Graduate Research Programs Student Faculty Board Representative

Candidates

Trina Hubley

Trina Hubley is a first-year Management PhD student at Sprott. Trina is also currently Vice President, Regulatory Affairs at Engineers Canada, after having spent 15 years with the Department of National Defence (DND) in various management and executive positions in Halifax and Ottawa. She decided to return to school part-time to pursue her PhD at Sprott as it has long been her desire to conclude her academic endeavours with a PhD after receiving a BSc (Honours) degree from UNB, an MBA from Dalhousie, and an MASDMP from the Royal Military College. Trina has also pursued training in change management, strategic planning, leadership, and French as a second language.

Trina has been very involved in volunteer work, especially in academic governance, for many years. She was Vice President of the English Parents’ Committee Association (EPCA) of Quebec for two years (and Communications Chair for EPCA before that) while her daughter was in secondary school and continues today to work with EPCA in producing communications material, including their monthly newsletter. In addition, Trina was highly involved in school governance in Nova Scotia, sitting on various School Advisory Committees and Home and School groups. While working at DND, Trina was also the Co-Chair for the Defence Team Managers’ Network.

Trina is interested in participating on the Sprott Faculty Board as the Graduate Research Programs Student Representative. She believes strongly in the work that boards such as the Sprott Faculty Board do for its constituents and would like to support the graduate community by being their voice at the table. As a neurodiverse individual who believes strongly that all voices are important, she is certain that she has a lot to offer this position and would be a great candidate for this role.

Asit Kaul

Asit Kaul is a PhD Candidate at the Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, where his research focuses on the acceptance of emerging technologies, particularly AI and Robotics. He is especially interested in how consumers and organizations adopt these technologies from perspectives such as privacy, trust, personality, culture, and identity. Asit currently serves as Vice President of the Sprott Research Graduate Student Society, where he has been instrumental in organizing initiatives that enhance the graduate student experience and is passionate about supporting the Sprott graduate community, ensuring that students’ perspectives are considered in academic decision-making. As a Contract Instructor, he has taught several courses at Sprott, including Operations Management, Project Management, and Managing Performance. He also recently designed a new Sales Management course, which is now undergoing the university review process for the next academic year.

With 15 years of experience in the Canadian telecommunications industry, Asit brings a strong background in leading and managing high-impact portfolios and large operations. He works as a life and executive coach, helping individuals break through barriers and achieve excellence, and also supports corporate teams in building high-performing cultures. Asit is also a keynote and motivational speaker, delivering insights on topics including AI, robotics, leadership, communication, managing change, and personal and professional growth. As part of his creative pursuits, he has written, directed, and produced both short and feature films.

Steve Nolan

Steve Nolan is an accomplished executive leader with over 30 years of dynamic experience in strategic management and operational leadership. His career, marked by a commitment to excellence, encompasses pivotal roles across military, government, healthcare, and education sectors. As a management consultant at Hollybrook Consulting, he has spearheaded initiatives in Business Continuity Planning and Cyber-resiliency, greatly impacting organizations across Canada, the UK, and India. 

His expertise further extends to academia, where has contributed as a post-secondary contract professor at Fanshawe College and St. Lawrence College, focusing on Strategic Management and developing future business leaders. Steve brings a wealth of strategic insight from his military tenure, notably as a Commanding Officer at Garrison Petawawa, Canada’s largest Army base, where he successfully managed multifaceted operational units with a staff of over 6,000. His leadership in high-stakes environments is exemplified by his efforts in establishing Veterans healthcare clinics and his deployment to Nigeria, aiding strategic responses to international crises.

A dedicated advocate for veteran and community services, Steve has served on various boards, including the Bernadette McCann Women’s Shelter, Renfrew County United Way and the Canadian Cybersecurity Network. His experience and achievements underscore a career committed to innovation and problem-solving. As a potential member of the board of governors, Steve will leverage his risk management acumen and collaborative approach to develop the role and responsibilities of the position of Graduate Research Programs Student Representative at the Sprott Faculty Board.

Nina Okar

Nina Okar is a PhD student at the Sprott School of Business, specializing in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources (OBHR). With over 12 years of experience in organizations, she has focused on practical applications, and remains passionate about advancing impactful, evidence-based solutions in her field.

Before pursuing her doctoral studies in Canada, Nina built a successful career in human resources management in Iran, where she gained extensive expertise in recruitment, compensation, and workplace communication. Her professional journey reflects a commitment to fostering organizational growth and employee well-being.

Nina’s academic and professional journey is driven by a vision to bridge research and practice, creating positive, lasting change in organizational and social settings. Her academic interests include workplace inclusion, employee engagement, and leadership development.

James Rowe

James Rowe is a driven, life-long learner. His life is a hodgepodge of professional and academic experiences that have prepared him for a successful academic career. He did not intend for his life to pursue this path; life itself guided his decisions, and those decisions have led to experiences that make him an excellent candidate for the Sprott Faculty Board Student Representative.

James grew up in a small town in Southeastern Virginia near Williamsburg. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps immediately following his graduation from high school. His military service taught him discipline, respect, how to work hard, and how to dedicate himself to the goals and tasks before him. James served most of his time overseas as a representative of the U.S. Marine Corps at the U.S. Embassies in Berlin, Germany and Belgrade, Serbia. James had some unique and career-influencing experiences while on this unique duty. James supported a G-20 summit and a U.S. Secretary of State visit to Managua, Nicaragua.

Upon completing his service, James entered a period that witnessed him complete six degrees and successful terms as a consultant and an investment banker. It is his academic experiences that influenced James the most. He has studied criminal justice, political science, public administration, business administration, and law at schools such as Harvard, Columbia, Cornell, and George Washington University. These academic experiences convinced James that learning is his passion and that a career in academia researching and teaching new students was the most direct path to happiness.

James believes serving on the Sprott Faculty Board will enhance his understanding of Sprott and academia. It will allow him to learn and represent both passions that he hopes to pursue in a future career as a scholar.

James Waller

James Waller is seeking to serve as the Graduate Research Programs student representative on the Sprott Faculty Board. He has been a PhD student at Sprott since the Fall semester of 2022, focusing on Management and specifically Organizational Behavior. Throughout his time in the program, he has greatly appreciated the learning opportunities provided by the faculty and fellow students. Like any difficult goal, there have been challenges to overcome but driven by his positive experiences, James aims to give back to the community by contributing to the Faculty Board.

James brings extensive experience as a professor at Algonquin College and as a private sector manager, with over 13 years of work in the academic field. This background, combined with his ongoing experiences as a PhD student at Sprott, equips him with a well-rounded perspective to effectively advocate for graduate students.

As a student, James has served as a teaching assistant and participated in an initiative to provide feedback on MBA student presentations highlighting Carleton’s programs’ high caliber.  James is currently in the research phase of his PhD program where he is exploring how alumni from a bachelor’s program make sense of their careers and fit with their jobs. One of the most rewarding aspects of James’s time at Sprott has been building lasting friendships and engaging in meaningful interactions with other students and professors. He is enthusiastic about the opportunity to give back to the school and its community.

Farnaz Zaredorahi

Farnaz Zaredorahi is a young PhD student at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. She began her journey in 2023 with a focus on Sustainability Accounting. Her academic background was completed in Iran, and she combines her experience as a Business Analyst with her evolving knowledge in quantitative and qualitative research. She has a great passion for learning and research. She is also interested in interdisciplinary research in the both financial and sustainability accounting and in applying advanced analytical techniques, including Large Language Models to sustainability-focused studies. She serves as a Research Assistant for Common Approach to Impact Measurement and Canadian Philanthropy Partnership Research Network. Farnaz has contributed to a research project on the Circular Economy in the Canadian context, funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). She is deeply committed to learning and is a member of a Sustainable Speakers Club based in London, striving to play a greater role in global sustainability considerations.

She is actively involved in the research group and has successfully contributed to one published paper and other ongoing projects. Her first publication, in which she serves as a coauthor, focuses on impact measurement practices and was published in the Social Enterprise Journal.

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