Academic Leadership

As a senior academic leader at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, I have held successive leadership roles that span academic governance, research innovation, and digital transformation.

My leadership journey reflects a commitment to empowerment, collaboration, and responsible innovation — anchored in strategic priorities of Operational Excellence, Program Leadership, and Student Experience.

Leadership Philosophy

My leadership philosophy integrates servant leadership, systems thinking, and a deep commitment to innovation with purpose. I view academic leadership as a collective endeavor — one that balances intellectual rigor with empathy, and strategic vision with collaboration.

Across all my roles, I have sought to cultivate environments where people and ideas can thrive together. In leading teams, designing programs, or shaping institutional strategy, I aim to foster a culture of inquiry, inclusion, and adaptability, where creativity and accountability coexist.

Ultimately, I see leadership in academia as the art of connecting knowledge with action — nurturing communities that are both forward-looking and grounded in shared values.

Leadership Roles

Special Advisor for AI Integration & Innovation

2025 – Present

Institutional leadership for responsible and strategic AI adoption in teaching, research, and operations.

Vice-Dean, Undergraduate Programs

2021 – 2025

Academic leadership of Telfer's largest program portfolio; curriculum innovation, experiential learning, and student success.

Director, Centre for Business Analytics & Performance (CBAP)

2020 – 2023

Strategic direction for analytics research, industry engagement, and technology infrastructure.

Director, E-Business Technologies Graduate Programs

2017 – 2019

Academic governance, curriculum development, and industry-academic partnerships for the MSc and PhD programs.

Leadership Experience Highlights

Vice-Dean, Undergraduate Programs (2021–2025)

As Vice-Dean, I lead academic strategy, program development, and student experience initiatives for our university's largest portfolio of 4,000 undergraduate students and 200+ faculty members.

Key Achievements

  • Implemented a comprehensive renewal of the BCom curriculum with greater flexibility and interdisciplinarity.
  • Introduced microprograms and accelerated BCom to MSc pathways aligned with emerging skills needs.
  • Strengthened academic integrity systems and standardized key administrative processes.
  • Expanded experiential and professional development opportunities through high intensity experiential learning activities and student scholarship funds.
  • Fostered a culture of collaboration and student-centered innovation across academic and service units.

Director, Centre for Business Analytics & Performance (CBAP) (2020–2023)

Directed strategic and operational initiatives advancing analytics research, partnerships, and professional training.

Key Achievements

  • Established four interdisciplinary research clusters (Government Analytics, Smart Cyber, Non-Profit Management, Customer Analytics).
  • Secured SAP University Alliance membership, integrating enterprise systems into teaching and research.
  • Partnered with IEEE to offer certification for applied analytics workshops.
  • Strengthened research-industry collaboration and consulting partnerships across sectors.
  • Enhanced the Centre's visibility as a hub for business analytics leadership and applied innovation.

Associate Director/Director, E-Business Technologies Graduate Programs (MSc and PhD) (2013–2019)

Oversaw academic governance, program development, and industry engagement for the MSc and PhD programs in E-Business Technologies.

Key Achievements

  • Led program accreditation, admissions, and Co-Op placements for graduate students.
  • Developed PhD program requirements and new interdisciplinary research methods seminar courses.
  • Integrated enterprise software platforms (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft) into graduate teaching and research activities.
  • Supported faculty mentorship and program evaluation to sustain academic quality.

Faculty Lead / Special Advisor, AI Integration & Innovation (2025–Present)

Providing academic leadership in the responsible integration of AI technologies across teaching, research, and operations at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa.

Key Achievements

  • Developed guiding principles and policy frameworks for ethical technology use in education.
  • Designed and delivered faculty workshops on generative AI tools for pedagogy.
  • Launched AI for Research clinics and pilot projects for digital experimentation.
  • Advised faculty leadership on operational applications of emerging technologies.
  • Fostered a culture of curiosity and capacity-building around digital transformation.