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BCCIE is overseen by an 11-member Board of Directors who ensure our operations reflect our mandate, direction and the interests of all stakeholders.
Our Board reflects BC’s diverse international education sector, with representatives from public and private post-secondary universities and colleges, public and private K-12 schools, private English language and career training institutions, and the Government of British Columbia.
| Name and Title | Organization | Board Positions and Committees |
|---|---|---|
|
Geoff Payne President & Vice Chancellor |
University of Northern British Columbia (Representing RUCBC) |
Board Chair Finance and HR Committee |
|
Shawn Chisholm Executive Director |
Federation of Independent School Associations in British Columbia (FISA) (Representing FISA) |
Board Director Chair of Finance and HR Committee |
|
Paul Dangerfield President & Vice Chancellor |
Capilano University (Representing BCAIU) |
Board Vice Chair Governance Committee |
|
Jason Dewling President, Western Canada and Asia Pacific |
LCI Education Network (Representing PDGIA) |
Board Director |
|
Patricia Gartland CEO/Superintendent of Schools |
School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) (Representing BC School Superintendents) |
Board Director Finance and HR Committee |
|
Cloe Nicholls Assistant Deputy Minister |
Ministry of Education and Child Care |
Board Director |
|
Ajay Patel President |
Vancouver Community College (Representing BC Colleges) |
Board Director |
|
Chris Rathbone Assistant Deputy Minister |
Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills |
Board Director |