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It is with enthusiasm and pride that Patrick Cavanagh took up his duties as Director General of CRISPESH on August 12, 2024.

Patrick holds a master鈥檚 degree in education and training management and a coaching certification. His 25 years鈥� experience in the education network, including 20 years in management positions, is a valuable asset to CRISPESH as the Centre continues its work in the achievement of its mandate to advance the knowledge, development and promotion of innovative practices that target the inclusion of people with disabilities.

Most recently as director of services at CSS Sorel-Tracy and at CSS Marie-Victorin, Patrick鈥檚 set of professional experience includes a variety of positions of ever-increasing responsibility in the education network. He takes on this new challenge with a strong motivation to reinvest the experience he has acquired working with children and adults with disabilities to lead CRISPESH on the path towards forward-thinking research and practice. He is committed to empowering, mobilising and supporting the team in place in implementing research projects and innovating the Centre鈥檚 service offer.

Patrick looks forward to meeting and collaborating with Dawson community.

-Submitted by the CRISPESH team

Timothy Miller was appointed Associate Dean of Science, Medial Studies and Engineering on Aug. 5.

鈥淢y new role is centered on supporting the faculty and staff of the sector in their delivery of high-quality programs,鈥� he said. 鈥淧ut simply, my role is to ensure that the faculty and staff have all the resources and support they need to offer the best learning opportunities and experiences for the students.鈥�

Prior to his appointment, Tim was a teacher of Physiotherapy and Physical Education at Dawson since 2020. Over the last decade, he has held a number of roles in the college, including leading interprofessional education and working with senior management on securing and designing a new space to accommodate it. Tim has a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a Master of Business Administration, both from Concordia University.

Tim is really looking forward to working with the team of teachers and staff. He says: 鈥淓ven in the early days of this role, I鈥檝e had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful people who are truly passionate about their work. To me, every conversation is a chance to connect, learn, and help in a meaningful way. Whether it's sharing knowledge, offering support, or just having a chat, the human connection is what I am really looking forward to.鈥�

Tim loves Dawson and says it is a great place to work. 鈥淚n my opinion, the success of our college is deeply rooted in its people,鈥� he said. 鈥淔rom dedicated faculty who inspire and guide, to passionate students who bring energy and creativity, to managers, support staff, and professionals who ensure everything runs smoothly鈥攅ach person's contribution is vital. When everyone works together with a shared commitment to learning and growth, this is when Dawson thrives as a vibrant, successful community.鈥�

Photo by Dawson Professional Photography student Zachary Mercier.

Elias Azar joined Dawson鈥檚 Facilities Management team on May 6 as the new Associate Director of Projects and Renovations. His role is to evaluate the condition of buildings and make recommendations for maintenance, improvements and renovations.

鈥淚n the renovation department at Dawson, there鈥檚 a lot to be excited about!鈥� he said. 鈥淭he opportunity to transform spaces and improve the campus environment is incredibly rewarding. Whether it鈥檚 modernizing classrooms, enhancing common areas, or upgrading facilities to be more sustainable and energy-efficient, each project brings its own set of challenges and achievements.鈥�

Before joining Dawson, Elias worked for the Centre de services scolaire de la Pointe-de-l'脦le as a Senior Project Manager in the facilities management department. He oversaw school renovation projects in the east and north regions of Montreal. Elias is a mechanical engineer and has 22 years of experience in high-end residential and commercial projects.

鈥淚t鈥檚 exciting to be part of a team that is dedicated to creating modern, functional, and inspiring spaces,鈥� he said.

Photo by Dawson Professional Photography student Zachary Mercier.

Isabelle Carrier, who has been at Dawson since 2004, was appointed Dean of Academic Development at the end of May.

At the beginning of 2024, Isabelle was interim Dean of Academic Development. This experience confirmed that she would like to dedicate the next phase of her career to developing and implementing a strategic academic vision through pedagogical development and innovation.

Isabelle began her time at Dawson as a teacher in the History department. While in that role, she became the Methods Coordinator and worked for Kiuna as a pedological counselor. In 2015, she became the Assistant Dean of Social Science and Business Technologies and from 2017-2023, she was the Dean of that sector.

Isabelle views her new role 鈥渁s proposing a strategic vision for pedagogical excellence as well as supporting the academic sectors and the College. It is at the junction of both those perspectives that the Office of Academic Development can enrich and support the various initiatives for program and departmental quality, faculty pedagogical competence and College institutional excellence.鈥�

Isabelle holds a Ph.D. in History from McGill University and other degrees in both education and history from Universit茅 Laval.

Photo by Dawson Professional Photography student Zachary Mercier.