Leadership Team

Paul Vogt is a seasoned leader who has held diverse roles in public service and post-secondary education. He served as President of Red River College in Manitoba before his most recent five-year tenure as the President of College of the Rockies. His lifelong interests in public policy as well as education and training led him to nearly a decade with the government of Manitoba as the Head of Civil Service and Cabinet Secretary, where he was focused on making education more affordable and accessible for remote communities. 

Paul is a community advocate who has served on many volunteer boards including that of BC Colleges, Polytechnics Canada, United Way of Winnipeg, CanadaWest Foundation and more. He holds a Master of Philosophy from Oxford University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies from the University of Manitoba.

Carly Church is a mechanical engineer with over a decade of experience overseeing the development and expansion of mines throughout Canada and globally. She is currently a project manager with JDS Energy & Mining, a B.C.-based company that takes mining projects from conceptual visions to successful operations. She has a passion for promoting women’s career opportunities in mining, through speaking and mentoring opportunities, as well as participating in industry groups including the Association of Mineral Exploration BC and the Centre for Training Excellence in Mining. Carly has a Bachelors of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering and Information Technology from the University of British Columbia, a Masters of Technology Management from the University of New South Wales, and Certificates in Risk Management and Business Analysis. 

Brian Cochrane brings more than 35 years of leadership experience in labour relations, workforce development, and governance. He spent his career with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115, retiring in 2025 as Business Manager and International Union of Operating Engineers General Vice President.

Brian has extensive experience working with all levels of government on labour relations, workplace safety, skilled trades training, and pension plan management. He previously led an organization representing more than 14,000 members and has served as a director with Concert Properties, Concert Infrastructure Fund, Community Savings Credit Union, and the Transportation Career Development Association.

Brian holds leadership certificates from Sauder Continuing Studies and Simon Fraser University and brings a strong understanding of fiduciary duty and board governance.

Michelle Laurie is a Red Seal electrician with extensive experience in labour relations, governance, and worker advocacy. She served six years on the board of WorkSafeBC as a worker representative, where she chaired the Human Resources Committee and co-chaired the Policy Committee. Michelle previously worked as a staff representative with the United Steelworkers, focusing on collective bargaining and arbitration. She also served as president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 258, supporting members on workplace and compensation matters. Her leadership experience includes serving as vice-president of the BC Federation of Labour and contributing to labour education initiatives across the province. She has also held board roles with the Electrical Industry Training Institute and United Way. Michelle is committed to supporting a skilled, safe, and inclusive workforce that reflects the needs of workers and employers across British Columbia.    

Lana Love is a journey-level millwright working on achieving her Fourth-Class Power Engineering Certification. She was the first woman to complete a millwright apprenticeship and work as a Maintenance Supervisor with the Solid Wood Division of Canfor. 

Lana was a member of Canfor’s Inclusion and Diversity Council, Women’s Engagement Group, and Indigenous Engagement Group. She was elected as Director at Large for the BC Trade Equity Society in 2021. Lana is driven to help change the culture of industrial and trades workplaces to be more inclusive to women and other underrepresented groups so that anyone who wants to can enjoy the many advantages of a career in the trades. 

Mahin Rashid is Vice President, Banking Strategy and Operations at Vancity Credit Union, where she leads enterprise-wide initiatives to drive operational excellence, strengthen performance, and enhance member and employee experiences. She brings extensive experience leading complex transformation across the financial services sector, with a focus on strategy execution, process optimization and delivering measurable business outcomes. Mahin is known for translating strategic priorities into operational impact while advancing inclusive, high-performing teams. Mahin has held several senior leadership positions at Vancity, including Director of Customer Readiness and Process Optimization and Director of Business Planning and Performance.Earlier in her career, she worked as an accessibility and inclusion consultant with the Presidents Group and as Director of Revenue Development at United Way, supporting initiatives focused on poverty reduction and community impact. Mahin is an active community contributor, having supported organizations such as Vancouver Community College, Vancouver Foundation and Rainbow Refugee. She brings a strong commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and access to opportunity in both the workplace and the communities she serves. 

Dr. Jane Jae-Kyung Shin is Vice President of Students and Community Development at Vancouver Community College (VCC). In 2013, Jane became the first Canadian of Korean descent to be elected as an MLA in Canada, representing Burnaby-Lougheed. She currently serves on the board of DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society, on the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee for the Colleges & Institutes of Canada, as a representative of the western provinces on Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada, and supports BC Children’s Hospital as the ambassador of its Legacy Program. Jane earned her medical doctorate at Spartan Health Sciences University in St. Lucia. She also has an Executive Certificate in Women in Leadership from Cornell University, a Provincial Instructor's Diploma from VCC, and a Master of Education in Educational Technology and Learning Design from Simon Fraser University.  

Corrine Storey has 20 years of experience as an executive, including being the first woman Chief Operating Officer with BC Ferries, responsible for the training and safety of over 4000 employees. She held this position for 6 years and navigated safely through the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery. She previously held leadership roles with West Coast Energy’s natural gas and propane operations in British Columbia. Corrine has experience in regulatory training and certification, strategic planning, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, stakeholder relations, financial management, labour relations, project management, and governance and risk management.

She currently serves on the Board of the Greater Victoria Housing Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports affordable housing. Corrine is a graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors Education Program, holds a Master of Business Administration, and holds an Industrial Relations Certification.

Lynn White is Chief Executive Officer of ACCESS (Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society), an Indigenous employment and training organization serving urban Indigenous communities across Metro Vancouver. Since 2006, she has led the organization’s growth, expanding programs that support participation in skilled trades, apprenticeships and employment services. Under her leadership, ACCESS has become a key workforce development partner supporting apprentices across a wide range of trades. Lynn brings extensive experience working with government, industry, and community partners, along with expertise in governance, financial oversight and organizational performance. Lynn also serves as Executive Director of the Urban Spirit Foundation. She is committed to strengthening pathways to the skilled trades and supporting increased participation of Indigenous peoples in British Columbia’s workforce.