Norma joined NorQuest College in 2004 as the Dean of Academics for Careers and Employment and transitioned to the Dean of Business and Community Studies in 2005. She became NorQuest’s Vice President, Academic in 2011.
Norma is passionate about learning and believes the power of learning transforms lives. In her time at NorQuest, she has been successful in significantly increasing student satisfaction and employee engagement, growing the number and breadth of programs available for learners, quality improvement, and promoting staff and faculty development.
Norma is involved in additional leadership and volunteer roles in the community including organizations and initiatives dedicated to ending poverty such as Homeless Connect or those that promote both formal and informal learning such as the City of Learners.
Norma graduated from University of Alberta with a Masters of Education in Adult Education and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Athabasca University.