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.