Gurpal Dhaliwal

President, Western Community College

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Gurpal Dhaliwal is the President and Founder of Western Community College (WCC), a growing post-secondary institution in British Columbia. Under his leadership, WCC has expanded into a multi-campus institution serving thousands of students across degree, diploma and certificate programs.

His leadership focuses on academic quality, student success, responsible growth, innovation, and building strong partnerships with industry and community organizations.
He believes education should go beyond earning a credential—it should create meaningful career opportunities, strengthen communities, and improve lives.
Gurpal’s vision is to continue building WCC as a respected, student-focused institution recognized for educational excellence, strong graduate outcomes, and meaningful community impact.

Rimpy Dhaliwal

Executive Vice President & Registrar, Western Community College

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Rimpy Dhaliwal serves as the Executive Vice President and Registrar at Western Community College (WCC) and holds a Master’s degree in Administrative Sciences. In her leadership role, she oversees key areas of institutional operations and the student academic journey, including admissions, registration, academic records, policy compliance, and graduation.Known for her integrity and student-centered approach, Rimpy has championed a range of student wellness and student success initiatives, including WCC’s student breakfast program, wellness initiatives designed to support students’ overall well-being, and expanded transfer pathways with other post-secondary institutions. She continues to support initiatives that promote student engagement, academic success, and a positive and supportive campus experience.Her leadership reflects a strong commitment to student well-being and success, operational excellence, academic quality, and the continued growth and development of WCC.

Daren Hancott

Vice President, Academic, Western Community College

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Dr. Daren Hancott serves as Vice President, Academic at Western Community College (WCC) and holds a PhD in Organizational Management with a specialization in Leadership. With extensive experience in higher education leadership, Daren provides strategic direction for WCC’s academic portfolio, with a strong focus on academic quality, program development, faculty excellence, and continuous improvement.

His collaborative leadership approach encourages innovation, strengthens academic systems, and supports WCC’s commitment to delivering high-quality education and positive student outcomes.

Vandana Khetarpal

Vice President, Career Programs & Dean of Programs, Western Community College

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Dr. Vandana Khetarpal serves as Vice President, Career Programs and Dean of Programs at Western Community College (WCC) and holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management. She provides leadership in curriculum development, faculty oversight, program delivery, academic quality, and continuous improvement across WCC’s programs.

With a strong commitment to educational excellence and student success, Vandana ensures programs maintain high academic standards while remaining aligned with industry needs and career outcomes. Her leadership has played an important role in the continued growth, quality, and success of WCC’s academic programs.

Maria Cardozo

Director of Human Resources, Western Community College

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An experienced Human Resources leader with over 10 years of experience in strategic HR management, talent acquisition, employee relations, and organizational development. With more than five years at Western Community College (WCC), she currently serves as Director of Human Resources, providing strategic leadership across the HR function and supporting a positive, effective, and inclusive workplace.

Her career includes experience with multinational organizations across diverse industries, bringing a broad international perspective to people management and organizational development. She holds an LL.B. and LL.M. in Employment Law, providing a strong foundation in employment legislation, labor relations, and HR practices.