ABIE’s Board of Directors is composed of visionary leaders from across Alberta’s post-secondary landscape. With decades of combined experience in education, innovation, policy, and community-building, our Board ensures ABIE stays true to its mission—representing Alberta’s institutions globally, advancing policy, and unlocking new opportunities for students, educators, and partners around the world.
Board of Directors
These individuals bring deep institutional knowledge and a bold commitment to Alberta’s future on the international stage.
Dr. David Ross
Board Chair
President & CEO, SAIT
Dr. Tim Rahilly
Board Member
President & Vice-Chancellor, Mount Royal University
Dr. Brad Donaldson
Board Member
President & CEO, Lethbridge Polytechnic
Laura Jo Gunter
Board Member
President & CEO, NAIT
Dr. Tim Loreman
Board Member
President & Vice-Chancellor, Concordia University of Edmonton
Dr. Ed McCauley
Board Member
President & Vice-Chancellor, University of Calgary
Glenn Mitchell
Board Member
President & CEO, Northern Lakes College
Kevin Shufflebotham
Board Member
President & CEO, Medicine Hat College
Dr. Sandra Efu
Board Member
Interim College President and CEO, Keyano College
Board governance that reflects Alberta’s diversity
ABIE’s board is intentionally cross-institutional—reflecting the full spectrum of Alberta’s higher education ecosystem, from large urban research universities to smaller colleges and polytechnics across the province.
Together, this board is shaping a bold and inclusive vision for Alberta as a premier global destination for education, talent, and ideas.