About the President

Kathy Kinloch is repositioning Vancouver Community College to fulfill its true potential within the array of BC post secondary institutions. Under Kathy's leadership as President, strategies are underway to ensure VCC responds effectively to employer and community needs in the Metro Vancouver area by delivering effective and relevant education and training. Prior to joining VCC, Kathy served as Dean, BCIT School of Health Sciences, where during her tenure Kathy led a 'turn-around' to re-engage and increase the effectiveness of BCIT's collaboration by addressing health industry needs. Kathy's senior health leadership roles include serving as a Senior Advisor, British Columbia Ministry of Health Services where she was an integral leader in the development of a provincial 'wait times' strategy, and as Chief Operating Officer, Fraser Health where she led a wide array of health system changes. Kathy holds a Bachelor of Science (Nursing) from University of Alberta, a Masters degree in Leadership and a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching both from Royal Roads University, and was a 2010 Vancouver YWCA nominee in Public Sector leadership. She is a frequent speaker and her current community involvement includes serving on the Coast Mental Health Board, Chair Academy Presidents International Advisory Board, as Associate Faculty Royal Roads University and Co-Chair of the BC Academic Health Council. Kathy is pleased to be a member of the International Women's Forum, a body that advances women's leadership across careers, cultures, and continents.