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Grant Perry is an accomplished financial executive with over 20 years of expertise in the education and non-profit sectors. Since December 2019, he has served as the Chief Financial Officer at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, where he has been instrumental in shaping the institution’s financial strategy and overseeing its operational effectiveness.

Grant’s career at Algonquin College spans more than two decades, during which he has held a range of critical leadership roles, including Director of Finance and Administrative Services, Manager of Finance and Administrative Services, and Senior Financial Analyst.

In addition to his role at Algonquin College, Grant is a founding Director and Treasurer of ACCESO International, a non-profit organization established in 1997. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree in Business, Commerce, and Accounting from Laurentian University, a Diploma in Business Accounting from Algonquin College, and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

Izabela Buglar is the Executive Assistant of the Vice President of Finance and Administration.  Izabela has worked at Algonquin College since December 2019 and has over 13 years of executive administrative experience supporting C-Suite executives in various roles. Prior to working at the College, Izabela held various administrative positions within a number of diverse organizations and industries, with recent experience as the Executive Assistant to the President, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Glenview Management/Glenview Homes.  

Izabela is a graduate of Algonquin College holding a diploma in Business Accounting and a Project Management Essentials certificate. She is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) who is actively pursuing additional certifications.

Jenny Shcherbenyuk supports the Office of the Vice President, Finance and Administration, contributing to the coordination of executive priorities, administrative operations, and cross-college initiatives. She plays an important role in enabling the effective day-to-day functioning of the office and supporting the broader portfolio.

Jenny brings over five years of experience providing administrative support within federal government and diplomatic environments. She has supported senior leadership at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and at the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Canada.

She holds an Honours Bachelor of Global and International Studies from Carleton University, with a specialization in Global Inequalities and Social Change.

Emily Woods is the Chief Financial Officer and has worked at Algonquin College since 2008. Previous to her current role, Emily held various positions including Director, Corporate Planning, Associate Director of Financial Services, Business Administrator of Facilities Management, and Supervisor of Operational Accounting. Before working at the College, Emily held various financial roles in the healthcare and retail industries.

In 2021, Emily was the recipient of the Gerry A. Barker Award for Leadership. Emily is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), holds an MBA from Royal Roads University, and a Bachelor of Arts (English and Classical Studies) from Queen’s University.

Paul Gardner is the Director of Risk Management and has been with Algonquin College since 2013.

Previously, Paul held the positions of Senior Manager for Internal Control, Senior Manager for Special Projects, and Business Administrator for Campus Services.

Before joining the College, Paul was the Manager of Operations for IKEA Ottawa with responsibility for the Safety and Security, Recovery, Facilities, Information Technology, Operational Accounting, and Financial Controlling departments.

Paul holds a Master of Management Innovation and Entrepreneurship degree from the Smith School of Business at Queens University, a Chartered Professional Accountant designation, and an Honours degree in Commerce.

In 2018, Paul was awarded the President’s Star and the Chris Warburton Award of Excellence from the Algonquin Students’ Association.

Brent Brownlee is the Director of Campus Services for Algonquin College. Campus Services is responsible for providing goods and services to the students, employees and the broader College Community to enhance the Algonquin College experience and promote student success.

Previous to taking on the Director role, Brent led the Food Services management team at Algonquin College for many years, leading an innovative and successful in-house Food Services operation.   Brent is a strong advocate for student experience and has spearheaded the first-ever Strategic Plan for Algonquin College’s Campus Services.

Prior to joining Algonquin College, Brent enjoyed a long career in the hotel and hospitality services industries.  He has a degree in Sociology from the University of Ottawa and an MBA in Hospitality and Tourism from the University of Guelph.

Brent is a member of the Canadian College and University Food Service Association (CCUFSA) and the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS).

Ryan Southwood is the Executive Director Facilities Management and has worked at the College since 2019. Ryan previously held the position of Associate Director, Facilities Planning. Prior to working at Algonquin College, Ryan had a 22 year career with the Canadian Armed Forces as a Military Engineer in the Canadian Army. During his military career, Ryan had operational tours in Afghanistan and Bosnia-Herzegovina. In Canada, he has responded to domestic emergencies including the Ice Storm in 1997 and the Calgary Floods in 2013.

Ryan has a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from the Royal Military College of Canada and a Master’s of Science (Planning) from the University of Guelph. Ryan is a registered professional planner in the province of Ontario.