Red Deer Polytechnic appoints two new vice presidents
Dr. Tristin Brisbois and Blayne Meek will take on senior leadership roles at the institution as it works toward its 2030 Strategic Plan.
Red Deer Polytechnic has named two new vice presidents to help lead the institution's next phase of growth. Dr. Tristin Brisbois has been appointed Vice President of Development and Partnerships, while Blayne Meek takes on the role of Vice President of Communications, People, and Enrolment.
Brisbois will focus on strategic leadership for RDP's growth strategy, including building partnerships, expanding business development and strengthening revenue-generating initiatives. She brings over 15 years of food industry experience, including senior roles at PepsiCo, and currently serves on Red Deer city council as well as boards including Red Deer D.R.I.V.E., Westerner Park and Dress for Success Central Alberta. She holds a PhD in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Alberta and an MBS from Rutgers University.
Meek will oversee institutional performance, brand, culture and enrolment growth, along with organizational change and strategic communications. She has 20 years of experience in brand development, marketing and communications, most recently as RDP's associate vice president of marketing and communications, and previously as director of marketing and communications at Olds College. She holds a Bachelor of Communication from Mount Royal University.
RDP president Stuart Cullum said the appointments reflect the leadership and strategic focus needed to advance the institution's 2030 Strategic Plan. Meek begins her new role on October 1, and Brisbois starts October 13.
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