Elana Cooperberg is Academic Dean at LaSalle College. She is a Professor in the Performa program at the University of Sherbrooke, where she supports the professional development of college faculty. Prior to coming to LaSalle, Elana was Dean of Academic Development and Research at Vanier College. She was also Chair for the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) and has served on the board for six years. Currently, Elana is completing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership at Western University where her focus is on integrating student voice using critical pedagogy from a feminist theoretical perspective.
Sessions in which Elana Cooperberg participates
Thursday 15 May, 2025
The context of leadership in education in 2025 is set against the backdrop of a post-pandemic, fragmented, and technologically-driven world and raises several important tensions and questions. Specifically, what does leadership mean in these changing times? How is the role of women in leadership evolving, both formally and informally? And how can leadership be defined and redefined for various purposes moving forward? In thi...
Sessions in which Elana Cooperberg attends
Wednesday 14 May, 2025
Thursday 15 May, 2025
Grey Zone Change is defined as “A space between the current state and the emerging future that is undefined and unknowable.” In an era of polycrises, the presenter provides an overview of the Grey Zone Change framework to help participants understand the dynamics of leading in the era we find ourselves in. In particular, the focus of this keynote will be on: What does leadership look like in grey zone change? How do you balanc...
