Education:
- Hochshule für Musik, Frankfurt, Germany
- MMus with Distinction, Indiana University
- BMus with Distinction, McGill University, Montreal
 Experience:
- 2021-present: Principal Consultant, Laurin and Associates, Victoria BC
- 2016-2021: CEO, Victoria Symphony, Victoria BC
- 2009-2014: President, Camosun College, Victoria BC
- 2006-2009: President and Vice Chancellor, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax Nova Scotia
- 2005-2006: Vice-President Administration, University of Regina, Regina Saskatchewan
- 1999-2004: Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Regina, Regina Saskatchewan
- 1994-1999: Chair, Department of Music, University of Regina, Regina Saskatchewan
- 1985-2006: Professor of Music, University of Regina, Regina Saskatchewan
Professional Development:
- Executive Mini MBA, York University Schulich School of Business
- Center of CEO Leadership Member, University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business
- Canadian Board Diversity Council Get on Board Training program for board directors
- Nova Scotia CEO Forum
- Harvard University Faculty of Education President’s Forum
- Senior University Administrator’s Senior Management Training Program
 Board Directorship:
- 2016-2016: Victoria Conservatory of Music
- 2009-2014: Camosun College
- 2006-2009: Mount Saint Vincent University
- 2013-2014: Association of Canadian Community Colleges
- 2012-2013: Post-Secondary Employers’ Association, BC
- 2013-2014: Resource Training Organization of BC
- 2009-2014: Pacific training institute of Sport Excellence
- 2008-2009: United Way Chair of Post-Secondary Division
- 2009: Scotia Festival of Music
- 1999-2004: Norman Mackenzie Art Gallery
- 1999-2003: Sask Film
Awards and Acknowledgements:
- 2008: Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top 50 CEO’s
- 2005: YWCA Women of Distinction Award for Arts and Culture
