SIMULATION - Key Persons


Allison Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Assistant to the Associate Dean

Alysha Halvorsen

Job Titles:
  • Support Staff Member
  • Pathways and Events Consultant

Amanda Bell

Job Titles:
  • Assistant to the Associate Dean

Amanda Cooper

Job Titles:
  • Development Associate

Amber-Lee Beattie

Job Titles:
  • Manager of Advancement Services

Andrew Henry

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advisor

Andrew Stracuzzi

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator - ELearning

Andy Wolovick


Annalisa Minniti

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advisor
  • School of Contemporary Media

Ashleigh Sutherland

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advisor, School of Health Sciences

Avery Hale

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service Representative

Becky Rine

Job Titles:
  • Systems Specialist

Bev Antone-Collar

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advisor

Brad Nelson

Brad is a strategically focused and results oriented board member and senior construction executive with more than 40 years' experience across North America, Australia, and the Caribbean. He has been a leader in building new business, securing customer loyalty, and forging strong relationships with external business partners on sophisticated construction projects. Brad combines superior business acumen, communication and group facilitation skills with the ability to promote an all-inclusive high performing culture. He is a calculated risk taker that gets processes moving quickly by transforming ideas into action; highly skilled in connecting complex and diverse information into a distinct concept and aggressive plan of action. Brad was instrumental in establishing the structure and business model for all of PCL Canadian and Australian joint ventures. In addition, Brad has served in various capacities on numerous community boards and construction associations. Brad joined the Fanshawe Board of Governors September 01, 2022

Brian Dunphy

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator - Advanced Communication

Brian Foster

Job Titles:
  • Technology Investor
Brian is a technology investor and serial entrepreneur. Brian is the Co-Founder of the RH Accelerator in London, Ontario. The RH Accelerator exists for one purpose - helping business owners, founders and the teams in early stage companies achieve their dreams. Previously, Brian was the Co-Founder and CEO of lnnoSoft Canada Inc., one of the fastest growing companies in the North American recreation management software market. lnnoSoft was acquired by Constellation Software in 2017. Brian was also one of the Co-Founders of the KW Titans professional basketball team, playing in the National Basketball League of Canada. Brian was previously the Chair of NorWest Optimist Soccer Club and also coach of the U21 Provincial women's team at the club. Brian joined the Fanshawe College Board of Governors on September 1, 2021.

Briar Capes


Brieanna Moore

Job Titles:
  • Assistant to the Associate Dean and School

Catherine (Kate) Traill

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator - Research and Evaluation

Chris Monteith

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator - General Arts & Science ( GAP1, GAS1 )

Christine Link


Christopher Rowe

Job Titles:
  • Instructional Designer

Colleen Kelsey

Job Titles:
  • Administration Staff Member
  • Program Manager

Collyn Osbourne-Sorrell

Job Titles:
  • Resource and Information Officer
Collyn brings 15 years of professional and friendly customer service experience, he will greet you with a smile and answer your questions with satisfaction. A graduate of Fanshawe, Collyn is happy to be back at his alma mater giving back to the community and helping others find the same opportunities that he has found in London, Ontario.

Courtney Ecker

Courtney has over eighteen years of experience in marketing and communications for both the non-profit and higher education sectors. She has worked at Fanshawe College for fifteen years in the Reputation and Brand Management department holding various positions such as Marketing Officer, Special Project Manager and currently as the Senior Manager of Marketing overseeing the College brand, external marketing strategy, website and customer relationship management functions. Originally from the east coast, Courtney graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing Management. She has continued her technical and leadership training over the years, including graduating from the first cohort of Fanshawe's own Emerging Leaders program. She recently completed an MBA Essentials executive education program from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Business. She is a member of the Canadian Marketing Association, and her marketing leadership has been recognized with several awards from the International Association of Business Communicators. Courtney is highly engaged in all aspects of her career and the community. She is an advocate, mentor and fundraiser for a variety of organizations. She sits on multiple Fanshawe operational and steering committees including Digital and eLearning, Microcredentials, FanshaweOpen, External Website, ERP Selection, Military Connected Campus, Signage and Program Advisory - Bachelor of Commerce Degrees. In the community, Courtney continues to give back as a fundraiser for epilepsy awareness, as a mentor for the Women in Communications and Technology London Chapter, as a parent advisor for research projects in Pediatric Neurology for Children's Hospital, LHSC and as a strategic marketing volunteer advisor for Children's Health Foundation. Courtney joined the Fanshawe College Board of Governors as the Administrative Representative September 1, 2022.

Cynthia Lessard


Dana Morningstar

Job Titles:
  • Associate Dean, School of Design

Darlene O'Neill

Job Titles:
  • Director, Employment and Student Entrepreneurial Services
Darlene joined Fanshawe College in 2011. She has served as both the Vice-Chair and the Chair of the Heads of Co-op for Ontario Colleges. She is a Steering Committee Member on the Employment Sector Council London Middlesex. Darlene holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, a Master of Education Degree (Adult Education) and a Career Development Practitioner postgraduate certification. Darlene strives to build and sustain strong partnerships that will enhance the employment experiences for students, alumni, clients and our employer and community partners.

Darren Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Administration Staff Member
  • Associate Dean, Kinlin 2

David Ross

Job Titles:
  • Finance
  • Leader
  • Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Information Officer at St. Joseph 's Health Care London
Dave is an experienced finance leader with a passion for health care and teaching, helping patients by supporting clinical programs to unleash their potential. Dave has 16 years of experience working with public sector organizations in the London region, including health care organizations across the continuum of care and several organizations across the education sector. David is committed to creating support teams that foster efficient and effective organizations, focusing on collaboration, communication across programs and streamlining administrative processes. Dave is currently the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Information Officer at St. Joseph's Health Care London, leading St. Joseph's finance team and overseeing St. Joseph's operating and capital budget cycles, financial reporting, external audit processes, performance improvement initiatives, investment portfolio management and financial support of strategic projects and priorities. David is also currently the Interim Chief Information Officer, overseeing IT strategic and operational planning for St.

Debbie Brown

Job Titles:
  • Client Engagement Representative

Debra Curtis

Job Titles:
  • Employment Consultant
Fortunate to work in a helping field for over 20 years, Debra has worked as a rehabilitation consultant, IT course and curriculum designer, program developer, and literacy practitioner. Deb enjoys teaching, training and technology. A bit of a geek, and curious by nature, Deb's creative approach and interest in data help others discover new possibilities. Compassionate, knowledgeable, and solutions-driven, Deb encourages clients to remain open to unique and ever-changing education and employment opportunities.

Denise Moniz

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service Representative
Denise Moniz is a Fanshawe College Alumni and the Program Assistant at Community Employment Services. She possesses over 20 years' experience in the Office Administration field. She is the Queen of CaMS and knowledgeable of the Employment Ontario guidelines. She has a delightful smile and is always willing to assist staff with her expertise. She has excellent organization and communication skills and her attention to detail are an asset to the program.

Derek Thomas

Job Titles:
  • Director of Tennis at the London Hunt Club
Derek has been the director of tennis at the London Hunt Club for the past 34 years. He has also been the director - SDC Capital Corp. (Mortgage Investment Co.) for six years. Derek joined the Fanshawe College Foundation Board of Directors in September 2021.

Donovan Francis - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • Member in Good Standing of the Law Society of Ontario
Donovan is founder and managing lawyer at GOOSELAW™ Immigration Law Firm with offices located in London and Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. He leads a team of lawyers and immigration support workers dedicated to helping billion-dollar multinational corporations, Canadian and foreign-owned startups as well as medium-sized companies seeking work permit support for their foreign employees or wishing to create a Canadian startup for immigration purposes. He also leads his team in supporting individuals and families to effectively navigate the Canadian immigration process. He has worked as a business immigration lawyer at global corporate immigration law firm, Fragomen, where he advised a diverse portfolio of clients, including global corporations and Fortune 500 companies. He has also served as head of communications and marketing within a division of global engineering firm, Worley. Donovan is a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario and has been admitted to the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. He is also a member of the Canadian Bar Association and the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers. Under appointment under The Notaries Act, RSO 1990, Donovan is a certified Notary Public & Commissioner. A graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, Canada, Donovan holds a Juris Doctor (Law degree) and a Master of Arts degree in Communications and Technology (MACT) from the University of Alberta, Canada. He is also a proud alum of the University of The West Indies (Mona) in Jamaica. Donovan has held positions on several boards and committees in Ontario and Alberta.

Dr. Dev R. Sainani

Job Titles:
  • Associate Dean, School of Information Technology

Dr. Jeff Miles

Job Titles:
  • Associate Dean, School of Language and Liberal Studies

Dr. Megan Baxter

Job Titles:
  • Program Manager, School of Language and Liberal Studies

Dr. Sharon Selby

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator - Communications

Dr. Tom Barnes

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator - WRIT

Eric Weniger

Eric was born 1985 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and spent his younger years in the southern USA. He moved to London, Ontario in 1994 and has been a resident ever since with the exception of attending university in Halifax in 2004. He returned to London and began a career as a licensed insurance broker and continued on that path in various capacities for almost 15 years. Eric now enjoys a career in the IT research field and will bring this valued skill set to the board of directors. Outside of work, Eric has a longterm girlfriend and enjoys several hobbies including sports, politics and being a small-time landlord. Eric joined the Fanshawe College Board of Governors on September 1, 2021.

Erin Kukhta

Job Titles:
  • Prospect Researcher

Erin McLaughlin

Job Titles:
  • Academic Planner

Erin Moody Jones


Faith Maudsley


Florencia Carlino

Job Titles:
  • Expert Panel Members

Gillian Kernaghan

Gillian joined the Fanshawe College Foundation Board of Directors in September 2021.

Gillian Sneddon

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director, Advancement and Alumni

Gurneet Kaur Chahal


Ingrid Amezquita Montoya

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advisor

Irma Ferhatovic

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service Representative - SIS Designate

Janice DeThomasis

Janice joined the Fanshawe College Foundation Board of Directors in September 2021.

Jason Burt

Job Titles:
  • Associate Dean, Applied Science & Technology

Jaynel Lebel

Job Titles:
  • Development Associate

Jeff Morphy

Job Titles:
  • Educational Support Technologist

Jenn Anderson

Job Titles:
  • Employment Consultant
Jenn is a Fanshawe College alumnus who has worked in both the private and public sectors. She has over 14 years experience in the administration and accounting field. Jennifer loves to ensure our clients leave with the knowledge, information and skills they require in order to achieve their employment goals. "Through hard work and determination I believe that anyone can achieve their dreams."

Jennifer Carter


Jessica Burkholder-Paola

Job Titles:
  • Employment Consultant
During her university career, Jessica found her calling to be an Employment Consultant while volunteering to help fellow students develop their resumes. After completing her BA in Psychology at Western, Jessica continued her education by completing a 2-year diploma program in Career and Work Counselling at George Brown College. Through her work at the Conestoga Career Centre, she has demonstrated her dedication to continuous learning, flexibility, and ability to calmly coach clients with mixed expectations and needs. Utilizing her years of experience in Customer Service and Career Coaching, Jessica will provide encouragement and mindfulness to assist clients in achieving their unique career goals. As an Employment Consultant, Jessica's calm and gentle demeanour, dependability, and personable nature will assist in empowering clients.

Joanne Robinson

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advisor
  • Support Staff Member
  • ( HMG ) Human Resources Management

John Lessif

John is married to Elizabeth and resides in the town of Tillsonburg. He successfully owned and operated McDonald's Restaurants in Oxford County prior to retiring. He has been recognized for his many accomplishments, including Town of Tillsonburg Citizen of the Year, McDonald's Restaurant Franchise Golden Arch recipient, Queen's Jubilee Volunteer award, Lifetime member Children's Aid Society of Oxford and Fanshawe Honorary Diploma. John and Liz believe in the importance of giving back to their community through volunteering and philanthropy. John has served on a number of non-profit boards, and recently they were lead donors in a matching funds campaign to equip the Orthopedic Clinic in the Tillsonburg and District Memorial Hospital, and are a Fanshawe Legacy donor. He is a former Mayor of Tillsonburg, past president of the Tillsonburg Chamber of Commerce, and previous director of Tillsonburg Hydro, to name a few examples of his leadership roles in his community.

Julie Hollestelle

Job Titles:
  • Assistant to the Dean

Kara Malott

Job Titles:
  • Administration Staff Member
  • Program Manager

Katie Helmeczy

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advisor
  • Support Staff Member

Katrina Padyk

Job Titles:
  • Academic Services Consultant

Keisha Moyer

Job Titles:
  • Assistant to the Associate Dean, School of Health Sciences
Keisha Moyer Assistant to the Associate Dean, School of Health Sciences Health programs E-mail: kmoyer@fanshawec.ca Phone: 519-452-4430 x13970

Kerri Lachance

Job Titles:
  • Development Associate

Kim Whitehead

Job Titles:
  • Vice Chair
  • General Manager of the Woodstock District Chamber of Commerce
Kim Whitehead is the general manager of the Woodstock District Chamber of Commerce. The Woodstock Chamber is an advocate for positive change in our diverse business community. One of the chamber's key goals is to strengthen relationships and contribute to building a stronger community by connecting business and community. At the chamber, Kim manages the day to day activities, events, sponsorship, membership and more. Kim served as a volunteer on the chamber's executive committee, board of directors and communications committee before joining the chamber as an employee. Kim has been an active volunteer in her community, volunteering for the Canadian Cancer Society for 15 years. She spent 11 years on the steering committee for their Relay For Life, four of them as co-chair. During her tenure on the committee, Woodstock had one of the most successful Relays For Life's in Ontario on a per capita basis. Over Kim's career, she has also volunteered with the United Way and the Ontario Men's Provincial Curling Championship in 2001 and 2009 hosted by the Woodstock Curling Club. Kim joined the Fanshawe College Foundation Board of Directors in September 2018.

Kristan Verhaeghe

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator - General Education

Larissa Smithers


Larry MacKinnon

Job Titles:
  • Director of Business Development for the London Economic Development Corporation
Larry MacKinnon is the Director of Business Development for the London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) where he is responsible for the attraction of new job creating investment, and support for the growth and development of existing companies across several industry sectors. A Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) through the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), Larry has a master's degree in Library and Information Science, a diploma in Political Science, and a bachelor's degree in Economics, all obtained at Western University. Larry has been a Fanshawe College and Western University instructor in Entrepreneurship and Marketing Research Methods and has operated his own company providing competitive intelligence and market research services to the business community. Larry is a past Board Chair for Brescia University College and past President of the London Small Business Centre. He currently volunteers as a Board member of the Consider Canada City Alliance, and as a Board member of Fanshawe Global Corporation. Larry joined the Fanshawe College Board of Governors on September 1, 2021.

Laura Elliott

Laura Elliott served as Director of Education and Secretary with Thames Valley District School Board from 2013 - 2019, prior to her retirement in September 2019. Previously she served as Executive Superintendent of Program Services with Thames Valley DSB, Superintendent (secondment) Student Success/Learning to 18 with the Ontario Ministry of Education: Manager of Membership Records with the Ontario College of Teachers; and Superintendent of Education with the Durham District School Board. With a career in education spanning more than 35 years, she was committed to the education of elementary and secondary students as a foundation for college success. Laura has also served on the Executives of both the Council of Ontario Directors of Education (CODE) and the Public Council of the Ontario Directors of Education (PCODE), President of the Ontario Public Supervisory Officers ' Association (OPSOA), and member of the University of Western Ontario Senate. She will be assuming the role of Chair, Board of Governors for Ontario Tech University in September 2022. Currently, Laura is the Executive Director for the Council of Ontario Directors of Education (CODE). Prior to September 2022, she served in the role of Facilitator for the Supervisory Officer Qualification Program for OPSOA, a Liaison Team Member with CODE for the School College Work Initiative, and a Consultant for the Ontario Education Services Corporation. Laura holds a Master of Business Administration from Athabasca University, a Master of Education in Educational Administration and Bachelor of Education, both from the University of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Science from Western University. She has also studied with the Rotman School of Management, Ivey School of Business. and most recently with the Institute of Corporate Directors. Laura is committed to her on-going learning, especially in Indigenous and Human Rights.

Leanne Mayer

Job Titles:
  • Employment Consultant
Employment Consulting has always been a natural passion for Leanne. Following the completion of the Career Development Practitioner Certificate at Conestoga College in 2006, she has gained significant experience as an Employment Consultant within Employment Ontario programs, as well as within the private sector. She has extensive experience working with persons with disabilities, newcomers and individuals re-entering the workforce following extended absences. Empowering clients to make forward strides is key to personal philosophy. Her natural networking ability, passion for helping people and empathic demeanour enables her to effortlessly relationship build with both clients and employers. She has an innate ability to motivate her clients, resulting in the clarification and achievement of their goals. Additionally, she has had first-hand experience with career change, having started her career in Corrections, following the completion of a Human Services Diploma from Northern College. Winning The President's Distinguished Part-Time Staff Award in 2019, which honours an individual who has made an exceptional contribution within the College and the community, was a long-held dream finally realized.

Leanne Thorne

Job Titles:
  • Employment Consultant
As an Employment Consultant with Community Employment Services, Leanne has over 20 years' experience in education and the employment sector. Her previous background includes working with people with disabilities, injured workers and career changers. Leanne is a graduate of the Child and Youth Worker Diploma from Fanshawe and earned her BA from the University of Guelph. Her knowledge, combined with her compassionate and patient nature supports her desire to empower people looking for work.

Lesley Castledine

Lesley has over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in both distribution strategy and in working directly with advisors, and taking advisory practices to the next level is her passion. In her current role, she leverages her diverse and comprehensive experience to drive

Ligia Pacheco

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service Representative

Lilian Goldenberg

Job Titles:
  • Operations Manager

Lisa Rusal

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Manager, Career, Co
Lisa joined the CES Fanshawe team in May 2014, with 14 years of experience in managerial roles within the employment services sector. Prior to joining CES, Lisa worked as a Project Manager and Client Services Manager with WIL Employment Connections. She started her career in the financial services sector, working in various capacities and management roles within the Pension Trust division of Canada Trust. Lisa's strengths include her experience with managing teams that are committed to client service excellence and expertise with client information management systems.

Lisa Steele-Summers

Job Titles:
  • Educational Support Technologist

Louise Boudreault


Louise Poole

Job Titles:
  • Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant
Louise Poole is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant, Chartered Business Valuator, and is certified in Financial Forensics. Louise graduated from the Ivey Business School at Western University with an Honours Business Administration degree. Louise joined Davis Martindale LLP in 2017 and is a Partner in the Valuation and Litigation practice. She specializes in business valuations for matrimonial and litigation support, tax and estate planning, mergers and acquisitions, financial reporting and economic loss quantifications. Louise has presented several seminars on business valuation topics to lawyers, bankers and business professionals. Prior to joining Davis Martindale, Louise worked in the accounting and business valuation field for 12 years, including eight years of experience at Ernst & Young LLP. Louise is also involved in the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators as a member of the Young Professionals in Valuations committee, which focuses on creating networking and educational opportunities for young CBVs. Louise has been involved with the community as a Board Member of WIL Employment Connections and as a committee member for The Big Bash in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area. Louise joined the Fanshawe College Board of Governors on September 1, 2019.

Lyndsay Fitzgeorge

Job Titles:
  • Associate Dean, School of Health Sciences

Marg Smith

Job Titles:
  • Employment Consultant
Marg Smith is always striving to find the hidden abilities in her clients. Working in the employment sector since 2006, Marg has dedicated her career to helping individuals with disabilities and barriers succeed. An alumni of Fanshawe College in the Human Resources Program, Marg is dedicated to helping you discover your dream job. Marg is currently taking additional courses to improve her skills and keep up to date with the ever-changing employment sector.

Marta Zurawski

Job Titles:
  • Academic Planner

Mary Pierce

Job Titles:
  • Administration
  • Dean, Faculty of Business, Information Technology & Part - Time Studies

Matt Hill


Maura Brisbane

Job Titles:
  • Resource and Information Officer
Maura is a Fanshawe College Alumni who has previously worked both in the private and public sectors. As a Resource and Information Officer she provides assistance to individuals to find and access information about career selection, training and employment opportunities as well as related community resources within London and area. Maura prides herself on being committed to the appreciation of diversity in the workplace and in society; experienced in working with clients from various backgrounds.

Melissa Rowbottom


Memoona Hussain

Job Titles:
  • Gift Processing Specialist

Michael Geraghty

Job Titles:
  • First Vice - Chair
Michael earned an Honours B.Sc. in Computer Science from The University of Western Ontario, as well as an M.B.A. from York University.

Michele McIntosh

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor, Trent - Fleming School of Nursing, Trent University

Michelle McKay

Job Titles:
  • Development Associate

Miriam Sanchez

Job Titles:
  • Support Staff Member
  • Assistant to the Associate Dean

Mojdeh Cox

Mojdeh Cox is an impact and results oriented community builder and leader. Her dynamic 10+ years of experience working in co-visioning, co-designing and executing political and issue-based advocacy campaigns, and her social policy work equipped her with the analysis and practices needed in community-based leadership roles designed to bring people together. She credits the discovery of her passion and work to Fanshawe College as an alumnus. Mojdeh believes that a supportive, inspiring organizational culture where there are shared values and goals is how cross-functional teams in complex systems thrive. Most recently, her thought leadership on radical accountability has been nationally recognized in her tenure as President and CEO of Pillar Nonprofit Network. Mojdeh joined the Fanshawe Board of Governors September 01, 2022.

Nicole Frey

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advisor
  • Program Manager
  • Program Manager, Acting

Nikki Lopes

Job Titles:
  • Assistant to the Dean, Faculty of Creative Industries
Assistant to the Dean, Faculty of Creative Industries Nikki Lopes Email: n_lopes2@fanshawec.ca

Nisrine El Sakka

Job Titles:
  • Assistant to the Chair

Pearl Amores

Job Titles:
  • Support Staff Member
  • Assistant to the Associate Dean

Peter J. Devlin - President

Job Titles:
  • President
  • Fanshawe College President
Peter Devlin was appointed Fanshawe College's fifth President effective September 2013. Prior to joining Fanshawe, President Devlin served 35 years in the Canadian Armed Forces and retired commanding the Canadian Army at the rank of Lieutenant General. He has several UN, NATO and Coalition tours and his awards include Orders of Military Merit from the United States, Brazil and Colombia as well as the Canadian Meritorious Service Cross, France's National Order of the Legion of Honour and Commander of the Canadian Order of Military Merit. President Devlin serves on provincial and national college committees. These include the Ontario Colleges Library Service Board as past president and a member of the Colleges Ontario Committee of Presidents and serves on the Executive Committee. He is a Director on the Colleges and Institutes Canada's Board (CICan), a member of CICan's Presidents Leadership Network and Coordinating Committees, CICan's International Advisory Committee, and a Director on the Polytechnics Canada Board. Peter also serves on the London Economic Development Corporation's Board of Directors, the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries and is a member of the lvey Business School Leadership Council. President Devlin received an undergraduate degree in Honours Economics from Western University, a graduate degree in Strategic Studies from the US Army War College and a certificate in Advanced Executive Management from Queen's University. He has also studied at Command and Staff Colleges of the Canadian Defence Academy and is a graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D). He received an Honorary Doctorate from the Royal Military College of Canada. Peter has been married for 37 years, and together he and his wife Judy have four children.

Prini Dhawan

Job Titles:
  • Program Manager, School of Information Technology

Robert Nash

Robert (Robbie) Nash was born and raised in London, graduated from Western University in 1966 and received his MBA from York University in 1967. In 1967, he landed his first job in the financial sector with London Life and in 1970 joined Nesbitt Thomson. In 1999, Robbie joined National Bank Financial where he worked as a senior investment advisor until 2019. A Canadian national doubles semi-finalist, Robbie is an avid tennis player who has at least 15 doubles London Hunt and Country Club championships under his belt. Robbie has loved the game of golf all his life, growing up on the greens with his father, the legendary amateur golfer Jack Nash, with whom he won six Ontario Father and Three Sons championships. Robbie is most proud of his family. He is happily married to his wife Deb and loves to spend time with his six children and seven grandchildren. Robert joined the Fanshawe College Foundation Board of Directors in September 2021.

Robin Yap

Job Titles:
  • Professor & Coordinator, Centre for Business

Roya Ghasemi

Job Titles:
  • Data Entry Clerk

Russell Reil

Job Titles:
  • Community Manager at RBC
As community manager at RBC, Russell Reil is responsible for the general management of four branch locations in London, Ontario. Key mandates include client experience, development of employees and integration of business line partners. Russell joined RBC in 2018 and prior to this had 16 years of experience at another financial institution and held a broad array of responsibilities. He has significant experience across all aspects of retail banking including advisory, operations, strategy and leadership. Russell is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion and has led Employee Resource Groups (ERG) focused on Indigenous employees and their allies, as well as young professionals. He is currently co-chair of an ERG in Southwestern Ontario for caregivers within RBC called iCare. Russell holds a Business Financial Services diploma from Fanshawe College and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) as designated by FP Canada. Russell is married with two children and lives in London, Ontario. Russell joined the Fanshawe College Foundation Board of Directors in September 2021.

Sabrina Poirier

Job Titles:
  • Development Associate

Samantha Diamond

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advisor

Sandra Fieber

Job Titles:
  • Associate Dean / School of Community Studies

Sandy Jansen

Job Titles:
  • Second Vice - Chair
Sandy began her career in healthcare over 30 years ago as a clinical pharmacist. Since then she has held multiple leadership roles at St. Joseph's Health Care, London and London Health Sciences Centre. In January 2022, Sandy was appointed as the Vice President, Patient Care and Risk Management for St. Joseph's Health Care London. Prior to accepting this role, Sandy served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Alexandra Hospital Ingersoll and Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital. Sandy is passionate about growing and mentoring future healthcare leaders and building a better healthcare system through partnership, collaboration and integration. Throughout her varied and expansive career Sandy has always prioritized the education of future healthcare providers, developing her staff and creating a culture of continuous learning. Sandy recognizes the criticality of leader accountability and integrity as well as humility and humanity. Sandy is a surveyor with Accreditation Canada and a frequent guest lecturer with the Ivey Business School. Sandy graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and is a licensed pharmacist in Ontario. She competed her Masters in Health Leadership at Athabasca University and is a graduate of the Rotman Advanced Healthcare Leadership Program. She is a Certified Health Care Executive with the Canadian College of Health Leaders. Prior to joining the Fanshawe Board of Governors, Sandy served as an executive member of the Board at Women's Community House and recently completed a six-year term on the Board of the Thames Valley Family Health Team, including two years as Chair of the Board. Sandy joined the Fanshawe College Board of Governors on September 1, 2021.

Sarah Davies

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advisor
  • Support Staff Member

Sarah Ruttan

Job Titles:
  • Associate Dean, Acting - School of Media and Digital Arts

Scott Hubert

Job Titles:
  • Administration Staff Member
  • Associate Dean, Kinlin 1

Sharon Dale

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant and Program Promotion

Sheila Larocque

Job Titles:
  • Employment Consultant
Sheila has dedicated her career to helping adults achieve goals in independence, education and employment. She began her career after graduating from the University of Waterloo by supporting adults in an independent living environment. Sheila then transitioned into teaching English as a Second Language internationally, and when she returned home, she joined Fanshawe College as a Literacy and Basic Skills educator. Since 2013, Sheila has been working as an Employment Consultant with Community Employment Services. She readily admits that this place feels like home to her, and she is frequently heard saying, "I love my job."

Shivani Mahedirata


Silvana Macdonald

Job Titles:
  • Dean, Faculty of Creative Industries
Silvana Macdonald Dean, Faculty of Creative Industries Email: smacdonald2@fanshawec.ca Nikki Lopes Assistant to the Dean, Faculty of Creative Industries Email: n_lopes2@fanshawec.ca Sarah Ruttan Associate Dean, Acting - School of Media and Digital Arts Email: sruttan@fanshawec.ca Amanda Bell Assistant to the Associate Dean Email: a_bell33@fanshawec.ca Annalisa Minniti Academic Advisor Email: aminniti@fanshawec.ca Andrew Henry Academic Advisor Email: ahenry@fanshawec.ca Nicole Frey Program Manager, Acting Email: nfrey@fanshawec.ca Lilian Goldenberg Operations Manager Email: lgoldenberg@fanshawec.ca

Simran Sharma

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service Representative - SIS Designate

Sowmya Kishore

Job Titles:
  • Professor, Centre for Faculty Development & Teaching Innovation

Stephen Patterson

Job Titles:
  • Dean, Faculty of Science, Trades and Technology

Steve Crema

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of REB, at
  • Expert Panel Chair
  • the Research Ethics Board Should Be Advised of and Consulted on Any Proposed Project Involving Human Subjects
The Research Ethics Board should be advised of and consulted on any proposed project involving human subjects.

Sue Zheng

Job Titles:
  • Administration Staff Member
  • Operations Manager

Susan Cluett

Job Titles:
  • Administration
  • Dean, Faculty of Access, Language, and Regional Campuses

Sushant Haritas

Job Titles:
  • Corporate Development Manager
Sushant is the corporate development manager for a leading technology firm where he is responsible for mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and strategy, and is leading the company's program for international expansion into Europe and Japan. He has previously worked at global consulting firms, advising governments and Fortune 500 clients in various capacities. Before this role, he was working for a public financial institution where he managed an infrastructure debt portfolio of US $3 billion with investments in energy generation and transmission assets.

Tarek Ibrahim

Job Titles:
  • Administration Staff Member
  • Program Manager

Terry Zavitz - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Founder and President of Zavitz Insurance & Wealth
Terry Zavitz is the founder and President of Zavitz Insurance & Wealth, a 37-year insurance brokerage company specializing in group, disability and life insurance, plus retirement, financial and estate planning. She gives countless hours of her time to the community and her industry having been the Chair of the Board for LHSF as well as Advocis and Board member for LHSC. She has been involved in numerous committees for not-for-profits and charities. Terry has been honored with many awards for her work including the Queens Diamond Jubilee, Women of Distinction, Business Hall of Fame and an Honorary Business Diploma from Fanshawe College.

Timon Fessahaye

Job Titles:
  • Operations Manager, Faculty of Health, Community Studies and Public Safety

Tony Mallette

Job Titles:
  • Dean
  • Dean, Faculty of Health, Community Studies and Public Safety

Trevor Noye - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
Trevor joined Jones Healthcare Group in Sept 2020 as senior vice-president, Medication Adherence. Trevor's mandate is to grow the global Medication Adherence business through a combination of organic and acquisition strategies. Prior to joining Jones, Trevor spent 20 years at Trojan Technologies where he held a variety of executive roles including CFO and Global Operations. Trevor has a bachelor's degree in finance and economics from the University of Toronto and is a Chartered Accountant. Prior to joining Trojan he spent five years in senior roles throughout the financial services industry as well as five years in public accounting. Trevor joined the Fanshawe College Foundation Board of Directors in September 2018.

Tyler Harcourt

Job Titles:
  • Member of Fort William First Nation
Tyler is a member of Fort William First Nation and was born and raised in London, Ontario. He is a student studying Computer Programming and Analysis at Fanshawe College. Prior to joining the Fanshawe Board as Student Governor, he served as a member of the Board at London lnterCommunity Health Centre.

Wanda Anderson

Job Titles:
  • Expert Panel Coordinator
  • REB Coordinator