Get ready for an inspiring lineup of presenters at the BCcampus Regional Roadshow! The presenters come from diverse backgrounds and bring a wealth of expertise to each stop.
Arianna Cheveldave
Arianna Cheveldave (she/her) is a coordinator on the Open Education team at BCcampus. She has ample experience formatting open educational resources (OER) in Pressbooks, as well as passing on her skills to others. She is practiced at teaching webinars and presenting on introductory and advanced Pressbooks, accessibility, publishing OER, and open education. She is passionate about helping educators help their students, and is just a little nerdy about Pressbooks and copyright.
Amanda Coolidge
Amanda Coolidge (she/her) is the executive director of BCcampus, leading the organization in advancing inclusive, innovative, and accessible post-secondary education across British Columbia. With a strong commitment to open education and collaborative sector-wide initiatives, Amanda works closely with institutions, government, and interest holders to enhance teaching and learning. She is passionate about fostering transformative educational practices that support student success. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys traveling with her family, reading, painting, and staying active.
Robynne Devine
Robynne Devine (she/her) is the senior project manager of the Project Management Office where she is responsible for project oversight and project management for projects at BCcampus. Robynne holds a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, specializing in leadership and organizational culture. In addition, Robynne leads a peer coaching community of practice at BCcampus which was designed and then implemented as a result of her studies. When Robynne isn’t working she is likely cuddling with her dogs or playing with her grandson.
Britt Dzioba
Britt Dzioba (she/her) is an advisor on the learning and teaching team at BCcampus where she works to support educators in developing their digital skills through resource development. As a neurodivergent educator, she is passionate about helping faculty create more inclusive learning environments that support neurodivergent students. Britt holds a Master of Education from the University of British Columbia, specializing in adult learning. Her graduate research focused on digital literacy education in community-based programs.
Josie Gray
Josie Gray (she/her) is an advisor on the open education team at BCcampus, where she develops and implements projects, learning events, and initiatives that advance open education practices in the BC post-secondary system. Since 2016, Josie has been deeply involved in learning and instructing on accessibility best practices within open educational resources. Her expertise is further bolstered by her attainment of a Masters of Design in Inclusive Design from Ontario College of Art & Design University.
Selina McGinnis
Selina McGinnis (they/them/she/her) is a certified product and user experience designer. They have worked in technology in B.C.’s post-secondary sector for over 10 years solving student, administrator, and instructor woes through technology product design, service, and process design. Selina’s diverse background spans agriculture, entomology, research, emergency management, coaching, and the art of transforming nearly anything into a game. Notably, they possess a penchant for accumulating hobbies, much to the chagrin of their spouse.
Gwen Nguyen
Gwen Nguyen (she/her) is an advisor for the learning and teaching team at BCcampus. Prior to joining BCcampus, Gwen worked as a learning experience designer at the University of Victoria, where she provided support to educators in developing and delivering courses across various modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. Her professional background also includes experience as a university lecturer and researcher at both the University of Victoria and the Kanazawa Institute of Technology in Japan. Gwen holds a PhD in education studies from the University of Victoria and a Master of Arts in applied linguistics from Saint Michael’s College. Her research interests include poetry inquiry as a reflection practice in education, digital pedagogies in higher education, and participatory action research. Recently, Gwen has developed a keen interest in exploring pedagogical strategies that ethically and creatively integrate AI into teaching and learning environments. Gwen also brings valuable experience in navigating positionality as both an instructor and researcher.
Helena Prins
Helena Prins (she/her) is an advisor of learning and teaching at BCcampus, where she coordinates the Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) portfolio. She began her career as a high school teacher in South Africa. Over the past 20 years, she has taught students of all ages and stages on four continents. A golden thread throughout her career has been breaking down barriers to learning. Prior to joining BCcampus in 2020, she worked as a career learning and development advisor at Royal Roads University. As an immigrant she continues to value the opportunity to support all students, especially international students, in finding and building their career path in Canada. She is a certified career strategist with Career Professionals Canada and associate faculty at Royal Roads University. Helena can be reached via email or by LinkedIn.
Tracy Roberts
Tracy Roberts (she/her) is a settler living on the territory of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. In her capacity as the director of the learning and teaching team at BCcampus, Tracy brings over 20 years of experience in B.C. post-secondary education landscape, with a focus on teaching, learning, and educational technologies. Tracy has a passion for facilitation, visual practices, and fostering a spirit of collaborative “serious fun” when solving problems and advancing collective goals.
