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Ben Harris is a third-year Business student pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a specialization in Management and a Concentration in Communication. Driven by a strong passion for student advocacy, Ben has actively contributed to the ������Ƶ community by being involved with the ������Ƶ Students’ Union, Enactus ������Ƶ, and the Debate Team. 
As a dedicated member of the ������ƵSU, Ben has championed various student campaigns and events, positively impacting students’ experience at the college. Previously serving as the Federation Representative for the ������ƵSU, Ben has been instrumental in several hiring committees, playing a crucial role in shaping the college’s administrative landscape. This hands-on experience has honed Ben’s skills in leadership and organizational dynamics.
After completing his BBA, Ben aims to enter the development field, focusing on advancing sustainable and affordable housing solutions within his community. Ben is particularly committed to local advocacy, frequently attending Kelowna council meetings and voicing concerns on critical issues affecting younger generations.
Ben hopes to bring a well-informed student perspective to the College Board and enhance the post-secondary experience for all students at ������Ƶ.

Sheri Hamilton is an accomplished HR professional with over 25 years’ experience, including more than 10 years as a Vice President leading the people practices of a financial co-operative. She is passionate about creating a positive employee experience, supported by solid practices, processes and structures that align with strategy. She currently supports small businesses, Indigenous-led and non-profit organizations as a consultant with Moxy HR.  

Sheri has an MBA from Royal Roads University and graduated from BCIT (Hons) with a Diploma of Technology in Human Resource Management. Sheri maintains a CPHR designation and in 2019, was awarded the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of British Columbia & Yukon Award of Excellence, for HR Professional of the Year.

She has served as an ������Ƶ Foundation Director and Chair of the Finance Committee 2018 – 2024 and is a past Chair of the ������Ƶ Regional Advisory Committee (Shuswap Region).  In 2024, she began serving her term as a Board member of CPHR BC & Yukon.

On a personal note, Sheri’s greatest achievement is being the mom to Sophie (age 20) and Fynn (almost 17).
 

Jillian Garrett (she/her) is incoming Chair of the Department of Communications at ������Ƶ and Chair of Education Council. As a member of the local disability community, Jillian works passionately to combat ableism and promote equity and accessibility; she has spent decades volunteering in the public health sector as a patient advocate and proudly sits on ������Ƶ’s Accessibility Committee. She also sits on the Boards of the Kelowna Art Gallery and Advocacy Canada LGBT.

Jillian’s teaching and subject matter expertise include visual culture, critical disability studies, inclusive pedagogies, cultural theory, environmental communication, argumentation and persuasion, and professional communication. Jillian’s scholarly interests primarily focus on issues around visual culture, including how collective and cultural memory is created and sustained through public monuments and memorials; the function of visual culture in times of national crisis; and the pedagogical role of public art in urban culture.

Emmarith Balili is a Post-Baccalaureate Marketing student at ������Ƶ. She served as an elected member of the ������Ƶ’s Education Council (2023-2024), where she actively contributed to discussions, addressed academic concerns, encouraged student involvement, and upheld educational standards. She has also been recognized on the Dean's List.

Emmarith holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Professional Teaching License from the Philippines, complemented by certifications in Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship from Ateneo de Manila University's School of Government, as well as in Digital Marketing taken in Dubai. Emmarith’s extensive experience in managerial and supporting roles, specializing in marketing, administration, and customer relationship management, has enhanced her skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and communications. Her professional interests focus on integrated marketing communications strategies, enhancing customer experience, and driving service design excellence. Her proactive mindset and dynamic skill set make her an invaluable asset to any team or project.

Emmarith is equally committed to community service, actively volunteering with organizations such as the Central Okanagan Food Bank and The Salvation Army Kelowna. As a student leader, she is driven to ensure student voices are integral in shaping decisions and advancing the mission and vision of ������Ƶ.

Roger Wheeler possesses extensive governance experience, having served on multiple community, organizational and industry association boards, spanning more than a decade. Passionate about volunteer work, Roger has been recognized for his collegial governance approach with a President’s Award for “Extraordinary commitment to enabling the organization while ensuring involvement in decisions by those affected”.

Following a lengthy career in Healthcare Administration and Human Resources management, Roger joined ������Ƶ as faculty in the School of Business in 2010. Since then, he has served on many multidisciplinary groups such as the Research Ethics Board and the Curriculum Proposal Review Committee for Science & Technology, widening his perspective through collaboration with faculty, instructors, and administrators across the college. Roger is the recipient of an ������Ƶ Employee Excellence Award (Key Directions) for being a champion of positive change.

Having taught at Penticton, Vernon, Salmon Arm and Kelowna campuses during his lengthy tenure at ������Ƶ, Roger has a sound understanding of the forces that shape our culture and work environment, as well as issues that most directly impact faculty and instructors. Roger’s perspective as a teacher, his governance skill set, and his strong desire to help ������Ƶ grow and succeed will serve his constituents well on the ������Ƶ Board of Governors.