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Brendan Wilson is an instructor and research scientist in Selkirk College's School of Environment & Geomatics and Selkirk Innovates, where he has worked since 2001. Brendan has had a life-long interest in subalpine and timberline forest communities. He completed a B.Sc. Hons. in Applied Environmental Biology at the University of Technology in Sydney, where he examined the effect of selective

Linda Harwood

Instructor, English, Technical Writing & Communications “Selkirk College is a sturdy stepping stone to university degrees and careers, and I am very grateful and proud to contribute as a college professor to my beautiful communities in the West Kootenays and beyond.” —Linda Harwood Born and raised in Castlegar, I graduated from Stanley Humphries Secondary School where you can find my picture on

Sarah Somerville

With a master's degree in social justice and gender studies, Sarah has developed a strong feminist framework that she uses to approach all of her work. Sarah’s previous academic work included identifying and reducing barriers for women accessing shelter spaces in Ontario, as well as examining local feminist history and activism in rural and isolated communities. She also has a long history of

Brier Albano

A strategic leader, Brier has worked in the post-secondary sector since 2006. She has held positions focused on recruitment, admissions and student experience. Brier’s career started as an admissions & recruitment officer at the University of Calgary and progressed into the team lead for recruitment, which then led to four years overseas as University of Calgary’s senior student service officer in

Jennifer Lashek

Theresa Negreiff

As a homegrown Kootenay kid and Selkirk College alumni, I am delighted to be back on campus, connecting with prospective students and their families in my role as a Welcome Centre Receptionist. My time at Selkirk College contributed to my eventual completion of a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications at Simon Fraser University. Like many students studying here, I benefited from starting post

Beth Engel

Danica Weager

Danica Weager (she/her) was born and raised in Nelson, BC. She is of mixed ancestry. She is a member of Peguis First Nation on her mother's side and has settler ancestry on her father's side. She is a proud mama of a youngster and is committed to learning more about her cultural connections. She is deeply grateful to be a visitor in the traditional territories of the Sinixt (Lakes), the Syilx

Amanda Ovington

Instructor, Practical Nursing Amanda moved to the Kootenays in 2002, with her husband and it has been "home" ever since. As an alumni of Selkirk College this is where her passion for gerontology began. Since graduating in 2011, Amanda has worked in several areas of the West Kootenays. Her experience includes working with seniors in complex care environments with a strong focus on palliative care

Rochelle Nyman

Instructor, Health Care Assistant and Practical Nursing Rochelle was born and raised right here in the Kootenays. She has also lived on the coast, up north and in Alberta. Rochelle started her health care journey as a Health Care Assistant when her children were young. She went on to complete my LPN in Calgary and then returned to the Kootenays to work in various settings within Interior Health

Leeza Perehudoff

A lifelong resident of Castlegar and proud Selkirk College alumna, Leeza Perehudoff advances evidence-based decision-making for rural community well-being through applied research and innovation. Leeza is a graduate of Selkirk College’s Recreation, Fish and Wildlife Technology and Geographic Information Systems programs. She gained hands-on experience through Co-op Education placements with the BC

Benjamin Dowell

Instructor, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Ben is a graduate of the Selkirk College Nursing Program (2012). Upon graduation Ben was offered a permanent position on Unit 57 (Hematology/Oncology and Blood and Marrow Transplant) at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. Ben spent his early career in this unique but demanding clinical area in various roles: charge nurse, nurse clinician, and

Heather Willard

Jessica Cripps

Veronica (Roni) Maclean

Instructor These mountains, lakes and rivers surrounding what I know as Nelson, is my home. This place is also the ancestorial Land of the Sinixt First Nation (kʷu sn̓ʕay̓čkstx). My family immigrated to Canada from Scotland and England. I am a third-generation Canadian, early childhood educator (ECE educator), early childhood education and care instructor (ECEC), mother, grandmother, auntie

Chantal Lortie

Instructor Chantal Lortie is a proud graduate of Lethbridge College’s Practical Nursing program (Class of 2013). She began her teaching career in 2014 with Lethbridge College, where she supported students in both the Health Care Aide and Practical Nursing programs. Alongside her teaching role, she worked full-time as a community nurse specializing in wound care and IV therapy. In 2015, Chantal

Kristen Bird

Instructor, Student Practice Placement Coordinator, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Kristen Bird is an instructor and student practice placement coordinator in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program at Selkirk College. She teaches primarily in years two, three and four, with a focus on skills lab, simulation and nursing practice. Kristen completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the

Ashley Gray

Instructor, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Ashley Gray holds a Bachelor of Nursing Science from Queen’s University and a Master of Nursing in Health Systems Leadership and Administration from the University of Toronto. Since joining Selkirk College in 2022, she has taught primarily in Years 3 and 4 of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program while also serving as a Year 3 facilitator and

Bronwyn Krause

Kim Rawkins

Instructor, Bachelor of Science in Nursing I started teaching at Selkirk College in the Fall of 2015. I've been enjoying sharing my enthusiasm for nursing with my students and have been amazed by the supportive and passionate staff at Selkirk! My journey in the post-secondary education system started with a degree in Biology at UVIC. After working with fish for a short while I realized how much I

Jenna Thiessen

Jenna graduated in 2016 from Sheridan College in Ontario as a nurse and worked in a variety of clinical and teaching roles in Toronto and across BC. She has enjoyed working as a hospital coordinator, charge nurse and staff nurse. Some of the areas that Jenna worked in are cardiology, respirology, emergency medicine, LTC, wound care, withdrawal management and event medicine. Jenna enjoyed teaching