Trish Pekeles
Interim CEO & President
Trish brings more than 30 years of senior executive leadership in strategic, financial, and operational management across complex public and private sector organizations. She has held senior leadership roles at BCIT, UBC, BC Hydro, and Vancouver Community College, where she led organization-wide transformation initiatives that strengthened financial sustainability, modernized operations, and advanced strategic priorities.
Recognized for her ability to step confidently into leadership transitions, Trish quickly establishes clarity, stability, and momentum. A trusted relationship-builder, she has worked closely with boards, senior executive teams, government, and external partners to align organizational capabilities with evolving stakeholder needs and public expectations.