Dr. Shelagh Rowles serves as Interim President and is a long‑standing member of Yukon University’s executive team, bringing deep knowledge of the institution’s community, vision, and strategic priorities.
Since joining Yukon College in 1991 as an instructor in Old Crow, Dr. Rowles has built extensive experience developing programs in collaboration with Yukon First Nations, Yukon communities, government partners, and industry stakeholders. She has contributed to numerous local and national advisory boards focused on strengthening capacity across the North.
A key achievement in her career includes working with Yukon’s mining sector and Yukon First Nations to establish the Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining, advancing training and innovation in the region.
Dr. Rowles holds an Interdisciplinary PhD from the University of Saskatchewan.