Dr. Drew Fockler, EdD, CPHR, SHRM-SCP, Q.Med., CVRP-TSA, RTWDM, CCVE/ICVE
Dr. Drew Fockler is a vocational rehabilitation professional, educator, researcher, and consultant with extensive experience spanning higher education, human resources, leadership development, disability management, and vocational rehabilitation. He holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Leadership Studies from Western University and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. In addition to his doctoral training, Dr. Fockler holds several professional designations, including Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Qualified Mediator (Q.Med.), Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional (CVRP-TSA), Return to Work Disability Manager (RTWDM), and Certified Canadian Vocational Evaluator (CCVE/ICVE). Throughout his career, Dr. Fockler has held leadership, consulting, and faculty positions across the private, public, and post-secondary sectors. He currently serves as Director of Vocational Rehabilitation at Vocational Quest Inc., where he specializes in vocational assessment, career transition, employability, and return-to-work planning. His academic experience includes teaching at several Canadian universities, with expertise in organizational behaviour, leadership, communication, human resources, social psychology, and professional development. Dr. Fockler’s research interests include leadership development, workplace inclusion, career development, vocational rehabilitation, disability management, psychological well-being, and the evolving impact of technology and artificial intelligence on work and learning. His research has reached an international audience, with readers in more than 100 countries. His scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations focused on leadership, employee engagement, workplace culture, and professional development. His research paper published through Western University has generated over 1,500 downloads worldwide. In addition, he is a frequent presenter and speaker at professional and industry conferences. Outside of his professional pursuits, Dr. Fockler enjoys travel, cruising, Disney experiences, board games, reading, and exploring Toronto’s vibrant cultural scene. He is passionate about lifelong learning and believes strongly in helping individuals identify and achieve meaningful personal and professional goals. An interesting fact about Dr. Fockler is that he was born on February 29th, making him a leap-year baby. As a result, he has celebrated only a fraction of his birthdays on their actual birth date—an experience that has become a memorable conversation starter throughout both his personal and professional life.
