Shannon Baikie

"In today’s economy, education is key to economic, community and individual resilience and supports a standard of living that all Canadians deserve. North Island College is part of the fabric of our North Island communities. I am proud to support students and the great work NIC does in delivering course offerings that support the local labour market across the region and the work NIC Foundation does to support students to reach their goals."

Shannon Baikie is the Executive Director for North Island Employment Foundations Society (NIEFS) and lives in Campbell River with her husband and son. Prior to joining NIEFS in 2009, Shannon spent over 10 years working in the tech start-up space as a Vice President, Human Resources. She holds a Masters in Community Economic Development from the University of Victoria and is a Certified Career Development Practitioner.

With a background in the private and non-profit sectors, Shannon brings a unique skill set in her ability to manage highly complex contracts while understanding policy and governance. The businesses and organizations in which Shannon has held senior leadership positions in the past 20 years have been recognized with numerous awards for excellence in career development, business, human resources, diversity leadership, and community achievement.