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Andrei Rusakov
Andrei joined Selkirk College's School of Business in December 2023. Andrei is a knowledgeable and adaptable manager with more than 10 years of experience in the banking industry. Andrei has successful experience in leading projects to implement AI (speech analytics), increase customer loyalty, and implement marketing projects. Andrei received his MBA from the University Canada West in Vancouver
Aubrey Demchuk
Instructor, Biology, Applied Environmental Science and Planning Aubrey started her post-secondary journey with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Genetics at the University of Alberta. Though her lab experience spanned organisms of all sizes—everything from viruses to humans—she developed a particularly strong foundation in microbiology by identifying the genes that enhance virulence in
Lucas Pavan
Lucas joined the School of Environment & Geomatics in 2024, teaching ENVR 170 (Fish and Wildlife Ecology) and RFW 273 (Techniques in Wildlife Sciences II). Prior to working at Selkirk College, Lucas completed a BSc at the University of British Columbia in Ecology & Environmental Sciences. He specialized in tropical ecosystems and completed an undergraduate thesis studying hummingbird species in
Erin Rodier
Erin began her career in the Behaviourism field over 15 years ago. She graduated with a Masters of Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University in 2013 and began a clinical counselling career with a passion for neurodevelopment, advocacy and community education. At Selkirk College, Erin teaches psychology in the School of University of Arts & Sciences. She is also a Registered Clinical
Katerina Mrkvova
Instructor, HOST I moved to Nelson because of its unlimited options of outdoors activities. I love being outside. I graduated from Selkirk College's Hospitality Management program in April 2017. I am excited to return to Selkirk College again.
Gabriel Sawatzky
Gabe is a easy going guy that enjoys working with his hands. He is passionate about spending time outdoors with his family, vintage Harly Davidson motorcycles and classic cars.
Alanna Carmichael
Alanna completed her Bachelor of General Studies and a Bachelor of Education with a minor in Learning Disabilities from Simon Fraser University. Her undergraduate degrees were followed up by the Professional Development Program at SFU where she earned a B.C. Teachers Certificate in 2009. While attending Simon Fraser University she worked in the Parks, Recreation and Culture field for various
Rosellen Munroe
Rosellen was born and raised in BC and has always enjoyed exploring the Kootenays. Since graduating from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Selkirk College in 2016, Rosellen has made the West Kootenay home. With a comprehensive background in acute care settings such as general medicine, surgical, and most recently labour and delivery, Rosellen brings professional dedication and the
Katie Comrie
Katie has lived in the area for over 15 years and considers Castlegar her "new hometown." She and her daughter regularly explore all that the Kootenays have to offer and enjoy many outdoor pursuits. Katie has been an educator in the public school system for 20 years and brings the accompanying knowledge and expertise to her position as Healthy Campus coordinator. She completed her masters of
Amanda Sigurdson
Amanda graduated from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program in 2021. Her nursing career has primarily focused on mental health. Her background includes nursing in geriatric psychiatry, expanding to acute inpatient psychiatry and psychiatric emergency services on Vancouver Island. In the West Kootenay, she gained experience working in opioid antagonist treatment. In her spare time, Amanda
Martin Tagseth
Martin Tagseth received his first formal art education in Alberta, earning a Fine Art Diploma from Red Deer College in 1989. He then traveled to Halifax, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 1991. Tagseth’s studies next took him to The Ohio State University where he received his MFA degree.and finally to Norway’s Insstitutt Keramisk
Robin DuPont
Robin’s education in the field of ceramics has been wide-ranging and includes educational training from four institutions, in three different countries. With a completed BFA from Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary, AB, Canada, Robin also studied at Kootenay School of the Arts, in Nelson, BC, Canada, at the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia and completed his MFA
First Aid & Safety
Learn the basics and beyond in first aid and safety training. Let our trained instructors take you through the basics and beyond of how to keep yourself, your family and your co-workers healthy and safe in any situation. Our courses include Red Cross and WorkSafeBC certifications, avalanche training, firearms and hunting, and first aid for mental health. This category also includes wildfire
Learning in Retirement
Are you 50 or older? Have a curious mind? Want to explore new interests and learn new skills with a group of like-minded people? Would you like to meet new friends, and have some fun at the same time? Nelson and Area Learning in Retirement Society is a non-profit organization run by seniors for seniors, working in partnership with Selkirk College. Who We Are Learning in Retirement (LiR) offers our
Mir Centre for Peace Skills Training
The Mir Centre for Peace builds cultures of peace through learning and dialogue. Our lecture series, trainings, workshops, films, research and collaborations with community organizations help advance peace and justice both locally and in our wider world. Visit the Mir Centre for Peace
Selkirk Innovates
Rural communities, industries and businesses face unique opportunities and challenges. We help solve these real-world challenges by bringing together highly specialized expertise, cutting-edge technology, research infrastructure assets and enthusiastic students. Here at Selkirk Innovates, we call on collaboration to solve problems and make life better. From rural homelessness and economic
Atley King
Instructor, Private Vibraphone
Duff Sutherland
School Chair, University Arts & Sciences; Instructor, History I am passionate about teaching History because I believe that, with an understanding of the past, students can change the world. We have a wide-ranging History program that takes students around the world and into their own back yard. We also work hard to help students build their reading, research, and writing skills which will enable