The BCIT Institute of Technology's first female president in its 50-year history started her new job this week.
Kathy Kinloch, former president of Vancouver Community College (VCC) and a former dean of BCIT's health sciences department, officially started her new job as BCIT president on January 6.
"On behalf of the BCIT board of governors, I would like to formally welcome Kathy back to the BCIT team," said BCIT board of governors chair Taj Mitha.
"Kathy's credentials are impeccable and the board of governors is confident that she is the right individual to lead the institute at this critical time."
In addition to her senior leadership roles at both BCIT and VCC, Kinloch also had senior roles in the B.C. government, where she served as senior advisor for the Ministry of Health Services.
She also served as chief operating officer and regional vice-president for Fraser Health, South Fraser, and vice-president of Surrey Memorial Hospital.
Kinloch has a degree in nursing, a Master's degree in Leadership, and a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from Royal Roads University.
The BCIT celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
