Two new members for Okanagan College Board
Okanagan College Media Release
The provincial government recently named Okanagan residents Karley Scott and Dale Safinuk to Okanagan College’s Board for a one-year term, ending July 31, 2020.
Scott has her own business, Karley Scott Consulting, where she drafts law, policy and strategic plans with Indigenous communities and works as an arbitrator, reconciliation coach and carries out Indigenous awareness training. Scott also works with the Parole Board of Canada, participating in hearings in correctional institutions and granting or denying parole. Safinuk is a financial services executive with more than 20 years leadership experience, most recently as District Vice President of TD Bank Financial Group.
Both Safinuk and Scott have served on several community-focused boards and agencies. Scott has been with the boards of the Metis Community Services Society, as well as the local and provincial John Howard Society. Safinuk has served on the Ch’Nook Indigenous Business Education, the United Way of Kamloops, and the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.
Scott and Safinuk replace departing Board members Charity Gerbrandt (who served six years on the Board) and David Porteous (who served a year on the Board).
“Karley and Dale bring extensive experience to the Board and a commitment to community service in their new roles,” says Board Chair Chris Derickson. “They will be valuable additions to our Board.”
“I believe in the power of education and it has been a large part of my life. I pursued post-secondary education at a young age and then returned later in life, after having my children, and I know how fortunate I am to have had this opportunity. Providing opportunities for post-secondary education is critical to our region, whether for young people or for those who are changing careers,” observes Scott. “I’m excited to be helping direct the development of an institution that has a great reputation for access and student success.”
“In my professional life, I saw the direct benefit of Okanagan College’s programs, hiring grads for a number of positions,” notes Safinuk. “I know the quality of the educational offerings and am looking forward to serving on the Board of Governors.”
Several current members of the Board of Governors were reappointed to their positions, including Bob McGowan, Tina Lee, Juliette Cunningham and Shelley Cook. McGowan’s term expires next July, while Lee, Cunningham and Cook have terms that expire in 2021. Other government appointed members of the Board include Derickson and Gloria Morgan, the Board’s Vice-Chair.
Elected members of the board include Devin Rubadeau (representing faculty), Blake Edwards (representing support staff), Sophie Chair and Neeraj Sharma (representing students). Ex officio members of the Board include President Jim Hamilton, and Education Council Chair Chris Newitt.
The provincial government recently named Okanagan residents Karley Scott and Dale Safinuk to Okanagan College’s Board for a one-year term, ending July 31, 2020.
Scott has her own business, Karley Scott Consulting, where she drafts law, policy and strategic plans with Indigenous communities and works as an arbitrator, reconciliation coach and carries out Indigenous awareness training. Scott also works with the Parole Board of Canada, participating in hearings in correctional institutions and granting or denying parole. Safinuk is a financial services executive with more than 20 years leadership experience, most recently as District Vice President of TD Bank Financial Group.
Both Safinuk and Scott have served on several community-focused boards and agencies. Scott has been with the boards of the Metis Community Services Society, as well as the local and provincial John Howard Society. Safinuk has served on the Ch’Nook Indigenous Business Education, the United Way of Kamloops, and the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.
Scott and Safinuk replace departing Board members Charity Gerbrandt (who served six years on the Board) and David Porteous (who served a year on the Board).
“Karley and Dale bring extensive experience to the Board and a commitment to community service in their new roles,” says Board Chair Chris Derickson. “They will be valuable additions to our Board.”
“I believe in the power of education and it has been a large part of my life. I pursued post-secondary education at a young age and then returned later in life, after having my children, and I know how fortunate I am to have had this opportunity. Providing opportunities for post-secondary education is critical to our region, whether for young people or for those who are changing careers,” observes Scott. “I’m excited to be helping direct the development of an institution that has a great reputation for access and student success.”
“In my professional life, I saw the direct benefit of Okanagan College’s programs, hiring grads for a number of positions,” notes Safinuk. “I know the quality of the educational offerings and am looking forward to serving on the Board of Governors.”
Several current members of the Board of Governors were reappointed to their positions, including Bob McGowan, Tina Lee, Juliette Cunningham and Shelley Cook. McGowan’s term expires next July, while Lee, Cunningham and Cook have terms that expire in 2021. Other government appointed members of the Board include Derickson and Gloria Morgan, the Board’s Vice-Chair.
Elected members of the board include Devin Rubadeau (representing faculty), Blake Edwards (representing support staff), Sophie Chair and Neeraj Sharma (representing students). Ex officio members of the Board include President Jim Hamilton, and Education Council Chair Chris Newitt.
