Lorraine Simpson-Spence, M.Ed, CHRL, has been a key contributor in adult education, distance education and human resources management for the past 14 years. She holds a Master of Education in Open, Digital & Distance Education and a Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations from Athabasca University. She is also a Certified Human Resources Leader and has held both leadership and single contributor roles in corporate human resources management.

Lorraine teaches online and face-to-face at the post-secondary education level and has worked extensively on the instructional design, development and delivery of various human resources online courses. She is passionate about supporting adult learners from diverse backgrounds in achieving their academic and professional goals and believes it is a privilege and an honour to be a part of their learning experiences.

Her current academic interests include student success, lifelong learning, instructional design, online learning, constructivism, community of inquiry, qualitative research etc.

Rebecca Wilkinson is a certified HR leader and professional (CHRL and CHRP) passionate about continuous learning, performance management, and employee development. A believer in authentic leadership, value-added behaviours, and high levels of productivity, Rebecca excels at challenges, creative problem solving, and customer service in the strategic HR function. Rebecca has an MA Ed., Adult Education from Central Michigan University, completed her Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources at McMaster Continuing Education and Seneca College after receiving her BA, History from University of Waterloo.

With more than 20 years’ experience in Human Resources, Rebecca has developed a career in a variety of leadership and strategic total rewards roles in the International Chemicals, IT/Healthcare, Small Business Economic Development, and Automotive industries. An experienced public speaker, Rebecca has been teaching future human resources professionals throughout the Ontario College system since 2012.

Rebecca is an active volunteer with the Human Resources Professional Association, Theatre Sarnia, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, and is the current Board chair for the Inn of the Good Shepherd, the main foodbank and shelter system in Lambton County. When Rebecca is not active at work or in the community, you will find her exploring her interests as a passionate cook, an avid knitter, travel enthusiast, amateur film critic, and parent.