A message from the President

Lynn has an extensive career spanning all aspects of student services.

Lynn’s more than 20 years of experience includes domestic and international admissions and recruitment, registrar services, counselling, health and wellness, accessibility, financial aid, scholarships and awards, career services, student affairs, student conduct, Indigenous student services, academic support, and library services.

Lynn holds a Master of Arts – Educational Research from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from Mount Allison University.

Tas is gifted at stakeholder relations and leads the college’s major campaigns. In her interim role, she provides leadership to the Fund Development and Alumni Engagement, Strategic Partnerships, and Government Relations teams.

Prior to joining the college, Tas was at the University of Calgary for over 10 years in Director of Development and Associate Director of Development roles, in addition to managing corporate sponsorship and gifts at the Aga Khan Foundation for several years.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Culture from the University of Calgary and has been a Calgary’s Top 40 under 40 recipient.  Tas joined Bow Valley College in 2017.

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Suzie's extensive expertise include talent management, organizational engagement, analytics, labour relations, strategic planning and execution, project management, budget planning, and workforce development.

Prior to joining the college in September 2022, she was Executive Director, Human Resources at Keyano College. She started her career in Human Resources in 2002 at Suncor Energy, where she served as Director, Human Resources from 2011 to 2013.

Suzie holds an Executive Master of Business Administration degree from Queen's University and a B.A. from the University of Calgary.

Vicky serves as the senior advisor to the President on college operational matters as well as providing support in coordinating strategic directions and managing complex issues. The Chief of Staff coordinates the President’s Office, comprised of college communications, media relations, board governance, policy administration, and internal auditing.

Vicky's experience in post-secondary education spans over 20 years and includes leading teams in academic operations, career services, student affairs, and alumni relations.  

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Business from the University of Calgary and a Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University.

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A highly accomplished, results-driven leader, Sandi brings proven experience in transforming organizations, leading complex finance and treasury operations, vast experience in business transformation, technology transformation programs and recognized in change management and adapting to changing environments.

Sandi holds a Master of Business from Athabasca University, completion of the CMA Fast track program, and is an accomplished and experienced Board of Director supported with an ICD.D from Institute of Board of Directors.

A highly accomplished, student-centred, community and industry minded academic leader, Dr. Mehdi Sheikhzadeh brings proven experience in driving academic innovation, advancing applied research, and building high-performing institutions. His recent roles including Senior Vice-President, Research and Innovation and NSERC Industrial Research Chair for Colleges at Lambton College reflect a career dedicated to transforming post-secondary education and fostering meaningful industry partnerships.

Mehdi holds a Ph.D. in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering from Western University, as well as a Master of Engineering Science and a Bachelor of Engineering Science.

His nearly 20 years of experience in post-secondary education, combined with 7 years of industrial experience, span applied research, academic innovation, and institutional leadership — with students at the heart of all he does.