Employment Law, Change Management, Communications in the Digital Workplace, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion, Mediation

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  • Seidler, Sharon

    Seidler, Sharon

    Alberta Employment Law, Change Management, Communications in the Digital Workplace, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion, Mediation

    Sharon Seidler is a Human Resources Professional and Conflict Resolution Professional with over fifteen years of experience in Human Resources Supports, Organizational Development, Change Management, Training and Development, Employee Engagement, Employee and Labour Relations, and Leadership Development. She is a graduate of the University of Alberta's Human Resources Management Program and Kansas State University's Conflict Resolution Program. She has also been a certified mediator, a mentor with the Kansas Supreme Courts, and a member of the Kansas Supreme Court Advisory Council on Dispute Resolution.

    Sharon currently works in post-secondary education with Ashton College Online, focusing on human resources, conflict resolution, diversity and inclusion, and change management. Sharon has extensive experience developing and instructing organizational training programs in conflict resolution, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leadership development to promote inclusive, safe and healthy work environments. She also publishes online articles related to change management, mental wellness, co-parenting, workplace mediation, divorce mediation, human resources, and conflict resolution.

Autism and ABA Therapy

  • Hildebrandt, Michelle

    Autism and ABA Therapy, Foundations in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Education Assistant

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  • Hildebrandt, Michelle

    Hildebrandt, Michelle

    Autism and ABA Therapy, Foundations in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Education Assistant

    Michelle Hildebrandt has been working in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis since 2016 and has been a Registered Behaviour Technician since 2018. She is currently pursuing her Master's Degree at Western University in Professional Education with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis. Michelle has worked with both children and adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities. She currently works at a day centre providing behaviour-analytic services to adults diagnosed with ASD. Her teaching methodology is to inspire her students through her passion for ABA and its efficacy in fostering meaningful independence and improving lives.

BC Building Code

  • Athanassiou, Nicolaos

    Home Inspection, BC Building Code

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  • Athanassiou, Nicolaos

    Athanassiou, Nicolaos

    Home Inspection, BC Building Code

    Nicolaos has been involved in the home inspection industry for the past decade. Both as an instructor at vocational schools and as a building inspector for residential and municipal buildings. He has also been a licensed contractor and indoor environmental practitioner in Laval, Quebec.
    Nicolaos has a specialized BA in Human Environment, a degree that focuses on how geography influences human behaviour and examines the impact of human activity on the environment. This gives him a unique view of construction as he looks at it through a lens of providing creative solutions towards climate change, biodiversity loss, natural resource management and sustainability. He has also been certified under the National Home Inspector Certification Council.

  • Heartt, Mark

    BC Building Code, Home Inspection, Red Seal Carpenter

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  • Heartt, Mark

    Heartt, Mark

    BC Building Code, Home Inspection, Red Seal Carpenter

    Mark Heartt is a Red Seal Carpenter and entrepreneur that has owned and operated a successful construction company for more than 16 years. He has spent the last 16 years in post-secondary coming up through the ranks, starting as an instructor of carpentry and moving up to a Program Chair, Associate Dean and then the Dean of Trades for two post-secondary institutions. Mark also currently holds a Diploma in Adult Education as well as many certificates in leadership.

    Outside of teaching, Mark enjoys curling, riding quads, and woodworking. He's also a coach for Special Olympics curling.

     

  • Smith, Andrew

    Red Seal Carpenter, BC Building Code

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  • Smith, Andrew

    Smith, Andrew

    Red Seal Carpenter, BC Building Code

    As an online instructor, Andrew Smith utilizes his comprehensive industry expertise and a myriad of engaging instruction techniques to empower students with the knowledge and skillsets required to thrive in the field of carpentry. He works closely with students to mentor and advise them regarding continued professional development and potential career options. Professionally, he is a strategically focused leadership professional with a track record of delivering superior results leading construction projects. His training and professional development includes studying the Four Levels of Carpentry Training and Red Seal Certification at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and becoming a Certified Associate in Project Management.

BC Employment Law

  • Bachert-Burke, Heidi

    Human Resources Management, BC Employment Law, Alberta Employment Law

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  • Bachert-Burke, Heidi

    Bachert-Burke, Heidi

    Human Resources Management, BC Employment Law, Alberta Employment Law

    Heidi Bachert-Burke brings more than 20+ years of progressive knowledge and experience working as a Human Resources professional. A majority of these years were with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in Toronto, where she worked in a Senior Management HR & Administration role for news and multimedia platforms. Her responsibilities included managing the full spectrum of HR and administrative activities for multiple domestic and international locations; ensuring compliance and managing risk in unionized & non-unionized workplaces; analyzing data and providing evidence-based results; implementing and directing best practices and strategies to meet organizational goals & diversity initiatives; partnering with stakeholders and providing guidance and mentorship to her direct reports.

    Heidi is a Faculty Award winner, recognized for improving students’ performance and engagement, sparking inspiration, developing their analytical reasoning skills, and re-conceptualizing their way of thinking. In addition to applying work-related, industry experience, she uses learner-centred teaching methods such as active, cooperative and inductive learning, as well as a variety of interdisciplinary approaches to engage and encourage students to collaborate. Heidi remains current and relevant by reading professional journals, articles, trade press, and researching ongoing HR topics and concerns. She shares her work and meets with other professionals to discuss ideas and connections, mentors students, and volunteers with her local BC municipal arts council.

    Heidi has a BA in International Relations and Sociology and an MA in Political Science. She continues to set her sights on career development, learning and personal growth.

  • D’Silva, Rachael

    Human Resources Management, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, BC Employment Law, SHRM Certification Prep Course

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  • D’Silva, Rachael

    D’Silva, Rachael

    Human Resources Management, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, BC Employment Law, SHRM Certification Prep Course

    Rachael D’Silva is a Human Resources Professional with 15 years of experience working in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Occupational Health & Safety and Payroll. She has spent the last five years researching and incorporating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion programs into the workplace. While she provides full spectrum HR support, she sees herself as an HR Specialist passionate about inclusion, belonging and safety, supporting businesses in the private and non-profit sectors. Rachael's empathy and ability to cultivate strong relationships with clients and co-workers are what make her stand out as an HR Professional.

    She is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), an SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), and a member of the Canadian Federation of University Women.

  • Dube, Ndaba

    Human Resources Management, BC Employment Law

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  • Dube, Ndaba

    Dube, Ndaba

    Human Resources Management, BC Employment Law

    Ndaba, passionately known as Andy, is a life-long learner and human resources professional with more than 20 years’ combined leadership experience in the government, municipalities, and mining industry in Canada and abroad. Apart from teaching at Ashton college, Andy is currently a Human Resources Director in one of the municipalities in British Colombia. Andy also works as a part-time Independent Consultant through his consulting company, Crater Leadership Consultants.

    Andy is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) with a Master’s in Business Administration, Master’s in Leadership and two diplomas specializing in Training Management and Employment Law.  Andy is also an Ashton College graduate with a Diploma in Immigration Consulting.

  • Gay, Su-Yan

    Human Resources Management, BC Employment Law

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  • Gay, Su-Yan

    Gay, Su-Yan

    Human Resources Management, BC Employment Law

    Su-Yan Gay is a human resources (HR) professional who brings over 15 years of HR experience to Ashton College. For over ten years, Su-Yan worked for a large crown corporation where she served as the Manager for Learning & Development. Her most recent position took her to Alberta, where she held a Senior HR Advisor role within a municipal government organization.

    Based in Toronto, Su-Yan is currently managing her own HR consulting firm (NAYUS Consulting Group) where she is working with small business owners in the Caribbean, assisting them with their human resources and talent management needs.

    Su-Yan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Education degree (specializing in Adult Education) from Brock University, and a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from York University. In addition, she is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), a Certified Training & Development Professional (CTDP) and is currently pursuing becoming a Certified Executive Coach.

  • Policzer, Catalina

    Human Resources Management, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion, BC Employment Law

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  • Policzer, Catalina

    Policzer, Catalina

    Human Resources Management, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion, BC Employment Law

    Catalina has worked in both generalist and specialist HR roles for over 10 years.  She is currently the Senior Manager, HR & Operations at the Peter Allard School of Law.  Before then, her work experience includes Senior Manager, Engagement and OD at the Sauder School of Business, HR Advisor for Central HR at UBC, and HR Manager for Harvest Power. Catalina also spent many years working in various administrative roles before moving into an HR career.  She completed her HR Diploma through BCIT in 2009 and obtained her CPHR in 2011. 

    Catalina is also a professional coach.  She completed the UBC Organizational Coaching Certification in 2020 and now works as an internal coach for Coaching@UBC.  

  • Roubaud, Claudia

    Human Resources Management, BC Employment Law, Alberta Employment Law, Change Management

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  • Roubaud, Claudia

    Roubaud, Claudia

    Human Resources Management, BC Employment Law, Alberta Employment Law, Change Management

    Claudia Roubaud is a professional with over twelve years of progressive experience and knowledge across a wide variety of business management functions that include: human resources, budgets and accounting, change management, risk management, project management, strategic business planning, business analysis, performance management systems, customer service, communications, etc.

    Claudia has been with The City of Calgary municipality for over ten years in various capacities. She is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) and a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP). She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law & Society (pre-Law) from the University of Calgary, a Master in Business Administration (MBA) graduate degree from the University of Phoenix, as well as a number of continuing education certificates. She is a lifelong learner with a passion for informal and formal learning and development opportunities.

CELPIP Preparation

  • Makhdoom, Humza

    CELPIP Preparation

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  • Makhdoom, Humza

    Makhdoom, Humza

    CELPIP Preparation

    Humza obtained a degree in Philosophy (Concordia University, Montréal) and French (Athabasca University, Edmonton); he holds the prestigious CELTA certificate (Cambridge University, Vancouver).

    Humza has significant experience teaching English at various levels and in a variety of settings. For example, he has taught and tutored in class, in groups, at summer camps and online. Moreover, his experience spans from the K-12 to the post-secondary levels.

    Humza has developed personalized curriculums for ESL/ELL in-school, after-school and summer programs. Finally, he successfully opened, ran and managed an ESL/ELL tutoring company.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

  • Chantal Durelle

    Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

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  • Chantal Durelle

    Chantal Durelle

    Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

    Chantal Durelle is a Certified Therapist, Group Facilitator, and Teacher who has completed a Bachelor of Education and a Master’s in Counseling from the University of Moncton. For the last 15 years, Chantal has worked with school-aged children, adolescents, and adults, and she is currently employed as a Certified Therapist with the Child and Youth Team within the Anglophone East School District. Her professional interests include learning and practicing Cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic strategies, particularly in the treatment of anxiety disorders and trauma.

    When supporting clients, Chantal focuses on the here-and-now. She helps her clients examine how they make sense of what is happening around them and how these perceptions affect the way they feel.  When she is not working with clients, Chantal enjoys spending time with her 3 children and traveling.

  • Hildebrandt, Michelle

    Autism and ABA Therapy, Foundations in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Education Assistant

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  • Hildebrandt, Michelle

    Hildebrandt, Michelle

    Autism and ABA Therapy, Foundations in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Education Assistant

    Michelle Hildebrandt has been working in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis since 2016 and has been a Registered Behaviour Technician since 2018. She is currently pursuing her Master's Degree at Western University in Professional Education with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis. Michelle has worked with both children and adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities. She currently works at a day centre providing behaviour-analytic services to adults diagnosed with ASD. Her teaching methodology is to inspire her students through her passion for ABA and its efficacy in fostering meaningful independence and improving lives.

  • Kamrowski, Jackie

    Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

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  • Kamrowski, Jackie

    Kamrowski, Jackie

    Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

    Jackie's passion for education began in her Bachelor's Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis-Autism and continued throughout her Master's of Applied Psychology. As a Registered Psychologist, Jackie specializes in psychoeducational assessments, and individual and couples’ therapy. Jackie started her career working with children and families with autism, which led her to work for over 6 years in the school system providing behavioural support as well as assessment and counselling services to ages 3 years old to 18 years old. Jackie now runs a successful private practice. When not working, Jackie is with her family, baking, spending time outdoors, travelling, or enjoying a delicious latte.

  • Ward, Patricia

    Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Stress, Foundations in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Depression and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Anxiety, Trauma Counselling

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  • Ward, Patricia

    Ward, Patricia

    Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Stress, Foundations in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Depression and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Anxiety, Trauma Counselling

    Patricia Ward began her journey into social services at 12 years old after volunteering one summer at a local institution with children that had disabilities. Her education includes a Developmental Services Worker Diploma, Bachelor of Social Work, and Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is also an active member of the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies.

    For over 30 years, Patricia has worked in a variety of social service positions. She started in the disability field and has worked in education, residential and day services, childcare, and clinical case management. After leaving the disability field, she worked in child protection and mental health. She currently works as a career counsellor with single parents on social assistance.

    Patricia has been a college instructor at a private vocational college for over five years and enjoyed it so much that she started working towards her certificate in adult learning. She believes that trained workers are the key to positive change in the social services field. Patricia is starting her own business as a Transformational Trauma-Informed coach helping clients heal through career changes and travel experiences. She heads outside for hiking or paddleboarding in her spare time, and her dream is to travel to as many countries as possible in the next ten years.

Communication

  • Campbell, Brittany

    Communication

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  • Campbell, Brittany

    Campbell, Brittany

    Communication

    Brittany Chung Campbell comes to Ashton College with an extensive background in storytelling using various forms of media. As a book editor and self-publishing consultant based in Toronto, Ontario, her goal is to teach storytellers how to turn their ideas into a compelling story that builds communities. After her graduation, Brittany interned at CTV.ca and became obsessed with digital storytelling. Since then, she has worked as a corporate copywriter across many different industries, performs at storytelling events, has been published in anthologies and has transitioned into entrepreneurship by helping writers become authors.

  • Hummel, Ann

    Canadian English

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  • Hummel, Ann

    Hummel, Ann

    Canadian English

    Ann Hummel has taught at the secondary school level for over 25 years. She earned her Bachelor of Education at Western University and her Principal’s Qualifications from the Catholic Principals' Council of Ontario (CPCO). She has extensive experience as a guidance counsellor, independent literacy tutor and secondary school teacher focusing on English, visual art and technology design. Through her work, she has developed student success programming to improve the achievement level of all students. Ann also teaches adult ESL courses and career development skills training, and she was a mentor through the New Teacher Induction Program. From diploma completion to career development, Ann has been involved in teaching and developing curriculum for several adult education courses. She also worked for a Language Acquisition company that provides tech community employees with TOEFL preparation, business language skills, and relocation information. Her value for lifelong learning extends from academic pursuits to all things creative. She strives to provide a creative classroom environment that is energizing and engaging.

  • Mines, Christopher

    Storytelling

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  • Mines, Christopher

    Mines, Christopher

    Storytelling

    Christopher Mines brings an extensive multimedia background to his teaching practice. He is a radio broadcasting graduate with additional coursework in political science and journalism. He has furthered his formal education with practical workshops and freelance opportunities in creative writing, current affairs, stand-up comedy, voice acting and more. He has worked as a desktop publisher, PA announcer, webcast director, livestream producer and storyteller. His goal is to showcase the ins and outs of the media industry and to help make the abstract become concrete.

  • Seidler, Sharon

    Alberta Employment Law, Change Management, Communications in the Digital Workplace, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion, Mediation

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  • Seidler, Sharon

    Seidler, Sharon

    Alberta Employment Law, Change Management, Communications in the Digital Workplace, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion, Mediation

    Sharon Seidler is a Human Resources Professional and Conflict Resolution Professional with over fifteen years of experience in Human Resources Supports, Organizational Development, Change Management, Training and Development, Employee Engagement, Employee and Labour Relations, and Leadership Development. She is a graduate of the University of Alberta's Human Resources Management Program and Kansas State University's Conflict Resolution Program. She has also been a certified mediator, a mentor with the Kansas Supreme Courts, and a member of the Kansas Supreme Court Advisory Council on Dispute Resolution.

    Sharon currently works in post-secondary education with Ashton College Online, focusing on human resources, conflict resolution, diversity and inclusion, and change management. Sharon has extensive experience developing and instructing organizational training programs in conflict resolution, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leadership development to promote inclusive, safe and healthy work environments. She also publishes online articles related to change management, mental wellness, co-parenting, workplace mediation, divorce mediation, human resources, and conflict resolution.

  • Wieringa, Kristina (Tina)

    Canadian English

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  • Wieringa, Kristina (Tina)

    Wieringa, Kristina (Tina)

    Canadian English

    Kristina (Tina) Wieringa is an adult educator and facilitator with over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. Tina has a Master’s Degree in Adult Education and has a track record for positively influencing the lives of others. In her role as a Leadership Development and Engagement manager and an adult educator, Tina develops, designs and delivers various learning opportunities for adults, including time management, leadership, communication skills and others. Recently, Tina has been able to expand her portfolio to include working with community members to support communications and collaborative working environments.

  • Woods, Shalimar

    Non-Violent Communication

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  • Woods, Shalimar

    Woods, Shalimar

    Non-Violent Communication

    Shalimar Woods specializes in Family Relations and Community Care. She studied Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner at York University and has a Master's of Law from Carleton University. As an individual of Caribbean background, she appreciates the nuanced vibrancy that diverse community support can bring. A believer of compassionate and future-forward thinking, Shalimar chose Family Mediation as an avenue to aid families through complex life transitions and provide them with resources to prepare them for a successful future. Shalimar began her family relations and community outreach journey working with grassroots not-for-profit organizations that allowed her the privilege to provide advocacy work for vulnerable groups. Some of her passions include trauma-informed care, cultural competency, mental wellness and restorative justice.  As a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and a member of the Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario, Shalimar looks forward to continuing her work in community growth by supporting individuals through compassionate knowledge building.

Conflict Resolution

  • Alder, Monika

    Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Mediation

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  • Alder, Monika

    Alder, Monika

    Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Mediation

    Monika is an engaging and respected thought and functional leader, with expertise in leadership, strategy development and execution, transformational change, complex employee and stakeholder engagement and organizational effectiveness. She is currently a senior manager for Human Capital consulting at Deloitte Canada. She holds a master's degree in International Economic and Political Relationships from the University of Lodz in Poland and an MBA from the University of Alberta in Canada. As an instructor, Monika believes in experiential learning and she incorporates her professional and personal experience with theory, research and application to facilitate student growth and development. Monika is currently a board member of the global Association of Change Management Professionals and she is a Certified Change Management Professional.

  • D’Silva, Rachael

    Human Resources Management, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, BC Employment Law, SHRM Certification Prep Course

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  • D’Silva, Rachael

    D’Silva, Rachael

    Human Resources Management, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, BC Employment Law, SHRM Certification Prep Course

    Rachael D’Silva is a Human Resources Professional with 15 years of experience working in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Occupational Health & Safety and Payroll. She has spent the last five years researching and incorporating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion programs into the workplace. While she provides full spectrum HR support, she sees herself as an HR Specialist passionate about inclusion, belonging and safety, supporting businesses in the private and non-profit sectors. Rachael's empathy and ability to cultivate strong relationships with clients and co-workers are what make her stand out as an HR Professional.

    She is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), an SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), and a member of the Canadian Federation of University Women.

  • Gayer, Sarah

    Human Resource Management Diploma Program, Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Diversity & Inclusion

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  • Gayer, Sarah

    Gayer, Sarah

    Human Resource Management Diploma Program, Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Diversity & Inclusion

    Sarah Gayer is a Human Resources professional and Charter Mediator, who brings over 20 years of experience consulting with organizations in the private sector, in such industries as pulp and paper, plastics, retail, communications, medical, manufacturing, financial, and in the not-for-profit sector. Sarah’s credentials include a Bachelor of Commerce degree from York University, a Charter Mediator designation from ADRIO and advanced certificates in Conflict Management from the University of Waterloo and Dispute Resolution from York University. In addition, Sarah is a trained Circle Facilitator and holds the professional designations of Certified Human Resources Leader, Certified Human Resources Professional, and Training and Development Professional.

    Sarah provides expertise in coaching working with entrepreneurs, newcomers, and managers to assist them in becoming better leaders and successful businesspeople. Sarah is also a trained mediator in the workplace, family, and with elders.  She assists organizations in mediating conflict, conducting investigations, and providing training in this area. Sarah also assists organizations in providing a workplace that meets everyone’s needs with regard to mental health. Sarah brings a desire for sharing her expertise by bringing authenticity into her facilitation.

     

  • Gerenska, Mariana

    Medical Office Assistant, Human Resources Management, Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion

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  • Gerenska, Mariana

    Gerenska, Mariana

    Medical Office Assistant, Human Resources Management, Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion

    Mariana Gerenska has 25 years of education, human resources management, training and development, leadership development, talent and organizational performance, improvement experience, and advanced credentials across countries and continents. She is passionate and committed to supporting every learner to achieve their professional and personal growth objectives, enjoy a satisfying career and contribute their best to our society. Mariana has recently acquired her Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Systems from Graduate Fielding University in Santa Barbara, California, and is a role model of life-long learning. She encourages her students to broaden their perspectives and to embrace the best selves they can be as human beings and inclusive members of our diverse communities.

  • Policzer, Catalina

    Human Resources Management, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion, BC Employment Law

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  • Policzer, Catalina

    Policzer, Catalina

    Human Resources Management, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion, BC Employment Law

    Catalina has worked in both generalist and specialist HR roles for over 10 years.  She is currently the Senior Manager, HR & Operations at the Peter Allard School of Law.  Before then, her work experience includes Senior Manager, Engagement and OD at the Sauder School of Business, HR Advisor for Central HR at UBC, and HR Manager for Harvest Power. Catalina also spent many years working in various administrative roles before moving into an HR career.  She completed her HR Diploma through BCIT in 2009 and obtained her CPHR in 2011. 

    Catalina is also a professional coach.  She completed the UBC Organizational Coaching Certification in 2020 and now works as an internal coach for Coaching@UBC.  

  • Seidler, Sharon

    Alberta Employment Law, Change Management, Communications in the Digital Workplace, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion, Mediation

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  • Seidler, Sharon

    Seidler, Sharon

    Alberta Employment Law, Change Management, Communications in the Digital Workplace, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion, Mediation

    Sharon Seidler is a Human Resources Professional and Conflict Resolution Professional with over fifteen years of experience in Human Resources Supports, Organizational Development, Change Management, Training and Development, Employee Engagement, Employee and Labour Relations, and Leadership Development. She is a graduate of the University of Alberta's Human Resources Management Program and Kansas State University's Conflict Resolution Program. She has also been a certified mediator, a mentor with the Kansas Supreme Courts, and a member of the Kansas Supreme Court Advisory Council on Dispute Resolution.

    Sharon currently works in post-secondary education with Ashton College Online, focusing on human resources, conflict resolution, diversity and inclusion, and change management. Sharon has extensive experience developing and instructing organizational training programs in conflict resolution, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leadership development to promote inclusive, safe and healthy work environments. She also publishes online articles related to change management, mental wellness, co-parenting, workplace mediation, divorce mediation, human resources, and conflict resolution.

Developmental Services Worker

  • Arshak, Madelaine

    Developmental Services Worker

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  • Arshak, Madelaine

    Arshak, Madelaine

    Developmental Services Worker

    Madelaine is a passionate and hard-working Teacher, Counsellor, and Community Support Worker. A key component of her work history has been assisting clients in their social, emotional and daily life skills development. She has always worked very hard to to create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere in order to encourage her clients to participate in their communities. Madelaine has extensive experience in crisis intervention and behavior management. She holds a diploma in Professional Counselling Psychology as well as a diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education. Her combined background in both teaching and counselling makes her a very effective Community Support Worker.

    As a teacher, Madelaine has experience working with students all the way from early childhood straight into adulthood. She has worked with ESL students, special-needs students, and students with learning and cognitive disabilities. As a counselor, her professional history includes working with youth, and with clients with complex mental illness and addictions. She also has extensive experience in working with clients facing life transitions, as well as grief and loss.

  • Bruyere, Betsy

    Developmental Services Worker

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  • Bruyere, Betsy

    Bruyere, Betsy

    Developmental Services Worker

    Betsy Bruyere is a Survivor of the Canadian Residential School System who was confined for seven years, starting from age six. Betsy Bruyere returned to school as an adult student and graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Master’s in Adult Education. She has also received “Sacred Elder Teachings” from Respected Community Elders. Betsy has been teaching about the issues surrounding Canadian Residential Schools for over 20 years and shhas developed the skills to create a safe and welcoming learning space despite its controversial and emotional subject matter. As an educator, she recognizes and respects education as the key to becoming healthy, respectful and contributing global citizens. 

  • Leach, Paula

    Education Assistant, Developmental Services Worker

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  • Leach, Paula

    Leach, Paula

    Education Assistant, Developmental Services Worker

    Paula Leach has a passion for education and supporting learners. She has a Master’s Degree in Special Education and has worked as a special education teacher for 9 years in schools in British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Before this experience, she worked as an education assistant for middle school and high school students and through an elementary behaviour support program.

    Paula also has a Bachelor of Social Work degree. This background allowed Paula to work as a community support worker in a variety of group homes, as a personal caregiver and group home manager. She is honoured to be able to support students in their learning journey.

  • Ostara, Valerie

    Developmental Services Worker, Education Assistant

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  • Ostara, Valerie

    Ostara, Valerie

    Developmental Services Worker, Education Assistant

    Valerie Ostara's career started as a Youth Worker and has evolved into working as a Life Skills Coach, Special Education Teacher (Mental Health and Behavioural programs), counsellor, anxiety specialist, and Human Services instructor at schools across Alberta. She has her BA in Education with a focus on Secondary Alternative Education and Counselling, Atypical Adolescents as well as Bachelor in Child and Youth Care from MacEwan University. She is looking forward to teaching and mentoring students in their learning journeys.

  • Regisford, Loraine

    Developmental Services Worker, Education Assistant

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  • Regisford, Loraine

    Regisford, Loraine

    Developmental Services Worker, Education Assistant

    Loraine Regisford has a Master’s of Education Degree, a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration as well a Diploma in Community Development. She also holds numerous certifications applicable to the Human Services environment. Loraine has been teaching post secondary for a number of years.

    With over 30 years of experience in Human Services, she has significant experience working within the public and private sectors. Her career has given her the opportunity to work with a variety of clients and within diverse communities.

    In class, her students participate in a variety of learning opportunities with the use of class discussions, interactive lectures, audio-visual support, and relevant resources. As a lifelong learner, she enjoys continually updating her education and skills.

  • Rhead, Lynne

    Developmental Services Worker

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  • Rhead, Lynne

    Rhead, Lynne

    Developmental Services Worker

    Lynne Rhead (BA, Psych.) worked in community support worker roles for over twenty years; later she became an educational assistant and a youth worker in a local school district.  While achieving her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Lynne held adult instructor positions in colleges and nonprofits. What Lynne likes the most about being a Community Support Worker instructor is that it provides an opportunity to empower students with a diverse set of skills that can be used in a wide range of social service positions. 

    In volunteer and community support worker roles, Lynne has been a leader of a positive change.  She served on a refugee task force to sponsor a refugee family, advocated to reduce poverty for First Nation families and youth aging out of care in a large lower mainland city, advocated for quality of life improvements for incarcerated youth serving in a custody center, and taught life skills to people with disabilities to develop independence.    

     

  • Schleyer, Todd

    Developmental Services Worker, Education Assistant

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  • Schleyer, Todd

    Schleyer, Todd

    Developmental Services Worker, Education Assistant

    Todd Schleyer (BA, Cognitive Behavioral Psychology) has worked as a District Behavioural Resource and SEL educator/facilitator to over 100 schools in his local school district. He has over 20 years of experience working with children and adults in the field of special education, community mental health and developmental disabilities.

    As an education professional, Todd has conducted and led district-wide professional development for all school staff including events on self-regulation, behaviour plan implementation and behaviour modification of students with complex needs. Todd also has years of experience coaching and educating teachers and administrators on mental health and evidence-based behavioural practices.

    Todd is passionate about teaching and looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with a diverse group of students.

     

     

  • Van der Vlist, Mike

    Developmental Services Worker

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  • Van der Vlist, Mike

    Van der Vlist, Mike

    Developmental Services Worker

    Mike Van der Vlist (he/him) holds his MBA in Innovation Leadership from the University of Fredericton, his BA in Psychology, a BSc in General Sciences from Lakehead University and his Human Resources Management Certificate from Fanshawe College. Complimenting this he holds his C.I.M. (Certified in Management) designation, is a Certified Coach Practitioner, and has additional certificates and training in project management, online education, strategic management and economic development. Currently, Mike serves as the Chief Executive Officer for two non-profit charitable organizations providing community-based health and housing services in North Bay, Ontario. This has followed serving as an Executive Director for a Habitat for Humanity affiliate, an Executive Director for a Chamber of Commerce, creating Camp Dawn, and working as a supervisor, facilitator and front-line service provider in the developmental services, acquired brain injury, job development, and physically differing ability fields. Adding to his education and professional experience Mike has been an active Board Member and volunteer in many community organizations over the years such as the Rotary, Community Gardens, and the United Way. Mike is excited to be fulfilling a long-term goal to teach at the post-secondary level as a faculty member of Ashton College and be able to lend his education and experiences to the success of those in the Developmental Services Worker program.

Diversity and Inclusion

  • D’Silva, Rachael

    Human Resources Management, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, BC Employment Law, SHRM Certification Prep Course

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  • D’Silva, Rachael

    D’Silva, Rachael

    Human Resources Management, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, BC Employment Law, SHRM Certification Prep Course

    Rachael D’Silva is a Human Resources Professional with 15 years of experience working in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Occupational Health & Safety and Payroll. She has spent the last five years researching and incorporating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion programs into the workplace. While she provides full spectrum HR support, she sees herself as an HR Specialist passionate about inclusion, belonging and safety, supporting businesses in the private and non-profit sectors. Rachael's empathy and ability to cultivate strong relationships with clients and co-workers are what make her stand out as an HR Professional.

    She is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), an SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), and a member of the Canadian Federation of University Women.

  • Gayer, Sarah

    Human Resource Management Diploma Program, Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Diversity & Inclusion

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  • Gayer, Sarah

    Gayer, Sarah

    Human Resource Management Diploma Program, Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Diversity & Inclusion

    Sarah Gayer is a Human Resources professional and Charter Mediator, who brings over 20 years of experience consulting with organizations in the private sector, in such industries as pulp and paper, plastics, retail, communications, medical, manufacturing, financial, and in the not-for-profit sector. Sarah’s credentials include a Bachelor of Commerce degree from York University, a Charter Mediator designation from ADRIO and advanced certificates in Conflict Management from the University of Waterloo and Dispute Resolution from York University. In addition, Sarah is a trained Circle Facilitator and holds the professional designations of Certified Human Resources Leader, Certified Human Resources Professional, and Training and Development Professional.

    Sarah provides expertise in coaching working with entrepreneurs, newcomers, and managers to assist them in becoming better leaders and successful businesspeople. Sarah is also a trained mediator in the workplace, family, and with elders.  She assists organizations in mediating conflict, conducting investigations, and providing training in this area. Sarah also assists organizations in providing a workplace that meets everyone’s needs with regard to mental health. Sarah brings a desire for sharing her expertise by bringing authenticity into her facilitation.

     

  • Gerenska, Mariana

    Medical Office Assistant, Human Resources Management, Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion

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  • Gerenska, Mariana

    Gerenska, Mariana

    Medical Office Assistant, Human Resources Management, Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion

    Mariana Gerenska has 25 years of education, human resources management, training and development, leadership development, talent and organizational performance, improvement experience, and advanced credentials across countries and continents. She is passionate and committed to supporting every learner to achieve their professional and personal growth objectives, enjoy a satisfying career and contribute their best to our society. Mariana has recently acquired her Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Systems from Graduate Fielding University in Santa Barbara, California, and is a role model of life-long learning. She encourages her students to broaden their perspectives and to embrace the best selves they can be as human beings and inclusive members of our diverse communities.

  • Policzer, Catalina

    Human Resources Management, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion, BC Employment Law

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  • Policzer, Catalina

    Policzer, Catalina

    Human Resources Management, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion, BC Employment Law

    Catalina has worked in both generalist and specialist HR roles for over 10 years.  She is currently the Senior Manager, HR & Operations at the Peter Allard School of Law.  Before then, her work experience includes Senior Manager, Engagement and OD at the Sauder School of Business, HR Advisor for Central HR at UBC, and HR Manager for Harvest Power. Catalina also spent many years working in various administrative roles before moving into an HR career.  She completed her HR Diploma through BCIT in 2009 and obtained her CPHR in 2011. 

    Catalina is also a professional coach.  She completed the UBC Organizational Coaching Certification in 2020 and now works as an internal coach for Coaching@UBC.  

  • Seidler, Sharon

    Alberta Employment Law, Change Management, Communications in the Digital Workplace, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion, Mediation

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  • Seidler, Sharon

    Seidler, Sharon

    Alberta Employment Law, Change Management, Communications in the Digital Workplace, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion, Mediation

    Sharon Seidler is a Human Resources Professional and Conflict Resolution Professional with over fifteen years of experience in Human Resources Supports, Organizational Development, Change Management, Training and Development, Employee Engagement, Employee and Labour Relations, and Leadership Development. She is a graduate of the University of Alberta's Human Resources Management Program and Kansas State University's Conflict Resolution Program. She has also been a certified mediator, a mentor with the Kansas Supreme Courts, and a member of the Kansas Supreme Court Advisory Council on Dispute Resolution.

    Sharon currently works in post-secondary education with Ashton College Online, focusing on human resources, conflict resolution, diversity and inclusion, and change management. Sharon has extensive experience developing and instructing organizational training programs in conflict resolution, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leadership development to promote inclusive, safe and healthy work environments. She also publishes online articles related to change management, mental wellness, co-parenting, workplace mediation, divorce mediation, human resources, and conflict resolution.

Dyslexia and the Orton Gillingham Approach

  • Fligg, Gloria

    Dyslexia and the Orton Gillingham Approach

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  • Fligg, Gloria

    Fligg, Gloria

    Dyslexia and the Orton Gillingham Approach

    Gloria Fligg has a Bachelor of Education from the University of Winnipeg and has almost 30 years of experience in teaching, both in the classroom and in Student Services. Gloria has worked with a wide variety of students with additional learning needs, and she has a special interest in teaching those who find the process of learning to read challenging. Gloria has a passion for literacy as a foundational academic skill and is committed to best practice in delivering the best possible intervention to reach all students. She is inspired by the many students who continue to strive to become the best readers that they can be, and she is excited to teach Educational Assistants how to support these learners.

Education Assistant

  • Alyssa Schienbein

    Education Assistant

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  • Alyssa Schienbein

    Alyssa Schienbein

    Education Assistant

    Alyssa Schienbein is passionate about working in the area of child development with people who have exceptionalities. From anxiety to Down’s syndrome to cerebral palsy to trauma, Alyssa is versed and continually learning. Her goal is to provide fun, engaging, and educational activities that help target lagging skills. Alyssa creates an inclusive and welcoming environment and strives to provide top quality education in her programs.

    As an educator she specialises in creating unique learning opportunities to enhance important skills like literacy, numeracy and motor skills and movement. In addition to working as an elementary school teacher, she has spent the last 9 years working with people with exceptionalities ranging from ages 4 to 84. As a Care Aide and Respite Worker, Alyssa has been able to connect on a personal and professional level – gaining increased admiration and understanding with each new client.

    Alyssa has a Bachelor of Education, a Special Education Certification and has completed a Master of Special Education and Educational Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan.

  • Anne Miller, Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, Teacher

    Education Assistant

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  • Anne Miller, Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, Teacher

    Anne Miller, Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, Teacher

    Education Assistant

    Anne Miller has been working in the field of Education and Applied Behaviour Analysis since 2000. She holds a Master of Science in Teaching, is a member in good standing of the Ontario College of Teachers, and is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst.
    Anne has experience supporting individuals with multiple exceptionalities, including ASD, FASD, ABI, Trauma, and Intellectual Disabilities. She is passionate about the use of Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Supports to prevent and reduce student problem behaviour while increasing communication, coping, and self-regulation skills.
    Anne works full-time as a Behaviour Analyst with the Simcoe County District School Board and provides professional development learning opportunities to educational assistants, teachers, and administrators. Her passion has always been in education, and she looks forward to sharing her experience with the students at Ashton College.

  • Camece Samms

    Education Assistant

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  • Camece Samms

    Camece Samms

    Education Assistant

    Camece holds a Child and Youth Work diploma, Social Service Worker diploma and a certificate in Children’s Mental Health. Most recently, she graduated from the University of Guelph-Humber with a BASc in Family and Community & Social Services.

    She worked as a Special Needs Educational Assistant with Peel District School Board for 13 years. During her time at PDSB, she worked in various roles such as: Focus on Youth Program Assistant, Learning Recovery Tutor, Professional Learning Module Facilitator and finally Work Experience Coordinator. In this role, she assisted special needs students ages 19-21 with securing work experience and worked with local businesses to promote, develop, and implement employment experiences for students. Camece has transitioned to working in the Career & Employment Sector and has worked as a Resource and Information Specialist and is now a Co-op Consultant at Georgian College.

    Her desire to see individuals overcome barriers to achieve their true potential is what drives her in her day to day work. She is looking forward to empowering students at Ashton College.

  • Carlye McCloy-Brown- Education Assistant, Autism & ABA Therapy

    Education Assistant

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  • Carlye McCloy-Brown- Education Assistant, Autism & ABA Therapy

    Carlye McCloy-Brown- Education Assistant, Autism & ABA Therapy

    Education Assistant

    Carlye is originally from the UK and started her career as an Education Assistant. After working with a number of students diagnosed with Autism, she later moved to London to work in a specialist Autism, Communication, and Behavioural School to better understand the needs of students and their families. She then had the opportunity to complete her teacher training through a Graduate scheme, which enabled her to train as a Special Education Teacher. Alongside this, she obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in the Psychology of Education and was also a student Research Assistant, contributing to a published paper about Autism and Mental Health. Before leaving the UK, she worked as a Classroom Teacher, Subject Coordinator, Staff Governor, and Trainee Teacher Mentor.

    Since moving to Canada, Carlye has continued to work within the Autism Community here in BC through a number of different roles. These include Program Facilitator, Intergenerational Sing & Sign Teacher, Family-School Liaison Consultant, Transition Specialist, Neurodiverse Early Years & Events Coordinator, and Neurodiverse Office & Resources Coordinator. Carlye currently works as a Positive Behaviour Consultant, supporting families who need additional support.

    Throughout her work, Carlye believes that a positive relationship with her students and their families is key. She strives for a collaborative approach through transparent communication and mutual respect, taking into account everyone's goals, strengths, and preferences as much as possible, especially those of the child or young person. Carlye is extremely passionate about teaching, as it's in her DNA as a 3rd Generation Teacher. With 15 years of experience in the field, she cannot imagine doing anything else in this challenging yet rewarding career.

    She is looking forward to sharing her knowledge and experiences with others so that they too have the right tools and approaches to make a difference to children and young people within our community. It is an honour to have the opportunity to inspire the next generation of Education Assistants, Teachers, behaviour and Communication Specialists, and beyond.

  • Desroy Headley

    Education Assistant

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  • Desroy Headley

    Desroy Headley

    Education Assistant

    Child and Youth Care Practitioner, Education Assistant
    Desroy Headley holds a Bachelor of Education, an Advanced Diploma, and a Master of Arts in Child and Youth Care. He is currently completing a certificate program in Behavioural Health. As a Practitioner, he has worked in community-based counselling, primarily offering mental health support to children, adolescents, and families with complex needs related to family issues, bullying, discrimination, substance abuse, and mental health challenges.

    In his scope of practice, Desroy has worked in group homes, IBI centres, schools, and mental health organizations, providing mental health support and clinical guidance through a range of therapeutic approaches and modalities. These encompass Art and Play Therapy, DBT and CBT, Mediation and Talking Circles, and Wrap Around Therapy, among others. Desroy also provides therapeutic assistance to children, families, and adults with ASD, ADHD, and FASD, remaining fervently committed to supporting the developmental disabilities sector.

    In his practitioner role, Desroy has also devised crisis response plans and programs tailored to meet the specific needs of the individuals and families under his care. He has also extended his mental health care and support to Northern Indigenous communities, serving youth and families. Through these diverse experiences, he has cultivated a deep passion for mental health and trauma work, which is integral to his identity as both a practitioner and an educator.

  • Hildebrandt, Michelle

    Autism and ABA Therapy, Foundations in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Education Assistant

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  • Hildebrandt, Michelle

    Hildebrandt, Michelle

    Autism and ABA Therapy, Foundations in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Education Assistant

    Michelle Hildebrandt has been working in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis since 2016 and has been a Registered Behaviour Technician since 2018. She is currently pursuing her Master's Degree at Western University in Professional Education with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis. Michelle has worked with both children and adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities. She currently works at a day centre providing behaviour-analytic services to adults diagnosed with ASD. Her teaching methodology is to inspire her students through her passion for ABA and its efficacy in fostering meaningful independence and improving lives.

  • Jennifer O’Brien

    Education Assistant

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  • Jennifer O’Brien

    Jennifer O’Brien

    Education Assistant

    Jennifer O’Brien is a passionate educator who has been working in the field for almost 23 years. She holds a Bachelor Degree as well as a Master of Education from Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John’s and currently works for the Fort McMurray Catholic School District as a Classroom Support Teacher. Over the years, Jennifer has worked in a variety of educational settings with students in the Early Entry Program through to grade twelve.

    Her goal is to guide and inspire teachers and educational assistants to grow their inclusive practices and strategies while supporting students with a variety of developmental disabilities. As a parent of two teenagers with special needs, she understands how impactful the appropriate support can be on student learning and mental health.

    Jennifer strives to create comfortable and safe learning environments where students are not only challenged but also empowered to be at the centre of their own learning and actively engaged. She is excited to begin this new chapter of her career at Ashton College!

  • Leach, Paula

    Education Assistant, Developmental Services Worker

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  • Leach, Paula

    Leach, Paula

    Education Assistant, Developmental Services Worker

    Paula Leach has a passion for education and supporting learners. She has a Master’s Degree in Special Education and has worked as a special education teacher for 9 years in schools in British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Before this experience, she worked as an education assistant for middle school and high school students and through an elementary behaviour support program.

    Paula also has a Bachelor of Social Work degree. This background allowed Paula to work as a community support worker in a variety of group homes, as a personal caregiver and group home manager. She is honoured to be able to support students in their learning journey.

  • Leung, Paige

    Registered Behavior Technician, Education Assistant

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  • Leung, Paige

    Leung, Paige

    Registered Behavior Technician, Education Assistant

    Paige Leung began her career in applied behaviour analysis as a home-based behaviour interventionist, where she found her passion working with children and their families. She now has a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care and a Master of Arts in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis. Since completing her education, Paige has become a Board Supervised Behavior Analyst (BCBA) where she continues to work in both clinical and private settings. She works with a variety of children and their families across British Columbia. One of her favourite parts of her practice is to train and support other behaviour interventionists. She hopes they find the same passion and inspiration that she has discovered.

  • Megan Delcourt

    Education Assistant

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  • Megan Delcourt

    Megan Delcourt

    Education Assistant

    Megan Delcourt – Pereira is excited to join the faculty at Ashton College. With 15 years of experience in the public education sector, Megan looks forward to offering insight and evidence-based methodologies to students. She holds both an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in Psychology and is currently a PhD candidate.
    Megan's goal is to inspire and challenge those entering the public education sector, providing them with the tools necessary to support and serve children and adolescents with a variety of exceptionalities. Together with her students, she wants to learn, grow, and inspire each other.
    Some of Megan's passions include cottaging, photography, animals, design, travel, and working with hard-to-serve children and youth.

  • Ostara, Valerie

    Developmental Services Worker, Education Assistant

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  • Ostara, Valerie

    Ostara, Valerie

    Developmental Services Worker, Education Assistant

    Valerie Ostara's career started as a Youth Worker and has evolved into working as a Life Skills Coach, Special Education Teacher (Mental Health and Behavioural programs), counsellor, anxiety specialist, and Human Services instructor at schools across Alberta. She has her BA in Education with a focus on Secondary Alternative Education and Counselling, Atypical Adolescents as well as Bachelor in Child and Youth Care from MacEwan University. She is looking forward to teaching and mentoring students in their learning journeys.

  • Regisford, Loraine

    Developmental Services Worker, Education Assistant

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  • Regisford, Loraine

    Regisford, Loraine

    Developmental Services Worker, Education Assistant

    Loraine Regisford has a Master’s of Education Degree, a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration as well a Diploma in Community Development. She also holds numerous certifications applicable to the Human Services environment. Loraine has been teaching post secondary for a number of years.

    With over 30 years of experience in Human Services, she has significant experience working within the public and private sectors. Her career has given her the opportunity to work with a variety of clients and within diverse communities.

    In class, her students participate in a variety of learning opportunities with the use of class discussions, interactive lectures, audio-visual support, and relevant resources. As a lifelong learner, she enjoys continually updating her education and skills.

  • Robb, John-David

    Education Assistant

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  • Robb, John-David

    Robb, John-David

    Education Assistant

    John-David has worked in education for close to 20 years in different capacities ranging from Educational Assistant to ESL teacher. He holds a Masters in Education and currently sits on a panel with the Geneva Centre for Autism as well as having completed introductory training with the Hadley School for the visually impaired along with ABA training.

    John-David believes that it takes a strong passion and kind heart to work in Special Education and it is that passion that gets brought to school each day and presented to students to create and sustain a positive learning environment.

    John-David is excited to begin the next chapter of his educational career with Ashton College and help to ensure the next generation of educators are successful in all of their future endeavours.

  • Schleyer, Todd

    Developmental Services Worker, Education Assistant

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  • Schleyer, Todd

    Schleyer, Todd

    Developmental Services Worker, Education Assistant

    Todd Schleyer (BA, Cognitive Behavioral Psychology) has worked as a District Behavioural Resource and SEL educator/facilitator to over 100 schools in his local school district. He has over 20 years of experience working with children and adults in the field of special education, community mental health and developmental disabilities.

    As an education professional, Todd has conducted and led district-wide professional development for all school staff including events on self-regulation, behaviour plan implementation and behaviour modification of students with complex needs. Todd also has years of experience coaching and educating teachers and administrators on mental health and evidence-based behavioural practices.

    Todd is passionate about teaching and looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with a diverse group of students.

     

     

  • Temor, Heelai

    Education Assistant

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  • Temor, Heelai

    Temor, Heelai

    Education Assistant

    Heelai Temor has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Environmental Studies from the University of Toronto, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Behavioural Science with Honours from Humber College, and has recently completed her Bachelor of Professional Studies (Primary/Junior) from Niagara University. She has been working in the education sector for the past ten years after getting her start working as a private tutor within schools. She then worked with two private colleges in a student support role and gained experience assisting resource students in a high school setting. Currently, Heelai is a teacher with the Peel District School Board and has been working with grade four students as a homeroom teacher for the past two years. Her teaching philosophy is to connect with her students and their families. She believes that this is vital in establishing a safe and positive working environment that is culturally responsive and supportive of all learners.

  • Zeinab Chalhoub

    Education Assistant

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  • Zeinab Chalhoub

    Zeinab Chalhoub

    Education Assistant

Financial Services

  • Al-Dimashki, Obada

    Certificate in Accounting Program, Canadian Investment Funds, Canadian Securities Course

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  • Al-Dimashki, Obada

    Al-Dimashki, Obada

    Certificate in Accounting Program, Canadian Investment Funds, Canadian Securities Course

    Obada Al-Dimashki is an engaging and interpersonal business professor with extensive experience teaching at various post-secondary institutions across Canada. His teaching has covered several business topics including international business, finance, supply chain and management. Along with his teaching, His industry experience includes international supply chain management at a major industrial group and he has served as a reserve Combat Logistics Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces. He has a global business background with experiences in many countries around the globe including France, South Korea, Canada and the UAE. Obada holds a Master of Global Business degree from the University of Victoria and is a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP|FIBP). He is also a dynamic individual with active hobbies such as karate, soccer and bodybuilding.

  • Christina Swan

    Financial Services

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  • Christina Swan

    Financial Services

    Chris Swan, CPA, CGA, MBA, CEC
    Chris Swan is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA), has her MBA from Royal Roads University and is a Certified Executive Coach. With over 25 years’ experience of corporate accounting and finance experience in a variety of industries, she has earned a reputation of being able to transition methods for one industry and applying them to another. Since 2012, she has been working in the credit union systems in British Columbia and Alberta, specializing in corporate finance, risk and asset management. As an educator, Chris has the ability to make complicated finance concepts understandable in order to help her students succeed. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience with her students.

  • Dar Santos, Bryan

    Life Licence Qualification

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  • Dar Santos, Bryan

    Dar Santos, Bryan

    Life Licence Qualification

    Bryan Dar Santos is a financial educator and investment specialist with nearly two decades of industry experience. Bryan has spent years training and supporting hundreds of financial advisors across Canada and is the founder of FDI Financial Diagnostics Inc., an independent investment analysis firm for advisors and retail clients.

    Bryan is passionate about helping Canadians understand the financial industry, leading him to specialize in explaining complex financial concepts in simple terms. From 2012 to 2014, he published FinanceWorks.ca, a national consumer magazine that connected finance to our everyday lives and helped Canadians to earn, grow, save and protect their money.

  • Fooks, Steve

    Certified Financial Planner, Canadian Investment Funds Course, Life Licence Qualification

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  • Fooks, Steve

    Fooks, Steve

    Certified Financial Planner, Canadian Investment Funds Course, Life Licence Qualification

    Steve is a (CFP) Certified Financial Planner and a Certified Health Insurance Specialist (CHS).  He has also completed the Certified Executive Coach program at Royal Roads University. He combines his 20 years of industry experience with his passion for education and the development of others. Steve is an Advanced Case Consultant for Canada Life where he works alongside financial advisors as their subject matter expert on life insurance. His focus is on estate planning and corporate insurance planning where he combines his product design and people skills to create custom solutions for clients.

  • Hurdman, Robert

    Certified Financial Planner

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  • Hurdman, Robert

    Hurdman, Robert

    Certified Financial Planner

    Robert Hurdman, CFP, has worked as a financial advisor in Calgary, AB for eight years. Robert gives professional advice to families on financial planning and investment management. Besides the Certified Financial Planner designation, Robert also earned a B.A. in International Studies from Laval University and a Master of Education from the University of Calgary. He also volunteers in his community with Junior Achievement, Scouts Canada, YMCA and in his church.

  • McCartney, Jeff

    Certified Financial Planner

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  • McCartney, Jeff

    McCartney, Jeff

    Certified Financial Planner

    Jeff McCartney has 25 years of experience working in financial services; a significant amount of that time spent as a retail investment advisor and financial planner with Canada's largest financial institutions.  In 2017, Jeff began his second career as an instructor and educator, teaching various financial planning and business related courses at two well-known Canadian colleges.  At the same time, he also launched Forward Looking Financial Solutions, a financial planning firm devoted to helping people in transition.

    Jeff also acts as a consultant and content expert; writing articles, developing podcasts, and providing educational subject matter and financial insights to various organizations across the country.

    Jeff was awarded the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation in January, 2000; the Chartered Financial Divorce Specialist (CFDS) designation in 2017; and has completed numerous professional courses and programs along the way including the Life License Qualification Program (LLQP).  Jeff has a BA in Economics and Finance from the University of Western Ontario and a Diploma in Accounting from Wilfrid Laurier University.

  • Neal Garcha

    Financial Services

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  • Neal Garcha

    Neal Garcha

    Financial Services

    Neal is a professional and dynamic individual with an extensive business background, including being part of a high-performing investment advisory team at Canada's largest financial institution, as well as working in the insurance and real estate industries. He obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the British Columbia Institute of Technology and has received designations from the UBC Sauder School of Business, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, the Canadian Securities Institute, the Insurance Council of British Columbia, and Toastmasters International. He is passionate about teaching and sharing his knowledge with others.

  • Strachan, Grant

    Certified Financial Planner

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  • Strachan, Grant

    Strachan, Grant

    Certified Financial Planner

    Grant Strachan is an accomplished Senior Financial Consultant and Branch Manager for one of the largest Financial Planning Companies in Canada. He holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), and Registered Retirement Consultant (RRC) designations and has both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree. For ten years, Grant has managed his own practice where he and his team actively manage a client base of High Net Worth professionals and business owners. Grant is passionate about developing comprehensive financial plans to give his clients the confidence they are on track to achieve their financial goals by focusing on advanced Tax and Estate planning strategies. He also holds his Life License so he can address the full scope of his clients’ needs. Grant regularly presents retirement planning workshops for the Government of Canada and the BC Teachers Federation.

  • Wong, Jason

    Canadian Securities Course, Canadian Investment Funds Course, Certified Financial Planner, Life Licence Qualification

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  • Wong, Jason

    Wong, Jason

    Canadian Securities Course, Canadian Investment Funds Course, Certified Financial Planner, Life Licence Qualification

    Jason Wong has extensive knowledge in the wealth management industry, and has been practising financial planning since 2001. Jason started his career through the financial advisory channel in one of the major banks. He then moved on to the independent channel to assist his individual and business clients to achieve their financial goals through comprehensive financial planning. Jason is also a consultant supporting financial advisers providing wealth management solutions to their clients.

    Jason holds several industry accreditations: Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Financial Management Advisor (FMA) and Derivative Market Specialist (DMS). He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Manchester, which is consistently ranked as one of the top global business schools under the Financial Times Global MBA rankings.

Gerontology

  • Tajdin, Nadia

    Gerontology

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  • Tajdin, Nadia

    Tajdin, Nadia

    Gerontology

    Nadia Tajdin has been working in Gerontology for over ten years in long-term care, assisted living and community care settings. Currently, she works as a clinical educator at a health care startup that creates interactive technology solutions for rehabilitation and senior care.

    Nadia has a Master's in Dementia Studies and is currently pursuing a Master's in Public Health. Her research interests are in the field of dementia care and ageing, with a focus on improving the quality of life and care experiences of people living with dementia, family care partners, and care home/home support staff. Outside of work, Nadia writes children's books and enjoys finding new coffee shops around the city.

Health Information Management

  • Bradford, Joëlle

    Health Information Management

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  • Bradford, Joëlle

    Bradford, Joëlle

    Health Information Management

    Dr. Joëlle Bradford is a Canadian trained naturopathic physician. She graduated from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver with a Bachelor of Science, specializing in clinical nutrition, followed by a pre-medical clinical internship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Quito, Ecuador. Joelle graduated from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster.

    Joëlle lived in Hong Kong from 2012 where she practised at the Integrated Medicine Institute (IMI). She treated acute and chronic health conditions in adults, children and infants; identifying and addressing the root cause of the health concern. She also trained in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and was adept at identifying and addressing the underlying emotional component of illnesses, stress and mood issues.

    Joëlle was the clinical supervisor for students from Australia’s Nature Care College and taught the students clinical charting, and supervised their patient visits and treatment plans.

    Joëlle and her family relocated back to Canada earlier this year and settled in British Columbia. She is excited to have joined Ashton College and looks forward to assisting her students with compassionate understanding on their learning journey.

  • Catherine Antony

    Health Information Management

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  • Catherine Antony

    Catherine Antony

    Health Information Management

    Dr. Catherine Antony is an experienced and passionate Health Professional & Educator with a love for teaching and empowering her students through powerful health awareness. She is adaptable in designing and implementing comprehensive services that meet specific goals and health education requirements and standards. She acquired a bachelor’s degree in the healthcare stream and is a trained Homeopathic physician from Father Muller Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, India. Additionally, she completed a Master of Education program specializing in the stream of Administration, Leadership, and Policy. This helped her understand the theoretical perspectives that influence education as well as the foundational aspects of research. She has also published a research paper on the subject of “Empowering Medical Leadership.”
    Catherine practiced in India as a physician for over 7 years and worked in clinical placements in both acute and chronic mixed settings. She collaborated with healthcare management in Ontario, Canada, to establish and manage patient care, monitor and document care, facilitate critical care protocols, and practice quality patient care and patient education.
    She is delighted to join Ashton College and is eager to support students in achieving great collaborative achievements.

  • Elkhawag, Sherin

    Health Information Management

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  • Elkhawag, Sherin

    Elkhawag, Sherin

    Health Information Management

    Sherin (pronounced She-reen) Elkhawaga is a health sciences Educator, an International Medical Graduate, a Canadian certified, a registered Medical Radiation Technologist and a College instructor. Sherin has a vast background in Radiography and has taught many courses including anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, healthcare ethics, quality management and pathology. Sherin is a Certified Personal Support Worker and has worked in the hospital as a nurse aide in long-term care facilities. She has also recently acquired a Graduate Diploma in Adult Education-Post Secondary Studies –Health Care Education, on top of a Post-Secondary Instructor Certificate.

  • Geevarghese, Joble

    Health Information Management

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  • Geevarghese, Joble

    Geevarghese, Joble

    Health Information Management

    Joble Geevarghese is a Health Information Management (CHIM) & Health Informatics professional (CPHIMS-CA) with over 12 years of work experience spanning various healthcare delivery systems in different roles. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Nursing, a postgraduate diploma in Business Management- Health Administration, a diploma in Health Information Management, and a Master of Health Administration major in Health Informatics and Information Management (MHA-HIIM) from the University of Regina. He also has certifications in Lean Green belt, report writing, and data analytics. His work experience includes working in different managerial and advisor positions for the Health Authorities of BC.

  • Gill, Ashleen

    Health Information Management

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  • Gill, Ashleen

    Gill, Ashleen

    Health Information Management

    Ashleen Gill is a passionate and ambitious individual who has been working in the healthcare industry for the past 7 years. She has completed her Bachelor's Degree in nursing and currently specializes in working with disabled individuals in the community. In the past several years, she has found a passion for teaching healthcare staff and helping them find their passion. She hopes to continue this with her teaching as an instructor at Ashton College.

  • Kim, Selina

    Health Information Management

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  • Kim, Selina

    Kim, Selina

    Health Information Management

    Selina Kim has worked in the healthcare and recreational fields for over 8 years. This experience has provided her with opportunities to interact with and support students, as well as healthcare professionals with various abilities, in their activities. This exposure has also given her valuable insights, teaching her a variety of effective strategies. As an enthusiastic professional, she is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their goals. Selina is confident that her experience and teaching style will make her an asset to all.

  • Mutize, Abel

    Health Information Management

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  • Mutize, Abel

    Mutize, Abel

    Health Information Management

    Abel Mutize is an Information Management professional with over twenty years of solid experience in Records Management. He holds an MBA, Bachelors of Arts in English and Communication Studies and the following additional credentials: HND LIS, ND PR, ND RIM. He previously worked as a Manager of Records Management and Registration at BC Cancer. He has worked in different managerial and contracting positions for the Government of Alberta, ICBC, Alberta Health Services, BC Hydro, the City of Woodbuffalo, the City of Saskatoon and various oil and gas companies.

  • Paguio, Haidee

    Health Information Management

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  • Paguio, Haidee

    Paguio, Haidee

    Health Information Management

    A nurse from Ontario, Haidee is an occupational health program manager for one of the world's largest tech companies. Among her professional experiences are lecturer and clinical instructor for nursing and multiple health care programs, complex occupational health case management, subject matter expert for the Canadian health system and provincial regulations, adult education and training design.

    As an Ashton faculty member, she is excited about supporting and mentoring her students in finding their passion in health care and achieving their career goals.

  • Reimer, Kyla

    Health Information Management

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  • Reimer, Kyla

    Reimer, Kyla

    Health Information Management

    Kyla Reimer is a Health Information Management Practitioner (HIMP) with over 15 years of experience. She graduated from the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) in Regina, SK, in 2007 and obtained her certification from the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) shortly after. Kyla has been working with the Cypress Health Region (CHR) and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) since her graduation. She has won various scholarships throughout her education and has brought her skills and expertise to a variety of healthcare settings, including Acute Care, Rural Health, Mental Health, Public Health, and most recently, Kyla was part of a Covid-19 HIM team. Throughout her diverse experiences, Kyla has enjoyed mentoring multiple HIMP students from Saskatchewan Polytechnic. She has also spent years in a supervisory role, providing leadership to various health information professionals and managing the Patient Registration Department.

    Kyla enjoys teaching and interacting with others, and she looks forward to educating her students about this growing profession. Her intention is to provide support and a sense of community to her students throughout her classes while helping them achieve their career goals!

  • Sara Saeed

    Health Information Management

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  • Sara Saeed

    Sara Saeed

    Health Information Management

    Meet Sara (pronounced: Saa-ra), she is a Methodologist working at the Ottawa hospital Research Institute. She graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Science, specializing in Psychology. While studying, she discovered her love for statistics and decided to combine her passion for data and healthcare by completing a Master of Science degree in Epidemiology.

    Sara has over 10 years of experience working in both the Canadian and the American healthcare systems. She has held various positions relating to clinical research, quality improvement, and data analytics. Her experience has made her an expert in her field, with impressive analytical skills.

  • Sidhu, Aven

    Health Information Management

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  • Sidhu, Aven

    Sidhu, Aven

    Health Information Management

    Aven Sidhu is a medical graduate from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-Bahrain (MB BAO BCh) and has been working within the field of research and health information for 5+ years. Along with his medical degree, he holds certificates in Good Clinical Practices, Quality Improvement, and is completing his Masters of Science (Public Health). His research interests include mental health and substance use, community engagement, and health promotion through policy. Outside of work experience, he enjoys golfing, hockey, reading, and writing.

  • Stephy Rajan

    Health Information Management

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  • Stephy Rajan

    Stephy Rajan

    Health Information Management

    Stephy Rajan is a CHIM certified Health Information Coder at London Health Sciences Centre, Ontario. She completed the Health Information Management Diploma program at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ontario, and received her diploma. She also graduated from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in Bengaluru, India, with a master's degree in pharmacy.

    With a background spanning from ICD 10 CM to ICD 10 CA, Stephy has over three years of expertise in coding and abstracting. She has additionally worked with a variety of EHRs, including EPIC, Cerner, and Med 2020.

    She is dedicated about assisting students in realizing their full potential and gaining an understanding of the outside world, and she enjoys teaching. She believes that it is now her responsibility to assist other students who are struggling to make the transition because she was motivated by her instructors, who helped her navigate obstacles.

  • Zulfiqar, Manaal

    Health Information Management

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  • Zulfiqar, Manaal

    Zulfiqar, Manaal

    Health Information Management

    Manaal Zulfiqar is a Health Information Management professional with over five years of experience in healthcare. Manaal is currently pursuing further education to be a Certified Coding Specialist and Certified Privacy Officer. With skills in healthcare, business intelligence, business process improvement, and health information management, Manaal is a great addition to the DHIM faculty. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, travelling, and spending time with her family.

Home Inspection

  • Athanassiou, Nicolaos

    Home Inspection, BC Building Code

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  • Athanassiou, Nicolaos

    Athanassiou, Nicolaos

    Home Inspection, BC Building Code

    Nicolaos has been involved in the home inspection industry for the past decade. Both as an instructor at vocational schools and as a building inspector for residential and municipal buildings. He has also been a licensed contractor and indoor environmental practitioner in Laval, Quebec.
    Nicolaos has a specialized BA in Human Environment, a degree that focuses on how geography influences human behaviour and examines the impact of human activity on the environment. This gives him a unique view of construction as he looks at it through a lens of providing creative solutions towards climate change, biodiversity loss, natural resource management and sustainability. He has also been certified under the National Home Inspector Certification Council.

  • Fairbairn, David

    Home Inspection

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  • Fairbairn, David

    Fairbairn, David

    Home Inspection

    David began his career in the trades as a Power Engineer, working in commercial buildings. In 2012 he obtained his Home Inspection license and started Fairbairn Inspection Services, a successful property inspection company serving the BC Lower Mainland. Since going into business, David has performed over 9000 home inspections and has become one of the most successful inspectors in the Vancouver area. He has also contributed to Global TV as a condo expert. His YouTube channel has several videos with over 50,000 views, and David has been invited to perform talks at real estate offices, trade schools and high schools around BC. David brings a passion for the building and inspection industry to every job and looks forward to sharing his passion with students at Ashton.

  • Heartt, Mark

    BC Building Code, Home Inspection, Red Seal Carpenter

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  • Heartt, Mark

    Heartt, Mark

    BC Building Code, Home Inspection, Red Seal Carpenter

    Mark Heartt is a Red Seal Carpenter and entrepreneur that has owned and operated a successful construction company for more than 16 years. He has spent the last 16 years in post-secondary coming up through the ranks, starting as an instructor of carpentry and moving up to a Program Chair, Associate Dean and then the Dean of Trades for two post-secondary institutions. Mark also currently holds a Diploma in Adult Education as well as many certificates in leadership.

    Outside of teaching, Mark enjoys curling, riding quads, and woodworking. He's also a coach for Special Olympics curling.

     

  • Toscani, Ray

    Home Inspection

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  • Toscani, Ray

    Toscani, Ray

    Home Inspection

    Ray Toscani has lived in the Lower Mainland since 1992.  He graduated with an architectural degree from the University of Manitoba (1986) and a Masters of Urban Planning (1991), subsequently working for Canada Mortgage and Housing (CMHC) for 10 years, in Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver.  Ray acquired further training and became Certified in Real Estate Finance (CRF), a Certified Mold Inspector, an air quality sampler as well as an EcoEnergy assessor administering the EcoEnergy and LiveSmart BC programs.

    Ray previously owned a HouseMaster home inspection franchise in the Lower Mainland, and later opened his own firm, 1st Choice Inspection Services Ltd. He is an Accredited Home Inspector (AHI) with the Home Inspection Association of BC (HIABC) and licensed in British Columbia with the Consumer Protection Branch.

Human Resources Management

  • Bachert-Burke, Heidi

    Human Resources Management, BC Employment Law, Alberta Employment Law

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  • Bachert-Burke, Heidi

    Bachert-Burke, Heidi

    Human Resources Management, BC Employment Law, Alberta Employment Law

    Heidi Bachert-Burke brings more than 20+ years of progressive knowledge and experience working as a Human Resources professional. A majority of these years were with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in Toronto, where she worked in a Senior Management HR & Administration role for news and multimedia platforms. Her responsibilities included managing the full spectrum of HR and administrative activities for multiple domestic and international locations; ensuring compliance and managing risk in unionized & non-unionized workplaces; analyzing data and providing evidence-based results; implementing and directing best practices and strategies to meet organizational goals & diversity initiatives; partnering with stakeholders and providing guidance and mentorship to her direct reports.

    Heidi is a Faculty Award winner, recognized for improving students’ performance and engagement, sparking inspiration, developing their analytical reasoning skills, and re-conceptualizing their way of thinking. In addition to applying work-related, industry experience, she uses learner-centred teaching methods such as active, cooperative and inductive learning, as well as a variety of interdisciplinary approaches to engage and encourage students to collaborate. Heidi remains current and relevant by reading professional journals, articles, trade press, and researching ongoing HR topics and concerns. She shares her work and meets with other professionals to discuss ideas and connections, mentors students, and volunteers with her local BC municipal arts council.

    Heidi has a BA in International Relations and Sociology and an MA in Political Science. She continues to set her sights on career development, learning and personal growth.

  • Boga, Jabeen

    Human Resources Management, SHRM Certification Prep Course

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  • Boga, Jabeen

    Boga, Jabeen

    Human Resources Management, SHRM Certification Prep Course

    Jabeen Boga is a Human Resources professional with over ten years of progressive experience across a wide variety of human resources functions that include employee relations, performance management, change management, HRIS, health and safety and total rewards. In addition to this, she is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional ​(SHRM-SCP) with responsibility for offices that span across Western Canada.

    Jabeen earned her undergraduate degree from Simon Fraser University obtaining Dean’s Honour Roll status. She also supports human resources in the community sitting on the Greater Advisory Council for CPHR BC & Yukon as well as leading the Career Advancement Network.

    Jabeen has worked for a number of large organizations, including KPMG and TD Bank. She is passionate about the field of human resources and about sharing her knowledge through mentoring and teaching. Jabeen is part of the Ashton College faculty instructing the Diploma in Human Resources Management program. As a recipient of HRD Canada’s 2015 and 2017 HR Awards, she is excited to share her experience and passion for the field of human resources with you.

    Jabeen has been appointed to the Item Writing Panel for the National Knowledge Exam for CPHR Canada in 2019. Members of this panel will write, review, and approve items for the National Knowledge Exam (NKE) for CPHR Canada

  • D’Silva, Rachael

    Human Resources Management, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, BC Employment Law, SHRM Certification Prep Course

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  • D’Silva, Rachael

    D’Silva, Rachael

    Human Resources Management, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, BC Employment Law, SHRM Certification Prep Course

    Rachael D’Silva is a Human Resources Professional with 15 years of experience working in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Occupational Health & Safety and Payroll. She has spent the last five years researching and incorporating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion programs into the workplace. While she provides full spectrum HR support, she sees herself as an HR Specialist passionate about inclusion, belonging and safety, supporting businesses in the private and non-profit sectors. Rachael's empathy and ability to cultivate strong relationships with clients and co-workers are what make her stand out as an HR Professional.

    She is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), an SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), and a member of the Canadian Federation of University Women.

  • Dube, Ndaba

    Human Resources Management, BC Employment Law

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  • Dube, Ndaba

    Dube, Ndaba

    Human Resources Management, BC Employment Law

    Ndaba, passionately known as Andy, is a life-long learner and human resources professional with more than 20 years’ combined leadership experience in the government, municipalities, and mining industry in Canada and abroad. Apart from teaching at Ashton college, Andy is currently a Human Resources Director in one of the municipalities in British Colombia. Andy also works as a part-time Independent Consultant through his consulting company, Crater Leadership Consultants.

    Andy is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) with a Master’s in Business Administration, Master’s in Leadership and two diplomas specializing in Training Management and Employment Law.  Andy is also an Ashton College graduate with a Diploma in Immigration Consulting.

  • Gay, Su-Yan

    Human Resources Management, BC Employment Law

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  • Gay, Su-Yan

    Gay, Su-Yan

    Human Resources Management, BC Employment Law

    Su-Yan Gay is a human resources (HR) professional who brings over 15 years of HR experience to Ashton College. For over ten years, Su-Yan worked for a large crown corporation where she served as the Manager for Learning & Development. Her most recent position took her to Alberta, where she held a Senior HR Advisor role within a municipal government organization.

    Based in Toronto, Su-Yan is currently managing her own HR consulting firm (NAYUS Consulting Group) where she is working with small business owners in the Caribbean, assisting them with their human resources and talent management needs.

    Su-Yan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Education degree (specializing in Adult Education) from Brock University, and a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from York University. In addition, she is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), a Certified Training & Development Professional (CTDP) and is currently pursuing becoming a Certified Executive Coach.

  • Gayer, Sarah

    Human Resource Management Diploma Program, Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Diversity & Inclusion

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  • Gayer, Sarah

    Gayer, Sarah

    Human Resource Management Diploma Program, Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Diversity & Inclusion

    Sarah Gayer is a Human Resources professional and Charter Mediator, who brings over 20 years of experience consulting with organizations in the private sector, in such industries as pulp and paper, plastics, retail, communications, medical, manufacturing, financial, and in the not-for-profit sector. Sarah’s credentials include a Bachelor of Commerce degree from York University, a Charter Mediator designation from ADRIO and advanced certificates in Conflict Management from the University of Waterloo and Dispute Resolution from York University. In addition, Sarah is a trained Circle Facilitator and holds the professional designations of Certified Human Resources Leader, Certified Human Resources Professional, and Training and Development Professional.

    Sarah provides expertise in coaching working with entrepreneurs, newcomers, and managers to assist them in becoming better leaders and successful businesspeople. Sarah is also a trained mediator in the workplace, family, and with elders.  She assists organizations in mediating conflict, conducting investigations, and providing training in this area. Sarah also assists organizations in providing a workplace that meets everyone’s needs with regard to mental health. Sarah brings a desire for sharing her expertise by bringing authenticity into her facilitation.

     

  • Gerenska, Mariana

    Medical Office Assistant, Human Resources Management, Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion

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  • Gerenska, Mariana

    Gerenska, Mariana

    Medical Office Assistant, Human Resources Management, Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion

    Mariana Gerenska has 25 years of education, human resources management, training and development, leadership development, talent and organizational performance, improvement experience, and advanced credentials across countries and continents. She is passionate and committed to supporting every learner to achieve their professional and personal growth objectives, enjoy a satisfying career and contribute their best to our society. Mariana has recently acquired her Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Systems from Graduate Fielding University in Santa Barbara, California, and is a role model of life-long learning. She encourages her students to broaden their perspectives and to embrace the best selves they can be as human beings and inclusive members of our diverse communities.

  • McLeod, Greg

    Human Resources Management, Professional Coach Diploma

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  • McLeod, Greg

    McLeod, Greg

    Human Resources Management, Professional Coach Diploma

    Greg McLeod is a coach and developer of people at heart, with over a decade of experience working with diverse groups in the public and private sectors. His philosophy is based on strength psychology and neuroscience to help individuals, leaders and teams reach new levels of performance. Known for his down-to-earth practicality and relatability, Greg integrates a brain-based approach to help his students and clients get clear on their priorities, take action and achieve amazing results. Outside of Ashton College, Greg is an internal Leader Performance Coach, supporting the development of leaders with a Canadian-based Financial Institution.

    Greg has Bachelor's degrees in both Kinesiology and Education and is currently pursuing his Master's in Leadership through Royal Roads University. Trained through the NeuroLeadership Institute, Greg also holds the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation.

  • Palak, Christine

    Human Resources Management, SHRM Certification Prep Course

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  • Palak, Christine

    Palak, Christine

    Human Resources Management, SHRM Certification Prep Course

    A community minded, socially engaged, Chartered Professional in Human Resources, Christine is working towards her Master of Arts in Leadership through Royal Roads University, and comes with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Diploma in Human Resources Management from The British Columbia Institute of Technology. Christine is also a Certified Coach Practitioner and SHRM-SCP.

    Christine has worked in human resources within the financial services, high-tech software, entertainment & gaming, and most recently manufacturing industries rounding out her experience and finding her passion in training, employee engagement, labour relations and coaching & development.

    Christine also brings with her several years of experience in Operations/Management from large well-renowned companies such as McDonald's, Starbucks and Seattle’s Best Coffee, prior to working in human resources for the past 8 years.

    When Christine is not wearing her HR hat she enjoys volunteering within the local community supporting projects to preserve and restore our environment and ensure its protection for future generations.

  • Policzer, Catalina

    Human Resources Management, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion, BC Employment Law

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  • Policzer, Catalina

    Policzer, Catalina

    Human Resources Management, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion, BC Employment Law

    Catalina has worked in both generalist and specialist HR roles for over 10 years.  She is currently the Senior Manager, HR & Operations at the Peter Allard School of Law.  Before then, her work experience includes Senior Manager, Engagement and OD at the Sauder School of Business, HR Advisor for Central HR at UBC, and HR Manager for Harvest Power. Catalina also spent many years working in various administrative roles before moving into an HR career.  She completed her HR Diploma through BCIT in 2009 and obtained her CPHR in 2011. 

    Catalina is also a professional coach.  She completed the UBC Organizational Coaching Certification in 2020 and now works as an internal coach for Coaching@UBC.  

  • Roubaud, Claudia

    Human Resources Management, BC Employment Law, Alberta Employment Law, Change Management

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  • Roubaud, Claudia

    Roubaud, Claudia

    Human Resources Management, BC Employment Law, Alberta Employment Law, Change Management

    Claudia Roubaud is a professional with over twelve years of progressive experience and knowledge across a wide variety of business management functions that include: human resources, budgets and accounting, change management, risk management, project management, strategic business planning, business analysis, performance management systems, customer service, communications, etc.

    Claudia has been with The City of Calgary municipality for over ten years in various capacities. She is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) and a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP). She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law & Society (pre-Law) from the University of Calgary, a Master in Business Administration (MBA) graduate degree from the University of Phoenix, as well as a number of continuing education certificates. She is a lifelong learner with a passion for informal and formal learning and development opportunities.

  • Thakrar, Harshil

    Human Resources Management

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  • Thakrar, Harshil

    Thakrar, Harshil

    Human Resources Management

    Harshil Thakrar is an accomplished and engaging senior human resources professional with over 15 years of progressive human tesources leadership experience in multiple industries, including public, private, union and non-unionized organizations. Harshil is passionate about teaching and sharing with students his extensive knowledge and background in collaborative leadership and innovative training, change management, employee engagement and building strong performance management cultures.

    Harshil holds a Masters of Business Administration in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Psychology from Simon Fraser University. He is certified in Advanced Dispute Resolution from Windsor Law School and is a certified LEAN Blackbelt. Harshil is also a member of the BC Human Resources Management Association and a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR).

Immigration Courses

  • Ankita Goyal

    Immigration Courses

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  • Ankita Goyal

    Ankita Goyal

    Immigration Courses

    Ankita is a dynamic and accomplished RCIC-IRB who possesses a wealth of knowledge in the field of immigration law and policies. Holding a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, a Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship (Valedictorian) from Panjab University, and a Certificate in Immigration: Law, Policies, and Procedures (Valedictorian) from The University of British Columbia, Ankita has demonstrated an exceptional level of expertise and dedication to the field of immigration law.

    Ankita's academic credentials are complemented by her extensive professional experience, including her current role as an International Student and Scholar Advisor at Northeastern University. She passionately empowers and supports students from diverse cultural backgrounds. With her comprehensive understanding of immigration regulations and government policies, Ankita offers invaluable guidance to international students throughout their educational journey. Her commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus environment, coupled with her proficiency in assisting students with study permits, co-op planning, and cultural transition, positions her as an indispensable asset to the university community. Through her dedication to student success and engagement, Ankita leaves a lasting impact on the lives of international students, helping them thrive academically and personally.

    Ankita serves as the Managing Director of Immigracia Visa Consulting Inc. Her commitment to excellence, passion for assisting individuals and families in achieving their immigration goals, and her adeptness in analyzing complex legal and regulatory matters, combined with a profound understanding of the intricacies of the immigration process, make her an invaluable asset to her clients. With her personalized approach to each case, Ankita has established herself as a trusted immigration consultant, guiding clients through the complexities of the immigration process with confidence and ease.

    As a member of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC), the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB), a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits in British Columbia, and a licensed immigration consultant for the Province of Saskatchewan, Ankita's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is evident in every facet of her work. She is dedicated to advancing the rights and interests of all members of the immigration community. Anchored by her exceptional knowledge, experience, and dedication, Ankita is poised to continue making significant contributions to the field of immigration law for years to come.

  • Aqsa Nadeem

    Immigration Courses

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  • Aqsa Nadeem

    Aqsa Nadeem

    Immigration Courses

    Aqsa's personal experience as an immigrant has not only driven her career but also provides her with a unique perspective and empathy in assisting her clients with their immigration needs.

    After obtaining her Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Ottawa, she knew her calling was in immigration law. Aqsa has gained diverse experience, working as a Case Management Officer (CMO) at the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, as well as a Business Immigration Analyst at Deloitte. She articled at Matkowsky Immigration Law and, more recently, has joined Sobirovs Law Firm as a Business Immigration Lawyer. In her current capacity, she focuses on handling cases related to Significant Benefits, Start-Up Visa, and Intra-Company Transfer work permits.

    Outside of work, Aqsa greatly enjoys spending time with her family and travelling.

  • Baram, Marty

    Business Class Immigration Law, Family Class Immigration Law, Temporary Resident Immigration Law

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  • Baram, Marty

    Baram, Marty

    Business Class Immigration Law, Family Class Immigration Law, Temporary Resident Immigration Law

    Marty Baram is the Director of SYMY Immigration Consultants and Recruitment, an agency focused on filling labour shortages and matching talented foreign workers with suitable Canadian employers. He has successfully placed hundreds of foreign nationals as temporary workers and permanent residents in Canada. Marty is currently a member of the Board of Directors at the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council. He is also Vice-Chair of the Registration and Education Committee, a member of the Finance and Audit and Human Resource and Compensation committees and a past member of the Practice Experience Program Advisory Committee for the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). His areas of expertise include international recruitment, labour market impact assessments, Francophone mobility, permanent residence applications, express entry and provincial nominee programs. Marty received his Immigration Consulting Diploma from Humber College, where he graduated with honours. Marty is a member in good standing with the ICCRC and The Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants.

  • Boscariol, Anita

    Certificate in Inadmissibility to Canada

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  • Boscariol, Anita

    Boscariol, Anita

    Certificate in Inadmissibility to Canada

    Anita Boscariol is Associate Counsel at Watson Goepel LLP, a law firm located in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. A former Assistant Deputy Chair of the Immigration Appeal Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board for over ten years, Anita has a depth of immigration law experience. Her practice focuses on appeals to the Immigration Appeal Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board and applications for judicial review before the federal court.

    Anita is a frequent presenter for the Canadian Bar Association, the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC, and Public Legal Education, as well as at various educational institutions such as the University of British Columbia, the University of Victoria, Corpus Christi College, and Ashton College. She has recently been published in The Lawyer’s Daily, a resource for legal professionals.

    Anita is fluent in French, Italian and Spanish, enjoys classical music and opera, and is a fitness enthusiast.

     

  • Callinan, Alexandra

    Immigration Legal Assistant, Temporary Residents Immigration Law, Family Class Immigration Law, Certificate in International Student Immigration, Certificate in Canadian Citizenship

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  • Callinan, Alexandra

    Callinan, Alexandra

    Immigration Legal Assistant, Temporary Residents Immigration Law, Family Class Immigration Law, Certificate in International Student Immigration, Certificate in Canadian Citizenship

    Alexandra has been a lawyer since 2019. Before attending law school, Alexandra worked at the Operations Support Centre and the Case Management Branch at the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) national headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario. Alexandra currently works as an Associate at Mamann Sandaluk & Kingwell LLP, where her practice focuses primarily on corporate immigration matters.

    Alexandra’s practice, commitment to her clients, and role as an educator are inspired by her years of working at the IRCC and her own family’s experience of coming to Canada as immigrants and refugees.

  • Cheah, Anthony

    Immigration Courses

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  • Cheah, Anthony

    Cheah, Anthony

    Immigration Courses

    Anthony Cheah's professional journey is a testament to his versatile expertise, encompassing impactful roles at McMaster University as an Immigration Specialist and Subject Matter Expert, distinguished leadership in an immigration consultancy, and a significant stint as the Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee (AFC) at the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC), where Anthony demonstrated financial stewardship for the national organization.

    Anthony graduated and successfully passed the ICCRC exam and obtained several designations: RCIC (Canada), LLQP (Canada), CIFC (Canada), M.Sc. in Accounting (USA), B.Sc. in Computer Science (USA), Diploma in Business Management (UK), and Diploma in Costing and Statistics (UK).

    Anthony’s legacy is marked by a commitment to education, immigration consultancy, and financial governance. Anthony, known for his pragmatic teaching approach, has successfully guided students into various professional careers globally.

  • Djuricic, Nevena

    Family Class Immigration Law, Certificate in International Student Immigration

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  • Djuricic, Nevena

    Djuricic, Nevena

    Family Class Immigration Law, Certificate in International Student Immigration

    Nevena Djuricic earned her Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Sarajevo. Before immigrating to Canada, she practiced law in her home country and was appointed a municipal court judge for Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1987. In 2002, Nevena graduated from the University of British Columbia (UBC)-Seneca Immigration Practitioner Program. Nevena is a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC) and a former CAPIC BC Chapter, Policy and Lobbying Committee member who worked on promoting and protecting the integrity of the profession. She was also a presenter at the CAPIC Continuous Education Seminars. In 2012, Nevena received the Ashton College Faculty Award, presented to an instructor who projects a positive, professional, and approachable attitude within the workplace and who possesses outstanding leadership abilities within the school community. Nevena is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant and a member of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) since its inception.

  • Dominic Therrien

    Immigration Courses

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  • Dominic Therrien

    Dominic Therrien

    Immigration Courses

    Dominic Therrien has been a lawyer since 2002 and has extensive and diverse international experience, having resided in the United States, France, and Mainland China. During his time in China, he worked for several years assisting high net worth Chinese clients in their immigration journey to Canada. He represents numerous Canadian and international companies, including financial institutions, catering to their immigration requirements for business clients and labour mobility. Throughout his legal career, he has guided hundreds of families through the immigration process to Canada.

    In addition to attaining a Quebec law degree and a Certificate of Qualification in common law, he pursued undergraduate studies in political science at the University of Montréal, and pursued graduate studies in International Politics at the esteemed Université de la Sorbonne (Paris, France). Dominic was called to the Law Society of Quebec (2002), the Law Society of British Columbia (2010), and the State Bar of California (2019). His law career followed several years of playing professional baseball in the Atlanta Braves organization.

    Mr. Therrien practices law in both of Canada's official languages, French and English.

  • Gabroshvili, Spartak

    Immigration Courses

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  • Gabroshvili, Spartak

    Gabroshvili, Spartak

    Immigration Courses

    Spartak Gabroshvili currently serves as a Program Integrity Specialist at the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program. He has been practicing immigration law since 2019, initially in private practice as a Licensed Immigration Consultant and Licensed Paralegal. With more than five years of experience, his focus has been on handling complex immigration applications, including LMIA, PR, H&C, and various PNPs. Over the past two years, he has conducted thorough reviews of immigration files to ensure that all eligibility requirements and clients' personal circumstances were taken into account. He holds a Master of Law degree from Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University in Ukraine and is presently pursuing a PhD in International Law and Legal Studies. His studies at Humber College in Canada enabled him to obtain qualifications as both a Paralegal and an Immigration Consultant.

  • Hidiq, Al Lulwa

    Immigration Legal Assistant, Business Immigration Law, Family Class Immigration Law, Certificate in Inadmissibility to Canada, Refugee Class Immigration Law, Certificate in Provincial Nominee Programs, Temporary Residents Immigration Law

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  • Hidiq, Al Lulwa

    Immigration Legal Assistant, Business Immigration Law, Family Class Immigration Law, Certificate in Inadmissibility to Canada, Refugee Class Immigration Law, Certificate in Provincial Nominee Programs, Temporary Residents Immigration Law

    Lulwa Al Hidiq is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) and a full licensee of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) since 2013. She is also a past Certified Public Accountant from the California Board of Accountancy (not currently designated) with over ten years of Canadian and Global professional experience in public accounting in multi-national firms such as KPMG, PWC, and EY. She is the Senior Partner and Founder of Altoria Immigration and Business Consulting Inc, located in Toronto. She is also a past Chair of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC), a national organization with over 5,000 licensees, whose mission is to lead, connect, protect, and develop the profession, serving the best interests of its members with a focus on advocacy, lobbying, and education.

    Her practice focuses on a variety of areas such as, but not restricted to economic class immigration, business immigration, and family class but refugees, humanitarian applications, and litigation at the IRB are her specialty with a focus on more complex cases. Concurrently, at CAPIC, Lulwa has and continues to work together with other senior colleagues on many projects in the industry from advocating for proper regulation within the industry, to striving toward Federal Statute, or to looking for fair and balanced treatment from the Government. She has also been a lead presenter and planner for CAPIC's National Conference and has also been involved with events at the local level. Lulwa is also a mentor to other immigration consultants, patiently teaching and guiding.

    Lulwa is passionate about advocacy and as a past immigrant herself, she truly understands the challenges of immigration and the importance of sound counsel. Lulwa and her team at Altoria always give back to their community and have helped resettle many refugees and are proud of their commitment to helping support those in need.

    Lulwa speaks English and Arabic fluently and some French and Greek. While her French and Greek are not as fluent, they are enough to establish a warm connection with individuals from those ethnic groups. As a result of Lulwa's global connections, she is frequently involved in fundraising activities and her services are sought after because of her professionalism, trust, and sincerity in her dealings.

    Lulwa is also a mom to three children and two cats and loves to travel and explore with her family.

  • Howard Stolovitsky

    Immigration Courses

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  • Howard Stolovitsky

    Howard Stolovitsky

    Immigration Courses

    “I am passionate about teaching and hope to inspire students towards successful careers.”

    Howard Stolovitsky is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant based in the greater Toronto area. His company, Stolovitsky Immigration Group, provides Canadian Immigration and Citizenship services to clients all over the world. He has taught immigration law at a Private College in Toronto for the past 4 years. His clients include companies based in Toronto and foreign professionals, as well as skilled trade workers. He specializes in the Economic class and cases such as LMIA, Work Permits, and Express Entry. In addition to his specialty in Immigration and Citizenship law, he earned an undergraduate degree in Business and Religion from Concordia University in Montreal. With over 25 years of professional experience working with people across the world, from different cultures and religious backgrounds, Howard Stolovitsky brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his practice.

  • Lajipe(La-jee-pay) Sanwoolu RCIC, CHRP, CHRL

    Immigration Courses

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  • Lajipe(La-jee-pay) Sanwoolu RCIC, CHRP, CHRL

    Lajipe(La-jee-pay) Sanwoolu RCIC, CHRP, CHRL

    Immigration Courses

    Lajipe is an exceptional professional with extensive knowledge and experience in the field of immigration. She holds certifications as a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP), Certified Human Resource Leader (CHRL), and is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) in good standing with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC).

    Lajipe's journey into Immigration began when she moved to Canada as an international student in 2006. She possesses extensive corporate experience across various industries and has lived in more than six Canadian cities. Her firsthand experience has given her a deep understanding of immigration laws and processes, establishing her an expert in her field.

    More than just an expert, Lajipe is a true people person. She enjoys building relationships and mentoring and supporting others within her community. As an Immigration Consultant at The University of Alberta and the Principal Consultant at Todun Consulting, Lajipe is dedicated to helping people navigate the complex world of immigration with precision and care. She is committed to sharing her knowledge and experience with others.

  • Leon, Hjalmar

    Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate, Business Immigration Law, Certificate in International Student Immigration, Certificate in Canadian Citizenship

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  • Leon, Hjalmar

    Leon, Hjalmar

    Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate, Business Immigration Law, Certificate in International Student Immigration, Certificate in Canadian Citizenship

    Hjalmar (LLB, MBA, RCIC) received his Bachelor of Laws Degree from University of Los Andes in South America and later completed his Master of Business Administration in Global Management from the University of Phoenix. He received his Professional Specialization in Public Sector Management from the University of Victoria, and he is a graduate of the Ashton College Immigration Consultant Diploma program. Professionally, Hjalmar's immigration consulting practice focuses on temporary residence applications and family sponsorship programs. In addition to his immigration practice, Hjalmar also has represented individuals and corporations in administrative matters. Hjalmar is fully fluent in English and Spanish. He is also collaborator and an active board member for several non-for-profit organizations in the province of British Columbia.

  • Li, Fred

    Certificate in Canadian Citizenship, Certificate in International Student Immigration

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  • Li, Fred

    Li, Fred

    Certificate in Canadian Citizenship, Certificate in International Student Immigration

    Fred is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) and Managing Director & Partner at an immigration practice firm in Richmond, BC. In addition to his experience as an RCIC, he has over 10 years of experience working as a Paralegal for various leading Canadian National law firms. The areas of law that he worked in were civil litigation, labour & employment, human rights, family, criminal, corporate, contract, insolvency and alternative dispute resolution.

    After obtaining his Paralegal Diploma from Capilano University and many years of working in different areas of law, Fred decided that Immigration Law was his true passion. He obtained his Certificate from the UBC Immigration Practitioner Program in 2011 and has been a practicing member of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC).

    Given Fred’s vast experience in working for one of Canada’s leading law firms, he has extensive experience specializing in Hearings & Appeals before the Immigration & Refugee Board of Canada, Immigration Investigations that are before the Canada Border Services Agency, Humanitarian & Compassionate applications, Family Class applications, various Skilled Worker applications that are applied through Express Entry or Provincial Nominee programs, Work & Study permit applications, Criminal Rehabilitation, Medical Inadmissibility, Citizenship applications, various Business Immigration applications and preparing Judicial Review applications before the Federal Court of Canada.

    In addition to Fred’s immigration practice, he is a member of the Practical Experience Advisory Committee for the regulatory body, ICCRC which regulates all RCICs on a national level. Fred is also an avid volunteer and occasionally volunteers for non-profit organizations such as the Immigrant Services Society of BC and Access Pro Bono. He is fluent in Cantonese and currently studying Mandarin.

  • Lindy, Hannah

    Certificate in Refugee Class Immigration Law

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  • Lindy, Hannah

    Lindy, Hannah

    Certificate in Refugee Class Immigration Law

    Hannah Lindy, BA, JD, is an immigration and refugee lawyer at Larlee Rosenberg in Vancouver. Prior to joining Larlee Rosenberg, Hannah practiced immigration and refugee law in Toronto for several years as an associate lawyer at Waldman & Associates, where she also completed her articles.

    Hannah provides services in all areas of immigration, refugee, and citizenship law and regularly represents clients before the Federal Court and the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. Hannah graduated from the University of British Columbia’s Peter A. Allard School of Law and has been called to the bar in Ontario and British Columbia. She is a member of the Law Society of British Columbia, the Law Society of Ontario, the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers, the Refugee Lawyers Association of Ontario, and the Canadian Bar Association.

  • Mashhour, Makan

    Business Immigration Law

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  • Mashhour, Makan

    Mashhour, Makan

    Business Immigration Law

    Makan Mashhour (“Maken”) is a US immigration attorney and a Canadian immigration consultant at Mashhour and Associates. He provides services in most areas of Canadian and U.S. immigration laws, with a focus on the business immigration side of the law. Maken understands the complexities of the processing bureaucracy of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which allows him to protect his client's legal rights while their immigration status is being processed through the immigration system.

    When he finds time, Maken works on his charity GoodKarma where he reaches out to the less fortunate residents of Vancouver. He also enjoys volunteering at the immigration clinics where he helps different applicants with their CIC applications.

    Maken completed his Bachelor's degree at the University of British Columbia. Then he proceeded with completing his Immigration Consultant diploma at Ashton College. From there, to expand his immigration practice, he moved to the USA where he completed his Juris Doctor degree. While attending law school, Maken moved to the UK and attended Oxford University as a law student to complete part of his law degree there. Maken is now a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council.

  • McLeod, Daniel

    Immigration Courses

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  • McLeod, Daniel

    McLeod, Daniel

    Immigration Courses

    Daniel K. McLeod is a Vancouver refugee lawyer with degrees from SFU and UBC. He was an Instructor on refugee law for the UBC Certificate in Immigration: Laws, Policies & Procedures (CILPP) from inception in 2001 to conclusion in 2020. He represents sponsored refugees, refugee sponsoring groups, and Sponsorship Agreement Holders authorized by the Minister to sponsor refugees, at Canadian Migration Offices around the world and the Federal Court of Canada. He also represents refugee claimants at the Refugee Protection Division of the Immigration & Refugee Board. He has been the lawyer for refugee clients from more than 25 countries including Afghanistan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Honduras, Iran, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tibet and Turkey.

    Daniel has presented lectures and papers on refugee law issues for the Continuing Legal Education Society, Legal Aid BC (formerly the Legal Services Society), the Canadian Bar Association – BC Branch Immigration Section, and the CBA National Immigration Law Conference. He has been interviewed by CBC TV, CKNW Radio, CTV, the Globe & Mail, and CBC Radio “As it Happens,” “On the Coast,” and “All Points West.” He has received a Simon Fraser University Award and Canada’s Medal of Bravery. He has a working knowledge of French and can speak some Spanish.

    In his spare time, he is working on TrudeauMania, a musical theatre production about the life and times of Canada’s 15th Prime Minister, Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Daniel was a semi-finalist in the annual UK Songwriting Contest in 2016 & 2017. He likes getting outdoors and enjoys snowshoeing, hiking, cycling, kayaking and paddleboarding.

  • Mehrvarz, Mahsa

    Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate, Family Class Immigration Law, Refugee Class Immigration Law Temporary Resident Immigration Law, RCIC – IRB Specialization Exam Prep Course

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  • Mehrvarz, Mahsa

    Mehrvarz, Mahsa

    Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate, Family Class Immigration Law, Refugee Class Immigration Law Temporary Resident Immigration Law, RCIC – IRB Specialization Exam Prep Course

    Mahsa immigrated to Canada at the age of 16 from Iran. She holds a joint BA degree in psychology and Gender, Sexuality, and Women's studies from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia. She also completed her Immigration Consultant Diploma in March 2020 from Ashton College in downtown Vancouver. She started her own immigration business in January 2021 after successfully passing her Entry to Practice Exam. Mahsa established “Mehrvarz Immigration” with the goal of assisting people who want to immigrate to Canada for a better life and career opportunities. Mahsa provides services in many areas of immigration, refugee, and citizenship, and she has been representing clients before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada for the past two years. Mahsa has been a tutor/mentor for the past 10 years and she is excited to curate her passion for teaching and affinity for immigration.

  • Napal, Raj

    Certificate in Immigration Detention Reviews

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  • Napal, Raj

    Napal, Raj

    Certificate in Immigration Detention Reviews

    Raj Napal was called to the English Bar in 1981 and practised as a trial lawyer in criminal and civil litigation for 15 years before emigrating to Canada in the mid-90s. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1996 when he established NLC lawyers in Peel, Ontario.

    Raj is highly skilled in judicial review proceedings and advocacy in all the divisions of the IRB. He is also an experienced criminal and civil litigation lawyer, having won a substantial number of trials in both England and Canada. He has several cases published in the law reports, some of which highlighted important principles of law in his areas of practice.

    In 2016, he decided to focus more on teaching and reduced his workload by restricting his practice to criminal and immigration law. He believes that his deep knowledge of the law and his three decades of litigation experience will assist students in the learning process. Raj feels privileged that he can contribute to the mandate of Ashton College, its instructors and staff. That mandate is that our collaborative teaching environment is of a high standard so that our future licensed legal professionals are ready and fully equipped to meet the challenges of practice and excel in the work they do.

  • Natsuhara, Craig

    Certificate in the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Process

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  • Natsuhara, Craig

    Natsuhara, Craig

    Certificate in the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Process

    Craig Natsuhara is an associate partner at EY Law LLP in Vancouver, where he manages the Canadian and cross-border NAFTA Immigration practice. He has practiced business immigration law since 2000, focusing primarily on assisting foreign businesses transfer employees and recruit new temporary foreign workers while establishing operations in Canada. He is excited to share his expertise and practical knowledge with future students.

  • Parsai, Al

    Temporary Residents Immigration Law, Inadmissibility to Canada, Business Immigration Law, Refugee Class Immigration Law

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  • Parsai, Al

    Parsai, Al

    Temporary Residents Immigration Law, Inadmissibility to Canada, Business Immigration Law, Refugee Class Immigration Law

    Al Parsai is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC). He runs his successful business in downtown Toronto, Ontario with many employees. Al is the author of “88 Tips on Immigration to Canada.” He is a member of CICC (College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants) and CAPIC (Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants). Al has represented hundreds of applicants from more than 35 countries to the Canadian immigration authorities.

    Al, who holds a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, has extensive experience as an author, trainer, and public speaker. He has written ten books and hundreds of articles in the past 20 years. Al has also delivered many courses, workshops, and speeches in four different countries.

    Immigration to Canada is Al Parsai’s passion. He deals with the immigration process daily. He represents hundreds of applicants to the federal and provincial immigration authorities at the same time. Al is proud of his profession and recommends it to anyone who wants to help others build a better life.

    When it comes to training, Al truly believes in interactive education. He thinks a variety of training activities based on real-life events could help students explore issues from different angles and understand them thoroughly.

  • Power, Gerry

    Quebec Immigration Law, RCIC Entry-to-Practice Exam (EPE) Prep Course

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  • Power, Gerry

    Power, Gerry

    Quebec Immigration Law, RCIC Entry-to-Practice Exam (EPE) Prep Course

    Gerry Power has extensive expertise in immigration and citizenship matters with over 35 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, Gerry started his career at the Citizenship Branch of the federal government in Ottawa. He then joined the Quebec Immigration Department, where he worked for 30 years as an Immigration Officer, Program Manager, and Director, in charge of various Quebec Immigration Offices abroad.

    Gerry has lived in many countries and travelled extensively. He is familiar with numerous cross-cultural environments. Currently based in Hong Kong, he manages his Canadian immigration consulting firm abroad. Gerry is a Regulated Immigration Consultant and is registered as a Quebec Immigration Consultant.

  • Ramroop, Ooma

    Immigration Legal Assistant, Family Class Immigration Law

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  • Ramroop, Ooma

    Ramroop, Ooma

    Immigration Legal Assistant, Family Class Immigration Law

    Ooma holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Toronto in Psychology, Criminology, and Sociology; is a certified adult educator; and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Ooma’s strong advocacy skills, knowledge of immigration and criminal law, and teaching style serve as a great source of inspiration for those interested in immigration law.

    For over 20 years she has been employed as a Prosecutor with the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario on quasi-criminal cases. Ooma has successfully conducted trials and obtained sentences with incarceration, probation orders, and substantial fines. She has garnered a reputation for being fair and ethical. She has also appeared at the Ontario Court of Justice Provincial Offences trials and appeals.

  • Roman, Alina

    Family Class Immigration Law, Provincial Nominee Programs, Refugee Class Immigration Law, Certificate in Inadmissibility to Canada, Immigration Legal Assistant

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  • Roman, Alina

    Roman, Alina

    Family Class Immigration Law, Provincial Nominee Programs, Refugee Class Immigration Law, Certificate in Inadmissibility to Canada, Immigration Legal Assistant

    Alina Roman earned holds a Master's Degree in Engineering and is a Regulated Immigration Consultant with many years of experience in the field of immigration. She is working as Immigration Consultant for Simon Fraser University, and her past work experience includes working for educational and governmental organizations as well as managing her own immigration practice.

    Alina has been teaching at Ashton College since 2016. In 2017, Alina received the Faculty Award, presented to an instructor who projects a positive, professional, and approachable attitude within the workplace and who possesses outstanding leadership abilities within the school community. As a graduate of Ashton College’s Immigration Practitioner Program, Alina strives to provide the best support to her students and help them become successful immigration consultants.

    In addition to Alina’s immigration practice and teaching, she is a member of the Practical Experience Advisory Committee for the regulatory body, ICCRC which regulates all RCICs on a national level. Alina is also a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC).

    Alina speaks several languages and enjoys interacting with people coming from different cultural environments.

  • Snyder, Marina

    Immigration Legal Assistant, Temporary Residents Immigration Law, Family Class Immigration Law, Certificate in Provincial Nominee Programs, Using Immigration Portals

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  • Snyder, Marina

    Snyder, Marina

    Immigration Legal Assistant, Temporary Residents Immigration Law, Family Class Immigration Law, Certificate in Provincial Nominee Programs, Using Immigration Portals

    Marina Snyder has been a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) since 2017, operating her own immigration firm in Québec and providing immigration-related services to businesses, individuals, colleges and non-profit organizations from coast to coast.

    Marina is interested in economic immigration, family reunification, temporary residence and citizenship and holds specific licenses for the provinces of Quebec and Saskatchewan.

    After moving from Brazil to Canada in 2007 as an international student herself, Marina felt there was a great need for assistance for newcomers in their immigration pathways; so, while living in Japan, she attended the University of British Columbia (UBC) Certificate in Immigration, becoming an RCIC.

    Other topics of interest are languages, cultures and gourmet food. Before being an RCIC, Marina also worked in Business Administration, International Business and taught English as a Foreign Language.

Immigration Legal Assistant

  • Alvez, Adeela

    Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate

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  • Alvez, Adeela

    Alvez, Adeela

    Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate

    Adeela has absolute passion for the legal field, which she exhibits through her dedications and contributions towards the field. Her approach to the practice is client centered. She recognizes that a successful legal representative requires a satisfied client, who trusts that work will be undertaken by the representative in a professional manner and completed in an efficient fashion.

    Adeela’s focus is to serve the client best by resolving the matter to the satisfaction of the client. It is for this reason that her clients have been repeat clients, and have trusted her with their referrals.

    Adeela's method of practice encompasses developmental procedures and logistical operations in order to maintain a successful practice, where her detail oriented nature, as well as her keen understanding of the legal practice has made her an accomplished Paralegal within the industry. Through her experience, Adeela has developed a style that can take the most complex dispositions and simplify it, resulting in successful communication with people of various views with ease.

  • Callinan, Alexandra

    Immigration Legal Assistant, Temporary Residents Immigration Law, Family Class Immigration Law, Certificate in International Student Immigration, Certificate in Canadian Citizenship

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  • Callinan, Alexandra

    Callinan, Alexandra

    Immigration Legal Assistant, Temporary Residents Immigration Law, Family Class Immigration Law, Certificate in International Student Immigration, Certificate in Canadian Citizenship

    Alexandra has been a lawyer since 2019. Before attending law school, Alexandra worked at the Operations Support Centre and the Case Management Branch at the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) national headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario. Alexandra currently works as an Associate at Mamann Sandaluk & Kingwell LLP, where her practice focuses primarily on corporate immigration matters.

    Alexandra’s practice, commitment to her clients, and role as an educator are inspired by her years of working at the IRCC and her own family’s experience of coming to Canada as immigrants and refugees.

  • Desmond, Jane

    Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate

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  • Desmond, Jane

    Desmond, Jane

    Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate

    Jane Desmond has been an immigration consultant and instructor for sixteen years. Jane has built a solid reputation amongst her peers. Her experience, coupled with her work in the community, have afforded her extensive legal exposure and understanding. Furthermore, her in-depth knowledge and insight have been sought by television networks – OMNI News, Globo (the largest television network in Brazil), and various local ethnic media outlets – to explain the implications of the changes in government policies and regulations in immigration.

    Jane has successfully managed a Toronto-based consulting company, which represents clients before Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the Immigration and Refugee Board throughout Canada, and in many of the Canadian visa posts abroad.

  • Eduardo Silva

    Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate

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  • Eduardo Silva

    Eduardo Silva

    Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate

    Eduardo Silva is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) and earned a Bachelor of Law Enforcement Studies from the Justice Institute of British Columbia. He completed his studies in Immigration Law with the University of British Columbia, and Human Rights and Forced Displacement with the United Nations University. Eduardo is also a certified mediator in Canada, with experience in negotiation, advanced dispute resolution. He is a strategic planning and continuous improvement specialist and has worked for the Government of Saskatchewan in this area for over four years. He has experience working for law firms in immigration and commercial sectors. Eduardo likes to practice sports and has earned awards in fencing and triathlon. Eduardo is fully fluent in English and Spanish.

  • Hidiq, Al Lulwa

    Immigration Legal Assistant, Business Immigration Law, Family Class Immigration Law, Certificate in Inadmissibility to Canada, Refugee Class Immigration Law, Certificate in Provincial Nominee Programs, Temporary Residents Immigration Law

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  • Hidiq, Al Lulwa

    Immigration Legal Assistant, Business Immigration Law, Family Class Immigration Law, Certificate in Inadmissibility to Canada, Refugee Class Immigration Law, Certificate in Provincial Nominee Programs, Temporary Residents Immigration Law

    Lulwa Al Hidiq is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) and a full licensee of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) since 2013. She is also a past Certified Public Accountant from the California Board of Accountancy (not currently designated) with over ten years of Canadian and Global professional experience in public accounting in multi-national firms such as KPMG, PWC, and EY. She is the Senior Partner and Founder of Altoria Immigration and Business Consulting Inc, located in Toronto. She is also a past Chair of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC), a national organization with over 5,000 licensees, whose mission is to lead, connect, protect, and develop the profession, serving the best interests of its members with a focus on advocacy, lobbying, and education.

    Her practice focuses on a variety of areas such as, but not restricted to economic class immigration, business immigration, and family class but refugees, humanitarian applications, and litigation at the IRB are her specialty with a focus on more complex cases. Concurrently, at CAPIC, Lulwa has and continues to work together with other senior colleagues on many projects in the industry from advocating for proper regulation within the industry, to striving toward Federal Statute, or to looking for fair and balanced treatment from the Government. She has also been a lead presenter and planner for CAPIC's National Conference and has also been involved with events at the local level. Lulwa is also a mentor to other immigration consultants, patiently teaching and guiding.

    Lulwa is passionate about advocacy and as a past immigrant herself, she truly understands the challenges of immigration and the importance of sound counsel. Lulwa and her team at Altoria always give back to their community and have helped resettle many refugees and are proud of their commitment to helping support those in need.

    Lulwa speaks English and Arabic fluently and some French and Greek. While her French and Greek are not as fluent, they are enough to establish a warm connection with individuals from those ethnic groups. As a result of Lulwa's global connections, she is frequently involved in fundraising activities and her services are sought after because of her professionalism, trust, and sincerity in her dealings.

    Lulwa is also a mom to three children and two cats and loves to travel and explore with her family.

  • Jodi McDonald

    Immigration Legal Assistant

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  • Jodi McDonald

    Jodi McDonald

    Immigration Legal Assistant

    Jodi McDonald is the founder and CEO of Savannah Canadian Immigration and Relocation Services. A graduate of the University of the West Indies, Parkland College, and Ashton College’s Immigration Diploma program, she began practicing as an Immigration Consultant in June 2017.

    She developed an interest in helping individuals and families relocate to Canada while working with Partners in Settlement and Integration in small town Saskatchewan, as a conversation café moderator, assisting non-English speaking newcomers to learn conversational English in a judgement free setting.

    Jodi is a member in good standing with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants as well as the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants. Her focus areas include temporary resident applications, economic categories of migration, provincial nomination, and family sponsorships.
    Jodi enjoys travelling and spending time with her family.

  • Leon, Hjalmar

    Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate, Business Immigration Law, Certificate in International Student Immigration, Certificate in Canadian Citizenship

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  • Leon, Hjalmar

    Leon, Hjalmar

    Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate, Business Immigration Law, Certificate in International Student Immigration, Certificate in Canadian Citizenship

    Hjalmar (LLB, MBA, RCIC) received his Bachelor of Laws Degree from University of Los Andes in South America and later completed his Master of Business Administration in Global Management from the University of Phoenix. He received his Professional Specialization in Public Sector Management from the University of Victoria, and he is a graduate of the Ashton College Immigration Consultant Diploma program. Professionally, Hjalmar's immigration consulting practice focuses on temporary residence applications and family sponsorship programs. In addition to his immigration practice, Hjalmar also has represented individuals and corporations in administrative matters. Hjalmar is fully fluent in English and Spanish. He is also collaborator and an active board member for several non-for-profit organizations in the province of British Columbia.

  • Mehrvarz, Mahsa

    Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate, Family Class Immigration Law, Refugee Class Immigration Law Temporary Resident Immigration Law, RCIC – IRB Specialization Exam Prep Course

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  • Mehrvarz, Mahsa

    Mehrvarz, Mahsa

    Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate, Family Class Immigration Law, Refugee Class Immigration Law Temporary Resident Immigration Law, RCIC – IRB Specialization Exam Prep Course

    Mahsa immigrated to Canada at the age of 16 from Iran. She holds a joint BA degree in psychology and Gender, Sexuality, and Women's studies from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia. She also completed her Immigration Consultant Diploma in March 2020 from Ashton College in downtown Vancouver. She started her own immigration business in January 2021 after successfully passing her Entry to Practice Exam. Mahsa established “Mehrvarz Immigration” with the goal of assisting people who want to immigrate to Canada for a better life and career opportunities. Mahsa provides services in many areas of immigration, refugee, and citizenship, and she has been representing clients before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada for the past two years. Mahsa has been a tutor/mentor for the past 10 years and she is excited to curate her passion for teaching and affinity for immigration.

  • Ramos, Divino Rex

    Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate

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  • Ramos, Divino Rex

    Ramos, Divino Rex

    Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate

    Divino Rex Ramos is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant with over five years of industry experience. He has worked at JBS as an Employment Manager in Alberta, where he ran the Recruitment Department and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. He has also lived in Ontario where he pursued his degree in International Relations, while working as a Human Resources Manager and Senior Immigration Advisor at DVN.

    Before moving to Canada, he completed a business degree and worked for some of the biggest companies in the world. He was a Regional Sales Director at DOLE International and an International Business Analyst at The Emirates Group. He has also published and presented his research on Human Resources at the University of Saint Louis.

    Currently, aside from being a Managing Partner at DVN, Divino is also a Career Coach, an International Recruiter, and a Global Immigration Advisor for various companies in North America and Southeast Asia. He also volunteers for the Canadian Red Cross and the United Nations, where he usually partakes in the resettlement and youth programs.

     

  • Ramroop, Ooma

    Immigration Legal Assistant, Family Class Immigration Law

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  • Ramroop, Ooma

    Ramroop, Ooma

    Immigration Legal Assistant, Family Class Immigration Law

    Ooma holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Toronto in Psychology, Criminology, and Sociology; is a certified adult educator; and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Ooma’s strong advocacy skills, knowledge of immigration and criminal law, and teaching style serve as a great source of inspiration for those interested in immigration law.

    For over 20 years she has been employed as a Prosecutor with the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario on quasi-criminal cases. Ooma has successfully conducted trials and obtained sentences with incarceration, probation orders, and substantial fines. She has garnered a reputation for being fair and ethical. She has also appeared at the Ontario Court of Justice Provincial Offences trials and appeals.

  • Roman, Alina

    Family Class Immigration Law, Provincial Nominee Programs, Refugee Class Immigration Law, Certificate in Inadmissibility to Canada, Immigration Legal Assistant

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  • Roman, Alina

    Roman, Alina

    Family Class Immigration Law, Provincial Nominee Programs, Refugee Class Immigration Law, Certificate in Inadmissibility to Canada, Immigration Legal Assistant

    Alina Roman earned holds a Master's Degree in Engineering and is a Regulated Immigration Consultant with many years of experience in the field of immigration. She is working as Immigration Consultant for Simon Fraser University, and her past work experience includes working for educational and governmental organizations as well as managing her own immigration practice.

    Alina has been teaching at Ashton College since 2016. In 2017, Alina received the Faculty Award, presented to an instructor who projects a positive, professional, and approachable attitude within the workplace and who possesses outstanding leadership abilities within the school community. As a graduate of Ashton College’s Immigration Practitioner Program, Alina strives to provide the best support to her students and help them become successful immigration consultants.

    In addition to Alina’s immigration practice and teaching, she is a member of the Practical Experience Advisory Committee for the regulatory body, ICCRC which regulates all RCICs on a national level. Alina is also a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC).

    Alina speaks several languages and enjoys interacting with people coming from different cultural environments.

  • Savisca Singh

    Immigration Legal Assistant

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  • Savisca Singh

    Savisca Singh

    Immigration Legal Assistant

    Savisca Singh is a Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant. She runs her own immigration company based in Brampton in Ontario. She is an active member of the CICC and CAPIC. She has represented numerous clients successfully and fulfilled their dreams of immigrating to Canada.

    Savisca, who holds an MBA in International Business, is passionate about writing and public speaking. She has published 4 books and several cases and research papers. She has also delivered workshops, seminars and training sessions in different countries.

    According to her, Canadian Immigration can be arduous, expensive, and complicated. There is no greater calling than to be able to help clients navigate the complex immigration processes, chose the right program, and assist in completing all the necessary paperwork required by IRCC and other relevant departments.

  • Snyder, Marina

    Immigration Legal Assistant, Temporary Residents Immigration Law, Family Class Immigration Law, Certificate in Provincial Nominee Programs, Using Immigration Portals

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  • Snyder, Marina

    Snyder, Marina

    Immigration Legal Assistant, Temporary Residents Immigration Law, Family Class Immigration Law, Certificate in Provincial Nominee Programs, Using Immigration Portals

    Marina Snyder has been a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) since 2017, operating her own immigration firm in Québec and providing immigration-related services to businesses, individuals, colleges and non-profit organizations from coast to coast.

    Marina is interested in economic immigration, family reunification, temporary residence and citizenship and holds specific licenses for the provinces of Quebec and Saskatchewan.

    After moving from Brazil to Canada in 2007 as an international student herself, Marina felt there was a great need for assistance for newcomers in their immigration pathways; so, while living in Japan, she attended the University of British Columbia (UBC) Certificate in Immigration, becoming an RCIC.

    Other topics of interest are languages, cultures and gourmet food. Before being an RCIC, Marina also worked in Business Administration, International Business and taught English as a Foreign Language.

  • Steven Tratner

    Immigration Legal Assistant

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  • Steven Tratner

    Steven Tratner

    Immigration Legal Assistant

    Steven Tratner obtained his Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant qualification after selling a business he had owned and operated for twenty years. In addition to his membership in the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants, Steven holds both a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) and a Master of Business Administration. He currently works as a manager in Immigration Services at two busy immigration offices. He is passionate about the training and development of students who have chosen to pursue a career in the immigration field. Steven resides in Toronto with his wife Kary and is the proud parent of three children.

  • Tayde, Cristie Lane

    Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate, Immigration Consulting, Certificate in the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Process

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  • Tayde, Cristie Lane

    Tayde, Cristie Lane

    Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate, Immigration Consulting, Certificate in the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Process

    Cristie Lane Tayde attained her Bachelor's degree and Certificate in Immigration from the University of British Columbia. She has been a Regulated Canada Immigration Consultant with BC Happy Homes Immigration Services since 2009. Though their company caters for clients from across the globe, they have several offices set up in the Philippines, where Cristie often goes to conduct seminars and provide consultation services.

    Aside from her work as a consultant, Cristie is very involved in volunteer works within the local Filipino-Canadian community.

    She was a former Board Member and Secretary for the Philippines Canada Trade Council, and has also had a regular stint on a local radio station discussing immigration matters, and has provided her services by writing immigration columns in local newspapers. Cristie is a second-generation immigration consultant, which instilled in her a passion to help people as she was growing up.

  • Yamini-Ghaeshi, Ali

    Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate, Immigration Consulting

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  • Yamini-Ghaeshi, Ali

    Yamini-Ghaeshi, Ali

    Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate, Immigration Consulting

    Ali Yamini-Ghaeshi graduated in Immigration Consultant Diploma from Ashton College in 2013. In 2015, he established his immigration firm and started working in North America and Iran. His firm provides the full range of Canadian immigration services to foreign individuals, small enterprises and multinationals alike. The firm has been active in offering services for various Canadian Immigration programs with over 500 successful applications over the years in various categories such as student visas, work classes, business and investment categories, and all other immigration programs. He also has participated in many immigration seminars and workshops in different countries like Canada, France, and Germany,

    Ali also is a graduated civil engineer from one of the top universities in Iran. He enjoys imparting his knowledge to other people and educates willing persons. He is very good at communicating with people and his practices as an immigration consultant have made him a good lecturer.

  • Zdenka Acin

    Immigration Legal Assistant

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  • Zdenka Acin

    Zdenka Acin

    Immigration Legal Assistant

    Zdenka ACIN holds a philosophy degree from the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Philosophy. She is the President and Founder of Immigration International, and an accomplished author with two published books focusing on film, theatre, and literature in exile. With a passion for writing, Zdenka is also a poet, short story writer, and essayist. Her talents extend to acting, being a full member of ACTRA, as well as a well-travelled researcher and documentary filmmaker, having visited over 60 countries worldwide.

    In her former country, Yugoslavia, Zdenka was a prominent human rights activist, editor-in-chief, journalist, TV author, and host of the talk show PRESS Club. She is a designated Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) and a recognized expert in immigration, refugee, and citizenship law. With a deep commitment to education, Zdenka has received awards for Excellence in Teaching and serves as a mentor for newly licensed immigration consultants.

    Throughout her career, Zdenka has worked closely with institutions like the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) since 2003, providing her with valuable insight into immigration and refugee processes within these organizations. As a student-centred and student-oriented educator for more than a decade, Zdenka shares her passion with her students at Ashton College

    Zdenka, a proud mother of two sons and grandmother of four, currently resides in Toronto, Ontario.

Mediation

  • Alder, Monika

    Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Mediation

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  • Alder, Monika

    Alder, Monika

    Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Mediation

    Monika is an engaging and respected thought and functional leader, with expertise in leadership, strategy development and execution, transformational change, complex employee and stakeholder engagement and organizational effectiveness. She is currently a senior manager for Human Capital consulting at Deloitte Canada. She holds a master's degree in International Economic and Political Relationships from the University of Lodz in Poland and an MBA from the University of Alberta in Canada. As an instructor, Monika believes in experiential learning and she incorporates her professional and personal experience with theory, research and application to facilitate student growth and development. Monika is currently a board member of the global Association of Change Management Professionals and she is a Certified Change Management Professional.

  • Gayer, Sarah

    Human Resource Management Diploma Program, Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Diversity & Inclusion

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  • Gayer, Sarah

    Gayer, Sarah

    Human Resource Management Diploma Program, Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Diversity & Inclusion

    Sarah Gayer is a Human Resources professional and Charter Mediator, who brings over 20 years of experience consulting with organizations in the private sector, in such industries as pulp and paper, plastics, retail, communications, medical, manufacturing, financial, and in the not-for-profit sector. Sarah’s credentials include a Bachelor of Commerce degree from York University, a Charter Mediator designation from ADRIO and advanced certificates in Conflict Management from the University of Waterloo and Dispute Resolution from York University. In addition, Sarah is a trained Circle Facilitator and holds the professional designations of Certified Human Resources Leader, Certified Human Resources Professional, and Training and Development Professional.

    Sarah provides expertise in coaching working with entrepreneurs, newcomers, and managers to assist them in becoming better leaders and successful businesspeople. Sarah is also a trained mediator in the workplace, family, and with elders.  She assists organizations in mediating conflict, conducting investigations, and providing training in this area. Sarah also assists organizations in providing a workplace that meets everyone’s needs with regard to mental health. Sarah brings a desire for sharing her expertise by bringing authenticity into her facilitation.

     

  • Seidler, Sharon

    Alberta Employment Law, Change Management, Communications in the Digital Workplace, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion, Mediation

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  • Seidler, Sharon

    Seidler, Sharon

    Alberta Employment Law, Change Management, Communications in the Digital Workplace, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion, Mediation

    Sharon Seidler is a Human Resources Professional and Conflict Resolution Professional with over fifteen years of experience in Human Resources Supports, Organizational Development, Change Management, Training and Development, Employee Engagement, Employee and Labour Relations, and Leadership Development. She is a graduate of the University of Alberta's Human Resources Management Program and Kansas State University's Conflict Resolution Program. She has also been a certified mediator, a mentor with the Kansas Supreme Courts, and a member of the Kansas Supreme Court Advisory Council on Dispute Resolution.

    Sharon currently works in post-secondary education with Ashton College Online, focusing on human resources, conflict resolution, diversity and inclusion, and change management. Sharon has extensive experience developing and instructing organizational training programs in conflict resolution, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leadership development to promote inclusive, safe and healthy work environments. She also publishes online articles related to change management, mental wellness, co-parenting, workplace mediation, divorce mediation, human resources, and conflict resolution.

Medical Office Assistant

  • Allen, Corene

    Unit Clerk, Medical Office Assistant

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  • Allen, Corene

    Allen, Corene

    Unit Clerk, Medical Office Assistant

    Corene Allen graduated from VCC in 1997 with honours and held a tutor position during her studies. She has held many positions throughout different health authorities including wards such as Emergency, Surgical, Medical, Clinical Trials and Ambulatory Care. She currently works as a Nursing Unit Clerk for Interior Health. In 2011, she worked as the lead instructor for a Nursing Unit Clerk Program at another college. She has distinguished results in having the highest successful graduation rate of any program at the college. She also had the privileged of helping develop the curriculum for the course content. She shares her passion for health care through her extensive experience. Her biggest accomplishment is when she sees a student working at the hospital or even having the pleasure of working alongside them. Corene is married with three kids and we enjoy skiing, camping, travelling and biking. She also enjoys watching them play their sports.

  • Ciavarella, Emily

    Medical Office Assistant

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  • Ciavarella, Emily

    Ciavarella, Emily

    Medical Office Assistant

    Emily graduated in 2018 from Kwantlen Polytechnic University with a Bachelor's of Business Administration, specializing in Human Resources Management. She has over six years of working in the healthcare sector; including working alongside general practitioners as a Medical Office Assistant to currently working as the Administrative Director of a multi-physician family practice and walk-in clinic. Concurrently, she also assists in the coordination of a physician-led journal club as part of her family physicians continuing education credits. Emily has hosted many practicum students completing their post-secondary education in Medical Office Assistant studies, supplying them with the appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for them to become successful MOA's in their future healthcare careers.

  • Gerenska, Mariana

    Medical Office Assistant, Human Resources Management, Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion

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  • Gerenska, Mariana

    Gerenska, Mariana

    Medical Office Assistant, Human Resources Management, Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion

    Mariana Gerenska has 25 years of education, human resources management, training and development, leadership development, talent and organizational performance, improvement experience, and advanced credentials across countries and continents. She is passionate and committed to supporting every learner to achieve their professional and personal growth objectives, enjoy a satisfying career and contribute their best to our society. Mariana has recently acquired her Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Systems from Graduate Fielding University in Santa Barbara, California, and is a role model of life-long learning. She encourages her students to broaden their perspectives and to embrace the best selves they can be as human beings and inclusive members of our diverse communities.

  • Parker, Sheena

    Medical Office Assistant

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  • Parker, Sheena

    Parker, Sheena

    Medical Office Assistant

    Sheena Parker (she/her) brings to Ashton College a diverse professional background, with degrees in both Science and Nursing. She has over 20 years of health care experience in; Emergency, Critical Care, Mental Health, Community Health, and Management. Sheena's rich career has afforded her the ability to practice throughout Canada in; Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, NWT and Nunavut in many advanced practices and leadership roles. Her graduate studies included being a part of the first cohort of Family Nurse Practitioners for the province of British Columbia. Additionally, Sheena has a passion for post-secondary education, and this is evident in her many years of teaching at various Alberta Universities and Colleges. Sheena is excited to join Ashton College, where she can continue to share her passion for teaching in a post-secondary environment. At the same time, she embarks on her academic pursuits to obtain a Doctoral degree. Sheena currently works in a leadership role within Alberta Health Services.

  • Sandhar, Aman

    Unit Clerk, Medical Office Assistant

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  • Sandhar, Aman

    Sandhar, Aman

    Unit Clerk, Medical Office Assistant

    Aman graduated in 2006 from VCC with a unit clerk certificate. She also pursued a bachelor's degree in adult education in 2015 from UFV. Since then, Aman has been working at the BC Cancer Agency as a unit clerk. She has done various unit clerk jobs and also has taught students at CHCA and Kwantlen College. She enjoys teaching, and it has been her passion since she was a child. She loves how rewarding teaching is. In her spare time, Aman loves to spend it with family and friends.

  • Toal, Tina

    Unit Clerk, Medical Office Assistant

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  • Toal, Tina

    Toal, Tina

    Unit Clerk, Medical Office Assistant

    Tina Toal has over 24 years of experience in the health care industry. In 1998, she completed a Unit Clerk course at Vancouver Community College. She then worked over the years specializing in oncology and held various positions from unit clerk to clerical supervisor to medical secretary. She started teaching and realized that it was her passion to help others learn. She loves to be a part of the success our students achieve. Tina currently lives in Langley with her husband, four kids and their adorable French bulldog, Elvis.

Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker

  • Amy Thompson

    Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker

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  • Amy Thompson

    Amy Thompson

    Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker

    Amy Thompson has worked in community mental health for 18 years. She has held roles with both grassroots and mainstream organizations, from front-line roles to leadership positions. Amy works from a recovery-oriented, anti-oppression and harm reduction perspective that advocates for each person, regardless of their mental health journey, to be held in absolute high regard. She currently lives in Ontario with her husband, two small children and their chocolate lab.

  • Comer, Brian

    Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker

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  • Comer, Brian

    Comer, Brian

    Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker

    Brian Comer has worked in inpatient acute psychiatry and inpatient withdrawal management for a number of years. Currently, he is an elected Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, determined to improve mental health and addictions policies in his province. His key areas of focus are reducing stigma, increasing access, and creating mental health parity. He is a passionate educator who is dedicated to improving his community for future generations. Brian currently lives in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, with his wife and two children.

  • Gill, Jessica

    Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker

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  • Gill, Jessica

    Gill, Jessica

    Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker

    Jessica Gill (she/her) is currently pursuing her Master of Arts Counselling Psychology while also working as a Substance Use Prevention and Health Promotion Worker. Jessica has been working in the mental health and substance use field for 10+ years, with experience in Alberta and British Columbia. Her experience includes working in both inpatient and outpatient substance use programs. Through her experiences, she has worked on multidisciplinary teams, supporting diverse clientele.

    She is passionate about increasing awareness and decreasing stigma around substance use and mental health. Jessica is excited to teach and share her experiences with students pursuing a mental health and addictions career.

  • Kinch, Vanessa

    Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker

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  • Kinch, Vanessa

    Kinch, Vanessa

    Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker

    Vanessa Kinch is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse who has worked in mental health and addictions for the last ten years. She has experience with both inpatient and outpatient programs. In the last few years, she has worked as an instructor to help teach and guide new nursing students, specifically with a focus on mental health and addictions. Vanessa is passionate about teaching and looks forward to sharing her knowledge and experience with her students.

  • Parizeau, Annick

    Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker

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  • Parizeau, Annick

    Parizeau, Annick

    Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker

    Annick has an undergrad in Human Services and has been working with vulnerable populations across the mental health and social services field for 20+ years. She believes in a person-centred lens, where individuals are the experts in their recovery, and honours that everyone has a story. Currently, Annick is a contractor providing Prevention, Outreach and Community Engagement for Gambling Support BC. She connects and builds relationships with communities while bringing an awareness to the concerns related to gambling, video gaming and social media. She strives in helping people find balance. She is passionate about decreasing stigma and increasing mental health awareness. Annick is looking forward to teaching and sharing her experiences with students who are pursuing the mental health and addictions field. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking with her dog, relaxing by the lake, gardening, and travelling.

  • Samra, Amrit

    Mental Health and Addiction Support Worker

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  • Samra, Amrit

    Samra, Amrit

    Mental Health and Addiction Support Worker

    Amrit pursued graduate studies in developmental psychology and has many years of experience in the mental health and addictions field. She has worked with diverse populations including human trafficking survivors and women in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. Her current position is in healthcare, working to improve the quality of processes and systems. Amrit is excited to bring her experiences and knowledge from the field into the classroom.

  • Toews, Melissa

    Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker

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  • Toews, Melissa

    Toews, Melissa

    Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker

    Melissa Toews (she/her) has been a Registered Psychiatric Nurse for over eight years and has worked in various frontline and health care leadership/management roles in the Interior BC, Northern BC, Northern Alberta, Nunavut, and Vancouver.  She is currently working in Executive Health Care Regional Management while also volunteering as a crisis responder for the National Crisis Text Line (powered by Kids Help Phone).  She has been teaching psychiatric nursing courses for over four years and is thrilled to join Ashton College as a Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker instructor. Melissa is currently completing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and has a strong passion for empowering the next generations of mental health workers.  Melissa is grateful to live, work, and play as an uninvited guest in Vancouver, on the traditional and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, with her wife, daughter, and three fur babies.

  • Williams, Jeremy

    Mental Health and Addiction Support Worker

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  • Williams, Jeremy

    Williams, Jeremy

    Mental Health and Addiction Support Worker

    Jeremy Williams is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and Canadian Certified Addictions Counsellor who has worked in the field as a Mental Health Worker, Addiction Support Worker, Youth Detox Worker and Community Liaison Worker. Jeremy works part-time in a small private practice and he is the former Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada.

Professional Coach Diploma

  • Blais, Dee Sylvie

    Professional Coach Diploma

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  • Blais, Dee Sylvie

    Blais, Dee Sylvie

    Professional Coach Diploma

    Dee Sylvie Blais is a Certified Health & Life Transformational Coach focusing on wellness, empowerment, and mastering habit change. As a thriving natural coach, she offers training and tools to enhance her clients' potential. Dee has an international and versatile career path where she has acquired a wider vision in her professional and personal life credentials. She believes in continuous self-development. She has extensive knowledge in creating effective strategies and programs and is experienced in training personnel with companies such as Re/max, RBC, Mary Kay, Innership, and Ellipse Solutions. Passionate about witnessing human growth in personal life and career paths, she believes that the best investment you can make is an investment in yourself and your personal growth.

  • Bu, Pearl

    Professional Coach Diploma

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  • Bu, Pearl

    Bu, Pearl

    Professional Coach Diploma

    Pearl Bu has a Masters of Program and Project Management from SKEMA and she is also a Certified Project Management Professional and Professional Certified Coach. Her teaching goal is to engage students by flipping class methods and stimulating their interest in executive coaching filed by real-life examples and case studies. Pearl has reshaped her career from industry to education with her great passion for teaching and coaching. She has extensive experience in leadership and wellness coaching along with a focus on business operations, organization design and learning, and talent management. Pearl is a Fellow Coach of BetterUp and a Contract Coach of Health Canada. She also works for the Nitartha Institute and as a practitioner of Mindfulness Meditation. Her clients are from various industries and companies including Facebook, Accenture, Gilead Science, Aurora Innovation, John Muir Health, Capital One Capella University. Pearl is the co-founder of Changer Consulting, which specializes in mindfulness and holistic treatments to support people experiencing transformations in working environments.

  • Casuga, Carina

    Professional Coach Diploma

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  • Casuga, Carina

    Casuga, Carina

    Professional Coach Diploma

    Carina Casuga is a global payroll professional, leadership and personal development coach, author and educator with over 20 years of progressive knowledge and experience. She has worked in diverse industries such as transportation, tourism, wealth management, construction, manufacturing and consulting. Carina is a Certified Personal and Executive Coach and an American Certified Payroll Professional. She holds certificates in Canadian Certified Payroll Manager, Global Payroll Management, and Leadership Development from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia. She also holds a Business Management Diploma and a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (RMT).

    As the founder of Star Life Consulting, Carina equips professionals to live an engaged and purposeful life through personal and professional development coaching and training. She is a major advocate for financial literacy and personal development, and she is passionate about continuous personal development and student-centred learning. Carina is also co-author of the book, “You Can Have It All,” and was interviewed for part of the book, “Amazing Women of Influence.”

  • Gorbold, Jillian

    Professional Coach Diploma

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  • Gorbold, Jillian

    Gorbold, Jillian

    Professional Coach Diploma

    Jillian Gorbold has over 20 years of progressive leadership experience working with private businesses, community organizations and various levels of government. She is known for her way of engaging others to inspire action and deliver results. Jillian has a background in human resources and business management with a focus on strategic and operations management, organizational design and development, executive recruitment, job evaluation, workforce planning, payroll legislation and compensation, leadership coaching, change management, and performance management.

    Jillian holds a MA in Leadership from the University of Guelph and is a Certified Leadership Coach through the Certified Coaches Federation. She also holds a Master Certificate in Public Management from York University and a Respect and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from the Canadian Diversity Initiative. She attained her Registered Professional Recruiter designation from the Institute of Professional Management and is an active Human Resources Management Professional through the Human Resources Professionals Association. Her mission is to help people and businesses thrive, today and tomorrow.

  • Ikem, Michelle

    Professional Coach Diploma

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  • Ikem, Michelle

    Ikem, Michelle

    Professional Coach Diploma

    Michelle Ikem comes to Ashton College with an extensive background in Life, Business and Career Coaching. She is a transformational and self-actualization coach based in Calgary, Alberta. Her goal is to teach her clients how to turn inward, aligning the mind, body and spirit. She uses various modalities such as coaching, reiki, mindfulness, positive affirmations and breathwork. She helps her clients create awareness while taking actionable steps towards manifesting a life of value, meaning, and authenticity.

    Michelle holds a Bachelor of Psychology, certificate in life coaching and certificate in reiki levels one and two. She desires to increase her knowledge through education and life experiences. She is currently completing her Mindfulness Teacher Certificate and is both a practitioner and advocate of trauma-informed mindfulness. Michelle has spent over ten years working in the social services sector in addictions, pan-disability, autism, immigrant services, facilitation and career counselling. She coaches clients all over Canada and has added resume and job application support to help students, immigrants and individuals to gain meaningful employment.

  • Kennett, Jody

    Professional Coach Diploma

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  • Kennett, Jody

    Kennett, Jody

    Professional Coach Diploma

    Jody Kennett is an experienced ICF PCC coach, entrepreneur, instructor, program course creator, and health and well-being professional who focuses on elevating people and evoking growth. Her diverse expertise includes leadership, business and life coaching. One of her niche specializations is C-IQ, which is the neuroscience of communication. She brings 20 years of experience in the coaching industry developing people, transforming behaviour change, and inspiring leadership to new levels. She has coached both entrepreneurs and leaders at a variety of companies including KPMG, City of Vancouver, AECOM, Label Engine, YMCA, Vancouver Board of Trade, and the Wellness Pharmacy Group.

    Jody runs her own coaching business where she inspires people to lead their life, career, business, and health. One of her strengths is coaching the inner leader which she writes about as a co-author in The Winning Mindset book. She creates a coaching and teaching space where growth and development flourish, confidence grows, and where one is challenged for professional success in a fun, supportive environment.

  • McLeod, Greg

    Human Resources Management, Professional Coach Diploma

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  • McLeod, Greg

    McLeod, Greg

    Human Resources Management, Professional Coach Diploma

    Greg McLeod is a coach and developer of people at heart, with over a decade of experience working with diverse groups in the public and private sectors. His philosophy is based on strength psychology and neuroscience to help individuals, leaders and teams reach new levels of performance. Known for his down-to-earth practicality and relatability, Greg integrates a brain-based approach to help his students and clients get clear on their priorities, take action and achieve amazing results. Outside of Ashton College, Greg is an internal Leader Performance Coach, supporting the development of leaders with a Canadian-based Financial Institution.

    Greg has Bachelor's degrees in both Kinesiology and Education and is currently pursuing his Master's in Leadership through Royal Roads University. Trained through the NeuroLeadership Institute, Greg also holds the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation.

  • Prescesky, Joy

    Professional Coach Diploma

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  • Prescesky, Joy

    Prescesky, Joy

    Professional Coach Diploma

    Dr. Joy Prescesky is a professional coach with a focus on ADHD, Asperger syndrome, and executive functions. Although a veterinarian by trade, Dr. Prescesky has extensive experience coaching children, young adults and parents with ADHD or autism. She has an honours degree in Biology from Acadia University, a Masters of Science degree in Bacteriology from Queen’s University, and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island.

    Dr. Prescesky is a creative thinker and intuitive listener who fuses scientific logic with empathy and compassion. She partners with clients to help them become open to hearing new ideas and realizing their full potential. She embraces neurodiversity as a gift, rather than a disability, celebrating the creativity and energy that it contributes to life. Through supporting her three children, all of whom have ADHD, Dr. Prescesky has witnessed firsthand the impact that coaching can have on wellbeing and overall success in school, sports, and social situations. After receiving a diagnosis herself, she has also experienced frustration studying and working in an environment that did not support or understand ADHD.

  • Sangalang, Maria Cecilia “Cel”

    Professional Coach Diploma

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  • Sangalang, Maria Cecilia “Cel”

    Sangalang, Maria Cecilia “Cel”

    Professional Coach Diploma

    Maria Cecilia “Cel” Sangalang graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce, majoring in Marketing Management. Before joining the financial and coaching world, she worked extensively in sales and marketing for over 20 years. She held positions with multinational companies such as UPS, Fedex, TNT Express, DHL and Servier. She has been in the financial advisory services for nine years with an insurance licence in life and accident and sickness. She is currently working towards her Professional Financial Advisor PFA designation. She is also the Learning and Development Director of E. Espiritu Financial where she supports 53 advisors in upgrading their skills and providing continuing education. She is an active member of Advocis, participating on two of their association committees. She is also a certified coach specializing in life, wealth, and business. She is passionate about enriching lives and helping people achieve their dreams. Her advocacy includes promoting financial education and self-empowerment, which is why she provides complimentary masterclasses for various organizations.

Red Seal Trades

  • Amy Holland

    Red Seal Trades

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  • Amy Holland

    Amy Holland

    Red Seal Trades

    Amy Holland is a Red Seal Certified Stylist, with a career spanning over two decades. Her instructional expertise is in Red Seal and Foundational Hair Design programs. Amy has worked in luxury salons in Kelowna, Calgary, and Vancouver, while also owning and operating her own Editorial and Bridal Hair companies. Her work has been showcased in art galleries, numerous publications, and music videos. Amy has been a lead stylist at Fashion Weeks in both North America and Japan. Fuelled by an unwavering passion for the industry, Amy continues to expand her craft in the hair industry.

  • Cameron, Jim

    Red Seal Plumber, Red Seal Gasfitter, Red Seal Steamfitter

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  • Cameron, Jim

    Cameron, Jim

    Red Seal Plumber, Red Seal Gasfitter, Red Seal Steamfitter

    Jim Cameron is a Red Seal Plumber, Class “A” Gasfitter and a Red Seal Steamfitter/Pipefitter. Jim has over 40 years of trade experience in the field and as an instructor and curriculum developer for NAIT, SAIT, Centro Nacional para la Certification Industrial (Cuba), Lanzhou Petroleum Corporation (China), Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, and Pacific Vocational College. As a field hand, Jim worked as a journeyman, foreman, general foreman, site superintendent and was the owner of a mechanical contracting company. Jim officially retired in 2018, but he still enjoys instructing students online and in-person and works in the field for one or two months of the year. He makes his home in Mexico and Canada.

  • Carte, Jeremy

    Red Seal Plumber, Red Seal Gasfitter, Red Seal Steamfitter

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  • Carte, Jeremy

    Carte, Jeremy

    Red Seal Plumber, Red Seal Gasfitter, Red Seal Steamfitter

    Jeremy Carte is a Red Seal Plumber, Class “B” Gasfitter and Fourth Class Power Engineer who has been working in the industry for over a decade. Coming from a strong background in commercial and institutional service, he has built his portfolio of experience to include residential service, rough in and heating installations. Jeremy has benefited greatly from the talent and skills of many gifted colleagues throughout the years and has a strong desire to share what has helped him with others interested in the piping trades.

  • Cole, Victor

    Red Seal Automotive Service Technician, Automotive Electrical Refresher Course

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  • Cole, Victor

    Cole, Victor

    Red Seal Automotive Service Technician, Automotive Electrical Refresher Course

    Victor Cole has been an Automotive Service Technician for over 20 years. Living in Toronto, Ontario, Victor’s specialty when working as a Technician is electrical and drivability. Victor studied for his apprenticeship at Centennial College in Toronto, ON. In November 2008, Victor received his Automotive Service Technician 310s Red Seal Licence. Victor has recently completed his Bachelor of Education at Brock University and, in May 2020, earned him a membership with the Ontario College of Teachers. Leading by example as a lifelong learner, Victor is currently working on a Bachelor of Technology at Thompson Rivers University through an open learning program. Victor’s hobbies include Blacksmithing and running. Victor also volunteers his spare time to animal rescue. Victor Cole became a teacher to do his part to help tomorrow’s generation be successful in an ever-changing world.

  • David, Ashley

    Red Seal Hairstylist

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  • David, Ashley

    David, Ashley

    Red Seal Hairstylist

    Ashley David graduated from cosmetology school in 2003. Shortly after completing her schooling, she moved to Calgary, Alberta, where she obtained her Journeyman and Red Seal certification. Calgary offered her experience not only on the salon floor but also experience on the business side of salon management. In 2010, Ashley moved back to the Prairies and bought her own salon. Owning and operating her own business has provided Ashley with the flexibility to explore different opportunities as an educator. In 2018, she had the opportunity to instruct at a local hair school, sharing her 18 years of knowledge and experience. Ashley firmly believes that the best hairstylists never stop learning.

  • Ferguson, John (Junior)

    Red Seal Welder, Red Seal Steamfitter/Pipefitter, Red Seal Gasfitter

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  • Ferguson, John (Junior)

    Ferguson, John (Junior)

    Red Seal Welder, Red Seal Steamfitter/Pipefitter, Red Seal Gasfitter

    Junior Ferguson is a Red Seal Journeyman welder, CWB Level 2 Visual Inspector, and small business owner currently living in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. He started his career at Nova Scotia Community College in 1994. Soon after moved to British Columbia and for 12 years he worked at various shops in the lower mainland near Vancouver, working on a large variety of projects such as Transport, Aviation, Medical, and Military Research and Development.

    In 2001 Junior passed his CWB Level 2 Visual Inspectors’ certification and started doing shutdowns as a Quality Control Supervisor on different sites across the country. During this time, he ended up spending a lot of time training and testing welders for ASME Section IX certifications and has provincial welder testing accreditation in Saskatchewan. During this time, he developed a passion for helping others learn and develop their welding skills and knowledge.

    He believes that in this, and any other trade if you’re not learning something new each day, you’re not doing it right. You should always expand and pass on your knowledge in the trades. He feels teaching is not just about passing on the knowledge, but learning from the students as well, to get the best results from any interaction whether it be in the classroom or out on the job. His personal hobbies include computers and technology, and building things in the shop with his kids.

  • Hasmani, Azim

    Red Seal Construction Electrical, Red Seal Industrial Electrician

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  • Hasmani, Azim

    Red Seal Construction Electrical, Red Seal Industrial Electrician

    Azim Hasmani is a Master Electrician, an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman, and a member of the Electrical Contractors Association. After completing his electrical apprenticeship, he went on to study electronics, microprocessors, and fire alarm systems at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. In 2013, he completed his Certificate in Adult Continuing Education from the University of Alberta, and then he went on to teach the electrical apprenticeship program in Northern Alberta. He brings knowledge of troubleshooting high voltage AC and DC circuits, renewable energy, safety in the workplace, applicable codes, standards, and legislative requirements on trades.

  • Heartt, Mark

    BC Building Code, Home Inspection, Red Seal Carpenter

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  • Heartt, Mark

    Heartt, Mark

    BC Building Code, Home Inspection, Red Seal Carpenter

    Mark Heartt is a Red Seal Carpenter and entrepreneur that has owned and operated a successful construction company for more than 16 years. He has spent the last 16 years in post-secondary coming up through the ranks, starting as an instructor of carpentry and moving up to a Program Chair, Associate Dean and then the Dean of Trades for two post-secondary institutions. Mark also currently holds a Diploma in Adult Education as well as many certificates in leadership.

    Outside of teaching, Mark enjoys curling, riding quads, and woodworking. He's also a coach for Special Olympics curling.

     

  • Mastin, Vannesa

    Red Seal Plumber

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  • Mastin, Vannesa

    Mastin, Vannesa

    Red Seal Plumber

    Vanessa Mastin is a highly educated and dedicated journeyperson with a passion for meaningful work in the trades and education sectors. She has over seven years of experience as a certified Red Seal Journeyperson Plumber and Gasfitter. She achieved her National Construction Safety Officer certification in 2017 and is the co-chair of the School of Construction Safety Committee at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, where she has taught for three years. Professionally, she demonstrated her proven dedication to student success and learning by winning the SAITSA Instructor Excellence Award for the School of Construction. Her educational background in sociology also puts her in good standing when working in the pipe trades, as she can seamlessly work with diverse backgrounds. Her personal teaching philosophy is that you can never stop learning.

  • Michael Semple

    Red Seal Trades

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  • Michael Semple

    Michael Semple

    Red Seal Trades

    Mike Semple is a Red Seal Master Electrician with over 20 years of experience in the trade. He completed his related schooling at the University of the Fraser Valley, SAIT, Okanagan College, and Vancouver Community College. In addition to teaching electrical skills, he currently owns a small electrical contracting and consulting business in Vernon, BC. He has been fortunate enough to gain experience in a variety of different areas within the trade, including residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, and utility settings, both in Canada and overseas in the Cayman Islands. He is a lifelong learner who aims to share his experiences with the next generation.  He likes to spend his spare time in the outdoors and exploring the world as much as possible.

  • Smith, Andrew

    Red Seal Carpenter, BC Building Code

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  • Smith, Andrew

    Smith, Andrew

    Red Seal Carpenter, BC Building Code

    As an online instructor, Andrew Smith utilizes his comprehensive industry expertise and a myriad of engaging instruction techniques to empower students with the knowledge and skillsets required to thrive in the field of carpentry. He works closely with students to mentor and advise them regarding continued professional development and potential career options. Professionally, he is a strategically focused leadership professional with a track record of delivering superior results leading construction projects. His training and professional development includes studying the Four Levels of Carpentry Training and Red Seal Certification at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and becoming a Certified Associate in Project Management.

  • Soley, Kevin

    Red Seal Welder, Red Seal Steamfitter/Pipefitter

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  • Soley, Kevin

    Soley, Kevin

    Red Seal Welder, Red Seal Steamfitter/Pipefitter

    Kevin Soley is a journeyman and Red Seal welder who has been in the welding trade for 26 years. He started his welding apprenticeship at Red Deer College in 1992 and received his Journeyman and Red Seal Status in 1994. Next, he passed his Alberta B- Pressure test and successfully ran his own welding business for 25 years. After acquiring his Red Seal Certification, he has had the privilege of welding all across western Canada.

    In 2013, Kevin started a different journey as an instructor in the welding trade. He was fortunate enough to receive an award as “Southern Alberta’s Top Trades Instructor” in 2014. This nomination came from students he had taught over the years. He feels that his success in the teaching field comes from understanding students and being able to present the information in a way that students will understand. He learns as much from his students as he teaches them. He is a tradesperson, just like his students, but with a little more knowledge of the trade.

    Personally, his hobbies include being an avid marathon and ultra-marathon runner, as well as hiking the mountains of this awesome country.

     

     

  • Soucy, Chad

    Red Seal Construction Electrical, Red Seal Industrial Electrician

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  • Soucy, Chad

    Soucy, Chad

    Red Seal Construction Electrical, Red Seal Industrial Electrician

    Chad Soucy is a Master Electrician, Red Seal Industrial and Construction Electrician. In 2012, he further expanded on his mission to lifelong learning by becoming an electrical instructor. He continued on this path as an Online course developer and is steadfastly committed to electrical safety and sound adult learning theories.

     

  • Vincent, Don

    Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

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  • Vincent, Don

    Vincent, Don

    Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

    Don brings a lifetime of mechanical experience to Ashton. Starting early as an automotive apprentice, a hydraulic technician, spending some time in the military/ law enforcement and then, ultimately, to a Red Seal as a millwright. As a millwright, he has worked in manufacturing, sawmills, food production and aerospace building platforms for companies like NASA, Boeing and McDonnell Douglas.

    Don brings a strong aptitude for all things mechanical, with a special interest in compressors and turbines. Metal is his preferred medium; Don is also a bladesmith/ metal fabricator.
    Safety and high-quality results are the main priorities.

    Don spends his downtime with his dog Nyx, a puppy Cane Corso.

Registered Behavior Technician

  • Leung, Paige

    Registered Behavior Technician, Education Assistant

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  • Leung, Paige

    Leung, Paige

    Registered Behavior Technician, Education Assistant

    Paige Leung began her career in applied behaviour analysis as a home-based behaviour interventionist, where she found her passion working with children and their families. She now has a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care and a Master of Arts in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis. Since completing her education, Paige has become a Board Supervised Behavior Analyst (BCBA) where she continues to work in both clinical and private settings. She works with a variety of children and their families across British Columbia. One of her favourite parts of her practice is to train and support other behaviour interventionists. She hopes they find the same passion and inspiration that she has discovered.

  • Millar, Monica

    Registered Behavior Technician

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  • Millar, Monica

    Millar, Monica

    Registered Behavior Technician

    Monica Millar is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) with a Master of Arts with a concentration in Behaviour Disorders from the University of British Columbia. Monica has worked in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis over the last 8 years, implementing behaviour analytic programs for individuals between the ages of 3 to 36 years old. Monica’s research area of interest includes the use of positive behaviour support and clinical psychology in the treatment of anxiety in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Monica is currently attending Queen's University Belfast while she completes her PhD in Education with a focus on Applied Behaviour Analysis.

  • Nightingale, Kelly

    Registered Behavior Technician

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  • Nightingale, Kelly

    Nightingale, Kelly

    Registered Behavior Technician

    Kelly Nightingale, M.P.Ed., BCBA has worked in the field of applied behaviour analysis since 2012. She holds a BA in Psychology and Linguistics, a graduate certificate in Autism and Behavioural Sciences and a Masters of Professional Education in Applied Behaviour Analysis. She was certified by the BACB as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2019. She is also currently working on a graduate certificate in Addictions and Mental Health.

    Kelly has worked primarily in early intervention but has also worked with teens and is currently also working with adults in residential group homes. She has experience working with all ages and a variety of diagnoses and functioning levels. She is passionate about ABA and hopes to inspire others to continue to pursue careers in the field.

SHRM Certification Prep Course

  • Boga, Jabeen

    Human Resources Management, SHRM Certification Prep Course

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  • Boga, Jabeen

    Boga, Jabeen

    Human Resources Management, SHRM Certification Prep Course

    Jabeen Boga is a Human Resources professional with over ten years of progressive experience across a wide variety of human resources functions that include employee relations, performance management, change management, HRIS, health and safety and total rewards. In addition to this, she is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional ​(SHRM-SCP) with responsibility for offices that span across Western Canada.

    Jabeen earned her undergraduate degree from Simon Fraser University obtaining Dean’s Honour Roll status. She also supports human resources in the community sitting on the Greater Advisory Council for CPHR BC & Yukon as well as leading the Career Advancement Network.

    Jabeen has worked for a number of large organizations, including KPMG and TD Bank. She is passionate about the field of human resources and about sharing her knowledge through mentoring and teaching. Jabeen is part of the Ashton College faculty instructing the Diploma in Human Resources Management program. As a recipient of HRD Canada’s 2015 and 2017 HR Awards, she is excited to share her experience and passion for the field of human resources with you.

    Jabeen has been appointed to the Item Writing Panel for the National Knowledge Exam for CPHR Canada in 2019. Members of this panel will write, review, and approve items for the National Knowledge Exam (NKE) for CPHR Canada

  • D’Silva, Rachael

    Human Resources Management, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, BC Employment Law, SHRM Certification Prep Course

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  • D’Silva, Rachael

    D’Silva, Rachael

    Human Resources Management, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, BC Employment Law, SHRM Certification Prep Course

    Rachael D’Silva is a Human Resources Professional with 15 years of experience working in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Occupational Health & Safety and Payroll. She has spent the last five years researching and incorporating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion programs into the workplace. While she provides full spectrum HR support, she sees herself as an HR Specialist passionate about inclusion, belonging and safety, supporting businesses in the private and non-profit sectors. Rachael's empathy and ability to cultivate strong relationships with clients and co-workers are what make her stand out as an HR Professional.

    She is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), an SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), and a member of the Canadian Federation of University Women.

  • Luu, Vy

    SHRM Certification Prep Course

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  • Luu, Vy

    Luu, Vy

    SHRM Certification Prep Course

    Vy, pronounced as ‘vee’ is passionate about building leaders who nurture people to show up with their best selves, and in turn, create their best work. The decades of work in business, people, and technology enables Vy to bring stories from start-ups to mature corporations in her class facilitation.

    She believes that continuous learning inspires new thinking. Vy credits a big part of her successes to career studies. She holds designations; SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Master's in Business Administration (MBA), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), along with certifications in change management, occupational health, and psychological safety leadership.

    In the community, Vy dedicates time to board advisory, coaching, and mentoring.

  • Palak, Christine

    Human Resources Management, SHRM Certification Prep Course

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  • Palak, Christine

    Palak, Christine

    Human Resources Management, SHRM Certification Prep Course

    A community minded, socially engaged, Chartered Professional in Human Resources, Christine is working towards her Master of Arts in Leadership through Royal Roads University, and comes with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Diploma in Human Resources Management from The British Columbia Institute of Technology. Christine is also a Certified Coach Practitioner and SHRM-SCP.

    Christine has worked in human resources within the financial services, high-tech software, entertainment & gaming, and most recently manufacturing industries rounding out her experience and finding her passion in training, employee engagement, labour relations and coaching & development.

    Christine also brings with her several years of experience in Operations/Management from large well-renowned companies such as McDonald's, Starbucks and Seattle’s Best Coffee, prior to working in human resources for the past 8 years.

    When Christine is not wearing her HR hat she enjoys volunteering within the local community supporting projects to preserve and restore our environment and ensure its protection for future generations.

Therapeutic Recreation

  • Pathmanathan, Johnathan

    Therapeutic Recreation, Trauma Counselling

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  • Pathmanathan, Johnathan

    Pathmanathan, Johnathan

    Therapeutic Recreation, Trauma Counselling

    Johnathan Pathmanathan is a recreation therapist with a Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Seneca College. Utilizing a person-centred and constructivist approach to teaching, he places an emphasis on ensuring that the classroom is a diverse and culturally supportive environment for his students to learn. In his spare time, Johnathan enjoys going out for hikes, exercising and finding the best places to eat in the city.

Trauma Counselling

  • Amy Thompson

    Trauma Counselling

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  • Amy Thompson

    Amy Thompson

    Trauma Counselling

    Amy Thompson has worked in community mental health for 18 years. She has held roles with both grassroots and mainstream organizations, from front-line roles to leadership positions. Amy works from a recovery-oriented, anti-oppression and harm reduction perspective that advocates for each person, regardless of their mental health journey, to be held in absolute high regard. She currently lives in Ontario with her husband, two small children and their chocolate lab.

  • Pathmanathan, Johnathan

    Therapeutic Recreation, Trauma Counselling

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  • Pathmanathan, Johnathan

    Pathmanathan, Johnathan

    Therapeutic Recreation, Trauma Counselling

    Johnathan Pathmanathan is a recreation therapist with a Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Seneca College. Utilizing a person-centred and constructivist approach to teaching, he places an emphasis on ensuring that the classroom is a diverse and culturally supportive environment for his students to learn. In his spare time, Johnathan enjoys going out for hikes, exercising and finding the best places to eat in the city.

  • Vantol, Colleen

    Trauma Counselling

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  • Vantol, Colleen

    Vantol, Colleen

    Trauma Counselling

    Colleen has been working with children, youth, couples and families since 2007. She is currently a professional counsellor working with High Conflict Families, trauma, mood and personality disorders and recently completed her Masters in Counselling Psychology with Yorkville University. She observes that in life there are moments where we need to pause and tease out what is motivating us, what’s driving our thoughts and behaviours, as these become our reality. Whether you’re here to learn course content or explore and develop yourself, every moment of life is a process of self-discovery. Colleen prizes learning as the essence of exploration, growth and revelation, and she is excited to share that journey with you here at Ashton.

  • Ward, Patricia

    Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Stress, Foundations in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Depression and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Anxiety, Trauma Counselling

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  • Ward, Patricia

    Ward, Patricia

    Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Stress, Foundations in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Depression and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Anxiety, Trauma Counselling

    Patricia Ward began her journey into social services at 12 years old after volunteering one summer at a local institution with children that had disabilities. Her education includes a Developmental Services Worker Diploma, Bachelor of Social Work, and Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is also an active member of the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies.

    For over 30 years, Patricia has worked in a variety of social service positions. She started in the disability field and has worked in education, residential and day services, childcare, and clinical case management. After leaving the disability field, she worked in child protection and mental health. She currently works as a career counsellor with single parents on social assistance.

    Patricia has been a college instructor at a private vocational college for over five years and enjoyed it so much that she started working towards her certificate in adult learning. She believes that trained workers are the key to positive change in the social services field. Patricia is starting her own business as a Transformational Trauma-Informed coach helping clients heal through career changes and travel experiences. She heads outside for hiking or paddleboarding in her spare time, and her dream is to travel to as many countries as possible in the next ten years.

  • Zaman, Shameela

    Trauma Counselling

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  • Zaman, Shameela

    Zaman, Shameela

    Trauma Counselling

    Shameela has completed her Masters of Social Work from the University of Windsor and has her Level 1 Life Coaching Certificate from the YWCA. Shameela is currently a social worker with the Fraser Health Authority and has worked in clinics dedicated to supporting refugees, HIV+ and survivors of COVID-19. Her professional interests include learning about trauma-informed, arts-based approaches to supporting clients, with a focus on writing as a form of healing.

    When supporting clients, she works from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, anti-racist perspective, recognizing and acknowledging that systemic oppressions exist to further marginalize communities. When Shameela is not working or teaching, she enjoys reading YA fiction by BIPOC authors.

Unit Clerk

  • Allen, Corene

    Unit Clerk, Medical Office Assistant

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  • Allen, Corene

    Allen, Corene

    Unit Clerk, Medical Office Assistant

    Corene Allen graduated from VCC in 1997 with honours and held a tutor position during her studies. She has held many positions throughout different health authorities including wards such as Emergency, Surgical, Medical, Clinical Trials and Ambulatory Care. She currently works as a Nursing Unit Clerk for Interior Health. In 2011, she worked as the lead instructor for a Nursing Unit Clerk Program at another college. She has distinguished results in having the highest successful graduation rate of any program at the college. She also had the privileged of helping develop the curriculum for the course content. She shares her passion for health care through her extensive experience. Her biggest accomplishment is when she sees a student working at the hospital or even having the pleasure of working alongside them. Corene is married with three kids and we enjoy skiing, camping, travelling and biking. She also enjoys watching them play their sports.

  • Bedi, Subina

    Unit Clerk

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  • Bedi, Subina

    Bedi, Subina

    Unit Clerk

    Subina Bedi obtained her unit clerk diploma from Kwantlen University in 2006. She completed her diploma in Immigration Consultant from CDI College in 2021.

    Subina has been working with Fraser Health since 2006 as a full-time Unit Clerk. Her work experience of 17 years includes working in clinical areas, surgical floor, orthopedic floor, operating room, recovery room, high acuity room and pre-admissions along with registration for surgery. In her working career with Surrey Memorial Hospital and Jim Pattison outpatient centre, she takes students as a preceptor.

    Subina enjoys teaching and it’s been her passion since becoming a unit clerk to pass on her multitasking skills to other students to make them the best of the unit in their careers. As an instructor, she believes the most important thing is to teach and help her students transfer what they learn in a class setting to succeed in the real healthcare world.

  • Mardian, Kari

    Unit Clerk

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  • Mardian, Kari

    Mardian, Kari

    Unit Clerk

    Kari Mardian obtained her Masters of Education degree from the University of Lethbridge. Her research focus was examining the effects of stress and teachers in relation to causes, effects and management techniques. She spent the majority of her career as an instructor for a Bachelor of Nursing Degree program as well as an Individualized Study Tutor for Nursing Research.  As a Registered Nurse, she has devoted her career and passion to Public Health and Pediatric Nursing in Southern Alberta Health Regions. She continually strives to implement a positive learning environment for students to reach their full potential. The best part of her job as an instructor is helping students to succeed.  She feels very privileged to be apart of the Ashton College faculty. Personally, her husband and two daughters are an integral aspect of her life. Together they love to travel, golf and enjoy fine cuisine.

  • Saleem, Munazza

    Unit Clerk

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  • Saleem, Munazza

    Saleem, Munazza

    Unit Clerk

    Munazza Saleem has several years of experience working in healthcare in various contexts. She holds a master's degree in healthcare education and is currently pursuing a master's in public health. Munazza has been teaching healthcare students for the past four years. Teaching is her passion. Munazza enjoys and takes pride in watching her students grow personally and professionally with knowledge, professionalism, and skills.

  • Sandhar, Aman

    Unit Clerk, Medical Office Assistant

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  • Sandhar, Aman

    Sandhar, Aman

    Unit Clerk, Medical Office Assistant

    Aman graduated in 2006 from VCC with a unit clerk certificate. She also pursued a bachelor's degree in adult education in 2015 from UFV. Since then, Aman has been working at the BC Cancer Agency as a unit clerk. She has done various unit clerk jobs and also has taught students at CHCA and Kwantlen College. She enjoys teaching, and it has been her passion since she was a child. She loves how rewarding teaching is. In her spare time, Aman loves to spend it with family and friends.

  • Sia, Sheila Mae

    Unit Clerk

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  • Sia, Sheila Mae

    Sia, Sheila Mae

    Unit Clerk

    Sheila is an internationally educated nurse and has a Master of Arts in Education. Her teaching experience includes being a clinical instructor for nine years. She taught varying nursing subjects and facilitated the clinical practice of students in several clinical areas. She also taught medical office administration in one of the private colleges in Toronto. She also works as a curriculum developer for the Pharmacy Assistant Certificate Course at George Brown College in Toronto.

    Her work experience includes working in clinical areas, delivery rooms, neonatal intensive care units and the community. She also works as a pharmacy assistant in one of the community pharmacies in Toronto. Her whole career and teaching experience taught her that there is never a due date for learning. What it takes is determination, focus, and hard work. As an educator, she aims to help her students transfer what they learn in the classroom to the real world.

  • Toal, Tina

    Unit Clerk, Medical Office Assistant

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  • Toal, Tina

    Toal, Tina

    Unit Clerk, Medical Office Assistant

    Tina Toal has over 24 years of experience in the health care industry. In 1998, she completed a Unit Clerk course at Vancouver Community College. She then worked over the years specializing in oncology and held various positions from unit clerk to clerical supervisor to medical secretary. She started teaching and realized that it was her passion to help others learn. She loves to be a part of the success our students achieve. Tina currently lives in Langley with her husband, four kids and their adorable French bulldog, Elvis.

Using Immigration Portals

  • Snyder, Marina

    Immigration Legal Assistant, Temporary Residents Immigration Law, Family Class Immigration Law, Certificate in Provincial Nominee Programs, Using Immigration Portals

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  • Snyder, Marina

    Snyder, Marina

    Immigration Legal Assistant, Temporary Residents Immigration Law, Family Class Immigration Law, Certificate in Provincial Nominee Programs, Using Immigration Portals

    Marina Snyder has been a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) since 2017, operating her own immigration firm in Québec and providing immigration-related services to businesses, individuals, colleges and non-profit organizations from coast to coast.

    Marina is interested in economic immigration, family reunification, temporary residence and citizenship and holds specific licenses for the provinces of Quebec and Saskatchewan.

    After moving from Brazil to Canada in 2007 as an international student herself, Marina felt there was a great need for assistance for newcomers in their immigration pathways; so, while living in Japan, she attended the University of British Columbia (UBC) Certificate in Immigration, becoming an RCIC.

    Other topics of interest are languages, cultures and gourmet food. Before being an RCIC, Marina also worked in Business Administration, International Business and taught English as a Foreign Language.

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