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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

" I have the joy of being inspired every day I come to work at Selkirk College." - Tracy Punchard, Dean, School of Industry Trades and Training, School of Hospitality and Tourism, School of the Arts After completing her PhD at the University of British Columbia, Tracy joined Selkirk College as a faculty member teaching English, composition, and technical writing. She has served as President of the

Tiffany is a proud alumna of the Business Administration Program at Selkirk College. After graduating from Selkirk College, she worked a number of years in public accounting with a variety of clients in a number of industries dealing with financial accounting, audit and tax matters. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Chartered Professional Accountant designation, Master’s

Alison began her career with Selkirk College in 1991, working with adults upgrading their education in Nakusp and then Nelson, and now supports upgrading and SOAR (Steps to Opportunities, Academics & Readiness) programs in communities throughout the college region. She is inspired every day by the courage, tenacity and appreciation for learning that is apparent in both learners and instructors

Melissa Bleier joined Selkirk College in 2015 as an instructor in the Pharmacy Technician Program and worked as the program coordinator from 2019 to 2026. She moved to the role of chair for the School of Health and Human Services in August 2026. Melissa loves the energy and enthusiasm students bring to the college and is passionate about supporting students and instructors to reach their goals

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

Taya Whitehead has been a dedicated member of Selkirk College since 2008. A graduate of both the Early Childhood Care & Education Certificate and the Human Services Diploma, she also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care from the University of Victoria and a Master of Integrated Studies in Adult Education and Community Studies from Athabasca University. Taya further holds a Provincial

Chris graduated from the University College of the Cariboo (now Thompson Rivers University) in 2003. His first job was in the Mineral Springs Hospital in Banff, AB, followed by four years at the Foothills Medical Center Emergency Department. An opportunity presented itself to explore transport nursing and he very quickly discovered that he was in over his head. Not to be deterred, he accepted a