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Laura Kinderman, PhD

Laura’s academic leadership experience is complemented by her expertise as an educator, researcher, and educational developer, where she leads with a focus on collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. Prior to joining Yorkville University as the Dean of Business, BC, Laura served in the role of Dean of Business and Professional Studies at Capilano University, overseeing a diverse range of programs, fostering transformative learning grounded in practical application, and connected through community and industry engagement. Laura has a strong commitment to students as partners and brings significant policy and program development leadership centered on access and equity. Over the past 17 years, she worked with faculties and schools in developing new innovative programs to support revenue generation while upholding values that foster teaching and learning excellence. In 2017, she was awarded the H.F. Pross Award for Demonstrated Leadership in the Innovative Use of Educational Technology. Laura has a diverse teaching and research background. She holds an Executive MBA (Queen’s), a PhD in English (Queen’s), MA in English (Dalhousie), and honours Bachelors in English and German (UVic). She is a Certified Executive Coach (CEC) and Professional Certified Coach (PCC).

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