We are a team of professionalÌýstaff members dedicated to helping prospective domestic students achieve their academic, professional and personal goals. If you are an international student, please contact Douglas International.
Find a regional representative
Use the interactive map below to find the right person to contact for your region.
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For Coquitlam, Fraser Valley, Langley, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam & Port Moody
Please contact Axel Bernoe
at 236-428-4771 or via email.
For North Vancouver, West Vancouver & Vancouver
Please contact Kristen Apodaca
at 604-777-6140 or via email.
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Meet our team
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Cory Branson (He/Him), Student Recruiter Advisor
Lower MainlandÌýregions
Burnaby, New Westminster, and Richmond
BC Regions
Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast
About
Cory grew up in Victoria, BC, while he has gone back and forth between the Island and Greater Vancouver since 2015. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classical Studies and a Master’s of Journalism, both from the University of British Columbia.Ìý Cory strives to help prospective students realize their goals and he loves to see them flourish at ÇïϼÂ×Àí and beyond. Outside of the office, Cory is a long-distance runner and a freelance esports commentator.
Contact
Contact Cory atÌý236 428 4857ÌýorÌýbransonc@douglascollege.ca
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Axel Bernoe (He/Him), Student Recruiter Advisor
Lower MainlandÌýregions
Langley, Fraser Valley, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody
About
Axel grew up in New Westminster, BC and just recently completed his bachelor’s degree in marketing from ÇïϼÂ×Àí. ÌýHe has always been passionate about supporting students in their transition to post-secondary education and this has been shown through his involvement with events for new students. Outside of work, Axel enjoys getting outdoors to explore everything British Columbia has to offer.
Contact
Contact Axel atÌý236 428 4771ÌýorÌýbernoea@douglascollege.ca
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Kristen Apodaca (She/Her), Associate Student Recruiter Advisor
Lower MainlandÌýregions
West Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Vancouver
About
Kristen grew up in Burnaby, BC and completed a diploma in General Business at ÇïϼÂ×Àí.ÌýShe is working toward her Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, specializing in Financial Services while working for the Future Students' Office.ÌýShe enjoys working with our student volunteers and supporting their professional development and personal growth.ÌýShe also provides valuable insight to domestic prospective students during our high school visits. In her free time, Kristen likes hiking, camping with friends, and fishing with her family. When she's not outdoors, you can find her at home relaxing with her guinea pig Butter!Ìý
Contact
Contact Kristen atÌý604 777 6140ÌýorÌýapodacak@douglascollege.ca
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Destiny Sanderson (they/them), Indigenous Recruiter Advisor
About
Destiny was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, but resides in Surrey, BC. They are Anishinaabe and Metis from Peguis First Nation. They were a student at the University of Winnipeg working toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. They have worked for many years for non-profit organizations with Indigenous children, youth and families. They love to help and inspire people to pursue their passions and dreams,Ìýworking to overcomeÌýany barriers they may face. Destiny loves reading, writing, watching movies, and going on adventures around BC in their spare time.
Contact
Indigenous students can contact Destiny at 236 428 4853Ìýor destiny.sanderson@douglascollege.ca
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Jaden Haywood (she/her), Student Recruiter Advisor
Lower MainlandÌýregions
Surrey and Delta
BC regions
The Central, Northwest, and Northeast
About
Jaden grew up in Surrey, BC and completed a diploma in General Business at ÇïϼÂ×Àí. She is working toward her Bachelor's in Business Administration, HR concentration while working for the Future Students' Office. Jaden is passionate about ÇïϼÂ×Àí and loves sharing her experience with prospective students all over the lower mainland.
Contact
Contact Jaden atÌý236 428 4792ÌýorÌýjaden.haywood@douglascollege.caÌý
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Dina Shouhdy (she/her), Supervisor, Future Students’ Office
BC regions
The Okanagan and The Kootenays
About
Dina was an international student born and raised in Egypt. She moved to Vancouver for her Undergrad focusing on Psychology at the University of British Columbia. Dina has worked in post-secondary since she graduated because she loves guiding students to become the best version of themselves. In the summer, she spends her time exploring BC with her crazy dog through hiking and camping, and in the winter, you can find her snowboarding up in the mountains.
Contact
Contact Dina atÌý604 777 6095 orÌýdina.shouhdy@douglascollege.ca
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Eric Glanville (he/him), Manager
About
Eric was born and raised in Burnaby, B.C., completed his Bachelors’ degree in Psychology at Simon Fraser University and his Master's Degree in Leadership from Royal Roads University. He has delivered presentations on academic and professional success topics to more than 75,000 people, and loves helping students define and achieve their personal and career goals.
Contact
For general inquiries, please email information@douglascollege.ca.