Staff
Dale Ritchie - President
Dale has a B. Comm and did post-graduate studies in Computer Science and Finance, from Saint Mary's University, and is the President of McKenzie College. With a wide variety of creative interests and decades of business experience, Dale has lead the College to be one of Atlantic Canada's most respected post-secondary institutions.
Cathy Cormier - Campus Administrator
Cathy is the campus administrator at McKenzie College, and a Business graduate of the Academy of Learning. Her knowledge of the college system has helped many students from application to graduation. Cathy will always greet students by name and with a friendly smile, and will help students with any advice they need.
Jillian Ritchie - Admissions Advisor
Jillian is a graduate of Bishops University with a BA Honors in Sociology, and is the admissions advisor at McKenzie College. Jillian helps students with their portfolio development when proceeding through the application process, and travels throughout the Maritimes each fall to recruit students from high school. In the summer, Jilllian runs the successful art camp at McKenzie College.
Rosalba Santori - Graphic Design Instructor
As a member of the Graphic Design faculty, Rosalba brings years of design experience in the marketing industry to the table. She, has a BA from Saint Mary's University and helps students develop their eye for design concepts. A former grauate of McKenzie College herself, Rosalba offers her students a first hand experience with design in the classroom and in the workplace.
Fabrizio Santori - Visual Arts Foundation Instructor
Fabrizio is the visual arts foundation instructor at McKenzie College. His degree from NSCAD University has given him a unique understanding of art, as he majored in jewllery design and woodworking. He teaches students visual literacy, design theory and color theory to equip them with the skills they need to be a great designer.
Joe Collins - Artist in Residence
Joe studied Music at UBC, and is the artist in residence at McKenzie College. From an early career in graphic design, Joe understands the components of design from a classical art perspective. Teaching in the visual arts classroom, his experience brings a classical training to his students to ensure they are literate in visual comprehension of design. Joe is one of Canada's formost portrait artists and runs an open studio.
Guyverson Vernous - Digital Media Instructor
Guyverson is an e-business consultant, and has a MBA in Information Systems, from the University of Miami. He has worked as a freelance web designer and developer and has a deep understanding of information technology. At McKenzie College, Guyverson offeres his expertise to the technical component of the graphic design program, including HTML, Dreamweaver and Flash.
Kevin Millar - Art Director
Kevin works with Pitch Mobile, designing new video games and programming them for applications such as Xbox Live. As a graudate of McKenzie College, and the Advanced Applied Arts Program wiith the Military, Kevin understands the process students go through and is available for help when students need it. As the resident "designer guy", Kevin is available for consultation and advice.
Sean Simpson - Gaming Programmer
Sean is Pitch Mobile's resident propellor-head, and has a deep and abiding love for all things technical. A programmer for 24 years, Sean has a strong desire to use his wealth of computer experience to bring out the full potential of his students. Sean also works as a game programmer for Pitch Mobile, adjacent to McKenzie College.