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Chair, Mir Centre for Peace; Instructor, Peace & Justice Studies “I am constantly impressed by the sensitivity, intelligence and passion for positive social change that I see in our students." —Jennie Barron Jennie has always had a passionate intellectual interest in social justice, community, and connection. These themes are a constant thread throughout Jennie's academic explorations, activism

Melody Diachun (DAY-shun) is an award-winning Canadian vocalist and songwriter named Jazz Artist of the Year at the 2023 Western Canadian Music Awards. With five albums and several nominations, including a National Jazz Awards nomination for Vocalist of the Year, Melody has firmly established herself as "a force to reckon with in contemporary vocal music" ( Toronto Music Report). As a seasoned

Instructor, Business Administration, Postgraduate Accounting, Postgraduate Business Management "Selkirk offers the best of all worlds—a relaxed yet professional atmosphere, small class sizes and instructors who have a wealth of real-life business experience.” —Michael Konkin, Instructor, School of Business Mike is an accomplished accountant, manager and entrepreneur. Before joining Selkirk College

With a background in mathematics and research, Kate brings a wealth of experience to her role in ensuring student success as department head of Student Access & Support. Kate's focus is on creating an environment where every student feels supported and empowered. In this role Kate ensures that essential services such as counseling, accessibility services for students with disabilities, and

Born and raised in the West Kootenays, Spencer achieved a Liberal Arts Diploma in Creative Writing from Selkirk College (2019), and a B.A. in English, Film Studies Minor from the University of Victoria (2021). As a freelance journalist, Spencer's creative work has been published in Thrasher Magazine, Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine, and The Malahat Review. Spencer is also a videographer, and

Dr. Sarah-Patricia Breen is the BC Regional Innovation Chair (RIC) in Rural Economic Development at Selkirk Innovates, the applied research department of Selkirk College. Dr. Breen’s goal is to inform and support our region and rural communities across Canada to thrive under conditions of rapid change. She works at every level, from community projects to national projects. Dr. Sarah-Patricia Breen

Rodney Noskiye, originally from Fox Lake, Alberta (approximately 152 kilometres east of High Level), relocated to Castlegar in 2011. Fox Lake is part of the Little Red Cree Nation. Rodney has been serving as the Indigenous student navigator for a few years. After completing his first year in the Social Service Worker Program in 2014, he spent seven years working in the social work field as a