Please join me in congratulating Larisa Duravetz as the successful candidate for the role of Associate Dean, Continuous Professional Learning, beginning Monday, May 30. 

Larisa joined our Faculty in 2016 to lead the Work Integrated Learning department as well as help us achieve our internationalization goals and objectives. Over the years, Larisa has developed a centralized WIL structure for FMCA, built a strong team that oversees the WIL component for 33 diverse programs and over 4,000 students, coordinated international initiatives across 28 academic programs, and cultivated existing and potential partnerships with post-secondary institutions around the world including Asia, Europe, South America, and New Zealand.

In addition, Larisa has cultivated a deep understanding of college policies and procedures, utilizing this knowledge to contribute to important strategic initiatives at the college-level including the Internationalization Committee, the Experiential Learning Working Group, and Program Advisory Committees. She has also successfully secured grant funding with Mitacs and CEWIL among others. She also led the implementation of the college-wide Career Services Management software for our Faculty called Symplicity.

Larisa holds an MA in Leadership Studies from the University of Guelph and a Bachelor of Social Sciences from the University of Ottawa. She also holds an International Development Graduate Certificate from Humber and has completed the TESL Canada Certificate. 

Please join me in welcoming Larisa to her new role.

Guillermo Acosta

Senior Dean, Faculty of Media & Creative Arts