Dr. Deborah Saucier

BCAIU Vice Chair

Dr. Deborah (Deb) Saucier became President and Vice-Chancellor of Vancouver Island University in July 2019. An experienced administrator, accomplished neuroscientist and devoted educator, Saucier is deeply committed to student success, Indigenous education, reconciliation and community engagement.

Originally from Saskatoon and a member of the Central Urban Métis Federation, Saucier started her journey in academia on Vancouver Island, completing an International Baccalaureate diploma at the Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific in Metchosin, and then bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology at the University of Victoria. She became a scientist after her and her friends realized they had no idea how to make “supervillain” a viable career path.  Read more…