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SCS Faculty Advancement Board

The School of Continuing Studies Faculty Advancement Board (FAB) is a dedicated team of volunteers who provide valuable advice to the Dean on aligning with the mission, vision, and values of the ´ó·¢²ÊƱƽ̨ School of Continuing Studies (SCS).

The FAB's primary role is to assist SCS in crafting and implementing advancement strategies. These strategies aim to enhance the School's presence and impact within the broader community, including sectors like business and law.

The Board comprises diverse alums and supporters from various backgrounds, regions, and professional spheres. Members of the FAB bring their unique skills, expansive networks, and esteemed reputations to the table, generously volunteering their time. Their collective efforts ensure that SCS effectively connects with its diverse community, including learners, employers, government entities, donors, volunteers, and alums.

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Our Members

Vincent BacaniÌý— Chair

Risk Manager
FAB member since 2023

Vince Bacani is a self-employed asset and risk manager of private asset portfolios. His technical career began in Canada’s pulp and paper industry: R&D, process engineering, and manufacturing. He would later branch out to pursue a career in finance, assuming Financial Engineering and Market Risk roles for RBC Capital Markets and Scotia Capital.

Vince holds a Bachelor and master's in chemical engineering (Honours, NSERC Scholar) from ´ó·¢²ÊƱƽ̨ and a master's in business administration (MBA) from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.

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Sean Murphy — Vice Chair

Real Estate Broker, Remax Action
FAB Member Since 2021

is a real estate broker for the Remax Action Group as well as an independent communications and public relations specialist. While a student at ´ó·¢²ÊƱƽ̨ he served both as the President of ´ó·¢²ÊƱƽ̨ Association of Continuing Education Students (MACES) and as a member of the ´ó·¢²ÊƱƽ̨’s Board of Governors for one term.

Sean holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Government from Concordia University, along with a Graduate Diploma in Communications and Public Relations Management and Graduate Certificate in Leadership from ´ó·¢²ÊƱƽ̨.

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Mary LarsonÌý— Chair Emeritus

Partner, MNP
FAB member since 2013; Chair (2016-2022)

, ICD.d, is a Partner with MNP, Inc.’s Consulting Services group in Montreal. Mary has worked with high profile clients internationally has held senior executive positions in some of the worlds most recognized and renowned organizations with a focus on strategy, culture, and environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG).

Ms. Larson holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA, Honors) from Princeton and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. She also graduated of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.d) at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto.

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Sandra AlbersÌý— Member

Chair,ÌýSCS Welcome Centre Volunteer Committee
Entrepreneur & Educator
FAB member since 2021

Sandra Albers is a philanthropist, business owner, founder, and former principal of École Montessori Internationale Montréal. Sandra dedicates her time and energy to raising her family and contributing to philanthropic endeavors related to education and community, such as the St. Sauveur Melkite Catholic Cathedral in Montreal.

Originally from Quebec, Sandra spent her formative years abroad, primarily in Saudi Arabia, until she returned to Canada. Sandra Albers, together with her husband, Joseph Chaloub, have supported learners at Polytechnique Montreal, Concordia University, and the ´ó·¢²ÊƱƽ̨ School of Continuing Studies.

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Nabil BeitinjanehÌý— Member

Faculty Lecturer, School of Continuing Studies
FAB member from 2016 - 2019, and since 2023

Nabil Beitinjaneh is a Faculty Lecturer in Technology and Innovation and serves as Academic Program Coordinator of data science programs at ´ó·¢²ÊƱƽ̨’s School of Continuing Studies. He has more than 20 years of experience in business and strategy development, project and change management, and systems and engineering, all spanning both the corporate and the entrepreneurial world.

Mr. Beitinjaneh holds an Executive MBA from Concordia University and a degree in Electrical Engineering from ´ó·¢²ÊƱƽ̨ university. He is passionate in leadership, strategy and organizational development, which can be exemplified by his dedication to the Centre Culturel Syrien as President.

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Tiffany Callender – Member

CEO, Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE)
FAB member since 2025

Tiffany Callender is a dedicated advocate for the advancement and prosperity of the Black community in Canada. With over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector, she has spent 11 years in executive leadership, developing provincial and federal strategies in Black economics. In 2021, she co-founded the Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE), a non-profit organization primarily focused on accelerating the creation of generational wealth for individuals of African descent in Canada.

Tiffany's dedication to driving positive change has been widely recognized and celebrated. She received the Ones to Watch award at the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards, was named one of the 100 most influential Black Canadians by Afroglobal Television, and was honoured by MIPAD (Most Influential People of African Descent) as one of the 100 most influential individuals of African descent under 40. Tiffany received the prestigious BBPA Harry Jerome Chairman's Award and was honoured with the CanadianSME Editor's Choice Award. Tiffany is also a member of the Forbes Business Council.

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Rod Louisa, C. Mgr.Ìý— Member

Bell Canada, Senior Manager