Faculty
John Glennie
John has over 20 years of business and project management experience that he leverages in his teaching. Initially managing projects in the manufacturing sector, he has broadened his business experience to the IT sector. This experience is a valuable asset in the classroom and provides depth and practical applications for students. In combination with a lively and engaging teaching style, John creates a rich learning experience. His course competencies extend from project management to business skills, as well as communication and leadership skills. He is a certified Project Management Professional with a broad range of business skills and a passionate attitude towards teaching.
Lalith Gunaratne, CET, MSc
Lalith is a senior consultant, instructor and mediator with extensive experience in leadership development, teambuilding, change management, executive coaching, inter-cultural diversity, personal mastery, and conflict resolution. He trains and consults with the Government of Canada, non-profits and private sector organizations. Mindfulness practice is the foundation for all his work as a trainer/facilitator, entrepreneur, business developer and consultant. Lalith also works internationally in the areas of capacity building, youth leadership, post conflict initiatives, rural development, social enterprise, renewable and rural energy, energy policy, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and climate change. He has participated in and led project teams in Asia and Africa through international donor agencies and consulting companies. Lalith conducts research and inquiry into natural resources governance, extractives industry sustainability and CSR, community relations and Indigenous community partnerships. He has an MSc in Responsibility and Business Practice, a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and a Diploma in Marketing. He is also a Certified Coach Practitioner with the Canadian Coaches Federation.
Leah DeVellis
Leah is a learning and development consultant with specialization in leadership training. She has more than 12 years of experience in education and has developed a variety of learning opportunities and programs in academic, corporate and private environments. Through this, she has gained a diverse and adaptable skill set for creating content and programming for clients with unique needs and audiences. Her expertise includes delivering existing content or building custom solutions based on the client’s needs. She is versed in both in-person and remote delivery techniques. As an instructor, she fosters positive learning environments and consistently receives high feedback ratings.