Kacia Whilby supports the development and coordination of events, resources, and programming within Career Services. This involves working in close collaboration with our team members and Teaching, Learning and Student Experience (TSLE) to design, develop and implement marketing and communications strategies that align with our strategic direction. Before entering this role Kacia held corporate positions in communications, administration, and sales.
Kacia prides herself on being a proud dreamer, planner, and adventurer. She believes these qualities allowed her to forge a successful career path less traveled by others and hopes to encourage others to do the same. As a firm believer in the transformational power of education, she is excited about streamlining and promoting holistic career development on campus. Kacia is also a trained teacher and passionate researcher who continuously seeks ways to expand her study on the academic transition of international students in postsecondary education.
Kacia holds a M.Ed. in Educational Administration from the University of Saskatchewan, and a B.A. in Integrated Marketing Communication and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the University of the West Indies, Jamaica.