Sophia Palahicky is a seasoned educator and administrator with extensive experience in online learning and instructional design. Currently, Sophia serves as the Executive Director of Online Learning and Educational Resources at BC Public Service and as Associate Faculty at Royal Roads University, where responsibilities include teaching and supervising master's and doctoral students. Previous positions include leadership roles in the Centre for Teaching and Educational Technologies at Royal Roads University, and experience as an Online Course Development Adjudicator at the Council of Ontario Universities. Sophia's background also includes instructional design and teaching roles across multiple institutions, such as the University of Manitoba and Athabasca University. Academically, Sophia holds a Doctor of Education in Distance Education from Athabasca University, among other relevant certifications and degrees.